It was close to midnight, and I was at my stove heating up a vegan sausage. I had spent the afternoon and evening in Talparo at an event where one of the sessions explored the history of agriculture in Trinidad and Tobago. A question from the audience led to a conversation about just how much of the food we eat here is imported. A visiting American student shared that a professor had told them that imported food accounts for 90% of the population’s diet. I knew the number was

For my 2025 calendar, I reflected on my journey thus far. By that point I had created 13 calendars, so for the 14th edition I shared 12 photographs, one from each of my first 12 calendars, taking the audience on a journey from 2012 to 2023. Along with the details of the calendar each photograph came from, I included wellness prompts. Each caption was paired with an inspiring activity or thought designed to help you pause, reflect, and engage with each month in a meaningful wa

These photographs are some of the temples I've photographed in Trinidad. Two of them I've visited a couple of times, and the one I've only been to once is the only one where I attended a full ceremony. I hope to grow this section of my archives, photographing many more in the future. If you know of one I should see and document, please let me know. Reform Village, Gasparillo, Trinidad | Shiva Mandir I visited this temple a couple of times, though that was many years ago. On o

I was alone. I'd come to meet my friend and her family, who had already been there for a while. They needed to get lunch, so after liming with me for a bit, they left. I lay back on one of the beach chairs they'd rented and had a snooze. I got up, a bit hot, and decided it was time for a swim. I submerged. I floated. I felt refreshed. I returned to the seat. Time seemed to pass slowly that afternoon. I had nowhere to be, so I had another snooze. Sitting up to have some water,

Check out the highlights from my adventure to Caroni Swamp as part of a JAVA homework assignment for my godson in the video above. And if you missed it, check out my previous post where I shared the full story from this trip! Found on the west coast of Trinidad, Caroni Swamp is the largest mangrove forest in Trinidad and Tobago — home to the Scarlet Ibis, our national bird, along with caimans, herons, flamingos, and more. Join us as we cruise through the mangroves on a 2-and-

St. James, Trinidad | 17th July 2024 Big Tadjah Night, one of the key events of the Hosay Commemoration. I've been coming to St. James to witness Hosay since I was very young — flag night, Big Hosay Night, and the procession on the final day as the tadjahs are carried to the sea. In recent years, I've been lucky enough to be invited by a friend whose family takes part in the commemoration — building their tadjah, praying, and fasting in the lead-up to Hosay. I usually visit t

“Oooh look the scarlet ibis!” “Where?” “Ah so many wow!” “Whereeeee?” We were cruising down one of the tributaries of the Caroni Swamp in the afternoon tour boat. My godson’s July August Vacation (JAVA) creative writing homework had brought us to the swamp as he needed to write reports and make a PowerPoint presentation featuring natural, historical and heritage sites. I happily said yes when asked to take him, as not only was his mom going to be away, but also, this is rig

Whenever I'm in Tobago, I make a point to watch the sunset every evening, and the three photographs chosen for this series were all taken on the same beach. Every sunset has a totally different vibe. Different colours show up. Some days are more vibrant than others. Some days the colours shift quicker, deepening and growing more dramatic by the minute. Regardless, I enjoy the show, and I usually clap loudly before I leave my viewing spot. I've been staying at the hotel on thi

Paramin, Trinidad | 16th Feb 2026 Blue Devils, Carnival Monday. My first time catching the competition live — riddim, movement, masquerade, all judged, band by band. Print store is in the works, and a Blue Devil series will be included. 🩵

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

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

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

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