As July comes to an end we have another fun-filled month to look forward to here on the happy island of Aruba! August is ready and waiting to give us nothing but ultimate summer vibes! Get ready for a whole lot of fun, excitement, delicious food, colorful island culture, music, dancing, romance, and of course… … Continue reading “An Event-filled August 2019 in Aruba!”
Greek philosophers theorized that the original humans – created by the gods – were two beings that were fused together. These beings fell into one of three categories, depending on their parentage. The children of the Sun were male, the children of the Earth were female and the union of the Earth and the Sun … Continue reading “Local Spotlight: Aruban Artists – Pride Edition”
Prepare yourselves ladies and gentleman, strap yourselves in, pull that bandana up over your face, and start those engines… do you feel that heavy rumble taking over your body? That means it’s time to hit the road! As you may have guessed it, yes I am referring to none other than adrenaline rushing, down and … Continue reading “Get Revved Up and Ready: Join Us On Our Off-Road Island Adventure with Fofoti Tours Aruba!”
March 18th is a day of jubilation on Aruba as the entire island gets decked out in Aruba Blue and celebrates Independence Day. We’ve recently told you the story of the Father of the Aruban Nation: Betico Croes, a national treasure. He valiantly jumped through political hoops to give the island of Aruba to her people, … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: The Day of the Flag and Anthem”
The colorful whirlwind known as Carnival has passed us by in a blink of an eye, yes… Aruba’s favorite time of year has sadly come to an end! Carnival came and conquered. Leaving all of Aruba in dire need of a week-long siesta (well, for some us at least). If you unfortunately did not catch … Continue reading “A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 65!”
“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”
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”
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”
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”
