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933. Curaçao’s Best-Selling Gum: Wrigley’s PK
Wrigley’s PK is sold all over the island… and has made its way into our lexicon. 1. “E ta pega manera un bals!” = It sticks like a gum. 2. “Here, take a PK!” = You have bad breath. 3.
933. Curaçao’s Best-Selling Gum: Wrigley’s PK
Wrigley’s PK is sold all over the island… and has made its way into our lexicon. 1. “E ta pega manera un bals!” = It sticks like a gum. 2. “Here, take a PK!” = You have bad breath. 3.
934. Curaçao Street Names
Rudolph Beaujon pointed out that these street names are not that random, they’re all in the same Electronics neighbourhood (near Rooi Santu). We don’t know about you, but “Kaya Leptop” kills us…
934. Curaçao Street Names
Rudolph Beaujon pointed out that these street names are not that random, they’re all in the same Electronics neighbourhood (near Rooi Santu). We don’t know about you, but “Kaya Leptop” kills us…
940. What Does “Curaçao” Mean Any Way?
The best way to describe “Curaçao” particularly in the US is “you know, like that blue liqueur” and “right next to Aruba! part of the ABC islands.” But the nameCuraçao has deep colonial roots. Coração means Heart in Portuguese. Corazón in Spanish.
940. What Does “Curaçao” Mean Any Way?
The best way to describe “Curaçao” particularly in the US is “you know, like that blue liqueur” and “right next to Aruba! part of the ABC islands.” But the nameCuraçao has deep colonial roots. Coração means Heart in Portuguese. Corazón in Spanish.
942. Curaçao Cold Season Necessity: Camphor Squares!
Whether we like it or not, we were sent to elementary school with menthol-scented Camphor squares pinned to the inside of our t-shirts during cold season… You know, to ward off germs.
942. Curaçao Cold Season Necessity: Camphor Squares!
Whether we like it or not, we were sent to elementary school with menthol-scented Camphor squares pinned to the inside of our t-shirts during cold season… You know, to ward off germs.
947. Curaçao’s POP
Launched in 1986 by the legendary Caribbean Bottling Company, this sweet, colorful carbonated beverage is a household name due to its “exotic” flavors: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Grape, Pear, Pineapple, Coco, Tamarind, Passion Fruit, Tutti Frutti. Ice-cold POP (name your favorite
947. Curaçao’s POP
Launched in 1986 by the legendary Caribbean Bottling Company, this sweet, colorful carbonated beverage is a household name due to its “exotic” flavors: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Grape, Pear, Pineapple, Coco, Tamarind, Passion Fruit, Tutti Frutti. Ice-cold POP (name your favorite
950. Curaçao’s Marathon Happy Birthday Song
In Papiamentu we say, “ban kanta bolo!” (let’s sing the birthday cake). Our focus is singularly on the cake and the birthday treats… much less on the birthday person. “Singing the birthday cake” takes a long time, because yu’i Kòrsou
950. Curaçao’s Marathon Happy Birthday Song
In Papiamentu we say, “ban kanta bolo!” (let’s sing the birthday cake). Our focus is singularly on the cake and the birthday treats… much less on the birthday person. “Singing the birthday cake” takes a long time, because yu’i Kòrsou
951. Curaçao’s CliniClowns
CliniClowns play with hospitalized, handicapped and autistic children. Their goal is to bring laughter and lightness to the healing and treatment process. The children are delighted to see them and they even manage to cheer up parents and hospital staff!
951. Curaçao’s CliniClowns
CliniClowns play with hospitalized, handicapped and autistic children. Their goal is to bring laughter and lightness to the healing and treatment process. The children are delighted to see them and they even manage to cheer up parents and hospital staff!
952. Curaçao’s Nail Art
Eraser-pencils are often used as typing aids. But we’re really curious about “wiping” aids… Please share if you know?
952. Curaçao’s Nail Art
Eraser-pencils are often used as typing aids. But we’re really curious about “wiping” aids… Please share if you know?
956. Curaçao is NOT located in the Hurricane Zone!
Door het oog van de naald: Curaçao beschermd van orkaan Ivan. “Nos a skapa na wowo di angua.” We were saved by “the hole of the needle”, e.g. narrowly 🙂 “While November might be high hurricane season for most of
956. Curaçao is NOT located in the Hurricane Zone!
Door het oog van de naald: Curaçao beschermd van orkaan Ivan. “Nos a skapa na wowo di angua.” We were saved by “the hole of the needle”, e.g. narrowly 🙂 “While November might be high hurricane season for most of
962. Curaçao loves pounding on cans!
Bati Bleki in Papiamentu means “pounding on cans” in the literal sense, “gossiping” in the figurative. (We love doing both!)
962. Curaçao loves pounding on cans!
Bati Bleki in Papiamentu means “pounding on cans” in the literal sense, “gossiping” in the figurative. (We love doing both!)
964. Curaçao’s Miracle Water
We’ll let you in on a little secret… We use all-natural, organic Agua Maravilla (Witch Hazel) to treat pretty much EVERYTHING. It’s truly a MARAVILLA! Just pour Agua Maravilla in some cotton and treat affected area. Heals headaches, cuts, bruises,
964. Curaçao’s Miracle Water
We’ll let you in on a little secret… We use all-natural, organic Agua Maravilla (Witch Hazel) to treat pretty much EVERYTHING. It’s truly a MARAVILLA! Just pour Agua Maravilla in some cotton and treat affected area. Heals headaches, cuts, bruises,
968. Heineken World Bottle “WOBO”: From Beer to Bricks!
Alfred Henry (Freddy) Heineken, grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken founder of Heineken International (1864), found himself deeply moved by the poverty he observed when he visited Curaçao in the 1960s. So he set out to put his green bottles to
968. Heineken World Bottle “WOBO”: From Beer to Bricks!
Alfred Henry (Freddy) Heineken, grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken founder of Heineken International (1864), found himself deeply moved by the poverty he observed when he visited Curaçao in the 1960s. So he set out to put his green bottles to
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 