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VIDEO: The Bermudian Makes Codfish Cakes

Eastertime in Bermuda includes a celebration of local culture, namely flying kites on Good Friday and eating codfish cakes in warm hot cross buns. Making your own codfish cakes is more than just a culinary venture, it's an exploration of Bermudian culture and tradition and something we should all try at least once. This year, if you've never done so before, try making your own cakes with help from the two recipes below (one from us and one from our…

March 14, 2023

Videography by: Alexander Masters

The Bermuda Longtail: Life in Flight
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The Bermuda Longtail: Life in Flight

"Dance like nobody's watching; love like you've never been hurt; sing like nobody's listening; live like it's heaven on earth." This sage advice is usually attributed to Mark Twain, the writer and humorist with a deep affection and connection to…

March 14, 2023

Written by: Peter Backeberg

5 Places You’ve Never Been to Even If You Live Here
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5 Places You’ve Never Been to Even If You Live Here

Carter House, St. David’sAfter the Sea Venture’s colonists wrecked on Bermuda’s shores in 1609, they quickly built another boat to continue on to Virginia, to support the colony there. However, three men were asked to stay behind to continue the…

March 13, 2023

Written by: Terri Mello

A Walk in Stokes Point
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A Walk in Stokes Point

Mike, our friend Alison and I wander down a leafy lane and find Bermuda in blossom. The Surinam cherry flowers are out and the nasturtiums a blaze of orange and yellow. The path goes upward to a small clearing and…

March 13, 2023

Written by: Elizabeth Jones

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Vintage Local Scenes

From roofing houses with Bermuda limestone, to relaxing on an oceanside patio, we've put together this gallery of local Bermudian scenes.                

March 12, 2023

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Tourist in Your Own Town: Smith’s

Smith's is not often considered a ‘touristy’ spot, yet this parish hosts a surprising number of Bermuda classic bucket list locations.   Verdmont Museum Bermuda This elegant old Bermuda house-turned-museum has been beautifully restored, and boasts grounds full of native…

March 11, 2023