Category: Expat Life
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The MOST ROMANTIC Date Spots on Curacao for Valentine’s Day
Can you feel the Valentine’s Day excitement in the air? Well, get ready to turn up the romance because I’ve got the inside scoop on the perfect date night spots on the stunning island of Curacao! Picture this: sandy beaches, mesmerizing sunsets, and cozy waterfront eateries that scream amore. Whether…
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Here are 7 SURPRISING Foods You Can Get in Curacao
I mentioned in my last blog post how wonderful the foodie scene can be on the island of Curacao. I shared my top 5 restaurants that I frequent on the island, all of which offer fresh high quality ingredients. When I moved to the island, I was shocked that I…
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Do NOT Miss These 5 BEST Restaurants in Curacao
A few weeks ago marked my one year anniversary of moving from Boston to the island of Curacao. I detail my journey in my 2023 reflection blog post, but let me reiterate that it was both stressful and exciting. Reflecting back on a year of living on Curacao, I can…
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The BEST SPA on Curacao has Opened a NEW Location: 8 in the City Review
The tiny island of Curacao has a big secret – an incredible Insta-worthy spa overlooking the turquoise blue ocean. If you’ve been following my Instagram (which you should if you’re not already!) you’ll know I love a spa day. Nearly every luxury hotel I’ve visited for a review has been…
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How to Celebrate 3 New Year’s in ONE Night in Curacao
A couple of days ago was the first time I celebrated three New Years’ in one day. You might be wondering – how is that possible? Well, I’ll tell you it’s totally possible and surprisingly fun! Similar to their Christmas traditions, the island of Curacao takes their New Years celebrations…
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12 Reasons Why 2023 Was The MOST AMAZING YEAR Yet
2023 was a big year for me! From moving overseas to traveling around several continents and then finally starting this blog and becoming an independent travel agent. I can’t believe the year is over! Thinking about all I have accomplished this year makes me even more excited for the year…
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The BEST Way to Celebrate Christmas on Curacao
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, if you celebrate, and a wonderful day off for those who don’t. I wrote a few weeks ago about things you didn’t know about Christmas on Curacao. The last point on the list was the island-wide annual Santa Run. Recently, I had the…
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5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Christmas on Curacao
Living in the Caribbean, you wouldn’t think that Christmas would be a big deal. After all, it’s 85 degrees outside and the image of palm trees and sandy beaches don’t inspire much Christmas spirit. When I moved to the island I was surprised to find that this holiday is in…
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5 things I looked for when moving to Curacao
The idea of moving is often daunting. As beautiful – and cold – as it was to live in Massachusetts for 12 years, I became restless and wanted something new. I shuddered at the prospect of living through another winter where the trees are barren and skies are gray. I…
