Oranjestad, Aruba

Culinary & Foodie Adventures in Aruba

Watch on YouTube A tour of the island's local dishes including pastechi (empanadas), batido (smoothies), carni stoba (beef stew) and funchi (polenta).

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Renewable energy sector development in the Caribbean

on gspp.berkeley.edu This study highlights prominent advances being made by companies in both utility and distribution scale technology in Barbados, ...

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Aruba: Building a Sustainable Resort Island

The Executive Director of Columbia University’s Earth Institute discusses the island’s transition completely off fossil fuels by 2020. By Stephen...

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Brief History of the Music from Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao

A look into the ABC islands' traditional forms of music: Tambú, Muzik di zumbi, Seú/Simadan and Tumba By Scott Rollins.

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African Rhythms in Curaçao

Willemstad became the main transit port for the Dutch transatlantic slave trade to the Americas and Caribbean during the 17th century resulting in the people from Africa to bring along their cultural heritage from their lands of origin into the Curaçao community. Their beliefs and traditions have left an indelible mark on Curaçao's music and dance.

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The Ruins at Bushibirana | A Preliminary Investigation into Aruba’s Gold Mining History

on ufl.edu An architectural historian provides a review of two Dutch-built late 19th century gold smelting facilities on the island, Bushiribana and ...

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The Lighthouses of Aruba

on unc.edu A concise, thoughtful review of the island's three lighthouses. By Russ Rowlett.

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Wind of change sweeps through energy policy in the Caribbean

Islands follow Aruba's lead in switching to renewable energy sources and reaping health and economic benefits. By John Vidal.

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