Port of Spain Travel Blogs, Travelogues and Travel Journals

    I got to the airport, checked in, and paid my departure tax (about $64 US!) then went through security as normal. The international terminal has lots of shops on airside, but not cash machines. Why this is an issue will be explained later.We boarded the plane and waited for a while, without taking off. After a while the air stewardess announced in Spanish that we had to get off, and maybe leave about 3 hours later. At this point I had put all of my remaining money into a ch…

Spent many months visiting Trinidad and other Carribean countries, whilst visiting family

Everyone told me that this was a 3rd world country and instantly I came up with images of dispare and poverty in my mind. In some cases the images were correct but what I found was just people trying to live life the best they can. I can say that I enjoyed my trip to Georgetown thanks in part to the people in the office down there. They definately made the trip fun.

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While in Trinidad I went camping in the rain forest which was awesome and I would recommend it highly to anyone. The only down side of my camping trip in trinidad was that there was a hurricane while we camping which cut our trip a little short. If you go to trinidad you must do four things: one go to tobago(it's amazing), two go hiking, three eat both doubles and bake and shark (both delicious), and four go to a party (trinidad and tobago have the best parties in the world). TRINIDAD ROCKS!

Surinam is for Dutch particular because the people speak Dutch in tropical surroundings. Experienced in French-Guiana is an incredible spectaculair moment, a rocket launching of very near. And the hospitality of people is unforgettable. With the boat of Trinidad to Tobago is the manner to visit beautiful beaches.

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After a week back home, I am back in Port of Spain for the Disaster Management Committee of the Caribbean meeting.  Been keeping an eye on the storm activity out in the Atlantic as well, as we are entering the heigth of Hurricane Season.  Lets hope for a nice quite season!!! J