Seven years ago, when I became engaged to my now-husband, Marcus, I took him back home with me to Trinidad & Tobago to meet my parents for the first time, as well as participate in my country's legendary Carnival. On Carnival Tuesday, as we were dancing in the streets, I ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Seven years ago, when I became engaged to my now-husband, Marcus, I took him back home with me to Trinidad & Tobago to meet my parents for the first time, as well as participate in my country's legendary Carnival. On Carnival Tuesday, as we were dancing in the streets, I ...Carnivals around the world
Carnival enjoys many interpretations around the world, yet there are common threads uniting them. By and large these are parties that feature a great deal of tradition, costumes, parades and food and if they seem a little of the hook some time, well what do expect from ...Through the Gadling Lens: shooting inside
When we think about travel photography, we usually think of images of amazing vistas, vast seascapes, impressive skylines -- you know, the world outside. But the truth is, when we travel we spend a considerable amount of time inside: in museums and cathedrals, local homes, ...More on Caribbean travel
This Sunday's Columbus Dispatch travel section is devoted to Caribbean travel. With this morning's post on Caribbean vacations, written before the Sunday paper arrived on my front porch, I'm wondering if I'm getting a message.
One article, "Caribbean offers comfort for less ...Photo of the Day: 4-13-2008
Showoff. Well, okay -- that's pretty cool, and if I could do a back-flip I might be tempted to show off a little, too. TarikB snapped this photo on the north coast of Trinidad. I love the way the back-flipper seems to float effortlessly in the air -- check out how relaxed ...In Trinidad and Tobago soldiers help keep the streets safe
If you've ever traveled in places where soldiers help man the streets, it can be a bit disconcerting, particularly in a place that should evoke an image of paradise.
I read in the World Watch section of today's The Plain Dealer, (besides news Justin already posted on about ...Gadling on the Road Archives
Here at Gadling we pride ourselves in putting our money where our mouth is. In other words, we write about travel because we are all travelers. This is our passion, this is our hobby, this is our life. Unfortunately, we can't all travel 100% of the time. But, when we do hit ...The Caribbean sans Cruise Ships
Nothing ruins a place faster than a mammoth cruise ship docking at its port--unless, of course, you happen to be on that cruise ship.
If you're landlubber who has traveled halfway around the world to enjoy the peace and quiet of a tropical island only to have your paradise ...Word for the Travel Wise (12/18/06)
Should your 2007 Carnival plans be in full swing with the exception of where you're going to crash every night after partying throughout the day or vice versa, consider renting an apartment during your stay. If you do, make sure you use the local terminology to score your ...Caribbean Airlines to Debut in 2007
On my trips down to Trinidad & Tobago I always flew with American Airlines, mainly because I had enough mileage to get down there for little to no cost, which means I never had the opportunity to fly with BWIA. Sad, I suppose. In early 2007 BWIA will close after 66 years ...Miami Herald On the Caribbean
Trying to decide on the Caribbean island that's best for you? I know, the decision can be a toughie, but shouldn't be too much of a strain. The Miami Herald features an excellent piece highlighting noteworthy hotels, environmental aspects, restaurants and the basic 'why' you ...Find Carnival Costumes Online!
Last year around this same time I was busy scouring the web for all Trinidad & Tobago Carnival sites and band sites. I was mainly on the lookout for costumes and without the help of a friend of mine I would have been utterly lost. For an event an entire country spends ...Virgin Holidays & Cricket World Cup 2007
Hopeful fans of Trinidad & Tobago's Soca Warriors raced over to Germany for the 2006 FIFA World Cup games and returned without a cup, but with more determination than ever for the next installment in 2010. In the meantime they get to lounge lazily on their sister ...Word for the Travel Wise (06/09/06)
Alas, the World Cup games have arrived and it was a sad day for both Polish fans and Costa Rica's Ticos that stormed over to Munich to support their teams. I was fortunate enough to stay inside and watch a good portion of each game, but the one I'm really hoping to see is ...Nesting of the Giant Leatherback Turtles, Grand Riviere, Trinidad
This weekend, my husband, daughter and I took a road trip to the north coast of Trinidad for the nesting of the giant leatherback turtles in the village of Grand Riviere. From about May through August, thousands of giant leatherbacks return to the beach on Grand ...Jemma's Treehouse -- Tobago, West Indies
If you ever make it to the island of Tobago in the Caribbean (and really, at some point, you really ought to
make it to the island of Tobago in the Caribbean), remember the following words: Jemma's
Treehouse. This quaint restaurant sits on the northernmost part ...Trinidad & Tobago Ferry
This weekend, my husband, daughter and I took my mother-in-law and my brother-in-law to Trinidad's sister island,
Tobago. Normally, we would've taken the 15-minute plane trip over, but this time, we decided to take the
ferry. About a year ago, Trinidad & Tobago ...Dive Trinidad & Tobago
On
Thursday, my family and I will be going to an Undisclosed Location* to spend the Easter holiday
diving. Because it had been three years since my previous dive, as Easter approached, I began to get more and
more nervous about the prospect of going underwater. ...Photo Essay: "Down de Islands," Trinidad
Just off the northerwesternmost corner of the island of Trinidad are a collection of 5 tiny islands, known as
the Bocas Islands. They're comprised of Gaspar Grande (also known as Gasparee), Chacachacare, Monos, Huevos and
Gasparillo, and are generally populated by ...Tobago Jazz Festival
Our family is planning on visiting Tobago in
the next couple of weeks -- my mother-in-law is planning on being in town from Cornwall to visit, and we thought we'd
take her over to Trinidad's sister island for a little rest-and relaxation. As luck would have it, it ...
