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Every Caribbean island will have its own signature drink, normally with rum. In Aruba this is the “Aruba Ariba”. It is made with Coecoei, a liquor made from the sap of the agave plant and is only available in Aruba….
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Aruba has a few snacks on the island specific to the region with a Dutch influence such as croquettes and bitterballen. However, our favourite snack is the pastechi. It is the Aruban way to start your day. To me, the…
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Last week was full of flamingo fun for us in Aruba. Aruba is host to flamingos but they reside on an island owned by one of the hotels rather than on a public beach. You will often see photos of…
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We had put aside any possibility of moving to Australia partially due to it being too far for the animals to travel and the scary creatures it has. However, not all islands are without their creepy crawlies. In Barbados, I…
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Walking along the beach is one of the best things about island living. The white sand and the range of azure and dark blue colours of the ocean cannot be beat. You expect to find many things on the beach…
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We first came across the word Dushi when we first visited Curacao a couple of years ago. When we were exploring the island we came across large letters of the word Curacao and beside it was also the word Dushi….
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Our first Aruba carnival is over and thoroughly enjoyed. Carnival season in Aruba is held during the month of February and a great way to get over any lingering Christmas blues. Aruba’s carnival goes back to the 1920’s when the…
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Island living is not all sunsets and cocktails. You need a few survival tips to stop you fashioning a friend out of an old football and calling it “Wilson”. These tips are not the ship wrecked survival guide but are…
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A few months into living on the island of Aruba and I am still in awe of the variety of the shops here. For a small island, there are a great assortment of stores. When you are visiting as a…
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After three years in Barbados is was time to move on. Or rather my husband’s work visa expired and he didn’t wish to renew it. We were in the fortunate position of debating where in the world would we live…
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