With its high cliffs and thick jungle, the Island of Saba looks like the setting for a pirate movie—which is fitting, given how many fortune-seekers arrived on these treacherous shores.
Yet today, Saba is a peaceful, tight-knit community on the fringes of the Dutch Caribbean. Here you’ll find artisans, natural wonders, and the shortest commercial runway in the world.
Notes & Miscellanea
- While you weren’t able to hike Mt. Scenery, you were able to write about its surprising distinction.
- For an in-depth narrative about Saba (and the origins of its other nickname, “The Island of Women”) check out this fantastic travelogue by friend and colleague Alexandra Nicole Nolan on Yahoo.
