Eating corned beef and cabbage, drinking Guinness with a Jameson back and singing ‘Danny Boy’ while wearing green are just a few ways to celebrate the one day a year that everybody’s Irish. We even celebrate here on the island. That’s right, on March 17th Aruba Blue turns green! We know you know how to celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day … Continue reading “Top O’ the Island to Ya’!”
Nine Lives Aruba Foundation Adoption Day
There’s a group on the island that’s mostly ignored. They spend most of their time sleeping in the shade, eat whatever they can find and stalk through the night like wraiths. They’re sneaky, silent and far too many of them are homeless. The wild cats of Aruba don’t cause very much trouble, unlike their crazy, … Continue reading “Nine Lives Aruba Foundation Adoption Day”
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Authentic Aruba: One Artistic Island
“The art of a people is a true mirror to their minds.” ~ Jawaharlal Nehru Aruba has always been a land dedicated to bold, bright, passionate, artistic expression. It’s such a beautiful place that inspiration can, literally, be found everywhere. From the brightly colored buildings that line the main street downtown, to the indescribable colors that … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: One Artistic Island”
Local Spotlight (Carnival Edition): Sergio Silvia
Sergio Silva was born during Carnival season 43 years ago. That fact might explain why he’s got music pulsing in his veins and pounding in his heart. Sergio has lived his entire life in front of a backdrop of music. Sergio laughs when he recalls how frustrated his parents used to be his inability to … Continue reading “Local Spotlight (Carnival Edition): Sergio Silvia”
Authentic Aruba: Carnival
In the book ‘Carnival in Aruba: History and Meaning in Aruba’s Bacchanal’, Victoria M. Razak describes Carnival as a way to ‘suspend the rules of everyday life with a mask and a costume’. She goes on to describe the phenomenon of Carnival as ‘a time out of time’ when people can indulge in behavior that is ordinarily … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: Carnival”
Remembering Betico Croes – The Father of the Aruban Nation
Remembering Gilberto François (Betico) Croes January 25, 1938 – November 26, 1986 “Si mi cai na caminda, gara e bandera y sigui cu e lucha.” “If I fall down along the way, grab the flag and continue the battle.” ~ Betico Croes Aruba was called ‘The Island of Giants’ by Amerigo Vespucci because the original inhabitants … Continue reading “Remembering Betico Croes – The Father of the Aruban Nation”
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How to be a Better Tourist
Aruba is an incredibly happy and friendly place. People from all over the world feel like the island is their home away from home and the locals are more than happy to share with you. However, there are some things that we’d like you to realize before you come bask on our beautiful beaches. Here … Continue reading “How to be a Better Tourist”
Local Spotlight – Miss Aruba: Nurianne Helder
It is with great pride that we bring to you a new series focusing on some of Aruba’s finest citizens. Join us as we put a ‘Spotlight on a Local’. This year the 68th edition of the Miss World pageant will take place in Sanya, China. As of the publication of this article, 117 contestants … Continue reading “Local Spotlight – Miss Aruba: Nurianne Helder”