I am about to do something sacrilegious: offer up reasons to not go to Trinidad for Carnival. Number one reason—well, the only reason: your bank account. The Caribbean’s biggest, brashest bacchanal, ...
If you’ve been following my travel adventures for awhile now, you know that I have a particular affinity for beaches and the islands. The influence is most likely from my Trinidad roots, spending ...
While the beginning of Lent is always a time of introspection, there is a serious turn up that happens in the isles of Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad Carnival, revered as the original Carnival, is a ...
The National Carnival Commission shares the lineup for its first “Taste of Carnival,” a mix of virtual and in-person events. Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission has announced the lineup for what’s ...
Whether you’re of Caribbean descent or not, you’ve probably heard how much of an incredible experience Trinidad Carnival is. The annual fête-filled fun is always the talk of the social media streets ...
Nicki Minaj pulled up to her home island of Trinidad and Tobago Feb. 21 for a performance at the 2023 Carnival, and the Trini American star was on her baddest behavior. Dressed down in a curve-hugging ...
If countries had national instruments, then the steelpan would be Trinidad's. In an island nation of just 1.5 million people, there are about 70 steel bands registered to compete in the annual ...
The street scene at Trinidad Carnival 2020 was full of spectacular beauty looks. Nicki Minaj was one of the festive faces that we spotted in the crowd, and it was adorned in soft “Barbie” pink ...
This Caribbean city has much to offer, from delicious food to beaches and museums, but it currently has a Level 3 travel advisory from the U.S. government.