Category Archives: Awesome
567. Writer and Actress Diana Lebacs
Illustrious Curaçao writer and actress Diana Lebacs (74) passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Unfortunately I did not get an opportunity to interview her for this website. I do have fond memories of reading her popular children’s books (Sherry,
567. Writer and Actress Diana Lebacs
Illustrious Curaçao writer and actress Diana Lebacs (74) passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Unfortunately I did not get an opportunity to interview her for this website. I do have fond memories of reading her popular children’s books (Sherry,
568. Star Astronomer Nashanty Brunken
Curaçao-born Leiden Observatory Masters student Nashanty Brunken (24) is part of a research team that discovered the largest organic molecule (dimethyl ether) in a planet-forming disk of gas around a young star (IRS 48), a precursor to complex organic molecules
568. Star Astronomer Nashanty Brunken
Curaçao-born Leiden Observatory Masters student Nashanty Brunken (24) is part of a research team that discovered the largest organic molecule (dimethyl ether) in a planet-forming disk of gas around a young star (IRS 48), a precursor to complex organic molecules
569. Founder of Curaçao’s Netflix TAYA Sulin Passial
What an awesome time to launch a video streaming platform! Browse TAYA’s catalog and sign up to watch films by Curaçao’s most talented filmmakers: https://taya.tv/catalog. TAYA is a product of Pantalla Chica Productions, a production company based in Curaçao with
569. Founder of Curaçao’s Netflix TAYA Sulin Passial
What an awesome time to launch a video streaming platform! Browse TAYA’s catalog and sign up to watch films by Curaçao’s most talented filmmakers: https://taya.tv/catalog. TAYA is a product of Pantalla Chica Productions, a production company based in Curaçao with
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
572. Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad
With over 45K followers Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad (HoW) is one of the most popular social media destinations for Papiamentu speakers. Founded by Roushaira Alexander, HoW is a media and entertainment agency specialized in community engagement. HoW creates smart,
572. Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad
With over 45K followers Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad (HoW) is one of the most popular social media destinations for Papiamentu speakers. Founded by Roushaira Alexander, HoW is a media and entertainment agency specialized in community engagement. HoW creates smart,
573. The Father of Pivot Tables
One of the more pleasant byproducts of 2020 has been connecting (and in many cases reconnecting) with family & friends — close and extended — all over the world. I recently traded emails with my father’s cousin Pito Salas and
573. The Father of Pivot Tables
One of the more pleasant byproducts of 2020 has been connecting (and in many cases reconnecting) with family & friends — close and extended — all over the world. I recently traded emails with my father’s cousin Pito Salas and
576. First Curaçao Woman in European Parliament
Samira Rafaela (30) became the first woman of Afro-Caribbean descent to win a seat in the European Parliament. Rafaela whose mother is of Curaçao descent (her father is Ghanaian-Nigerian) aims to represent minorities’ issues at the European level including issues
576. First Curaçao Woman in European Parliament
Samira Rafaela (30) became the first woman of Afro-Caribbean descent to win a seat in the European Parliament. Rafaela whose mother is of Curaçao descent (her father is Ghanaian-Nigerian) aims to represent minorities’ issues at the European level including issues
577. Recycling Curaçao Limpi
I’m currently obsessed with Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering and you should be too. These two young engineers founded Limpi to turn plastic waste into colorful keychains, coasters, bowls, lamp shades and artsy fish and turtles. Debrah was born and raised
577. Recycling Curaçao Limpi
I’m currently obsessed with Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering and you should be too. These two young engineers founded Limpi to turn plastic waste into colorful keychains, coasters, bowls, lamp shades and artsy fish and turtles. Debrah was born and raised
578. Curaçao’s Music Entrepreneurs
The founders of Skèmpi, Gino Jacobs (27) and Boudino de Jong (26), are kindred in their passion for entrepreneurship, technology, music and Curaçao. Long-time friends they decided to collaborate on Skèmpi, a (now) popular online music streaming service for Dutch
578. Curaçao’s Music Entrepreneurs
The founders of Skèmpi, Gino Jacobs (27) and Boudino de Jong (26), are kindred in their passion for entrepreneurship, technology, music and Curaçao. Long-time friends they decided to collaborate on Skèmpi, a (now) popular online music streaming service for Dutch
580. Curaçao in New York Magazine
As most of you know I live in and love Manhattan, but sometimes miss my first awesome island 🙂 So imagine my delight when my favorite New York magazine decided to feature my favorite Caribbean island in their ‘Beachist’ selection.
580. Curaçao in New York Magazine
As most of you know I live in and love Manhattan, but sometimes miss my first awesome island 🙂 So imagine my delight when my favorite New York magazine decided to feature my favorite Caribbean island in their ‘Beachist’ selection.
582. Curaçao for Active, Healthy Travelers
What to do Hike Chrisoffel Berg, Curaçao’s Highest Point @ 1,292 feet Sweat, blow off steam, meditate on interesting geological formations, lichens, beard moss, bromeliads and orchids along the way. Cliff hang for the last 50-100 feet or so. Then enjoy
582. Curaçao for Active, Healthy Travelers
What to do Hike Chrisoffel Berg, Curaçao’s Highest Point @ 1,292 feet Sweat, blow off steam, meditate on interesting geological formations, lichens, beard moss, bromeliads and orchids along the way. Cliff hang for the last 50-100 feet or so. Then enjoy
583. Curaçao’s Social Sports Entrepreneur
“Sports has the power to change the world… it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sports can create
583. Curaçao’s Social Sports Entrepreneur
“Sports has the power to change the world… it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sports can create
584. The House of Six Doors by Patricia Selbert
Patricia Selbert author of The House of Six Doors, was born in Puerto Ordaz Venezuela and grew up in Curaçao. At the age of 13 she moved to California with her mother and sister. Patricia: “In essence, Curaçao inspired my writing, I
584. The House of Six Doors by Patricia Selbert
Patricia Selbert author of The House of Six Doors, was born in Puerto Ordaz Venezuela and grew up in Curaçao. At the age of 13 she moved to California with her mother and sister. Patricia: “In essence, Curaçao inspired my writing, I
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 