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The Toco Lighthouse road trip offers a comprehensive journey through the scenic northeastern coastline of Trinidad, culminating at the historic Galera Point landmark. This detailed first-person narrative provides a practical guide for families and travellers navigating the route from Port of Spain to the village of Toco. Readers will find …

Kite flying in Trinidad and Tobago involves traditional hand-made designs like the cheeky chong and the massive Mad Bull launched at major festivals. The seasonal activity peaks in April at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Trinidad and December at the Tobago Flying Colours Kite Festival. Local traditions emphasise the construction …

Kite flying at the Queen’s Park Savannah remains a quintessential cultural experience in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly during the vibrant Easter season. This annual tradition, headlined by the National Easter Kite Flying Contest, transforms the expansive greens of Port of Spain into a theatre of aerial artistry and communal celebration. …

A personal account of a bushfire in Trinidad and Tobago highlights the critical need for seasonal fire awareness and community resilience during the dry season. This narrative details the sudden emergence of a grass fire and the subsequent response when official emergency services were unavailable. By examining the definition of …

By Nadia Ali. Art appeals to the eyes that see a creation on canvas expressed from the mind of an artist’s imagination. But what if we could have temporary imagery painted onto our skin? The centuries-old art of mehndi does just this. It creates a painting on the skin in intricate …

By Nadia Ali. It’s the weekend and I am sure you can’t wait to go outside and play in refreshing, cool water either at the various beaches, waterfalls or river limes in and around sweet Trinidad and Tobago. But what about going to a fun water park for the entire day? …

By Nadia Ali. Living on a twin island there’s so much fun to be had in the water, under the water and on the water. Needless to say, the best on the water fun is definitely cruising to the Bocas Islands which lie between Trinidad and Venezuela and are locally known …

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, …