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Hurricane Dorian Relief | Here’s How You Can Help the Bahamas

September 4, 2019 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG Leave a Comment

Hurricane Dorian has passed and devastated the NorthWest Bahamas, more poignantly the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, also causing severe flooding in Nassau, New Providence. Here’s a few ways you can personally help and give aid to those who are now homeless and victims of the category 5 hurricane.

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Antigua Carnival 2019 Review | ALL THE REASONS WHY You Should Be At The Coolest Summer Festival For 2020

August 20, 2019 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnival Reviews, CULTURE 2 Comments

If I could describe Antigua Carnival in a few words…

It is the perfect balance of fetes, road and relaxation. There is a uniqueness to the carnival vibe that I personally have not experienced anywhere else.

“The vibes are authentic, not manufactured.” – Marlon Musique

Photo Credit: @thesydzter

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The Insane Carnival Experience | Antigua Carnival 2019

August 16, 2019 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, Carnival Costumes, Carnival Reviews, CULTURE, Planning for Carnival 4 Comments

The build up to the Insane Carnival Experience on the road was REAL. Weeks and weeks of anticipation was definitely worth every moment spent on the road with (LITERALLY) the best band for Antigua Carnival 2019. Let the review begin…

Photo credit: Sydney Codrington (IG: @thesydzter)

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A Hot Gyal Summer | PLT Haul

August 12, 2019 by Bahamianista Filed Under: BLOG, STYLE 2 Comments

Oh ya’ll didn’t know? Issa #hotgyalsummer! My summer has been stock full of new experiences, carnivals and I’m sharing a few of my favorites from Pretty Little Thing that I wore this summer.

This post is sponsored, but all opinions are my own.

Buy leopard jumpsuit HERE.

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NOLA Caribbean Festival Review

July 4, 2019 by Bahamianista Filed Under: Carnival Reviews, Carnivals & Cultural Events, CULTURE Leave a Comment

There’s a bit of a debate as to where inland carnivals/Caribbean festivals are worth the trek, time and money. Whether that lies in the type of vibes, crowd or the ability to match up to a carnival in the Caribbean is yet to be determined…

Carnival in New Orleanssss? I mean yes there’s Mardi Gras but I’m talking about a celebration of Caribbean culture in good ole Nawlins. The good people of NOLA Caribbean Experience hosted me and here’s the rundown of what you can expect for next year. 2019 dates – June 20-24th, 2019

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