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846. English Movies Dubbed in Spanish!
Mostly on Venevisión, our most popular Venezuelan import. Allow me to explain. These are English movies. Loosely interpreted in dubbed Spanish. Sometimes with loosely interpreted English subtitles. Bruce Weeellis es duro de matar en su cine millionario, Arma Mortal… Remember?!
846. English Movies Dubbed in Spanish!
Mostly on Venevisión, our most popular Venezuelan import. Allow me to explain. These are English movies. Loosely interpreted in dubbed Spanish. Sometimes with loosely interpreted English subtitles. Bruce Weeellis es duro de matar en su cine millionario, Arma Mortal… Remember?!
847. Curaçao’s Enviro-Sculptor Yubi Kirindongo
Famous for his shiny metal sculptures designed from discarded car parts (bumpers, hub caps, fenders, tires, etc), it all started 36 years ago, “someone was throwing away his bumper, so I decided to make it into a fence [gateway]. While
847. Curaçao’s Enviro-Sculptor Yubi Kirindongo
Famous for his shiny metal sculptures designed from discarded car parts (bumpers, hub caps, fenders, tires, etc), it all started 36 years ago, “someone was throwing away his bumper, so I decided to make it into a fence [gateway]. While
Kim’s Awesome Day for under $20 (NAf 35)
6 am: Wake up. Make sandwich. Fill bottle with ice cold water. Grab apple. Pack bag with bikini (trunks), beach towel, sneakers. 6:30 am: Blast Reggaeton and Latin during (1 hr) drive to Christoffel Park 7:30 am: Hike Christoffel Berg
Kim’s Awesome Day for under $20 (NAf 35)
6 am: Wake up. Make sandwich. Fill bottle with ice cold water. Grab apple. Pack bag with bikini (trunks), beach towel, sneakers. 6:30 am: Blast Reggaeton and Latin during (1 hr) drive to Christoffel Park 7:30 am: Hike Christoffel Berg
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
849. Photographer Bea Moedt
You’ve probably seen her stunning ‘Bea Moedt’ watermarked photos on Facebook (see Facebook page: Foto’s van Curacao). Her awesome lens captures Curacao like no other photographer has before and her work ethic is equally incomparable: within mere minutes of Carnival, Seu — or
849. Photographer Bea Moedt
You’ve probably seen her stunning ‘Bea Moedt’ watermarked photos on Facebook (see Facebook page: Foto’s van Curacao). Her awesome lens captures Curacao like no other photographer has before and her work ethic is equally incomparable: within mere minutes of Carnival, Seu — or
850. Green Car Washing
1. BOB Autowas: intelligent and environmentally friendly car washing adapts to the car’s level of dirt and dirt intensity decreasing energy, water and chemical input by 20%-40%. Geek out by watching this short video created by carwashTV.com. 2. Rasta Car
850. Green Car Washing
1. BOB Autowas: intelligent and environmentally friendly car washing adapts to the car’s level of dirt and dirt intensity decreasing energy, water and chemical input by 20%-40%. Geek out by watching this short video created by carwashTV.com. 2. Rasta Car
851. Curaçao’s Disability Advocate Alton Paas
Founded in September 2012 by 22 year-old Alton Paas, Fundashon Alton Paas aims to improve quality of life for yu’i Kòrsou with spinal cord injury (SCI) through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Alton’s aware of 16 other
851. Curaçao’s Disability Advocate Alton Paas
Founded in September 2012 by 22 year-old Alton Paas, Fundashon Alton Paas aims to improve quality of life for yu’i Kòrsou with spinal cord injury (SCI) through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Alton’s aware of 16 other
852. Barry Brown’s Driftwood Creations
Avid outdoors-man and underwater photographer, Barry Brown, has spent the past 7 years documenting life above and below water in Curacao. Barry enjoys taking his two dogs (Inca and Indi) to collect driftwood at Saint Joris Bay. Barry brings water
852. Barry Brown’s Driftwood Creations
Avid outdoors-man and underwater photographer, Barry Brown, has spent the past 7 years documenting life above and below water in Curacao. Barry enjoys taking his two dogs (Inca and Indi) to collect driftwood at Saint Joris Bay. Barry brings water
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
854. Curaçao Plantain Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb salted beef, cubed (corned beef) 1 lb salted pig’s tail, cubed 3 1/2 cups saltwater* 3 cups hot water 4 big ripe (but firm) plantains 3 cinnamon sticks 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tbsp vegetable
854. Curaçao Plantain Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb salted beef, cubed (corned beef) 1 lb salted pig’s tail, cubed 3 1/2 cups saltwater* 3 cups hot water 4 big ripe (but firm) plantains 3 cinnamon sticks 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 tbsp vegetable
855. We Sell Fish (Here)
“Aki ta bende piska” = We sell fish here. But not all the time. (Clearly) Snuk = Pike Dradu = Mahi Mahi (my personal favorite) Karkó = Conch Kòra = the color Red = Red Snapper (nope, sorry, all out)
855. We Sell Fish (Here)
“Aki ta bende piska” = We sell fish here. But not all the time. (Clearly) Snuk = Pike Dradu = Mahi Mahi (my personal favorite) Karkó = Conch Kòra = the color Red = Red Snapper (nope, sorry, all out)
857. Izaline Calister’s “When Cold Sets In”
Ora Friu Kuminsa / When Cold Sets In by Izaline Calister (trans. by Stephanie Hasham) Close your eyes, climb Mount Christoffel, and look out… enjoy the view of Bandabou, dushi Curaçao, blue water, rocks, drought and infrou (cactus) Take a
857. Izaline Calister’s “When Cold Sets In”
Ora Friu Kuminsa / When Cold Sets In by Izaline Calister (trans. by Stephanie Hasham) Close your eyes, climb Mount Christoffel, and look out… enjoy the view of Bandabou, dushi Curaçao, blue water, rocks, drought and infrou (cactus) Take a
858. Curaçao Grows Pornographic Trees
Wayaká (lignum vitae) wood is extremely hard and contains a resin that makes it suitable for making shaft-bearing linings. Wayaká wood hardly wears as its resin is self-lubricating. I swear I’m not making this up! I read it in Nos
858. Curaçao Grows Pornographic Trees
Wayaká (lignum vitae) wood is extremely hard and contains a resin that makes it suitable for making shaft-bearing linings. Wayaká wood hardly wears as its resin is self-lubricating. I swear I’m not making this up! I read it in Nos
859. Curaçao’s Solar Radio Station
Radio Hoyer made history in 1984 by becoming the first commercial FM radio station in the world run on 100% solar energy! They chose the top of the Tafelberg (highest hill on eastern part of Curaçao) for their FM transmitting
859. Curaçao’s Solar Radio Station
Radio Hoyer made history in 1984 by becoming the first commercial FM radio station in the world run on 100% solar energy! They chose the top of the Tafelberg (highest hill on eastern part of Curaçao) for their FM transmitting
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 