Lush, untamed vegetation defines Dominica, and there's no better way to experience it than on the Waitukubuli National Trail. This trail, the first long-distance walking route in the Caribbean, stretches 184 km from the island's southern tip to its northern edge. Along the way, it traverses waterfalls, boiling lakes, canyons, and much more. Comprising 14 segments —with Segment 3 being the nearest to Roseau — the trail offers a deep dive into Dominica's rich culture and abundant natural beauty. With the island being home to over a thousand species, the sights are diverse and plentiful. For the best experience, consider joining a guided tour and choosing a trail pass that suits your itinerary.

The Mingei Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan is a museum and shop devoted to the folk craft (mingei) of weaving with dyed yarn (kasuri). The building itself is attractive with a traditional Japanese-style frontage, resplendent with elaborate plaster and tile work, and a little garden of manicured pines. Behind this frontage is a series of sheds that house the exhibits.

Dubbed "home of the American coffee culture," the city knows what it takes to make a great brew. In a 2016 survey of 100 American cities, Portland came out victorious boasting the largest number of roasters per capita as well as the highest number of cafés. With that many places to enjoy a great cup of joe, one would think there is little room left for discovery — and that can't be further from the truth. Portland continues to introduce unexpected additions to its coffee scene: see Oracle Coffee Company, run by "vegan straight-edge anarchist" Andy Hurley (the drummer of Fall Out Boy). The choice here is truly endless, but if you want to see where it all began, try the original location of Stumptown Coffee Roasters (now a chain with outlets from New York to LA) at 4525 Southeast Division Street; it's argued Portland's fame as a coffee city first emerged from this very tiny space.