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On Friday the 16th I went to Serena’s Art Factory and discovered a piece of Curaçao’s culture. Here I learned about the history of the symbolic Chichi sculptures. Serena Israel is the owner of Serena Art Factory, which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Chichi Curaçao in Papiamento is a nickname or title given to the eldest sister in the family....
Read moreCuraçao, as an island, looks like a live painting with colorful houses, splashes of blue sea, and a vibrant sun that glows over everything. If the island already looks so artistic, it’s no surprise that the island is also filled with beautiful art. In every corner, you’ll find beautiful art on Curaçao. Pieces that tells the story of the island,...
Read moreFriday the second of November, I went to Landhuis Chobolobo Liqueur Factory to experience their Chobolobo’s Cocktail Workshop! What a fantastic way to spend your Friday afternoon. Arriving in the sunny hot afternoon at the lively Landhuis Chobolobo with its yellow walls and white trimmings. Before our tour began, we were given a bubbly blue cocktail to start our journey...
Read moreOur little slice of paradise, our island, has many enchanting places to snorkel. With our clear, blue waters the visibility underwater is immense, which makes Curaçao a perfect island for snorkeling. Whether you are a die-hard snorkel lover or you’ve never snorkeled before in your life, you can enjoy the stunning underwater world of Curaçao. The top five snorkel spots...
Read moreCuraçao was colonized by the Dutch around 1634 and is now a constituent country (land) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Walk around the historic center of Willemstad and you can still clearly see the Dutch influence on the island, especially in the architectural designs. Scattered around the island you’ll encounter uniquely built mansions, called ‘landhuizen’. These landhuizen form an...
Read moreMy Friday started at 9:30 sitting at the Mood Beach bar. The sun was shining, fresh breeze blowing, bringing the smell of salt in the air, and watching the pier. By 9:45 the stunning BlueFinn Catamaran sails into the Cornelia Harbor. Soon we were all onboard and since we were a pretty mixed group of nationality, Captain Stein begins his...
Read moreIf you want to wonder the beauty of Curaçao in one glance, then Willemstad is the place where you can marvel every color of the island, every trace of history left behind, and the details of the culture. Willemstad is the capital of Curaçao, the city center, the historic area of the island, the old harbor, and a UNESCO world...
Read moreOn Tuesday 25th of September, I went on an amazingly wild ride up and down the West Coast of Curaçao. On an orange powerboat I was able to go from Spanish Water, all the way to Playa Piskado and back in seven hours! This tour was a fabulous way to see the island of Curaçao from a whole different perspective,...
Read moreOur beautiful island, like most islands in the Caribbean, has many stunning beaches. However, the best beaches on our island can be found on the south-west coast of Curaçao. The sea here is known for its clear, blue waters, and sandy beaches. The top five best beaches in Curaçao that you must visit are Grote Knip, Cas Abao, Kleine Knip,...
Read moreI spent my Saturday evening, the 29th of September, at the wonderful food festival Flavors of Curaçao. Pulling up at the Hilton Hotel, all I could see where rows of parked cars. Even at 6:30 the festival was running and busy with people. There was a small line to get into the festival and receive the five tokens that came...
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