Category Archives: Awesome
781. Curaçao’s Heineken Regatta
The 5th edition of Heineken Regatta Curacao was held on January 25th – 27th 2013. Our Noord Oost passaat and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage natural harbor attracts over 350 sailors from the Netherlands, US, UK, Australia, Finland, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
781. Curaçao’s Heineken Regatta
The 5th edition of Heineken Regatta Curacao was held on January 25th – 27th 2013. Our Noord Oost passaat and picturesque UNESCO World Heritage natural harbor attracts over 350 sailors from the Netherlands, US, UK, Australia, Finland, Aruba, Bonaire, St.
782. Fish Balls
Drum roll, please! We’ve figured out a way to make fish taste less ‘fishy’ (like not fishy at all) and last much longer by simply molding fish chunks into balls… and deep-frying them! These balls are obviously not for the kombucha
782. Fish Balls
Drum roll, please! We’ve figured out a way to make fish taste less ‘fishy’ (like not fishy at all) and last much longer by simply molding fish chunks into balls… and deep-frying them! These balls are obviously not for the kombucha
783. Curaçao’s La Ola Surfclub
Accessible by way of Koraal Tabak (north coast of Curaçao), the rugged, secluded coastal landscape is perfect for adventurous mountain bikers, ATV aficionados and drag racers, but veteran (wind)surfer, snowboarder, surf instructor, Jeroen Eikelenboom, saw great wave-surfing potential at the very
783. Curaçao’s La Ola Surfclub
Accessible by way of Koraal Tabak (north coast of Curaçao), the rugged, secluded coastal landscape is perfect for adventurous mountain bikers, ATV aficionados and drag racers, but veteran (wind)surfer, snowboarder, surf instructor, Jeroen Eikelenboom, saw great wave-surfing potential at the very
784. Venezuelan Import Club Social
Raise your hand if you grew up on Nabisco’s Club Social?! Club Social is — by far — the #1 cracker in Curaçao. Ubiquitous and inconfundíble throughout Latin America Club Social’s savory buttery crackers are a lighter, crunchier, more portable version
784. Venezuelan Import Club Social
Raise your hand if you grew up on Nabisco’s Club Social?! Club Social is — by far — the #1 cracker in Curaçao. Ubiquitous and inconfundíble throughout Latin America Club Social’s savory buttery crackers are a lighter, crunchier, more portable version
785. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
Our fine boss lady, Queen Beatrix (75), just announced that she’ll be abdicating the throne after 33 years… ending 123 years of female throne domination… just so my childhood crush, Prince Willem Alexander, can become King on Koninginnedag (world famous
785. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
Our fine boss lady, Queen Beatrix (75), just announced that she’ll be abdicating the throne after 33 years… ending 123 years of female throne domination… just so my childhood crush, Prince Willem Alexander, can become King on Koninginnedag (world famous
786. Curaçao Equestrian Carnival
Curaçao culture is notoriously inclusive, so when Carnival season hits, our whole island is invited to multiple parties (children, teen, adult as well as Banda Bou road marches – full schedule here)… And we certainly can’t abandon our beloved horses while
786. Curaçao Equestrian Carnival
Curaçao culture is notoriously inclusive, so when Carnival season hits, our whole island is invited to multiple parties (children, teen, adult as well as Banda Bou road marches – full schedule here)… And we certainly can’t abandon our beloved horses while
788. Curaçao’s Teduki Returns Better Than Ever
‘Teduki’ stems from the Dutch ‘theedoek’ and is typically a patterned dishtowel. Curaçao’s version is a single-layered quilt of recycled remnant fabric from old clothing and head scarves patched together by our resourceful mothers, grandmothers, aunts and yayas (beloved nannies). Its seams stitched
788. Curaçao’s Teduki Returns Better Than Ever
‘Teduki’ stems from the Dutch ‘theedoek’ and is typically a patterned dishtowel. Curaçao’s version is a single-layered quilt of recycled remnant fabric from old clothing and head scarves patched together by our resourceful mothers, grandmothers, aunts and yayas (beloved nannies). Its seams stitched
789. Curaçao’s Tata di Tumba: Anselmus ‘Boy’ Dap
Curaçao’s first Rei di Tumba in 1971, 8 time-winner composer and performer Anselmus ‘Boy’ Dap is widely considered our ‘Tata di Tumba’ (Father of Tumba). He turns 80 on October 25, 2013 and has headlined 8 Carnival parades and plenty more
789. Curaçao’s Tata di Tumba: Anselmus ‘Boy’ Dap
Curaçao’s first Rei di Tumba in 1971, 8 time-winner composer and performer Anselmus ‘Boy’ Dap is widely considered our ‘Tata di Tumba’ (Father of Tumba). He turns 80 on October 25, 2013 and has headlined 8 Carnival parades and plenty more
790. Governor Albert Kikkert’s Migraines
“Willemstad’s waterfront looks positively unreal, like a doll city plunked down into the Caribbean. The oldest section of Curaçao’s capital dates back to 1634, and the commingling of Dutch architecture and a Caribbean palette has resulted in a riotous cityscape
790. Governor Albert Kikkert’s Migraines
“Willemstad’s waterfront looks positively unreal, like a doll city plunked down into the Caribbean. The oldest section of Curaçao’s capital dates back to 1634, and the commingling of Dutch architecture and a Caribbean palette has resulted in a riotous cityscape
791. Curaçao’s Random Fascination with ‘Buki di Bristol’
I was lucky to meet Andéchi literally ‘little Andrés’ a few months ago. Mind you, Shon Andrés Corsino Albert was born on February 4, 1938, but still goes by his nomber chikí… His mother found his name in the buki di Bristol of
791. Curaçao’s Random Fascination with ‘Buki di Bristol’
I was lucky to meet Andéchi literally ‘little Andrés’ a few months ago. Mind you, Shon Andrés Corsino Albert was born on February 4, 1938, but still goes by his nomber chikí… His mother found his name in the buki di Bristol of
792. Arepas on Caracas-baaiweg
On the crossing of Caracas-baaiweg and Schubappelweg, across the street from Vreugdenhil Supermarket, next to Caribbean Nautical, lies the very best arepa stand on the island. As yet unnamed, friendly Liliana and Sol from Colombia only speak Spanish, “Si quieres
792. Arepas on Caracas-baaiweg
On the crossing of Caracas-baaiweg and Schubappelweg, across the street from Vreugdenhil Supermarket, next to Caribbean Nautical, lies the very best arepa stand on the island. As yet unnamed, friendly Liliana and Sol from Colombia only speak Spanish, “Si quieres
794. Festival di Tumba 2013
The Tumba replaced the Calypso as our Carnival anthem in 1971. Closely linked to our indigenous Tambú, Tumba dance was previously considered inappropriate (and before 1954, illegal!). How times have changed… 60 participants are currently competing for the title of
794. Festival di Tumba 2013
The Tumba replaced the Calypso as our Carnival anthem in 1971. Closely linked to our indigenous Tambú, Tumba dance was previously considered inappropriate (and before 1954, illegal!). How times have changed… 60 participants are currently competing for the title of
795. Ride for the Roses
Held annually ‘Ride for the Roses’ represents our island’s collective fight against cancer; our way of joining forces, sweating up a storm, and enjoying our beautiful island all while raising money for our Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. This year over 5,000
795. Ride for the Roses
Held annually ‘Ride for the Roses’ represents our island’s collective fight against cancer; our way of joining forces, sweating up a storm, and enjoying our beautiful island all while raising money for our Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds. This year over 5,000
797. Curaçao has World’s Best Beach + Most Colorful Town
Budget Travel’s Ryan Murphy named our Willemstad among the world’s 10 most colorful towns in July 2012. Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best Beaches on Earth” survey voted our Playa Kalki among the top 10 best beaches on earth. We’re delighted to
797. Curaçao has World’s Best Beach + Most Colorful Town
Budget Travel’s Ryan Murphy named our Willemstad among the world’s 10 most colorful towns in July 2012. Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best Beaches on Earth” survey voted our Playa Kalki among the top 10 best beaches on earth. We’re delighted to
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 