This weekend marked our one-year anniversary of the day we moved to Curaçao. Here is a bit of a review of things we’ve learned in this first year. SLOW DOWN!!! One of the most important lessons was learning to slow down. First of all, things in general just don’t move as quickly here. Things like … Continue reading Lessons From Our First year in Curaçao:
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Shipping Your Dog to Curaçao
So you’ve decided to move to Curaçao and now the question of how to get your dogs to the island is next on the list. This can be complex, and full of obstacles. If you have a dog under 20 pounds, you can probably bring it on board in a carrier and place it under … Continue reading Shipping Your Dog to Curaçao
Your Vehicle Arrived in Curaçao: Now What?
Alternate Title: The Odyssey: Getting License Plates On Your Car in Curaçao!! You're going to need the assistance of Tom Hanks and Indiana Jones for this... Contact insurance to arrange temporary insurance to get your car home from shipping company, etc Go to Customs in Nieuwe Haven to get your Customs Import form watermarked. The … Continue reading Your Vehicle Arrived in Curaçao: Now What?
Furniture Shopping in Curaçao:
Things are starting to come together. We moved into our new house, residency permits are later this week, dogs are settled in (i.e. Chihuahuas comfortably peeing on everything), and we are feeling happy and comfortable with things. Time for some shopping!! Being the thorough researchers that we are, we chose to spend one day looking … Continue reading Furniture Shopping in Curaçao:
Utilities In Curaçao…OUCH!!
It’s often noted that electricity, water, and gas are more expensive in Curaçao than in Canada. In Curaçao, gas, water and electricity prices are regulated and set by the government monthly. See the examples below for a cost comparison. GasFuel prices are not too far off from our costs in Canada (our American friends are … Continue reading Utilities In Curaçao…OUCH!!
C4C Fish-tionary: A Quick Guide to some of Curaçao’s Most Commonly Seen Sea Life
After more than four decades of visiting Curaçao, one thing I’ve learned is that many of the cool fish I see when snorkeling are referred to by different names, depending who you are speaking with. Our awesome friends at Turtle & Ray Productions were nice enough to put this little guide together for us, with … Continue reading C4C Fish-tionary: A Quick Guide to some of Curaçao’s Most Commonly Seen Sea Life
Do I Need a Curaçao Driver’s License?
The question of driver's licenses came up recently: Can I keep my Canadian Driver’s License? What happens if I do? As usual, the answer is "it depends".If you are only wintering in Curacao (or vacationing), definitely keep your Canadian License and keep renewing it.If you are moving to Curacao permanently, the question becomes more complex. … Continue reading Do I Need a Curaçao Driver’s License?
The Love Boat in Curaçao
The Love Boat in Curacao The year was 1980. I was 12 years old, and one of the world’s top TV shows was The Love Boat. This was the 4th season, and the show’s popularity was at its peak. You can imagine how excited I and so many others were when we heard the boat … Continue reading The Love Boat in Curaçao
Taking Great Underwater Pictures with Basic Gear
I absolutely love seeing people’s beautiful underwater pics from when they snorkel and scuba in Curaçao. I’ve taken many myself, but I’ve never had good gear, so I always thought that’s why my pics were not very good. The good folks at Turtle&Ray Productions have been gracious to enough provide us with some great pointers … Continue reading Taking Great Underwater Pictures with Basic Gear
Gluten-Free in Curaçao
The question, “can I get gluten-free food in Curaçao?” gets asked fairly often, so I decided to do some research and find some answers. It turns out you can actually have a gut-friendly holiday on the island quite easily if you do your homework. Groceries: Going to one of the bigger supermarkets (Carrefour, Vreugdenhil, Van Den … Continue reading Gluten-Free in Curaçao
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