655. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 2)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to a very awesome Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the second installment of Ariadne’s ‘Being Curaçao’ photo
655. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 2)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to a very awesome Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the second installment of Ariadne’s ‘Being Curaçao’ photo
656. Curaçao’s Multi-Ethnic Palate
A well-traveled, self-proclaimed ‘culture addict’ college friend, Morgan Courtney, just spent her (mini) honeymoon in Curaçao and blogged about it here: The Global Gamine / Curacao Has Heart, Part 1: Willemstad and Okra. I find Morgan’s perspective on ‘Curaçao’ cuisine particularly awesome: “Yambo, frankly,
656. Curaçao’s Multi-Ethnic Palate
A well-traveled, self-proclaimed ‘culture addict’ college friend, Morgan Courtney, just spent her (mini) honeymoon in Curaçao and blogged about it here: The Global Gamine / Curacao Has Heart, Part 1: Willemstad and Okra. I find Morgan’s perspective on ‘Curaçao’ cuisine particularly awesome: “Yambo, frankly,
657. Curaçao’s Saddletree / Gum Tree
ALL PHOTOS BY RITA MENDES-FLOHR. The Gum Tree grows a massive reddish trunk made up of soft, almost leathery wood. In fact, donkey saddles were made of it back in the day, hence its Papiamentu name: Palu di sia
657. Curaçao’s Saddletree / Gum Tree
ALL PHOTOS BY RITA MENDES-FLOHR. The Gum Tree grows a massive reddish trunk made up of soft, almost leathery wood. In fact, donkey saddles were made of it back in the day, hence its Papiamentu name: Palu di sia
658. Curaçao’s Top Role Model
A best-in-class student, world traveler, dance teacher turned international model turned social entrepreneur, Deva-dee Siliee (27) has that special brand of star quality that turns heads and lights up rooms. A real-life Barbie-Einstein, Deva appears to have all the necessary
658. Curaçao’s Top Role Model
A best-in-class student, world traveler, dance teacher turned international model turned social entrepreneur, Deva-dee Siliee (27) has that special brand of star quality that turns heads and lights up rooms. A real-life Barbie-Einstein, Deva appears to have all the necessary
659. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 1)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the first installment of her ‘Being Curaçao’ photo series… because
659. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 1)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the first installment of her ‘Being Curaçao’ photo series… because
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
661. Curaçao’s Babe Ruth
Curaçaoan and former Seattle Mariner and Cincinnati Red, current Yakult Swallow, Wladimir ‘Coco’ Balentien (28) is the reigning ‘Home Run King’ of Japanese professional baseball having tied the Japanese baseball’s season home run record of 55 (set by Sadaharu Oh in
661. Curaçao’s Babe Ruth
Curaçaoan and former Seattle Mariner and Cincinnati Red, current Yakult Swallow, Wladimir ‘Coco’ Balentien (28) is the reigning ‘Home Run King’ of Japanese professional baseball having tied the Japanese baseball’s season home run record of 55 (set by Sadaharu Oh in
662. Curaçao on Billboard Top 10
Born and raised in Curaçao, singer / songwriter Ephrem Jonathan (‘Ephrem J’) Ocalia’s father encouraged him to perform in local talent shows and competitions from an early age. Ephrem honed his craft and became a Curaçao institution, so much so that he decided to
662. Curaçao on Billboard Top 10
Born and raised in Curaçao, singer / songwriter Ephrem Jonathan (‘Ephrem J’) Ocalia’s father encouraged him to perform in local talent shows and competitions from an early age. Ephrem honed his craft and became a Curaçao institution, so much so that he decided to
663. Pizza Hut Pizza… with Dutch Cheese!
It is with sadness that I write that Curaçao has lost a beloved lady, Shon Lenchita Godschalk, this past weekend. A devoted mother and grandmother, Shon Lenchita also displayed great creativity and cultural sensitivity in the kitchen, particularly when she
663. Pizza Hut Pizza… with Dutch Cheese!
It is with sadness that I write that Curaçao has lost a beloved lady, Shon Lenchita Godschalk, this past weekend. A devoted mother and grandmother, Shon Lenchita also displayed great creativity and cultural sensitivity in the kitchen, particularly when she
664. Don’t Mess with Curaçao’s High School Students
Curaçao kicked off the new 2013-2014 school year on Thursday, August 8 2013. A few barbers even gave out free haircuts to celebrate a fresh new start filled with growth and opportunity. Three weeks later, Curaçao’s public high school students
664. Don’t Mess with Curaçao’s High School Students
Curaçao kicked off the new 2013-2014 school year on Thursday, August 8 2013. A few barbers even gave out free haircuts to celebrate a fresh new start filled with growth and opportunity. Three weeks later, Curaçao’s public high school students
665. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 3)
You’ve mastered the Chiiieeeeew You’re late because it was raining… a few hours ago You don’t mess with ‘Djo libra’ (direct translation: ‘God help me / you’, meaning: vehemently against / absolutely not) You know what it means to have ‘djimpi’,
665. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 3)
You’ve mastered the Chiiieeeeew You’re late because it was raining… a few hours ago You don’t mess with ‘Djo libra’ (direct translation: ‘God help me / you’, meaning: vehemently against / absolutely not) You know what it means to have ‘djimpi’,
666. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 7)
ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom
666. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 7)
ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom
667. Curaçao’s ‘Super Boys’ of Summer
Curaçao’s National Champions ‘Pariba Baseball League’ had an incredible Summer of 2013. All of their five divisions (Minor, Little, Intermediate, Junior and Senior) participated in the Latin American regional playoffs — which includes the Caribbean region, Curaçao’s Pariba Minor and Junior
667. Curaçao’s ‘Super Boys’ of Summer
Curaçao’s National Champions ‘Pariba Baseball League’ had an incredible Summer of 2013. All of their five divisions (Minor, Little, Intermediate, Junior and Senior) participated in the Latin American regional playoffs — which includes the Caribbean region, Curaçao’s Pariba Minor and Junior
668. Curaçao’s Olympic Runners
The Kingdom of the Netherlands 4×100 m relay team Churandy Martina, Brian Mariano, Liemarvin Bonevacia, Hensley Paulina, came in 5th in the WORLD in Moscow last Sunday completing the race in 38.37 seconds, besting the Dutch team’s 2012 Olympic results (6th in the world at 38.39 seconds).
668. Curaçao’s Olympic Runners
The Kingdom of the Netherlands 4×100 m relay team Churandy Martina, Brian Mariano, Liemarvin Bonevacia, Hensley Paulina, came in 5th in the WORLD in Moscow last Sunday completing the race in 38.37 seconds, besting the Dutch team’s 2012 Olympic results (6th in the world at 38.39 seconds).
669. Nini’s Driftwood Art
Originally from Germany, Christine (“Nini”) Tsirikidis moved to Curaçao three years ago and became fascinated with driftwood found along Curaçao’s north shore. Washed onto shore by the wind and tide, driftwood (also known as marine debris or tidewrack) in all shapes and
669. Nini’s Driftwood Art
Originally from Germany, Christine (“Nini”) Tsirikidis moved to Curaçao three years ago and became fascinated with driftwood found along Curaçao’s north shore. Washed onto shore by the wind and tide, driftwood (also known as marine debris or tidewrack) in all shapes and
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 