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A Review of Notting Hill Carnival | Carnival in London

July 31, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnival Reviews, CULTURE, Planning for Carnival, TRAVEL 4 Comments

Whooooo this review has been a long time comingggggg. Last year around this time, I decided to visit London for Notting Hill Carnival 2019. I had been putting it off for a while but finally FINALLY bit the bullet. Bare with me but I’m going to go in chronological order from band launch to the actual road experience. Please note that the next Notting Hill Carnival is slated for Monday, August 30th, 2021. Unfortunately this year’s NHC was cancelled due to the Corona Virus pandemic.

When: Notting Hill Carnival occurs every August bank holiday which is the last Monday in August usually.

Where: London, United Kingdom (LHR)

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25 Caribbean Bloggers/Writers You Should Be Reading

July 30, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, CULTURE, Tips for Creatives, TRAVEL Leave a Comment

Yes, people still read blogs; here are a list of 20+ individuals whose content I’ve read that write about Caribbean content (you don’t have to be from the Caribbean to enjoy and love the actual Caribbean just FYI). Also, I feel like I don’t hear about us ENOUGH in mainstream media; so CHEERS to visibility.

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My Favorite Stores To Shop (And Window Shop) For Cute Activewear

July 29, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, FITNESS, STYLE Leave a Comment

Shop this high impact seamless sports bra by clicking the photo.

My motivation to work out is usually a carnival costume and/or cute activewear. Honestly, I love feeling good but its an added plus when you look good working out as well. Sharing today some of my favorite stores to shop (and window shop) for clothes to work out in.

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Why and How Consistency is Stretchhhhhhhhhing Me As A Creator

July 28, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Tips for Creatives Leave a Comment

I think the most “stretttttttcccccchedddd” I’ve felt as a creator and blogger is probably right now. Disclaimer: This is one of those “ranting but still relevant” blog posts and I just need to talk/write about it.

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5 Easy Tips For Creating Video Content for Your Blog or Social Media

July 27, 2020 by Bahamianista Filed Under: OTHER 2 Comments

Video content can be difficult to navigate especially when you’re just starting. I’ve heard over and over that video content is so much more engaging than a blog post or a static social media post. You don’t need a fancy camera set up or editing system. All you need is your phone. You don’t need 10,000 followers on Instagram, you literally can start at 0 when creating videos. I’m sharing 5 easy methods I use ALL THE TIME to incorporate video content into my blog posts and social media.

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