Category Archives: People
777. Curaçao’s Front Row at Carnival
Curaçao’s carnival is a long-standing 6-week all-island-consuming celebration at the beginning of each year. We kick things off with our 4-day musical extravaganza, Festival di Tumba (this year’s winner, Tin Wowo Riba Bo – All Eyes On You by the incredibly
777. Curaçao’s Front Row at Carnival
Curaçao’s carnival is a long-standing 6-week all-island-consuming celebration at the beginning of each year. We kick things off with our 4-day musical extravaganza, Festival di Tumba (this year’s winner, Tin Wowo Riba Bo – All Eyes On You by the incredibly
779. Curaçao Nature Conservation
“Yu’i Kòrsou are sacrificing their entire coastline for private beach, resort and residential development in the name of economic development. Soon there will be no more public beaches and recreational areas! Where do we draw the line? I want more
779. Curaçao Nature Conservation
“Yu’i Kòrsou are sacrificing their entire coastline for private beach, resort and residential development in the name of economic development. Soon there will be no more public beaches and recreational areas! Where do we draw the line? I want more
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
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
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
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
798. Grassroots Lionfish Elimination
A showstopper in any tropical aquarium, Lionfish is voluptuously endowed with feathery, red-and-white zebra-striped fins. Yet as strikingly beautiful as they are, they’re a serious menace to our marine ecosystem. They upset the ecological balance of coral reefs. In fact
798. Grassroots Lionfish Elimination
A showstopper in any tropical aquarium, Lionfish is voluptuously endowed with feathery, red-and-white zebra-striped fins. Yet as strikingly beautiful as they are, they’re a serious menace to our marine ecosystem. They upset the ecological balance of coral reefs. In fact
799. Third Oldest Papiamentu Text (1783)
Curaçao’s awesome creole language, Papiamentu, is widely perceived as the primary means of communication among slaves and freed slaves from the second half of the seventeenth century on. Yet the oldest (1775) and third oldest found documents (1783) written in Papiamentu
799. Third Oldest Papiamentu Text (1783)
Curaçao’s awesome creole language, Papiamentu, is widely perceived as the primary means of communication among slaves and freed slaves from the second half of the seventeenth century on. Yet the oldest (1775) and third oldest found documents (1783) written in Papiamentu
802. Curaçao Fuikdag 2013
Curaçao’s fishermen introduced the very first ‘Fuikdag’ as a spontaneous, unregulated ‘gathering at sea’ to wish each other a happy, prosperous New Year the very first Sunday of every year. Today ‘Fuikdag’ is a highly anticipated debauchery of hundreds of yachts
802. Curaçao Fuikdag 2013
Curaçao’s fishermen introduced the very first ‘Fuikdag’ as a spontaneous, unregulated ‘gathering at sea’ to wish each other a happy, prosperous New Year the very first Sunday of every year. Today ‘Fuikdag’ is a highly anticipated debauchery of hundreds of yachts
803. Curaçao’s Most Awesome Couple
Mynalba and Lawrence, the first couple to ever tie the knot at our island’s tallest peak — the top of Mt. St. Christoffelberg 375 meters (1,220 feet). Way to keep your dress clean during the muddy climb, Mynalba 🙂 May
803. Curaçao’s Most Awesome Couple
Mynalba and Lawrence, the first couple to ever tie the knot at our island’s tallest peak — the top of Mt. St. Christoffelberg 375 meters (1,220 feet). Way to keep your dress clean during the muddy climb, Mynalba 🙂 May
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 