# @karinaworldwide on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUlkJCgiXFl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55959115-karinaworldwide-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-10T18:10:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Karina Worldwide (@karinaworldwide) — https://gondola.cc/karinaworldwide

## Caption

I thought I was ready for Carnival…turns out I was WRONG. The road to Carnival is a marathon, not a sprint. As a Carnival newbie, I’ve been soaking up tips from Carnival vets and this really is Olympic-level preparation. I’ve already clocked a few things I’d definitely do differently for next year. So if Carnival is on your list for next year, here are some tips I wish I fully listened to BEFORE playing mas in Trinidad:

1. Book everything early. Bands sell out fast and flights and accommodation get wild closer to Carnival. Plan months ahead… unlike me, who bought my flight in January 😩. Thankfully my favorite uncle is Trinidadian, so housing is covered in Trinidad AND Tobago— otherwise I’d be in trouble because hotel prices are insane. Also: Trinidad is fete after fete after fete. Plan your fetes and transportation early to save money (learn from my mistakes lol).

2. Start your leg and core workouts NOW! Wining for hours uses muscles you forgot existed. I’ve been training since October to build stamina because yes, I can wine (I’m Jamaican, duh) but only for about three minutes before I’m tired 😂.

3. Break in your shoes BEFORE Carnival. Carnival Monday should not be your first wear. Walk, jump, and dance in them at home. You see what I’m doing.

4. Figure out your drinking tolerance ahead of time. Carnival drinks are strong and constant. Caribbeans do NOT cheat you on the alcohol. Know your limits!

5. Test your costume setup BEFORE Carnival Tuesday. I’m picking up my carnivaltribe costume Thursday and plan to try it on immediately AT the pickup spot. Practice putting it on and moving in it. I’ve heard last-minute horror stories and I’m not trying to be one of them.

6.Start adjusting your sleep schedule. Fetes run late and mornings start early. Ease into it so Carnival doesn’t hit you like a truck. I’ve also been upping my iron intake because your girl gets sleepy at 9pm.

Overall, I’m excited to enjoy my first Carnival and mentally preparing to let go of control. Schedules change. People disappear. We’re now running on Carnival time and I’m here for it! I can’t wait to share everything with you!

#carnival #trinidadandtobago #carnivaltribe

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