Let me tell you about Caribbean people, we love to fete! If you have ever visited the region at any given time, you know it doesn’t take much for us to have a celebration. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced 2019 as ‘THE YEAR OF FESTIVALS’ in the Caribbean. The Year of Festivals aims […]
Tag Archives: Caribbean culture
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Jan
Jan
This pst site “The Ultimate Trinidad Carnival Packing List + Free Printable” contains some affiliate links. If you have been a reader (or social follower), you know I have no shame sharing my love for Caribbean festivals and events, especially Carnival. I haven’t played mas in a while, but I stay up to date with […]
13
Dec
Dec
My sister and I received a complimentary day pass to the Warwick Paradise Island. All opinions expressed are my own. When I visited the Bahamas for Junkanoo Carnival weekend, I wasn’t too upset because of the short visit. From the service of the staff to the lovely decor and incorporating Bahamian culture on the property, I […]
10
May
May
There’s always a uniqueness to every city and country that hosts Carnival. Needless to say, I was extremely excited to be invited by Bahamas Tourism to cover the Bahamas Carnival in Nassau just a few days after my birthday trip to Martinique. What is Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival? Celebrating its third year, Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival is […]
Jewelry and shirt were provided for the movie premiere. Excited about covering the Bazodee Movie as press, the question of ‘what to wear?” stayed in my mind. Going with the African-Indian theme of the movie, I wanted to include NYC Urban, Indian and Caribbean looks, so I came up with what I call an “Urban-Beti”. Beti is a Hindi […]
02
Aug
Aug
I was provided press passes to the Bazodee movie premiere in exchange for my honest opinion. BA•ZO•DEE (adj) A state of confusion; a state of love Last week Soca lovers along with men and women within the film and Caribbean entertainment industry gathered at the Play Station Theater witnessing Caribbean history for the Bazodee movie premiere. […]
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Apr
Apr
I received a complimentary cooking class from the League of Kitchens for my review. For more information on the sponsored post and/or affiliate link policy, please click here. My first experience with Trini cooking was at my Great-Great Grandmother’s house in Laventille. It was my first time visiting Trinidad and my great aunt delegated my brother, sisters […]
07
Aug
Aug
The Caribana parade is over and I had a great time playing mas in Canada for the second year in a row, BUT the Stormers have got to go! Even though I didn’t have my fete partner most of the weekend, I still had a great time. Here’s my full review of Caribana weekend and […]