Posts Tagged: Carolina Gomes-Casseres
568. Star Astronomer Nashanty Brunken
Curaçao-born Leiden Observatory Masters student Nashanty Brunken (24) is part of a research team that discovered the largest organic molecule (dimethyl ether) in a planet-forming disk of gas around a young star (IRS 48), a precursor to complex organic molecules
568. Star Astronomer Nashanty Brunken
Curaçao-born Leiden Observatory Masters student Nashanty Brunken (24) is part of a research team that discovered the largest organic molecule (dimethyl ether) in a planet-forming disk of gas around a young star (IRS 48), a precursor to complex organic molecules
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
573. The Father of Pivot Tables
One of the more pleasant byproducts of 2020 has been connecting (and in many cases reconnecting) with family & friends — close and extended — all over the world. I recently traded emails with my father’s cousin Pito Salas and
573. The Father of Pivot Tables
One of the more pleasant byproducts of 2020 has been connecting (and in many cases reconnecting) with family & friends — close and extended — all over the world. I recently traded emails with my father’s cousin Pito Salas and
588. Curaçao’s Barista
The best part of waking up in Curaçao might just be Café Barista in your cup. Its creator, Cedric Sprock (42), sources green coffee beans from various regions in Colombia (Tolima, Nariño, Boyacá, etc). Once they arrive in Curaçao, he roasts them
588. Curaçao’s Barista
The best part of waking up in Curaçao might just be Café Barista in your cup. Its creator, Cedric Sprock (42), sources green coffee beans from various regions in Colombia (Tolima, Nariño, Boyacá, etc). Once they arrive in Curaçao, he roasts them
602. Curaçao Moves
Spotted in Curaçao on December 31, 2013: [Video by Alessandra Agurcia] Spotted in Curaçao on January 1, 2014: Needless to say, Curaçao has rid itself of all fuku (evil spirits) and started the new year with a fresh, clean slate.
602. Curaçao Moves
Spotted in Curaçao on December 31, 2013: [Video by Alessandra Agurcia] Spotted in Curaçao on January 1, 2014: Needless to say, Curaçao has rid itself of all fuku (evil spirits) and started the new year with a fresh, clean slate.
638. Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Instituto Buena Bista (‘IBB’), Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art was founded by visual artists Tirzo Martha and David Bade
638. Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates Instituto Buena Bista (‘IBB’), Curaçao’s Center for Contemporary Art was founded by visual artists Tirzo Martha and David Bade
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
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
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
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
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
671. Curaçao’s heART
Born and raised in Curaçao, Valerie Parisius now travels the world discovering beautiful sights and interesting people. Along the way she keeps a diary of her drawings. Her work is so awesome that she was recently awarded the Top Talent
671. Curaçao’s heART
Born and raised in Curaçao, Valerie Parisius now travels the world discovering beautiful sights and interesting people. Along the way she keeps a diary of her drawings. Her work is so awesome that she was recently awarded the Top Talent
In Memoriam
Curaçao was struck by tragedy on August 4, 2013. Our love and prayers go out to the families and friends of the three deceased: Kristen Naomi de Jesus Leyba (32), Monique Yvonne Francisca van Meerwijk (58) and Elton Marcus Montesant (67). Taken from us way too soon
In Memoriam
Curaçao was struck by tragedy on August 4, 2013. Our love and prayers go out to the families and friends of the three deceased: Kristen Naomi de Jesus Leyba (32), Monique Yvonne Francisca van Meerwijk (58) and Elton Marcus Montesant (67). Taken from us way too soon
677. Curaçao’s Sephardic Sand Floor
A visit to Curaçao’s majestic Mikvé Israel-Emanuel (“The Hope of Israel”) should be on many bucket lists. Built in 1732 as a tropical replica of the Esnoga (Amsterdam’s oldest synagogue, 1670/71) congregants’ ancestry dates back to 1651 when the first Portuguese Sephardic Jews settled
677. Curaçao’s Sephardic Sand Floor
A visit to Curaçao’s majestic Mikvé Israel-Emanuel (“The Hope of Israel”) should be on many bucket lists. Built in 1732 as a tropical replica of the Esnoga (Amsterdam’s oldest synagogue, 1670/71) congregants’ ancestry dates back to 1651 when the first Portuguese Sephardic Jews settled
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 