By Nadia Ali. I love fruits, especially ones without much seeds like the local fruits of mango and pommecythere which only have one seed. So, can you imagine trying to eat a fruit with about 600 seeds in it? Fortunately, the Pomegranate or Punica granatum which is Latin for “apple with …

By Nadia Ali. It’s kite season, the winds are blowing across the Queen’s Park Savannah making it an ideal place for the annual kite flying contest. A variety of kites take to the sunny Caribbean sky flown by adults and kids enjoying this outdoor activity. Did you know that kite flying …

Knollys Tunnel stands as a primary historical landmark in Tabaquite, representing a significant engineering achievement in the development of the Trinidad Government Railway during the late 19th century. Constructed between 1896 and 1898, this 660-foot man-made passage was designed to facilitate the transport of agricultural produce, specifically cocoa and coffee, …

The Caroni Swamp boat ride offers a specialised ecotourism experience providing direct access to the roosting grounds of the Scarlet Ibis within Trinidad and Tobago’s largest mangrove secondary to Nariva. This guided maritime excursion facilitates close-range observation of the national bird alongside diverse Neotropical flora and fauna including the Cascabel …

By Nadia Ali. Looking for something spicy, sweet, salty and savoury? Well, try this great tasting quick snack that you can whip up in a few minutes. All you need is the main ingredient which is a packet of nuts. Follow the easy step-by-step directions and impress your friends and …

By Nadia Ali. In my opinion, they are the prettiest simple flower. In the flower shops, you can see them great, big bursts of bright yellow petals encircling a head of brown seeds, namely sunflowers. “How much!” I responded, thinking they were overpriced. If she can grow them, I can grow …

By Nadia Ali. They say dreams come true if you only try. This is true for Katrina Khan whose three environmental essays qualified her to represent Trinidad and Tobago at an international symposium in Punta Cana. Katrina is a HSE professional and UWI student As a guest of Jetblue Airlines, she …

By Nadia Ali. Living in the Caribbean you expect to see tropical birds and creepy insects that are larger than life in the garden. I often run outside when I hear the familiar squawk of wild parrots flying above, but when the bushes rustle on the border fence where has a …