Category: Expat Life
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A Beautiful Jungle Paradise in the Caribbean: Zoetry Curacao
For almost 2 years now I’ve been driving past Zoetry Curacao on my way to have sunset drinks in Piscadera. I’ve always known that the Zoetry brand represented a more upscale boutique all-inclusive experience with a focus on wellness, but I didn’t know if our Zoetry did that. So when…
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EVERYTHING You NEED to Know About the NEW Dreams Il Mare Curacao
There has been talk for a while about a brand new adults-only concept at Dreams Curacao. Beachfront? Check. Butler service? Check. Futuristic-looking pods? Check. Adults-Only? Check. It’s called Il Mare at Dreams Curacao, fans of Hyatt’s ever-growing Inclusive Collection are buzzing about it, and I’m here to share all the…
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Baoase Beach Club – A Luxury Experience in Curacao
I had been wanting to try out the beach club at Baoase for the longest time, and what better occasion to go than my birthday? I had been dropping hints to my husband all last month until I finally came right out and said, “let’s go to Baoase for the…
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How an American Girl Got a Curacao Driver’s License
Have you ever put something off for a long time because you were dreading the process, but then end up dealing with more than if you did it in the first place? This is a story about what happened when I did just that with my expiring Massachusetts driver’s license.…
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LIFE UPDATE: Here’s How I Spent Summer 2024 in Curacao
I feel like I don’t write enough personal blog posts. Do you ever scroll through your photos mindlessly and then realize, “wow I’ve actually had a busy year”? That’s me. I’ve been so wrapped up in the behind-the-scenes work lately that I figured it was time for a life update!…
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Curacao Guide: Here is a RELAXING 6-Day Itinerary
My parents recently came to visit us on the island. This was their 3rd time in Curacao, but their first time actually exploring the island! Since they were visiting for 6 days, I put together a lovely itinerary that would allow us to explore the highlights of the island while…
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Thinking About the NEW Sandals Royal Curacao? Read This Guide FIRST!
How are we already in July? It’s unbelievable how quickly this year is moving! Last month I had the pleasure of spending a long weekend at Sandals Royal Curacao. This was actually my second visit having first gone last year. During this recent visit, I put my travel advisor glasses…
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Here is the ULTIMATE Curacao Cruise Day Itinerary
One of the most popular questions asked in forums and Facebook groups is “What do you recommend I do during my cruise day in Curacao?” If that’s you, you’re in the right place! Curacao is an excellent destination to spend a day during a port stop. There are very few…
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HERE Is The ULTIMATE 3-Day Curacao Guide
I’m often asked to give advice on visiting Curacao. When is the best time to visit? Which hotels do I recommend staying in? What activities do I recommend? How long do I recommend staying on the island? Can I take a boat to Aruba? (No, you can’t) What are the…
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Everything You SHOULD KNOW About This AMAZING Giveaway
About a month ago, I finally decided to get business cards and a small sampling of totes made! To my delight, Farahilde was starting to receive more travel inquiries and blog attention. I was also busy networking in Curacao that I figured it was a great time to take my…
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Thinking about Moving to Curacao? Read These 10 HELPFUL Tips FIRST
I’ve been living on the island of Curacao for well over a year now, and I’d be lying if I said getting here was easy sailing. Any time an international move involves different cultures, languages, and customs, there are bound to be hiccups – and we had our fair share…
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Curacao Guide: 8 AMAZING Cafes You NEED to Visit
One of my favorite things about living in Curacao is their rich coffee culture. This is no doubt thanks to being located so close to South America and having a predominant Dutch/European culture. In the past year I’ve been living on the island, I’ve made it a goal to try…
