Month: August 2016

Flight home from Curacao

We had plenty of extra time before our flight back to New York City, so prior to going through security, we sat outside and snacked on some food, while trying t...

Christoffelpark

Today was all about enjoying nature and exploring the Western side of the island, aka Westpunt. My cousin as well as a friend of mine, both recommended that ...

Zest Restaurant

What we ordered: Steak Tartare served with an arugula salad and fries - prepared to our liking right at the table. Who does that? It was perfection! Smok...

Exploring Rif Fort

Inside Rif Fort Rif Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just a short walk from the Swinging Old Lady. My first impression of the fort is that it feels mo...

Swinging Old Lady

PREVIOUS POST: Walking Otrabanda Queen Emma Bridge The Queen Emma Bridge in Curacao, known by locals as the "Swinging Old Lady" is a pontoon based pedestrian ...

Walking Otrabanda

Walking Otrabanda By late morning, boo twists my arm to go for a walk outside of the hotel complex. Before agreeing to the idea of leaving the hotel by foot...

Urban Decay in Curacao

On the drive to the hotel, I couldn't help but notice that there is a good amount of urban decay on the streets surrounding the property... I'm not talking a...