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Portrait Gallery — As Seen on Tour: Trinidad and Tobago
The portraits presented below are all captured while touring Trinidad and Tobago. Two of these portraits were taken in Paramin, Trinidad, on separate visits, and one was taken in Tobago, on my first trip to Twin River Falls. Paramin, Trinidad | Tour Guide Carlos is one of the well-known tour guides in the area, and I’ve been on more than one tour with him through the beautiful hills of Paramin. He is very personable and knowledgeable. You can see the love for his community

Ariann Mieka
4 days ago2 min read


A Magical Minute: Goats Crossing a Tobago Beach at Sunset
When was the last magical moment you experienced? For me, it was this past February. I think some of the magic was because this was a simple and new experience unfolding, in a place I have been to so many times before. I was in Tobago, and after lunch one day, my friends and I decided to head down to the beach to soak up the rest of the sun. One friend was knitting, the kids were going between the water and building things on the sand. We were chatting, laughing, swimming and

Ariann Mieka
5 days ago3 min read


A Portrait of Michael Anthony at Knolley's Tunnel
These are two of the portraits I took at Knolley's Tunnel in Trinidad of the celebrated author and historian Michael Anthony who, within his career, had more than 30 titles published. On this occasion, we were on a drive with the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago to look at different railway artifacts and the places the railway system ran through in the Rio Claro area. One of the places we stopped was Knolley’s Tunnel, which was opened in 1898. It is 660 feet long and is

Ariann Mieka
Sep 32 min read


Dip in the Collection.
For this dip into the collection, I’m following suit from the last installment by featuring another photograph from the 2018 calendar,...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 20, 20254 min read


Easter in T&T: Kites, Goat Races, and Childhood Magic
Easter in Trinidad and Tobago has always felt a little enchanted. There’s a kind of joy woven into the season—school's out, the sun is...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 13, 20253 min read


Adventure time - 3 Pools
Location: Marianne River, Blanchisseuse, North Coast, Trinidad Hiking Time: ~20 minutes Highlight: A natural rock waterslide between...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Video Vibe: Touring Belmont’s Cultural Gems
In the video above, I’m sharing more from our recent cultural tour of Belmont, Trinidad! (If you missed the backstory, check out my...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Out and About in Belmont, Trinidad
As part of one of my courses called Dynamics of Caribbean Culture , each student was tasked with designing and hosting an immersive...

Ariann Mieka
Apr 6, 20254 min read


Architecture Tour: The Lost Beauty of the Salamat Ali House
This house no longer stands, but for many, the Salamat Ali House remains a cherished memory. Once a well-known traditional home, it...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 30, 20252 min read


Dip in the Collection.
I’ve been creating calendars that celebrate Trinidad and Tobago for 14 years! Each year, I choose a different theme that highlights the...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 28, 20254 min read


What I Eat in a Week as a Vegan in T&T: A Tobago Edition
Whenever people find out I'm vegan, the questions (and jokes) start rolling in. I've heard the same ones over and over, and while some...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 26, 20254 min read


In their own words: Memories and Reflections
For my 2023 calendar project, I wanted to share memories and reflections that I captured from 12 individuals who were born before 1956....

Ariann Mieka
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Adventure Time: Exploring Tobago with Nature Therapy TT
Check out the highlights from my adventure with Nature Therapy TT in this video above. If you missed it, click on my previous post for...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Tobago Nature Vibes - Tour with Nature Therapy
Last year, I spent an enchanting week exploring the island's breathtaking nature spots, in preparation for my 2024 calendar. In two...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 28, 20244 min read


The Calendar Collection
I've been creating calendars for the past 13 years and I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the process. From brainstorming the themes to...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 23, 20241 min read


Dip in the Collection.
I captured this photograph during my trip to Brasso Seco, a village in North Trinidad. While I've previously written about this adventure...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 21, 20241 min read


Sights and Sounds in Matelot - A short Film
In my previous post, I shared the highs and lows of my recent trip to Matelot, including the heartbreak of a malfunctioning camera lens...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Focus Lost, Beauty Found in Matelot
Last year, during an adventure in Matelot the worst thing happened. My camera suddenly stopped working in the middle of shooting! It was...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 17, 20243 min read


Plant Based - Restaurant Options in T&T
I've pretty much been vegan my entire life. When I was younger, I could only eat animal products that didn't resemble their origin. If...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 16, 20241 min read


Adventure time at Little Tobago
Check out the highlights from my adventure to Little Tobago in the video above. And if you missed it, check out my previous post in which...

Ariann Mieka
Mar 12, 20241 min read
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