I am about to do something sacrilegious: offer up reasons to not go to Trinidad for Carnival. Number one reason—well, the only reason: your bank account. The Caribbean’s biggest, brashest bacchanal, ...

If you’ve been following my travel adventures for awhile now, you know that I have a particular affinity for beaches and the islands. The influence is most likely from my Trinidad roots, spending ...

Now that you’ve made the decision to attend Trinidad Carnival, it’s important to get prepared for this trip because it will challenge you both physically and mentally. Remember this a marathon, not a ...

The “Iron” costume, seen here in the men’s version, was named for “the first strike, very heartbeat and soul of the rhythm section.” (Photo: Kyeon Lucian Constantine) The “Iron” costume, seen here in ...

The National Carnival Commission shares the lineup for its first “Taste of Carnival,” a mix of virtual and in-person events. Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission has announced the lineup for what’s ...

Whether you’re of Caribbean descent or not, you’ve probably heard how much of an incredible experience Trinidad Carnival is. The annual fête-filled fun is always the talk of the social media streets ...

Nicki Minaj pulled up to her home island of Trinidad and Tobago Feb. 21 for a performance at the 2023 Carnival, and the Trini American star was on her baddest behavior. Dressed down in a curve-hugging ...

Trinidad Carnival, aptly dubbed The Greatest Show on Earth, is back for the first time since January 2020, just before COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Revelers from across the globe have been ...

If countries had national instruments, then the steelpan would be Trinidad's. In an island nation of just 1.5 million people, there are about 70 steel bands registered to compete in the annual ...