The island’s capital is definitely a must-visit when you are on Curacao: here are some impressions and a review of Willemstad. Willemstad – Punda & Otrobanda When you think about Willemstad, you first think about the colorful houses, the historic…
Kura Hulanda Museum – Not just about Carribean Slavery
The history of Curacao is closely linked to the history of slavery. Curacao was an outpost and trading station for African slaves. The Kura Hulanda Museum does not only tell the story of the slaves, but also gives an insight…
Flying Air Canada Premium Rouge
“Flying Rouge” becomes quite a success story for Air Canada. Just having started five years ago in 2013, the Maple Leaves’ low-cost subsidiary is steadily expanding their network, including connections to the Carribean, Europe and even Japan (Osaka from Vancouver).…
Two Northern Curacao National Park Gems
The Curacao National Park Shete Boka and Christoffel Park offer very different, but fascinating views of the island’s flora and fauna. Shete Boka is thereby showing Curacao’s rough Northeastern coastline and the amazing power of the ocean, while Christoffel Park includes the island’s highest…
Blue Bay Lodges Curacao (Hotel Review)
For my one-week stay on Curacao I chose the Blue Bay Lodges. The serviced apartments had excellent reviews on different travel sites and are closeby to the airport, so that I was looking forward to stay just outside of Willemstad. Blue…
Curacao Ostrich Farm
Just having started as an “ordinary” farm at the edge of Willemstad, the Curacao Ostrich Farm is now one of the best rated attractions in the capital area. Being one of the biggest ostrich farms out of Africa, it felt…
Visiting the Home of the Curacao Liqueur Factory
For cocktail lovers, the name Curacao is strongly linked to a liqueur named after that island – as a tourist you may visit the Landhuis Chobolobo in Willemstad, which shows the local production of the Blue Curacao. Curacao Liqueur Factory –…
Willemstad – Maritime Museum and Harbour Tour
Being a UNESCO World Heritage for its famous colorful city center and harbor area, it is not that surprising that a visit in the Maritime Museum of the city is recommended in many Willemstad, Curacao, travel guides. As the museum…