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”
Untold Stories of Aruba – Aruba’s First Tourists
When we last left our little island she was a pristine wild tangle of kwihi trees and exotic birds. Deep trenches where water ran down the mountains were lined with lush vegetation and rain water pools were filled with freshwater turtles. For these early tales of Aruba, we need to mix a liberal amount of … Continue reading “Untold Stories of Aruba – Aruba’s First Tourists”
Haunted Aruba
Halloween is upon us, once again. In Aruba, we might lack brightly colored, falling foliage, Jack-o-lanterns on our front doorsteps and a crisp autumnal chill in the air but when it comes to ghost stories – we’ve got those in spades. Come with us as we explore your favorite island’s spooky side with three distinctly … Continue reading “Haunted Aruba”
Photo by Sgt. Peppers Friends
Voluntourism: Helping Aruba’s Four-Legged Friends
Aruba is in the process of getting a portion of the population under control. This group is rowdy, unruly and occasionally loud. They fight, beg in the streets, have no problem with inappropriate displays of public affection and sometimes make the tourists feel quite uncomfortable. No, we’re not talking about the island’s teenagers! We’re talking … Continue reading “Voluntourism: Helping Aruba’s Four-Legged Friends”
White Cane Day on Aruba!
October 15th is internationally recognized as ‘White Cane Day’, a day that has become both an annual celebration of the achievements of people with visual impairments, and a day to recognize the white cane as a tool of independence for the blind. There are references to blind people using a shepherd’s staff to help them … Continue reading “White Cane Day on Aruba!”
Image courtesy of Philip's Animal Garden
Philip’s Celebrates Animal Day!
The miniature goats at the animal garden were bouncing off the wall the other day! Their furry beards were trembling with excitement as they poked their little mouths through the chainlinks that construct their cozy enclosure. It was over the annual celebration of Dia di Bestia (Animal Day) Weekend at Philip’s Animal Garden and those … Continue reading “Philip’s Celebrates Animal Day!”