Category Archives: Media
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,
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.
597. Dutch Carnival Courage
Born and raised in the Netherlands, a 21 year old Maarten Schakel was drawn by sun, sand and sea and decided to take a job at Dutch radio station (Dolfijn FM). Fast-forward 9 years, ‘Maarten Schakel’ is a Curaçao household name.
597. Dutch Carnival Courage
Born and raised in the Netherlands, a 21 year old Maarten Schakel was drawn by sun, sand and sea and decided to take a job at Dutch radio station (Dolfijn FM). Fast-forward 9 years, ‘Maarten Schakel’ is a Curaçao household name.
611. Curaçao’s Aretha Franklin
Born in Curaçao and raised in St. Eustatius, Shirma Rouse grew up around music and recalls singing in church with her grandmother from a very young age. Shirma was formally introduced to the Dutch music scene as back-up vocalist for Tasha’s
611. Curaçao’s Aretha Franklin
Born in Curaçao and raised in St. Eustatius, Shirma Rouse grew up around music and recalls singing in church with her grandmother from a very young age. Shirma was formally introduced to the Dutch music scene as back-up vocalist for Tasha’s
614. Curaçao Artist Giovani Zanolino
The Art People, a community of artists and art lovers from around the world — with over 91,000 Facebook Fans — has recently profiled Curaçao artist Giovani Zanolino in “Live to Create”. Giovani’s take on Degas. Excerpt from the article: ‘Giovani’s gorgeous, hugely compelling
614. Curaçao Artist Giovani Zanolino
The Art People, a community of artists and art lovers from around the world — with over 91,000 Facebook Fans — has recently profiled Curaçao artist Giovani Zanolino in “Live to Create”. Giovani’s take on Degas. Excerpt from the article: ‘Giovani’s gorgeous, hugely compelling
616. Curaçao in the New York Times
Folks, please meet Baz Dreisinger. She may or may not have inspired this website. Baz isn’t from Curaçao; she lives in New York City. She spent a short week in Curaçao, like most tourists. But Baz isn’t like most tourists: she
616. Curaçao in the New York Times
Folks, please meet Baz Dreisinger. She may or may not have inspired this website. Baz isn’t from Curaçao; she lives in New York City. She spent a short week in Curaçao, like most tourists. But Baz isn’t like most tourists: she
620. 100,000+ Facebook Fans for Curaçao
Blue balloons emblazoned with Curaçao’s flag floated over New York, Berlin, Miami, Atlanta, Shanghai, Athens, Amsterdam, Sao Paolo, London, Caracas, San Francisco and Zurich; almost two dozen cities around the world represented as Curaçao’s fans helped celebrate their 100,000th fan. Several of Curaçao’s Facebook
620. 100,000+ Facebook Fans for Curaçao
Blue balloons emblazoned with Curaçao’s flag floated over New York, Berlin, Miami, Atlanta, Shanghai, Athens, Amsterdam, Sao Paolo, London, Caracas, San Francisco and Zurich; almost two dozen cities around the world represented as Curaçao’s fans helped celebrate their 100,000th fan. Several of Curaçao’s Facebook
642. Curaçao’s Beloved Musician Rudy Plaate
Curaçao’s singer/songwriter/composer Rudy Plaate has composed over 400 songs over the course of his career, his genres range from waltz and tumba to mazurka, and the vast majority of his compositions profess deep love and admiration for his ‘island muse’ in her
642. Curaçao’s Beloved Musician Rudy Plaate
Curaçao’s singer/songwriter/composer Rudy Plaate has composed over 400 songs over the course of his career, his genres range from waltz and tumba to mazurka, and the vast majority of his compositions profess deep love and admiration for his ‘island muse’ in her
645. ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’ goes to School!
My close friend and frequent blog contributor, Aftan Schoonen, was kind enough to send this blog to her colleagues at the International School of Curaçao last year. Soon after two awesome fifth grade teachers, Mr. Kummins and Ms. Kay, decided to hop on
645. ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’ goes to School!
My close friend and frequent blog contributor, Aftan Schoonen, was kind enough to send this blog to her colleagues at the International School of Curaçao last year. Soon after two awesome fifth grade teachers, Mr. Kummins and Ms. Kay, decided to hop on
660. Curaçao’s Most Eligible Bacholerette
Singer / Songwriter Kizzy Getrouw’s father is of Surinamese descent and her mother is from St. Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean), but Kizzy was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Curaçao. Kizzy succumbed to her talent for performance from an
660. Curaçao’s Most Eligible Bacholerette
Singer / Songwriter Kizzy Getrouw’s father is of Surinamese descent and her mother is from St. Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean), but Kizzy was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Curaçao. Kizzy succumbed to her talent for performance from an
A Beautiful Review for ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’
I’m very happy to report that ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’ has received a beautiful shout-out from Algemeen Dagblad and Pers Bureau Curaçao columnist Jeroen Jansen last week. Jeroen is notorious for making thoughtful – and often sharp – observations on political and socio-economic developments in
A Beautiful Review for ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’
I’m very happy to report that ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’ has received a beautiful shout-out from Algemeen Dagblad and Pers Bureau Curaçao columnist Jeroen Jansen last week. Jeroen is notorious for making thoughtful – and often sharp – observations on political and socio-economic developments in
670. Salsa Giants in Curaçao
Last summer over 12,000 music lovers gathered at the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2012 for a once-in-a-lifetime treat: Sergio George united the world’s Salsa Giants on one stage: Marc Anthony, Oscar D’Leon, Cheo Feliciano, Luis Enrique, Andy Montanyez, Willy Chirino, Jose Alberto “El Canario”,
670. Salsa Giants in Curaçao
Last summer over 12,000 music lovers gathered at the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2012 for a once-in-a-lifetime treat: Sergio George united the world’s Salsa Giants on one stage: Marc Anthony, Oscar D’Leon, Cheo Feliciano, Luis Enrique, Andy Montanyez, Willy Chirino, Jose Alberto “El Canario”,
699. Curaçao Nostalgia
1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao was born out of nostalgia. Not the debilitating kind, the kind that empowers. I’ve spent my entire adult life in the US, yet still consider Curaçao ‘home’. It’s where I express my emotions in Papiamentu,
699. Curaçao Nostalgia
1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao was born out of nostalgia. Not the debilitating kind, the kind that empowers. I’ve spent my entire adult life in the US, yet still consider Curaçao ‘home’. It’s where I express my emotions in Papiamentu,
800. Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival
“Music’s most important element is not found in notes and keys, its true power lies in bringing people together who enjoy, experience and share it.” – G. Elias, Founder of Fundashon Bon Intenshon, Sole sponsor and organizer of Curaçao North
800. Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival
“Music’s most important element is not found in notes and keys, its true power lies in bringing people together who enjoy, experience and share it.” – G. Elias, Founder of Fundashon Bon Intenshon, Sole sponsor and organizer of Curaçao North
843. Miss Holland Hearts Curaçao!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-6YGA8qBI&feature=youtu.be Alloo, alloo… check out Miss Holland‘s adventures in the land of the free and the brave. Ogle her Dutch tweeties. Fancy her Facebook feast. All we ask is that you don’t forget your roots when you’re on the red carpet,
843. Miss Holland Hearts Curaçao!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD-6YGA8qBI&feature=youtu.be Alloo, alloo… check out Miss Holland‘s adventures in the land of the free and the brave. Ogle her Dutch tweeties. Fancy her Facebook feast. All we ask is that you don’t forget your roots when you’re on the red carpet,
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 