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 …
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 …