Crop Over Archives

Carnival, Carnival in Jamaica, Podcast, Travel

Carnival B.A.E.: Journey from Mas to Modeling

by Nice Ishupdated on June 24, 2024June 23, 2024

Tune in as Carnival B.A.E. shares her journey in mas and modeling while balancing motherhood

Carnival, Podcast, Travel

From Packing to Partying: Your 30-Day Carnival Readiness Guide

by Nice Ishupdated on June 2, 2024June 2, 2024

Join me as I share my 30-day countdown to Carnival, focusing on packing smart with what I have, making sure that my travel partners are well informed, finalizing my DIY projects and getting my body in tip top shape.

Business, Carnival, Podcast, Travel

Introducing Playmas, Where Carnival Meets Technology

by Nice Ishupdated on May 12, 2024May 13, 2024

Rory from the Playmas team joins us to share all about their management platform for carnival bands and masqueraders across the globe.

Business, Carnival, Podcast, Travel

Costumes, Culture and Creativity with Gr8estflo

by Nice Ishupdated on March 24, 2024March 25, 2024

Flora and I talk about everything from E6000 glue to, costume design woes and our special times in Barbados for Crop Over.

Carnival, Crop Over, Fashion, Fetes, Travel

Ready, Set, Crop Over: A Comprehensive Pre-Travel Companion

by Sha Diorupdated on March 24, 2024March 11, 2024

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, Carnival, Crop Over, Podcast, Travel

Niceness Newsletter Issue 1: Vol. 3

by Sha Diorupdated on July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

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.

Antigua Carnival, Carnival, Podcast

Antigua Carnival Planning 2023: A Rant

by Nice Ishupdated on May 8, 2023May 9, 2023

I’m trying to step outside this summer to visit Barbados and Antigua for their festivities, but the carnival planning isn’t going as planned y’all LOL. The flights have been purchased, but securing a band and a costume for Antigua Carnival has been QUITE the mental challenge. Hear all about my struggles by pressing play on …

Caribbean Carnival, Travel

My Favorite Things from Each Caribbean Carnival

by Sha Diorupdated on April 30, 2023April 28, 2023

Every Caribbean carnival has something unique to offer. Let’s respect the individuality of each experience and set reasonable expectations.