By Nadia Ali. Located in Tabaquite, Central Trinidad, amid serene surroundings is the longest train tunnel in the Caribbean known as Knolly’s Tunnel. Although no longer functioning for the flow of trains, it is open to foot and vehicular traffic. The drive to the tunnel is mostly along the Tabaquite Main …

Sweet TnT Magazine visited Maracas Beach on a Monday just to catch some scenes that happen on an ordinary day at the popular beach in Trinidad. Here are some scenes of friends and families relaxing or having the popular bake and shark for lunch while enjoying the sun, sand and …

By Marika Mohammed. The word on the streets was about the massive changes that have taken place at the Emperor Valley Zoo. I wanted to check it out and see what the buzz was about for myself. I was definitely awestruck on the reconstruction of the entire landscape for the animals. …

By Marissa Armoogam. So I’ve always written about the beauty of Trinidad simply because it’s what I’ve known. For all my years (we’ll leave the number a secret) I have never ventured out of Trinidad to our sister isle sweet Tobago… not until recently anyway. Once we landed and stepped out …

By Chantelle Wilson. I have always heard about the famous Gasparee Caves Down the Islands and for a long time I really wanted to go. Earlier this year, I went by my hairdresser and one of her clients was talking about how she and her church group recently had a lime …

By Annisa Phillip. One of the historical sites in beautiful Tobago, Fort James, like other forts in the country is known for an epic panoramic view. Fort James was built in the early 1760s by our European colonisers, changing hands between the British, French and the militia, like a baton in …

By Marissa Armoogam. Trinidad has long been known for its tempo and exhilarating life movements, but for those of us who sometimes like to take it a bit slower, Trinidad has just what we need. Hidden among the ample mountains and hills of the northern range is the scenic and ever …

Visit the western side of Trinidad and view the breathtaking scenes from the shoreline or join in the fun. Plenty of action is taking place at William’s Bay in Chaguaramas which has always been a favourite by young and old alike. It has now come to be known as the …

By Marika Mohammed. Every country in the world has its own wonder, for Trinidad, The Temple in the Sea in Waterloo is one of them. It is not only a place of prayer for people but a reminder that if you want something bad enough you’ll find a way to get …

By Marika Mohammed. I’ve been itching to go Macqueripe Bay since I heard about it! However, everyone shut me down. When there’s nowhere to go some people would give into an annoying request to go somewhere that was thought of as dilapidated and dangerous. When we got there, the first thing to …

By Nadia Ali. The Toco lighthouse is a national landmark, located at Galera Point on the east coast. It sits majestically amid tranquil surroundings. Visitors can relax under the shade of trees at the wooden picnic tables after the long scenic drive and enjoy their home-packed food and drinks. The beautiful …

By Nadia Ali. Peaceful, serene and green, that’s how a tour on the Caroni Swamp Bird Sanctuary boat ride felt like as we took to the water to see the Scarlet Ibis, the national bird of sweet T&T nest return to roost in mangroves of the Caroni Swamp. It is located …

By Felesha Parboo. Tyrico Beach provides a calm and serene experience because the beach is more rural than urban. It is known by many as Tyrico Bay. It is in the vicinity of Port of Spain and a few miles east of Maracas Bay. There is a small access road that …