640. Curaçao Food Magic
Where to find authentic krioyo soul cooking in Curaçao? Look no further than Plasa Bieu, Punda’s Cafeteria (also known as Marshé Bieu; Old Market). In fact, in a recent survey among this website’s Facebook fans Plasa Bieu won ‘Best Meal Under $10’. The eggshell blue building is open
640. Curaçao Food Magic
Where to find authentic krioyo soul cooking in Curaçao? Look no further than Plasa Bieu, Punda’s Cafeteria (also known as Marshé Bieu; Old Market). In fact, in a recent survey among this website’s Facebook fans Plasa Bieu won ‘Best Meal Under $10’. The eggshell blue building is open
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
643. Curaçao’s Drought-Resistant Deer
Scientifically known as Odocoileus virginianus curassavicus, Curaçao’s white-tailed deer is considered an endemic subspecies and believed to be a unique descendant of a deer line introduced to the island by Indian aboriginals some 4,000 years ago. It has adapted itself to the local environment over the
643. Curaçao’s Drought-Resistant Deer
Scientifically known as Odocoileus virginianus curassavicus, Curaçao’s white-tailed deer is considered an endemic subspecies and believed to be a unique descendant of a deer line introduced to the island by Indian aboriginals some 4,000 years ago. It has adapted itself to the local environment over the
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
644. Curaçao’s Viral Cookie Monster
Curaçao’s “Cookie Monster of the Sea” is about three feet tall and located off Westpunt… and we can’t deny that the resemblance is strong, very strong… so much so that he’s been featured on: GrindTV Daily Mail Yahoo News Canada NYPost SocialNewsDaily
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
646. Curaçao’s Chopin
Curaçao filmmaker Alaric Alexander Smeets directed and produced “Nostalgia: The Music of Wim Statius Muller”, a deeply moving gem of a documentary about the life and work of “Curaçao’s Chopin”. Statius Muller makes a particularly fascinating subject — and not just
646. Curaçao’s Chopin
Curaçao filmmaker Alaric Alexander Smeets directed and produced “Nostalgia: The Music of Wim Statius Muller”, a deeply moving gem of a documentary about the life and work of “Curaçao’s Chopin”. Statius Muller makes a particularly fascinating subject — and not just
647. Curaçao Street Art
Urban adventurer extraordinaire Leslie Koch, founder of Downtown Traveler and frequent blogger, is not afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone and her blog is perfect for people who seek offbeat travel destinations, snap photos of street art on their iPhones, don’t shy
647. Curaçao Street Art
Urban adventurer extraordinaire Leslie Koch, founder of Downtown Traveler and frequent blogger, is not afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone and her blog is perfect for people who seek offbeat travel destinations, snap photos of street art on their iPhones, don’t shy
648. Curaçao’s Portraitist
A visual learner, Lysa De Windt (30) considers portrait photography so much more than merely clicking a shutter: “that person in front of me feels vulnerable… I’m to earn their trust by trying to understand what they want to communicate
648. Curaçao’s Portraitist
A visual learner, Lysa De Windt (30) considers portrait photography so much more than merely clicking a shutter: “that person in front of me feels vulnerable… I’m to earn their trust by trying to understand what they want to communicate
649. Curaçao Dance
The New York Times has recently included Mickela Mallozzi (31) as one of its featured Niche Travel Bloggers as part of the Travel Blogging Today: It’s Complicated story by Dan Saltzstein (July 28, 2013). Don’t miss Mickela’s blog, Bare Feet (Experiencing the world, one dance at a time.)
649. Curaçao Dance
The New York Times has recently included Mickela Mallozzi (31) as one of its featured Niche Travel Bloggers as part of the Travel Blogging Today: It’s Complicated story by Dan Saltzstein (July 28, 2013). Don’t miss Mickela’s blog, Bare Feet (Experiencing the world, one dance at a time.)
650. Curaçao’s Coconut Candy
‘Kokada’ freshly grated coconut patties held together in a sugar syrup, tinted with food coloring for a festive look, should not to be confused with the more popular gooey coconut macaroon or hard Vietnamese ‘kẹo dừa’. Typically sold as colorful
650. Curaçao’s Coconut Candy
‘Kokada’ freshly grated coconut patties held together in a sugar syrup, tinted with food coloring for a festive look, should not to be confused with the more popular gooey coconut macaroon or hard Vietnamese ‘kẹo dừa’. Typically sold as colorful
651. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 4)
You know some tourists have seen more of the island than you have… and you’re okay with that You ‘do redu’ (= gossip) too… and consider it ‘networking’ You’ve stayed up past midnight to stand on the street and watch
651. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 4)
You know some tourists have seen more of the island than you have… and you’re okay with that You ‘do redu’ (= gossip) too… and consider it ‘networking’ You’ve stayed up past midnight to stand on the street and watch
652. The Curaçao Name Generator
If Matt Smith from Mississippi had been from Curaçao, he would’ve probably been named Matthelton Schmijtens. (You, Too, Can Be From Curaçao) We couldn’t agree more. In fact, we feel sorry for Matt (if that’s even his name). Couldn’t his parents have
652. The Curaçao Name Generator
If Matt Smith from Mississippi had been from Curaçao, he would’ve probably been named Matthelton Schmijtens. (You, Too, Can Be From Curaçao) We couldn’t agree more. In fact, we feel sorry for Matt (if that’s even his name). Couldn’t his parents have
653. Curaçao’s Mulato Collective
Jazz with Caribbean soul and a touch of tambú heart, Mulato Collective was founded by Curaçao jazz guitarist Jean-Jacques Rojer and drummer/producer Ralph Durgaram and features Grammy award winner Pernell Saturnino on percussion and Tony Worrel on vocals (among others). Rojer and Durgaram’s main objective is to fuse indigenous instruments and sounds with musical
653. Curaçao’s Mulato Collective
Jazz with Caribbean soul and a touch of tambú heart, Mulato Collective was founded by Curaçao jazz guitarist Jean-Jacques Rojer and drummer/producer Ralph Durgaram and features Grammy award winner Pernell Saturnino on percussion and Tony Worrel on vocals (among others). Rojer and Durgaram’s main objective is to fuse indigenous instruments and sounds with musical
654. Purple Rain in Curaçao
An eleventh hour replacement for Usher in an already incredible, once-in-a-lifetime Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2013 line-up (Diana Ross! Gladys Knight! Toto! Marc Anthony! Erykah Badu! Toto! Luis Miguel! Esperanza Spalding! The Roots!), Prince – who has produced ten platinum
654. Purple Rain in Curaçao
An eleventh hour replacement for Usher in an already incredible, once-in-a-lifetime Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2013 line-up (Diana Ross! Gladys Knight! Toto! Marc Anthony! Erykah Badu! Toto! Luis Miguel! Esperanza Spalding! The Roots!), Prince – who has produced ten platinum
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 