Okay, so I’ve been meaning to put together a guide on Caribbean festivals for ages. I finally got around to it! It’s something I’ve been researching and experiencing bit by bit over the years, so here’s how I did that.
Started with a Brain Dump
First, I just listed out all the festivals I could think of from the top of my head. You know, the big ones like Trinidad’s Carnival and Crop Over in Barbados. I made a simple bullet-point list in a notebook. No fancy software, just pen and paper.
Hit Up Google (Of Course!)
Then, I jumped onto Google. I needed to fill in the gaps and get the actual names right (some of those names are tricky!). I basically searched for things like “biggest Caribbean festivals,” “most popular Caribbean cultural events,” and so on. I opened up a bunch of tabs – seriously, a ton of tabs – and started skimming through articles and tourism websites.
Organized the Chaos
Next, I took all that messy info and started organizing it. I created a simple spreadsheet. I added columns for the festival name, location, typical dates, and a short description. This helped me see everything clearly.
- Festival Name: The official name (or the most common name).
- Location: Which island or country.
- Dates: Even if it’s just a general time of year, like “February” or “July/August.”
- Quick Notes:A couple of sentences describing what the festival is all about.
Dug a Little Deeper
For the really popular ones, I went back to Google and did some more specific searches. I looked for things like “history of [festival name]” or “what to expect at [festival name].” This helped me add more detail to my descriptions.
Checked My Own Photos and Notes
I’ve been lucky enough to attend a few of these festivals myself! So I dug through my old photos and travel journals. I wanted to add my own personal experiences. I added some real-world stuff, I thought that makes it more relatable, right?
Put It All Together
Finally, I took all that information and crafted it, writing in a way that’s easy to understand, even if you’ve never heard of these festivals before. And add my own personal touch.
It was a bit of a process, but it was totally worth it. I’m happy with how it all turned out!
