Mount Everest, known by the name “Sagarmatha” in Nepal, holds the title of the highest mountain in the world. It’s a fantasy and dream expedition summit point for every mountaineer. In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest. Following them, …
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Why Tobago is the place to visit for your much-needed relaxation
Terryann Bishop says that she needed a place to visit from her tedious job as a warehouse attendant in Trinidad. As an avid nature seeker, she visited Tobago and reports, “Nothing says relaxation than beautiful Tobago with its beautiful beaches and ecosystem.” Just like Terryann, we all need to getaway …
Read More »Fort George a place for sightseeing
By Kielon Hilaire. Trinidad is known for its vibrancy and often carefree nature of its citizens. It is one of the few places in the world where you can just pick yourself up, head to some random place, and experience an unexpected level of fun. – visit Fort George This is what happened …
Read More »Valentine’s Day ideas for couples
Romance is in the air, as people make plans for the fast approaching Valentine’s Day. Some may opt to buy expensive shiny things in an effort to win favor with their romantic partner. Here are some simple tips that would make your partner feel loved and show that you really …
Read More »Facebook loses users and money
It may be surprising to most people to hear that Facebook loses users for the first time of its existence. This in itself would not normally be a problem, but it is also going through the worse drop in share price in US stock market history. In the space of …
Read More »Zangee: Water snake, eel or fish with a bad reputation
By Jevan Soyer. Like most animals in Trinidad and Tobago, this river creature goes by many names and has been victim of several superstitious beliefs. Some of the names that I have heard are Zangee, Janjii, Zangie, swamp eel and water snake. As a child, I was told not to …
Read More »Bushfire a dangerous beauty
By Nadia Ali. The quiet night gave way to what sounded like a crackling noise coming from the garden. Was it a wild animal creeping into our living space from the nearby acres of bushes or was it a chicken hawk sitting on one of the branches of the tree? Either …
Read More »Tourism tour: TTL visits eco resort in Talparo forest
A tourism tour of Haciena Jacana, a nature resort located in Talparo forest on a 22-acre organic citrus estate, is one in a series of “door-to-door” visits to hotels and site attractions by the Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) team. “Tourism exists in our communities, and it is critical that Tourism …
Read More »10 best paying online jobs for everyone
Working from home has suddenly become an acceptable way to earn money. If your existing job has transitioned to remote working you would immediately see some tangible benefits to the shift. If you are considering changing your career or looking for a job because you are currently unemployed, this list …
Read More »Coping with a tight budget
Small changes can help you stick to your tight budget and allow you to have a comfortable lifestyle. If you often say, “It’s like I got paid in front of a fan,” then you are in dire need of assistance to make changes to your life that would allow you …
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