Sounds of Discovery: New York to the Bahamas

New York is situated on the Atlantic coast of NE United States. With its world-class museums, big statues, even bigger buildings and being the most linguistically diverse city in the world, the Big Apple’s hyperactive rush keeps drawing more and more people to it. The City of New York is a densely packed mass of humanity and all this living on top of one another makes the New Yorker a special kind of person. Read more about New York, USA

Hamilton is the capital of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, as well as being its largest city and administrative centre. The port city was named after Henry Hamilton, whose ancestry can be traced all the way back to Mary Queen of Scots. Maybe this explains why the passionate loyalty to England is so very prevalent. Read more about Hamilton, Bermuda

Hamilton is the capital of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, as well as being its largest city and administrative centre. The port city was named after Henry Hamilton, whose ancestry can be traced all the way back to Mary Queen of Scots. Maybe this explains why the passionate loyalty to England is so very prevalent. Read more about Hamilton, Bermuda

A beautiful island in the Bahamas, rich in history as the likely landing spot of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Known for its pristine beaches, clear waters, and abundant marine life, it is popular among divers and snorkelers. The island offers historical sites, such as the Columbus Monument, and stunning reefs. Read more about San Salvador Island, Bahamas

Bimini is the westernmost part of the Bahamas, two islands and many cays (population 2000). North Bimini is about 11km long and 200m wide, with settlements Alice Town and Bailey Town, and shops, restaurants and bars. The larger South Bimini has an airstrip, town of Port Royale, and non-touristy quiet lifestyle. Read more about Bimini Island, Bahamas

Bimini is the westernmost part of the Bahamas, two islands and many cays (population 2000). North Bimini is about 11km long and 200m wide, with settlements Alice Town and Bailey Town, and shops, restaurants and bars. The larger South Bimini has an airstrip, town of Port Royale, and non-touristy quiet lifestyle. Read more about Bimini Island, Bahamas

Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA

The port city of Nassau, which dominates the entire island of New Providence, is the capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and interestingly is home to over 70 percent of the country’s population. It is well known for being an historical stronghold of pirates with connections to the infamous Blackbeard. A visit to the Pirates of Nassau Museum provides the details. Read more about Nassau, Bahamas