Toco waters call for a family outing as the pristine coastline of Northeast Trinidad offers a secluded alternative to the more commercialised beaches found on the Western peninsula. The journey to Toco involves a scenic two-hour drive through winding roads and lush vegetation, passing through local communities that offer seasonal …
Read More »Iftar – a Muslim gathering to break fast
Iftar: The communal tradition of breaking the fast during Ramadan Iftar is the communal meal served at sunset to conclude the daily Ramadan fast within the Muslim community. This sacred gathering serves as a focal point for spiritual reflection, gratitude to Allah, and the reinforcement of social bonds through shared …
Read More »Unconditional love is truly a mother’s love
By Nerissa Hosein. Being a mother is by far the hardest, most complicated yet rewarding job there ever was. There is no better love than a mother’s love, unconditional love, no stronger prayer than the one she says for her children and no greater supporter of dreams. I grew up as …
Read More »Field trip for preschoolers of Nur-E-Islam ECCE Center
By Nerissa Hosein. Many parents took time off from work and involved some older siblings to attend a field trip for their preschoolers of Nur-E-Islam ECCE Center to the Valencia Nature Center and Heritage Park, Trinidad. The family excursion was a thrill for everyone as we were greeted by the …
Read More »A rustic family adventure to Matelot!
By Nerissa Hosein. This year my family decided to take a vacation down to Bacasa Beach House in Matelot. I had really never been down on that side of the island so it was an adventure. The drive to the beach house was almost four hours from our home in San …
Read More »Are women afraid to be beautiful?
By Nerissa Hosein. I used to pride myself in my appearance, made sure I looked beautiful and confident whenever I go out. I used to dress up at any chance I got. I used to believe eyeliner and lipstick were mandatory for every little trip to the grocery or drugstore. That …
Read More »Caribbean flavours on the Greens!
The Queen’s Park Savannah remains the premier destination for authentic street food in Trinidad and Tobago, specifically within the designated gastronomic hub known as the Greens. This open-air food court serves as a central repository for the nation’s culinary heritage, offering a diverse array of traditional delicacies such as pholourie, …
Read More »Wives, moms – work out, shop, dye your hair
By Nerissa Hosein. So ladies, wives and mothers, we sit and watch the soaps and the award shows and laugh at how housewives prance around on heels and fully made-up faces while making the five-star meal all while not chipping their perfect nails. Unrealistic but that’s television for you! Wives and …
Read More »El Dorado Secondary reunion – Class of 1997
By Nerissa Hosein. For some people high school is a place they want to forget, but for us, the students of El Dorado, it is simply some of the best days of our lives that we cherish and jump at the chance to relive and reminisce at any chance we get. …
Read More »Relaxing vibe at Papa Joe’s Place, Tobago
Papa Joe’s Place in Tobago offers a serene and authentic guest house experience that prioritises cleanliness, comfort and a welcoming atmosphere for travellers seeking a genuine island retreat. This article is a personal account and first-person narrative detailing the specific highlights of staying at this local establishment. It explores the …
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