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The Impact of Coronavirus on Caribbean Carnival
No one could have predicted that a pandemic would shake the world like this, a pandemic that limited social interaction and events worldwide including Carnival. The only country to have their carnival in 2020 was Trinidad and Tobago (lucky bastards). This was because...
The Top Soca Songs for Trinidad Carnival
Soca music is the backbone of Trinidad Carnival. Without good music from artists during the festival, fetes, cruises, Carnival Monday and Tuesday would not be the same. This is why every year we look forward to songs produced by new and established artists. Music...
Trinidad Carnival – Planning Guide
Trinidad Carnival 2020 will be one of the biggest street parties in the world. Carnival has been replicated throughout the Caribbean and as far as Toronto, New York, Miami and Notting Hill. Carnival originated during slavery, when the slaves who were banned from...
A Complete Guide to Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival 2019 Notting Hill Carnival is one of the most anticipated events in the UK. Every year, the streets of London come alive with Caribbean culture and flavor. Over the course of two days, people unite and celebrate with soca music, floats, colorful...
Grenada Carnival Planning Guide The Spicemas Experience
Grenada Carnival 2019 Spicemas is Grenada’s annual carnival. It is one of the few carnivals in the Caribbean held months after the season of lent. The festival takes place over a number of days and gives the true representation of Grenadian culture. Spicemas was...
The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Carnivals and Music Festivals
Did you know that excessive noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss? Spending hours consistently around loud music can damage your ears. That is why it is important you wear earplugs to concerts and to events around carnival.You may ask yourself why you...
Guyana Carnival – Everything You Need to Know
Guyana Carnival 2020 Guyana carnival is the newest edition to the carnival family in the Caribbean. Starting in 2018 the festival is in its early stages of development. However, it already shows promise to become one of the best carnivals in the Caribbean. To be...
Barbados Crop Over Festival – The Best Carnival
Barbados Crop Over 2019 Crop Over is one of the greatest festivals in the world. This Barbadian festival is abundant with music, dancing and creativity unmatched by other events around the globe. Most people would have found out about Crop Over from seeing images of...
The Best Hydration Backpacks for Carnivals and Music Festivals
The first time I saw a hydration backpack was around two years ago at Crop Over. My friend had bought one to store his water in for the day. I was impressed at how convenient the backpack was. While the rest of us had to take trips to the drinks truck to get our...
Cucumber Lemon Mint Water for Weight Loss
When I first started on my weight loss journey, I had many bad habits. One of those habits was drinking lots of soda. I have a sweet tooth and had to have a soda with every meal. After starting the gym, I cut back on sweet drinks and drank at least eight glasses of...
Colorism in the Black Community
Colorism in the black community is a serious issue. Starting in slavery it exists today causing division among our people. Jamaican dancehall artist Spice tackled the subject recently in her song ‘Black Hypocrisy’. To promote the song she posted pictures with a much...
Foreday Morning Jam – Crop Over Barbados
Foreday morning jam is one of the biggest events of the Crop Over Season. Starting in 1995, Foreday has become one of the most popular segments of the Crop Over festival.Tourists come from all over the world to take part in Foreday.This night-time street party has...
The Best Caribbean Festivals and Events
The Caribbean is simply a tropical paradise. It is get-away where people can come relax, enjoy the clear waters and tropical beaches. However, besides the ambiance the Caribbean offers a wide variety of festivals and events. Indulging in some of the Caribbean...
How to get fit for Carnival – Ultimate Guide
Every year you can tell when carnival is approaching, the gym that was once a barren wasteland becomes a hive of activity. Hundreds of people take up various forms of exercise to improve their bodies. Most individuals want to look their best in their carnival...
Female Reggae Artists – List of the Best in the Genre
Female Reggae Artists Since the birth of reggae in the 1960s, it has become a worldwide sensation. It has introduced the world to the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and other talented artists. Usually we speak about men in discussions about reggae. However, many...
Weight Loss Tips: Strategies for Success
Weight loss is not easy and the weight loss industry is full of myths backed by so-called experts on the subject. Companies sell expensive weight loss programs that usually do not work. This leaves many people confused as to what are the right steps to...
Vybz Kartel Dancehall Legend
Vybz Kartel is arguably the best artist in dancehall history. I discovered his music in 2004 while listening to a CD one of my friends had lent me. I remember the song that caught me was ‘Badda Than Dem’ on the Kasablanca Riddim. The first two lines of his verse were...
Mind Your Funky Business
ReasonsMany will not admit that they stick their noses in other people's business and not for a productive reason, especially when it comes to relationships ( Mind Your Business). They are several but we will focus on the three main ones. (1)The person maybe miserable...