Posts by Densay Hernandez
Motivacion na tur hoben: ‘Voices of Tourism’ cu invitado special Trent Shelton
Motivacion pa hobennan na Aruba: Voices of Tourism 2024 Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) un bes mas a organisa ‘Voices Of Tourism’ cual ta un tremendo conferencia inspirativo cu meta pa cultiva interes, compromiso, y pasion cerca nos hobennan studiante den ramo di hospitalidad y otro areanan, cual ta representa e bos di e presente y…
Read MoreUnveiling Paardenbaai: Aruba’s hidden Dutch colonial influence
Aruba has been a part of the Dutch kingdom since 1636 when the Dutch wrested control of these territories from the Spanish towards the end of the 30 and 80 years’ war. It is well-documented that most European wars overlapped during the colonial era, and any monarchy, republic, or company that emerged victorious would claim…
Read MoreHomeless problem in Aruba, or was it just Camping?
A lovely guest approached yours truly and asked, does Aruba have a homeless problem? Why are there so many tents on the beach? Well, ladies and gents, no this is not a tropical Skid Row. This is the tradition of Campamento (Camping). Aruba is predominantly Catholic for about 85% of the population with varying degrees of…
Read MoreAruba ta fada di politica barata?
Eleccion ta 6 di december venidero, y varios di nos ta fada caba y pura pa e cos ey caba. Primordialmente pasobra nos no ni tabata mester a tin eleccion aworaki, casi hode ful nos temporada di dianan di fiesta. Nos a scucha varios politico bisa cu nan no ta bay sali afo cu campaña…
Read MoreThe Arubian freedom fighter of the Dutch resistance
Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Huize Ecury or the house of Ecury Built in 1870 the house belonged as the name implies to the Ecury Family. A well-known merchant family of Aruba consisting of Patriarch Dundun Ecury, matriarch Annie Ernst and 13 kids. The reason families were so large back then was because: Infant mortality…
Read MoreCaquetio: The First Nation of Aruba
The Caquetio Heritage and Its Influence Do you know the difference between the Arawak and the Caquetio? Welcome to another edition of The Sly ‘N Slide Tour Guide, where today, we dive deep into Aruba’s indigenous heritage, primarily represented by the Caquetio people. We’ll explore their way of life, beliefs, and origins—though not necessarily in that…
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