3. Mount St, Benedict "The Abbey of Our Lady of Exile"

Mount St. Benedict is situated in the Northern Range approximately six hundred and sixty feet above sea level surrounded by plush flora and fauna that creates an atmosphere of solitude and serenity.

The picturesque view from this location is nothing less than breath-taking.

 Some facts about Mount St. Benedict.

• This is the oldest Monastery in the Caribbean region, founded 1912.
• Suitable candidates are trained to be monks at the monastery
• The Benedictine monks of Trinidad & Tobago reside at Mt. St. Benedict.
• Services such as pastoral counselling, the sacrament of reconciliation; prayer requests, blessing of vehicles, blessing of the rosary, sacred images, medals etc, anointing of the sick, and other miscellaneous religious services are provided by the monks and is fondly known as "The Parlour Ministry".

• The best tasting, most healthy yogurt in Trinidad & Tobago "Pax Yogurt" is produced at the mount. Flavours such as almond, strawberry, vanilla, soursop, vanilla and much more.
• The Pax Abbey Shop is known for its wide array of religious items, books, beads, candles etc. There is also a cafeteria attached to the book store.
• The monks meet five times daily to offer prayer and praise to the creator. They accept prayer requests via email or at the mount.
• You can see as far as

Have you ever visited the mount? What was your experience? Do you know any other facts about Mount St. Benedict? Post pics and share your experiences with those who are yet to tick this off their bucket list for TT.

2. Tobago Beach Hop! From Store Bay to Parlatuvier!

Tobago is known for its clean refreshing beaches. The good thing about Tobago is that you can hit all the best beaches in one day. So let’s do a beach hop starting at Sore Bay and head North East along the island. Get your GPS ready, follow the map below and start taking pics! Remember to post your comments about your experience and lots of pictures!

Ø   Store Bay

This is one of the most popular beaches in Tobago. Its white sand and calm crystal blue water attracts sea bathers all through the year. A lot of tourist also visit this beach and enjoy sun bathing, for those who don’t want the direct rays of sun can patronize the local vendors that rent recliners and beach umbrellas. 

Store Bay is also known for its food kiosks, bar and craft stalls.  

  

         

   

Ø  Parlatuvier Bay

Almost every scenic picture of Tobago is taken from the fishing village of Parlatuvier. This village is located between Man O' War and English Bay. Be sure to take your picture and post or comment of your experience taking pictures at this landmark.

Ø  Back Bay

This is where surfers used to catch the best waves in Tobago. A nice secluded stretch of beach nestled between Mt. Irvin and Black Rock, that you can sit and have a calming afternoon listening to the waves beat against the sea rocks.  Even the crabs enjoy sunning at this location.

       

I assure you this beach hop would open your eyes to the many scenic sights Tobago has to offer. Next time you visit Tobago be sure to indulge in a beach hop. Even if you don’t bathe at every beach stop, take some photos and enjoy nature. Have you ever done a beach hop? Which was your favourite beach? Send some pics and comment on your experiences.

1. Doubles Road Trip!

Every Trinbagonian and visitor of the twin isle must experience the palatable pleasure of eating ah hot doubles. “Everything slight pepper! Ah eatin here”. Doubles is a chickpea (channa) sandwich served with various sauces.

It is a popular street food in Trinidad& Tobago. The best way to eat a doubles is fresh, hot and at the side of the road.

It can be wrapped for take away but would never taste the same. Below is a Map of Doubles, these vendors are known to have the best tasting doubles in Trinidad and Tobago. Have you eaten from any? Is there better doubles out there? You tell me! Eating one now? On your way to get doubles? Post a picture of you eating doubles the way trinbagonians know best.

 

      

About the Blog

Travelling and exploring different countries’ culture, food and landscape would probably be the first item on my list of hobbies. Yeah, it would take me to choose one of the most expensive hobbies ever! Recently I realized, probably because school fees replaced airline tickets, that I have neglected my own country and so have not experienced all there is to offer in Trinidad and Tobago. I informally surveyed several people of varying backgrounds to give me a list of twenty things they believe every Trinbagonian or visitor must experience in Trinidad and Tobago before they die. Just listening to these people excited me to the point where I have made serious enquires to visit some of these places that I haven’t as yet. I compiled the list and selected the places/experiences (not in any specific order) most frequently mentioned and created a ‘bucket list of twenty experiences in Trinidad and Tobago’.  Don’t just read the blogs, let me know your experiences, let’s see if any of your suggestions would make the list and share pictures. Come let’s complete this list together!