Why I’m Stepping Back from Carnival Content After a Decade
January 7, 2025
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Lately, the carnival scene has been giving me pause. Oh, you want details? Welp, let’s talk about the …
The Blog
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.
Planning for Carnival: Strategies for Effortless Organization
March 15, 2024
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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.
Ready, Set, Crop Over: A Comprehensive Pre-Travel Companion
March 11, 2024
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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 Carnival 2023 Full Recap
February 24, 2024
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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.
Collecting Your Carnival Costume
January 22, 2024
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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.
Soca Brainwash Trinidad: What to Know Before You Go
January 5, 2024
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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.
How to Choose Your Monday-Wear Look
December 29, 2023
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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.
5 Reasons to Love Antigua Carnival
August 21, 2023
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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
Niceness Newsletter Issue 1: Vol. 3
August 1, 2023
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While the podcast is on pause, these newsletters (along with my YouTube content) will be around to keep you company until season 5 launches on January 1, 2024.
The Digital Carnival Planner Is Here! Download Now!
June 2, 2023
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I did a thing! If you’ve been on my Instagram page within the last 24 hours you will have likely seen my recent product launch for the T’ingz Nice Digital Carnival Planner. Let me share how this all came to be… I’ve been planning carnival trips for myself and groups of friends for decades, using
Vlog: Soca Wkndr – Portugal
May 7, 2023
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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
My Favorite Things from Each Caribbean Carnival
April 28, 2023
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Every Caribbean carnival has something unique to offer. Let’s respect the individuality of each experience and set reasonable expectations.