Discover what’s new in Aruba with our list of suggested activities and experiences. From partying like a local at the latest weekly cultural event to exploring the island’s natural beauty and indulging at a new dine-worthy restaurant, you won’t want to miss out on these new things to do! Culture Dushi Aruba This Way – … Continue reading “New Worthy Experiences to Try in Aruba”
We’re taking it way, way back. Back to when Aruba consisted of only dirt, cacti, donkeys, goats, bare beaches, and simple times! For those of you that only know Aruba as you see it today, take a look at the early days of our “One Happy Island”! Goats enjoying a beach day! Back when … Continue reading “A Look Back at the Old Aruba”
“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”
Join this love story where we journey through 12 love-related words and phrases in Papiamento; Aruba’s mother language, and the island’s second official language. Now let’s get started! 1. Vitamina pa Wowo Vitamina pa wowo – Translated as ‘eye candy‘. Usually used when commenting on an attractive person, or group of people. The direct translation … Continue reading “Amor Aruba: 12 Love-related Words in Papiamento”
This year marks Aruba’s 65th Carnival Celebration (Yay!). To help you celebrate this annual cultural affair, I’ve compiled some helpful resources and insights on Carnival in Aruba to guide you all the way till last lap. Below you will find a list of recommended Carnival events to attend. I’ll also be sharing some Aruba carnival insights, … Continue reading “Your Guide to Aruba’s Carnival Celebration in 2019!”
You know Aruba the way it is now. From the California Lighthouse, proudly standing guard on the north side, to the giant, red anchor that marks San Nicolas on the map, Aruba is one of the most recognizable islands in the Caribbean Sea. Today, Aruba is a premier vacation destination and home to people from … Continue reading “Untold Stories of Aruba – Prelude – Aruba Untouched”
Not many people are aware that Aruba’s rarest of treasures, old tales about the ways of life, insights on the history of the Aruban people, and so much more about the genuine heritage of Aruba can be discovered at one unique venue: Etnia Nativa. This is all thanks to a man with a wealth of Aruba-knowledge: … Continue reading “Introducing Etnia Nativa and the ‘Untold Stories of Aruba’ Series”
A true symbol of pride and culture for the Aruban community is our ‘BANDERA’ – a.k.a Aruba’s ‘flag.’ The National Anthem and Flag of Aruba are a set of twins, as they were both adopted at the same time, back in 1976 under the leading guidance and push by the famous, Gilberto Francois ‘Betico’ Croes. … Continue reading “Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning”
