Doongalik Studios

Although most people know The Bahamas for its stunning beaches and year long sunshine, it also has a hidden treasure trove of amazing and talented entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and craftsmen. Last year, we uncovered many Unique Bahamian Holiday Finds that we carefully curated for your island inspired celebrations, so we’ve done it again and are sharing our…

We don’t mean to toot our own horns but we Bahamians are an incredibly talented group of people when it comes to artistry and creative expression. Indeed, many forms of traditional crafts such as straw plaiting, woodworking, and costume making are still practiced today and more modern forms of Bahamian art such as photography, mixed…

We can’t believe that it’s December already! When it comes to holiday shopping, we’ll be the first ones to admit that finding authentically Bahamian gifts can be quite a challenge for Nassau visitors and locals alike. While the Nassau Straw Market was once the island’s trusted locale for Bahamian-made straw work and souvenirs, these days you’ll…

A rainy day in Nassau. That never happens…right? It’s true, most days of the year (340 out of 365 to be exact), there is more sunshine than possible for the eye to take in around these parts.  But sometimes, especially during our rainy season (May-October), our beloved islands of sun, sand, and sea do find…

Nassau’s local art scene has grown exponentially in the last decade. A trip to one of the island’s many outstanding art galleries is a definite “must do” if you’re interested in learning about how resident Bahamians (and international visitors) use art forms in cool and creative ways to make sense of their world. It can…

There are red & pink hearts everywhere. You probably know by now that these ardent colours are the (not so subtle) code for one very unmistakable message: this season for love has arrived! But amid all the romantic excitement, let’s face it-Valentine’s Day can get a just a little bit stressful for lovers when it comes to the gift-giving deliberations. You want to impress, sweep that special someone off his or her dazzlingly feet. Yet these days, with the bar apparently set so high, this can seem like a daunting task to say the least. Fear not, we’ve got some clever suggestions for helping you declare “I Love You” this Feb 14th that go beyond the standard chocolate and flowers default. Consider one of these unique ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Nassau: *Note– each suggestion contains an admittedly foodie flair.…