By Nadia Ali. I have never looked after farm animals before. The closest animal I have looked after is a domesticated dog, a purr-fect cat and of course most people’s first pet – a childhood goldfish. So when my neighbours went on holiday and left me in charge of a coup …

By Nadia Ali. From humble beginnings as a homeless, tiny kitten that was up for adoption by the Trinidad and Tobago Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals TTSPCA kitten, Cici has grown into a beautiful cat that has graced the pages of glossy cat magazines around the world. Her tiny …

By Nadia Ali. “Anyone for cricket?” For die hard cricket fans the chance to see the national and Caribbean professional cricketers play a game at the Queen’s Park Oval in the heart of Port of Spain is a sporting event not to be missed. Historically, the sport of cricket was introduced …

By Nadia Ali. “The larger than life toads resemble something that hopped out of prehistoric times. The one in my backyard can barely jump because of weight issues.” The natural habitat in Trinidad is full of frogs and snails and puppy dog tails – no, make that toads as big as …

By Nadia Ali. Do you have the need for speed but lost for a place where you can experience the exhilaration of driving fast and furious legally on the roads of Trinbago? Well, head out onto the water either in Chaguaramas or at key locations in Tobago where you can rent …

By Nadia Ali. The phone rang, “They’re here!” is all the voice said, but I knew in an instant what my neighbour Osman was talking about. We had this thing where once a year we would call each other to say one specific thing… they’re here! It was the announcement of …

By Nadia Ali. How often do you drive pass the watermelon sellers at the side of the road and glance across to see the price? I recently had visitors from abroad and whereas I just looked to see if the price was right, they saw great big juicy feasts! “Look at …