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908. Curaçao is the Most Colorful… in the WORLD!
Ryan Murphy from Budget Travel has recently included Willemstad, Curaçao in his list of top 12 most colorful towns in the world alongside: Manarola (Italy), Jodhpur (India), La Boca. Buenos Aires (Argentina), Ittoqqortoormiit (Greenland), San Francisco, Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway), Bo-Kaap,
908. Curaçao is the Most Colorful… in the WORLD!
Ryan Murphy from Budget Travel has recently included Willemstad, Curaçao in his list of top 12 most colorful towns in the world alongside: Manarola (Italy), Jodhpur (India), La Boca. Buenos Aires (Argentina), Ittoqqortoormiit (Greenland), San Francisco, Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway), Bo-Kaap,
910. Curaçao’s Venezuelan Floating Market
Colorful wooden boats dock along the Sha and Lionel Caprileskade in Punda — stalls brimming with fresh fish and produce dot the pavement. “Paisana?” (fellow country woman) merchants ask, probably noticing my dark hair and light complexion. Swift callused hands
910. Curaçao’s Venezuelan Floating Market
Colorful wooden boats dock along the Sha and Lionel Caprileskade in Punda — stalls brimming with fresh fish and produce dot the pavement. “Paisana?” (fellow country woman) merchants ask, probably noticing my dark hair and light complexion. Swift callused hands
916. Curaçao Wedgies
“Wak e saka su dòria pegá!” = “Look at her picking her two 15 cents stuck together apart!”
916. Curaçao Wedgies
“Wak e saka su dòria pegá!” = “Look at her picking her two 15 cents stuck together apart!”
917. Curaçao “Familiarismo” is Everywhere
“We met Pedro Osepa commonly known as “Doei” (short for: Dushi). Doei owned a gas station at Calota in Bándabou when we still had to pump gas by hand. Doei told us he worked as a photographer for La Prensa
917. Curaçao “Familiarismo” is Everywhere
“We met Pedro Osepa commonly known as “Doei” (short for: Dushi). Doei owned a gas station at Calota in Bándabou when we still had to pump gas by hand. Doei told us he worked as a photographer for La Prensa
918. Curaçao’s Men From Otrobanda Women From Punda
“Muhé di Punda, homber di Otrobanda” (Women are from Punda, Men are from Otrobanda) The Dutch employed a certain geographic literalism in the naming of our harbor. The Dutch named the area housing Fort Amsterdam (seat of government): de punt
918. Curaçao’s Men From Otrobanda Women From Punda
“Muhé di Punda, homber di Otrobanda” (Women are from Punda, Men are from Otrobanda) The Dutch employed a certain geographic literalism in the naming of our harbor. The Dutch named the area housing Fort Amsterdam (seat of government): de punt
920. Curaçao’s Wheel Cheese Boat
We take our love for “Dutch cheese” quite literally. Unclear if this is Edam, Gouda, Leerdammer, Leiden, Limburger, Maaslander, Maasdam, Old Amsterdam (doubtful, as that one has black casing), Parrano, or Roomano. Come out and twirl around in our (unidentified)
920. Curaçao’s Wheel Cheese Boat
We take our love for “Dutch cheese” quite literally. Unclear if this is Edam, Gouda, Leerdammer, Leiden, Limburger, Maaslander, Maasdam, Old Amsterdam (doubtful, as that one has black casing), Parrano, or Roomano. Come out and twirl around in our (unidentified)
921. Curaçao Cow’s Tuna
Opuntia elatior, Tuna di Baka (Cow’s Tuna) has dark brown thorns, large leaves, and orange-colored flowers. In the old days “Tuna” would be placed in fire, just long enough to burn off its thorns. Thorn-less tuna was then fed to
921. Curaçao Cow’s Tuna
Opuntia elatior, Tuna di Baka (Cow’s Tuna) has dark brown thorns, large leaves, and orange-colored flowers. In the old days “Tuna” would be placed in fire, just long enough to burn off its thorns. Thorn-less tuna was then fed to
922. Curaçao’s Chess History
You might be wondering… why in the world host a professional chess tournament in Curaçao? Our chess community was small — around 150 active club chess players in 1962. Granted this small group of mostly men really, really wanted to
922. Curaçao’s Chess History
You might be wondering… why in the world host a professional chess tournament in Curaçao? Our chess community was small — around 150 active club chess players in 1962. Granted this small group of mostly men really, really wanted to
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
925. In Curaçao Rain Delays are Patriotic
We wait for rain showers to subside before leaving the house, even if we’re running little late… (let’s face it, we probably are!) Wet hair? No way. There’s always a traffic jam or accident when it rains… so if you’re running
925. In Curaçao Rain Delays are Patriotic
We wait for rain showers to subside before leaving the house, even if we’re running little late… (let’s face it, we probably are!) Wet hair? No way. There’s always a traffic jam or accident when it rains… so if you’re running
928. Curaçao’s Obsessed with Malta Amstellll
Kris Berry loves the taste of cold Malta Amstel after a refreshing swim on the beach while the sun dries her skin. Mark Wiznitzer tried about six brands of Malta in the US, but none was as smooth and sabroso
928. Curaçao’s Obsessed with Malta Amstellll
Kris Berry loves the taste of cold Malta Amstel after a refreshing swim on the beach while the sun dries her skin. Mark Wiznitzer tried about six brands of Malta in the US, but none was as smooth and sabroso
929. Curaçao’s Love / Hate Relationship with Sarantonio (Saint Anthony)
Saint Anthony is the most popular saint on Curacao. Commonly known as “Sarantonio” or “Toni”, his image or statue is richly decorated with fruits, bread and sometimes even bottles of Rum. He tends to over-promise and under-deliver and likes to
929. Curaçao’s Love / Hate Relationship with Sarantonio (Saint Anthony)
Saint Anthony is the most popular saint on Curacao. Commonly known as “Sarantonio” or “Toni”, his image or statue is richly decorated with fruits, bread and sometimes even bottles of Rum. He tends to over-promise and under-deliver and likes to
930. Curaçao Pika Goes With Everything
Sprinkle or drizzle pika on your steak, chicken or fish, funchi, french fries and fried prawns (krupuk) No criollo meal is complete without pika di sibojo (pickled onions)! Ingredients for 2 cups of pika: 1 large red onion, thinly chopped
930. Curaçao Pika Goes With Everything
Sprinkle or drizzle pika on your steak, chicken or fish, funchi, french fries and fried prawns (krupuk) No criollo meal is complete without pika di sibojo (pickled onions)! Ingredients for 2 cups of pika: 1 large red onion, thinly chopped
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 