The topic of accessibility comes up more and more often these days. In many Canadian cities, there are committees, charities, etc., that try to help municipalities and businesses improve accessibility, and there even some laws that outline how things should be done. Accessibility certainly isn’t perfect in Canada, but it is better than in many … Continue reading Accessibility in Curaçao
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Lessons From Our First year in Curaçao:
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:
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
C4C: Why We Do What We Do
C4C: Why we do what we do: I’ve been coming to Curaçao since 1976. I love this place. My wife, Stephanie, has been coming with me for about 11-12 years. She loves this place. Many years ago, when friends would ask me what to do in Curaçao, I started a word document to share with … Continue reading C4C: Why We Do What We Do
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?
What Currency Should I Bring on My Curaçao Vacation?
This question seems to get asked almost daily, so we though we should do a Blog post about it!! The Currency in Curaçao is known as the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (or Florin) and is abbreviated ANG, or, more commonly, NAF. You cannot “buy” NAF in Canada (not sure about in the US). This is not … Continue reading What Currency Should I Bring on My Curaçao Vacation?
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