How a Trip to Dominica Obliterated My Worldview

On a recent cruise to the Caribbean, I found myself on a small island nation I knew nothing about and, quite frankly, didn't care all that much to visit. But I took a day-long excursion that left me with a completely different outlook on life and travel. This is the story of how that happened - how Dominica completely changed my perspective.

Chapters:
0:00 Do you make this mistake?
0:58 First impressions of Dominica
2:48 Dominica's Emerald Pool
4:24 Seeing Roseau for the first time
5:11 The Champagne Reef
6:29 Charlotte's BnB and Island Lunch
6:52 The road to Trafalgar Falls
9:29 The incredible discovery of Titou Gorge
11:47 The lightbulb moment
12:29 How Dominica changed me

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[MrBeard-igzc]

I am an American living in Dominica. You must live in Dominica to truly appreciate the Dominican people. You don't really know them until you live here. They are the most honest hard-working people you ever met. 😆😆😆

[BjornFSE]

As a Resident of Roseau Dominica 🇩🇲 I’m glad that you enjoyed the experience and were open minded to the island and all it had to offer over your short time here 👏🏽

[marykroohs]

I recently spent a week in Dominica. Stayed at the Wanderlust Hotel (extremely small but with all the amenities) in Calibishi. Each day, we went on many adventures all over Dominica: hiking, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and more. Our excursions took us to several rain forests, woodlands, coastal hikes, and even a small, uninhabited island. Our incredible hosts shared much of the history of Dominica. Being in the small town of Calibishi, I had several opportunities to interact with the extremely friendly and welcoming residents.

[LucasWorldTravel]

You are such an amazing storyteller! I feel like I was there with you. Can't wait to see Dominica next month!

[jaeljoseph]

This was beautiful! This is where I was born and I always love it when people share wonderful stories of my island!

[mr.ashleyblanc]

I am a local living in Dominica and I just want to thank you for this video.. thank you for informing people about your trip here and im happy that it made a change in your life.. hope you will be back..

[davidtavakoli]

We're doing the same cruise at the end of January. Like you, I didn't think much about Dominica - didn't really care. After watching this video, I am super excited about that port! Thank you so much for showing us your enlightening experience!

[DeesCurve]

It’s makes me so happy hear you recall your experience on my home island. Dominica is the Caribbean’s best kept secret. The swim up to the waterfall in Titou Gorge is one of my favorite places as well. I have a ton of exploring Dominica videos on my channel I think you’ll enjoy.

[GabxCaroline]

I appreciate that you really gave the island a chance and saw how truly amazing it really is! Great video! Also very happy you picked up on the use of natural resources!

[evita]

My beautiful country Dominica 🇩🇲. An unspoiled gem.
Thanks for sharing.

[sugarpuddin]

Nature Island changed my life!

I voted with my feet and left the USA for good. I relocated to Dominica. Best decision of my life!

[NatureIsleTwins]

I love seeing people travel to my home country 🇩🇲 moving to the usa as a child and growing up here, a lot of people def are conditioned to believe life is better in the us. But when u experience dominica, it has so much more to offer. Culture, clean food, air and water, nature, and lots of good energy. Glad you’re experience was a good one

[michellereid]

I visited Dominica eight years ago on a cruise, did an island tour went into the hills and met the locals. This was one of the island I enjoyed very green with lots of nature. I even went to their hot spring.

[eleendarroux]

Hi, i'm from Dominican but lives in Canada i love my Country to the max, i just want to thank you for your beautiful comments and remarks about my Country which moved me a bit, hearing or telling the world about your experience on my country, , thank you so much..one Love..Blessings to you.

[oralharper]

I have totally enjoyed your video and your honesty. I just love it. . When i went to the Dominican Republic my behavior was like that too, like i thought that i was better than them. When i started getting to know the people i realized how they life and love fearlessly. I realized the life i was living here in the states was unreal, fabricated, pretentious and emply. What those Dominicans had was extactly want i didn't have and wanted. I was forever changed. The 2nd day i was there i made friends which i still have to this day and that was in 2009. The people in Dominica are living a real and beautiful life, the way we should all live. As the saying goes, less is more. I really thing that this is the island i will be moving to hopefully very soon. Thanks for the video.

[DrBruceDaRealDeal]

As a born Dominican It’s refreshing to hear your perspective on this beautiful island. I hope you return post COVID.

[AKANo]

Thanks! I’ll be on the ship in a very few weeks. I can hardly wait!

[stahnfhod]

I felt every word you spoke of while being in my lovely island Dominica and I saw the sincerity coming out right through your heart which makes me listen and watch you from start to finish and I'm feeling good.

[deborahbowers]

Thank you for sharing such an insightful account of the island of Dominica. I have always shared your view of the islands and I am so pleased to have come across your review. Thank you for sharing. It is only a matter of time before the eyes of many others are open and the see Dominica for the paradise that it is.

[truthseeker]

This is the kind of review that will hopefully inspire others to follow in your footsteps and visit the beautiful nature isle.