Off the Beaten Path (2015) : 5x10

Martinique is a beautiful Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles, with a unique blend of tropical nature and French influence. Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, it offers both stunning landscapes and modern infrastructure. With nearly 400,000 residents, its capital Fort-de-France became the main city after a volcanic eruption destroyed Saint-Pierre in 1902. Today, the island combines Caribbean charm with a European standard of living. Many visitors are welcomed by Maggie, a Slovak from Svätý Jur, who came to study French and stayed to work in tourism. She even wrote an English guidebook about the island. We begin in Fort-de-France, where colonial architecture meets seaside views, and enjoy breakfast at a small local bakery that captures the island’s flavour and spirit.