It was October of 2018. I was casually browsing Twitter when I came across a poster showing all of the carnivals occurring in 2019 from around the world. Out of all of the carnivals, there was one that caught my eye instantly – “Soca in Japan”. “What?!?” I thought. “There’s a carnival in Japan???” Japan …
Barbados Crop Over Hotel Recommendation – The Yellow Bird Apartments
Hey everyone! So as you may know (because, duh, why else would you be here), Crop Over prep season is coming up! And to help you out, I figured I would give a quick hotel recommendation for those who are looking for a suitable accommodation. I know around this time last year, my group and …
Crop Over 2018: Was It Worth It? (Recap & Tips)
This year, I had the opportunity to go to Barbados to attend one-week’s worth of Crop Over festivities. Both a Caribbean gyal and soca lover, I have always wanted to attend Carnival. It’s actually kind of crazy that it has taken me this long to finally go, considering how long it’s been on my bucket …