Chasing Cover Drive

Cover Drive is back! They didn't actually go anywhere but they started doing a weekly YouTube show called Chasing Cover Drive. It's basically a reality tv show that follows the band around while they are on tour, getting into hilarious misadventures.

Amanda, Bar-man, T-Ray and Jamar are working their way through the music industry and we get to be a part of their journey. What's special about their story is that it feels completely organic. Their fans love them and they love their fans. There is real passion here, and that translates into a level of authenticity that is delightful. Plus, it helps that Amanda, throws shade like nobody's business and the guys take real pleasure in torturing her poor soul.

If you haven't already seen an episode, I demand that you stop what you are doing and immediately start watching from the beginning. Chasing Cover Drive is more entertaining than half of the reality tv out there and the music is better than the other half. 

If you want to check out the first article I did on this talented Bajan band, check it out here. Then leave a comment below of the funniest moments in the show. 

Achieving A Caribbean Cuisine Michelin Star With Chef Howard

Why doesn't Caribbean cuisine have a Michelin Star? Caribbean food is delicious and comparable to any other international cuisine. However, we haven't been able to obtain that coveted Michelin Star. Chef Jason Howard has decided to rectify this problem. The Barbadian born Chef is a Master of Modern Caribbean Cuisine and has proven with his immaculate plates, that Caribbean food can be invigorating without losing any of its flavor.

A quick scroll through his Instagram, and your mouth will water. Chef Howard's plating is impeccable. With a true talent for color, he creates fascinating visuals which elevates the food into  works of art. By reading the descriptions to these wonderful creations, it is obvious that highlighting seafood and common Caribbean ingredients is of the utmost importance.

As lovely as this all sounds, you have a part to play. Chef Jason Howard may have the skills and the vision but its our job to ensure this dream becomes a reality. He has started a gofundme campaign to help fund this endeavor and it is our responsibility to make this happen. This restaurant will be an incredible accomplishment for the Caribbean, showing Caribbean talent at the highest level. Please support this ambitious undertaking here. Even if you can't give financially, share to raise awareness. Chef Howard's ambition needs to be a fulfilled.

Vlune with Adrian Bliss

Love travel bloggers? Great, well here's the best one! Just kidding. Adrian Bliss sucks, but his videos are pretty hilarious. Complete satire, mocking all that is holy about travel bloggers and travel blogging. He's doing this throughout June tracking his journey to Vidcon. And you get to watch from the very beginning! Its a truly inspirational tour he takes, not only across America, but to himself. And just remember to keep on believing, do all the things and have fun during the day... (Outro)

BEME

BEME is a social media app where you send video messages that you don't see or edit before you send. The app was created in part by the incredible, Casey Neistat. While not seeing what you are putting out into the world before you send it might seem like a crazy idea, its actually kind of cool.

With most social media apps you retake, edit and filter everything to the point where the finished product doesn't resemble the reality. With BEME, you get one chance to make it right, and then its out there. It makes everything more real.

The whole point of this is to make a more authentic experience through social media. Its more personal. I think its great for travelers because you can create content and then go back to enjoying the experience instead of getting caught up in creating the content. I say try it out. See if you like it. If you don't like it, I'm sure there are loads of other apps to fill that void. But try it out. Its fun. I think there are some bugs but its got some serious potential. And you want to be a pioneer.

If you want to download BEME check it out here. And if you want to follow me on BEME, add me at j.cho. So have you tried BEME? If yo have tell me your username and what you think in the comments down below.

Loving Lanka

I love me a beautifully shot travel video with an inspirational voice over. And this video does not disappoint. It's gorgeous, and there is some interesting talk about time. Not gonna lie, I don't understand everything said, but its pretty and it feels inspirational, so it works.

Regardless, theres a pretty great story behind this video. Dude (Sebastian Linda), quits his job, got married, then moves to Sri Lanka. That's incredible. What he's seen and the art he's created with his camera makes me jealous. I don't really know much more than that, but it seems to have been worth it.

Take a gander at Sebastian's YouTube page. For how stunning his videos are, I'm surprised by how few views he has, but you can fix that right now by watching all his videos on repeat for 3 days straight.

Anyhow, do you guys have anything you appreciate for it's beauty but are aware that you don't fully understand everything about it? If so, let me know what that thing is in the comments down below.

CoverDrive

Driving around I noticed a bus stop that really took me by surprise. CoverDrive is a young Barbadian grown band. They've gotten pretty popular in the UK in the last few years but they still always rep Barbados. Its funny seeing familiar faces, even if they aren't faces you know personally, get famous.

None the less, these kids are good. Their music is their own. Lots of different pop, rock and caribbean influences, but it works. Proof that there is a lot of local talent that is internationally competitive. Check out a few of their songs and let me know what's your favorite CoverDrive song.

Wanna hear more? Maybe buy their album? Check them out on iTunes.