What Trinidad does have is carnival—a centuries-old blowout reputedly so wild and intense that it makes Mardi Gras look like a Veterans' Day parade. I had a reason beyond hedonism for making the ...

From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are ...

Understanding The Essence Of Trinidad Carnival Trinidad Carnival takes place annually on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, but preparations and celebrations begin months in advance. The ...

Devotees of Trinidad Carnival study the season for sport. This means that we take meticulous, scholarly note of every single thing about the Caribbean’s biggest annual bacchanal: which food was ...