Travel Archives - Page 9 of 23

Grandi Yama: The Burning of King Momo

Words by Natalie Weiner— Yes — the above photo is of an enormous human figure wearing a crown (and sunglasses), that has been set on fire. Though it looks dramatic and maybe a little dangerous, it's actu... Read More...

Short Folio: Colin Williams x Trinidad Carnival

Photos by Colin Williams— Short Folio is a recurring column album we’ve developed here at LargeUp to promote positive cultural exchange by engaging great photographers to share their visions of the Car... Read More...

Bikes For Tykes: Taj Weekes + Friends Give Back to St. Lucia’s Youth

Words by Natalie Weiner— Taj Weekes and Wilson Jn. Baptiste are both based in New York, but through their charitable efforts they're working to foster development in their native Saint Lucia. Weekes, rec... Read More...

Blacka’s World: Pon Di Rock with Major Lazer

Words by Blacka Di Danca— I've been really busy over the past two months. I landed back home from my third European tour for the year on December 12th, taught a class in Brooklyn on the 15th, then flew... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Jillionaire’s 2013 Best of Everything List

Words by Jillionaire— O.G. LargeUp contributor Jillionaire had quite a year, touring the world with Major Lazer and doubling back across the globe on his own as a DJ. He checks in with his annual "be... Read More...

Trini Christmas, 101: Parang Season, When Trinidad “Goes Spanish”

Words by Tishanna Williams— Trini culture expert Tishanna Williams brings us the second in our series spotlighting unique cultural traditions surrounding the Christmas season in Trinidad & Tobago. Re... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: LargeUp’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013

Words by LargeUp Crew— There's less than 20 days until Christmas so if you haven't already started crossing out items on your holiday shopping list, it's time to get going. To help you in your quest, ... Read More...

Gone Home: Mini-Doc Follows Joey Bada$$’ Journey to St Lucia

Words by Michellee Nelson— Joey Bada$$ sheds his moniker in "Gone Home," an introspective look into his recent journey to Saint Lucia. The mini-documentary from PRO ERA, Cinematic Music Group, and LRG give... Read More...

Pree This: Eve’s Jamaican “Getaway”

Words by Michellee Nelson— Like many entertainers before her, the rapper and actress Eve has found a second home in Kingston. Esquire TV’s new travel series The Getaway follows celebs as they experience the ... Read More...

Blacka-Di-Danca-Teach-The-World Tour 2013

Teach the World: Blacka Di Danca’s Dancehall Tour 2013, Pt. III

Words by LargeUp Crew— Right now the cold weather has your typical New Yorker plotting their escape to the beach. Brooklyn and LargeUp's own international ambassador Blacka Di Danca, however, is headed i... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Ten Best Caribbean Beaches

A guide to our favorite island chill spots, from hidden treasures in Jamaica to the prettiest playas of Puerto Rico.

Back To Borinquen: The Rock Steady Crew In Puerto Rico

Words by Kieran K. Meadows— Most of the time when we reference rocksteady on LargeUp we're talking about a late 1960s Jamaican music genre that slightly predated reggae. But there's another "Rock Steady"... Read More...