In Trinidad & Tobago outlandish Carnival costumes are worn by some as you can see in the picture above. Many wear skimpy outfits which fits better in the hot and humid climate. However, some go all out and double up on the feathers and other adornments despite the weather in order to stand out at [...]
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Floating empty dinghy in a Caribbean bay in Trinidad
A floating dinghy in this Caribbean bay was shot from the Temple in the Sea in Trinidad & Tobago. There is a causeway that leads out to the temple with a 180 degree view of the beautiful sea. The view in this direction features this floating empty boat moored by anchor. The rugged mountain jungle [...]
Cocktails from Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago: #frifotos
What traveler does not love a cocktail? Traveling and cocktails go hand-in-hand like Sonny and Cher, Simon & Garfunkel, and Batman & Robin. Two places I have enjoyed a good cocktail in the last year have been the Caribbean destinations of Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana. It has come to my attention that Mrs. O [...]
Trinidad is the best kept secret of the Caribbean
Trinidad is the best kept secret of the Caribbean. A lush tropical isle populated with a cosmopolitan mix of intelligent people makes this a favorite travel destination. This is a guest post from a friend who lived in Trinidad & Tobago for two years. Food Trinidad & Tobago is not xenophobic. They love foreigners, they [...]
Five OMG adventure travel experiences from 2012
2012 has been a great year with many experiences having me yell “Oh my god.” I have visited three foreign countries, a couple of national parks, skied cross-country ski trails, and canoed many rivers. Of those experiences, here are the top five from 2012. It was a difficult choice and even the most beautiful place [...]
Trinidad and Tobago tourism needs to boost their eco-tourism sector
In an article about the future of Trinidad and Tobago tourism, General Manager of the Port of Spain Hilton, Ali Khan, stated the need for the country to expand beyond Carnival tourism. The twin island Republic puts on one helluva party every February or March and the population swells with over 40,000 tourists joining the [...]
Five cities around the world to find a good beer
Good beer creates all sorts of adventure when traveling around the world. It is a great elicitor of good times and can help bring shy travelers out of their shell. I don’t know how many times I have gone and had a few beers by myself and ended up meeting people from all over the [...]
Time to get up and go to Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago
One photo I wish I would have taken was being in a Maxi Taxi with a bunch of Carnival revelers at 7 a.m in the morning in Trinidad & Tobago. Everyone was dressed in their best plumes and feathers drinking coffee as we made our way through the streets of Port of Spain. Once we [...]
Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago is a blast
Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago hosts one of the world’s best parties. The twin island Republic really lives it up for the two days of Carnival and everyone participates. Those that do not dress up, come and watch as the town of Port of Spain swells to twice its population during this annual celebration. Stay [...]
Five adventures overseas that went wrong
In an earlier post this week, I reflected on five camping or outdoor experiences where for one reason or another, the trip turned into a debacle. Whether it was the weather, other people, or just a fluke accident, things can go wrong when on an adventure outdoors. Mishaps and misadventures can happen anywhere unfortunately, and [...]
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