Trinidad & Tobago - Culture Smart!, 9781857335439
Paperback
Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you naviga…

Trinidad & Tobago - Culture Smart!

the essential guide to customs & culture

$37.89

  • Paperback

    168 pages

  • Release Date

    31 March 2011

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Summary

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is comprised of two Caribbean islands and several islets off the coast of Venezuela. The vast majority of the population live on Trinidad, previously a colony of shifting ownership from Spain to France, Netherlands and England. As a melting-pot of multiculturalism, the island explodes into full expression each February in celebration of Carnival; a welcome-to-all celebration of its ethnic diversity and rich cultural history. The originators of calypso, l…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781857335439
ISBN-10:1857335430
Author:Tim Ewbank
Publisher:Kuperard
Imprint:Kuperard
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:168
Edition:11001st
Release Date:31 March 2011
Weight:172g
Dimensions:169mm x 110mm x 131mm
Series:Culture Smart!
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Critics Review

Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers…’ Sunday Times Travel,’ the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.’ Global Travel,’ full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.’ Observer,’ as useful as they are entertaining.’ Easy Jet Magazine,’ offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.’ New York Times

About The Author

Tim Ewbank

Tim Ewbank was born in Kent, England. He started his career in journalism after graduating from Aberdeen University, where he gained a distinction in English. He has worked for several English national newspapers, including the Daily Mail, covering assignments all over the world. Tim is the author of sixteen books, including best-selling biographies of footballer David Beckham, cricketer Andrew Flintoff, and singer Rod Stewart. As a travel writer he has worked in TV and radio, and contributed articles to a wide range of international newspapers and magazines. For the past sixteen years he has been a regular visitor to Trinidad and Tobago, where his partner has a home in Port of Spain.

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