Trinidad and Tobago is full of fun and interesting outdoor experiences. Here are some of my favorite: 1. Buccoo Reef A popular dive and snorkel site on Tobago — along with Speyside Gardens, home to one of the world’s largest […]
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Tropical Flavors: What Is Breadfruit?
Breadfruit. The first time I heard about this tropical food I was confused. Was it sweet? Did it taste like a grain? Was it a sweetbread? Breadfruit is an extremely starchy fruit that is used as a vegetable with an […]
Carefree Caribbean: What Is Liming?
Upon first hearing the term “liming,” I thought it was describing a culinary term; however, in Trinidad & Tobago, liming is an actual activity. Referring to the art of doing nothing while sharing food, drink, conversation and laughter, liming is […]
Steel Pan Drumming: Exploring Trinidad Through Music
The national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago is the steelpan, or steel drum. Crafted from oil drums — although many of these drums never contained oil — these instruments are not actually drums in the membranophone sense, but are steel […]
