Cap-Haïtien
A pleasant town with a history: Cap-Haïtien is a nice place to explore on foot, with relaxed people and a good base from which to reach the best sights of Northern Haiti.
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Cap-Haïtien cathedral
The landmark of Cap-Haïtien is its white cathedral: dominating the main square, it is also a reference point on your walks through Cap-Haïtien, and certainly merits a visit.
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Cap Haïtien street sellers
Everywhere on the streets of Cap Haïtien, you can see people trying to scratch a living and earn some small money. It only adds to the admiration one must feel for Haitians working hard for very little.
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Haitian people
Forget about the bad image: Haitian people are among the most genuine, beautiful and unique people around, receiving the visitor with a smile and curiosity.
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Labadie
One of the pearls of Haiti, Labadie is the perfect place to wind down after traveling in the country and recovering a little from the hardships of tap-tap rides.
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Port-au-Prince
For many, Port-au-Prince will be associated with revolutions and invasions. In reality, it is a lively and sprawling city, different from other places in Haiti.
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Tap-taps
Slow, colourful, painful, but also probably one of the best ways to see Haiti: tap-taps come in many sizes, and are invariably overcrowded with Haitians with whom you can easily get into touch.
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Hinche
Hinche might be the quintessential town of Haiti - it has a very relaxed atmosphere, its people treat the visitor with curiosity and its surroundings are just beautiful nature.
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Haitian signs
Haitians are famous for their painting skills; you can enjoy them even without going to a gallery: you can find many examples by looking around in the streets.
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Palace Sans-Souci
In ruins now, the Palace Sans-Souci is a clear trace of the proud Henri Christophe, who modelled the palace after the namesake in Potsdam, Germany.
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Cap Haïtien streetlife
Much of the atmosphere of Cap Haïtien is made on the streets, and there is no better way than to enjoy this town than just walking around and absorbing the life of the locals.
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Ile à rats/Paradis
Discovered by none other than Columbus, Amiga, or Ile à Rats as it is known now, is a small, precious island with unspoilt beach and translucent waters.
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Citadelle La Ferrière
A major building on top of a mountain, Citadelle la Ferrière is a prime example of an enormous effort with huge costs for, ultimately, no real reason. It is also one of the major historic sights in the Caribbean.
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