681. Curaçao’s Curious Java Apple

The Java apple is a delicious inverted heart-shaped fruit and goes by Kashu (di) Sürnam (in Papiamentu) and by Curaçaosche Appel (in Dutch) in Suriname. We’re not sure the two countries are deferring credit to each other. Though we suspect it has

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