Excuse the mess, boo—the blog’s under construction! I’m clearing out the dusty stuff, remixing the good bits, and leaving a few for your entertainment (COVID-era chaos and all). Thanks for stickin’ with me during the refresh!
T’ingz Nice started in 2014 in the form of written expression before anything else. Here you will find “ancient” pieces from my neo years as a Caribbean carnival junkie. In addition to carnival coverage, you may also stumble upon recipes and random recaps of non-carnival experiences. Now that we are in the post-pandemic era, you will find more recent travel and lifestyle articles. We’re happy to return to our written roots; although, we do encourage you to listen to any relative podcast episodes and/or watch all corresponding YouTube videos to get the full scope of select experiences.
Puerto Rico did something to my spirit, and I’m certain our students can say the same…This trip was unforgettable, and I’m beyond grateful for the experience.
While thousands are obsessed with the main weekend of Trinidad Carnival, I’ve never been one of them. As an introvert who loves a little peace and simplicity, that scene is just too crowded and chaotic for me to keep going back every year.
Lately, the carnival scene has been giving me pause. Oh, you want details? Welp, let’s talk about the …
I always cringe when someone heading to a carnival says they’re “going on vacation”. If they plan on moving like a typical carnival-goer, I can confirm that they in fact will NOT be vacationing.
Crop Over has my heart for so many reasons, but mainly because of the music. I think I can confidently say, that Bashment Soca is my favorite genre of soca.
Antigua’s Carnival has been running officially since 1957. Their summer carnival festival lasts approximately two weeks, with the kick-off starting annually in late July with various pageants.
Let’s be real, things don’t always go as planned. I walk into every mas camp being a realist. Meaning, I go into the situation with an understanding that there is a possibility that I may be spending more time there than I’d like to.
I promise, by the time you look at your watch you’re going to be shocked to discover that you’ve been partying for 8 hours straight.
In recent years, however, Monday-wear looks have become far more elaborate. A Monday-wear themed event is an opportunity for folks to get creative and express their personality through their fashion choices.
Being in Antigua for carnival was a completely different experience than the times I’d visited for pure rest and relaxation. This carnival trip was a much needed escape for me and I’m so glad to have touched down in Wadadli for the festivities. My DMs have been flooded with many questions about my experience and
Last month’s T’ingz Nice Podcast episode was “All About Soca Wkndr”. If you haven’t had a chance to listen, it was an episode where I shared a bit about my Soca Wkndr experience in Portugal last October. For maximum impact, I even had a special guest from the Soca Wkndr team on the episode dropping
Every Caribbean carnival has something unique to offer. Let’s respect the individuality of each experience and set reasonable expectations.