Bucket List 196: Trinidad & Tobago!
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Country 89/196: Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago may be a twin-island nation, but each half offers a distinctly different experience. Tobago, the smaller and more laid-back of the two, is a place of quiet charm, where historic forts like King George and James stand watch over turquoise waters, and hummingbirds dart between lush tropical flowers. Meanwhile, Trinidad is the cultural and economic powerhouse, famous for its steelpan music, vibrant festivals, and the energy of Port of Spain. Be sure to head to Store Bay Beach for the perfect spot to unwind with a Carib lager or two and don’t be surprised if a local guide decides to serenade you with a bit of Sinatra; the Tobagonians like to sing almost as much as the Welsh.
The Road Travelled
Tales From Trinidad & Tobago
Carib Twist
February 25th, 2025 At the start of the year, we made the tough decision to leave behind teaching, sobriety, and the unrelenting cold of the European winter for something entirely different—a two-week cruise around the Eastern Caribbean. A newly introduced route, linking eight small sovereign states and a handful of even smaller islands, seemed like an opportunity too…
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Trinidad & Tobago
Country: 89/196 Visited: Winter ’24/’25
