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Trinidad and Tobago: Two Islands, One Nation, Infinite Character

Trinidad and Tobago: Two Islands, One Nation, Infinite Character

Trinidad and Tobago sits at the southernmost end of the Caribbean island chain, just 11 kilometres from the Venezuelan coast. It is a constitutional republic, has been independent since 1962, and is one of the wealthiest nations in the Caribbean — no...

Puerto Ricans: Who Are They and How Do They Feel About Americans?

Puerto Ricans: Who Are They and How Do They Feel About Americans?

Puerto Ricans call themselves Boricuas — from Boriquén, the name the Taíno Indigenous people gave to the island. It is a term of deep cultural pride, used in music, in political speech, in everyday conversation. When Bad Bunny performs at the Super B...

Spanish or English in Puerto Rico? What You Actually Need to Know

Spanish or English in Puerto Rico? What You Actually Need to Know

Puerto Rico's official languages are Spanish and English — but don't let that "official bilingual" status mislead you. The island's daily language is overwhelmingly Spanish. English is widely understood in tourist areas and by professionals who deal...