tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67337284950855170082026-05-31T12:20:26.004+02:00From the Caribbean to the WorldBlog discussing life(style), marketing and any topic that adds to improve the position of the Caribbean in the world.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-5075272289963881132015-03-30T23:34:00.001+02:002015-03-30T23:43:53.574+02:00Children in the Caribbean (and the world): innocent enthusiasmRecently I have been listening, reading and experiencing some inspirational and motivational teachings. This started around 2006 when I was feeling a bit down and lost. almost ten years later, I am still learning. But the difference is that now I understand all the teachings much better. and by teachings I mean everything, From motivational speakers to the Bible to Zen. I lay my hands on anythingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-20746961177815104022015-03-28T10:57:00.001+01:002015-03-28T11:03:29.441+01:00Family time. Caribbean style in a European wayIt has been a while since I updated this blog, and it has a reason, no excuse, but a valid reason.
In 2013 my daughter was born, and my wife and I are raising her alone in The Netherlands. This takes quite some dedication and time. We do it with love and enjoy it. Now she is almost 2 years old, and we have entered her in daycare and soon she will enroll in pre-school. This will provide us with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-85951349865432808782014-08-12T13:30:00.000+02:002014-08-15T23:09:19.910+02:00"Colonial mentality syndrome" A continuation on the blog: Are Caribbean professionals longing for home...?Exactly 4 years ago I wrote a blog on Caribbean students becoming professionals and their longing to go back home. In that Blog I mentioned this blog (I travel through time). What I indicated then was that the topic is quite complex, that I wanted to dedicate an extra blog on it.
It is August 2014, a new load of Caribbean students are arriving in Europe and probably North and South America asAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-74719266108536807592014-07-19T09:59:00.003+02:002014-07-19T09:59:33.013+02:00Forest ManThis video is not about the Caribbean, but the topic is. The Island is very comparable in size to the ones in the Caribbean. Even the population in some cases. In my opinion this man's story should be an inspiration for us and easy to implement where needed. I know that some Islands are already doing great work and also serve as an example and inspiration. However, this video, to me is proof thatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-30565076867565441292014-06-09T12:38:00.001+02:002014-06-09T12:38:35.495+02:00Football (soccer) in the Caribbean
With the World cup in Brasil getting closer,we are all getting a bit more excited. this year unfortunatly no Caribbean nation is participating. Remember the times when Trinidad and Jamaica were part of this? Their fans brought extra reaggea and Soca joy
to the stadiums and were a really good addition to the atmosphere.
But how big is football in the Caribbean? Having many Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-26897762750463828342014-05-18T14:27:00.001+02:002014-08-17T17:24:54.776+02:00Caribbean Mood BoardJust for fun I have let www.wordle.net analyze my blog and the following moldboard was created:
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-60952023774872078522014-03-22T11:41:00.000+01:002014-03-23T14:44:58.670+01:00What's a Carib to do?Being born and raised in the Caribbean has given me a certain foundation for the person that I am now: psychologically, culturally, socially and so on. The interesting thing is that in the Caribbean you have access to many influences from all over the world. In my case in the 80's & 90's we had strong influences from both the USA and Venezuela. Of course there have been other countries and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-43227675225007098652014-03-15T20:47:00.000+01:002014-08-17T17:25:31.657+02:00Venezuelan Crisis, they're our neighbors (Caribbean)
In Europe it is not on the news as much, as we have the Ukrainian situation on the Crimea peninsula. That does not make it less important. Especially because some of the islands in the CAribbean are either geographically very close or have economic ties and/or do business with Venezuela. My native island of Aruba is only about 40KM in front of their coastline and Venezuela is still the secondAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-3315818001642083142014-03-13T22:22:00.000+01:002014-03-23T14:47:02.425+01:00Images from the Caribbean to the world III
Part 3 of my posts providing inspiration for your next caribbean holiday is Mexico. In my previous blog "Caribbean is also part of a continent…" I initiated a discussion if Mexico can be considered part of the Caribbean. I feel that the east coast with especially Playa del Carmen and Cancun can. I have been there myself and there are elements that definitely link them to the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico20.2119444 -87.46583329999998620.1821419 -87.506173799999985 20.2417469 -87.425492799999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-14669987397473512362014-03-09T13:03:00.001+01:002014-03-10T22:42:59.574+01:00Images from the Caribbean to the world II
As mentioned in my last blogpost I am sharing some of my personal images to help you get inspired for your next vacation. Last week was my native Island Aruba. This time it is my Wife's country: The Dominican Republic. www.godominicanrepublic.com
The cool thing of the DR is that with various regions they are able to cater to a larger audience. Whatever you like you might find it there.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0Dominican Republic18.735693 -70.16265099999998314.887923500000001 -75.32622499999998 22.583462500000003 -64.999076999999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-73849743317635024042014-03-01T00:31:00.002+01:002014-11-10T15:50:12.585+01:00Images from the Caribbean to the world
One of the main reasons I started this blog was to write about the Caribbean from a different angle instead of just tourism focussed. However, the Caribbean thrives on Tourism and it is our beauty that attracts the visitors. As it is the season of the year for people looking for inspiration towards their next holiday destination, I share some images.
First up…..Aruba, One Happy Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-60279373084244082542014-02-10T23:59:00.000+01:002014-02-11T20:04:25.345+01:00Taking care of Human Rights in the Caribbean; The case of Haitian illegals in The Dominican Republic. Interview with FUNCEJI President Cristian Jimenez
The Caribbean, just like any other part in the world, also has stories and situations that need attention. It is not all sun and fun. In many Caribbean nations there is still poverty, exploitation and injustice. Apart from the internationally renown organizations such as Amnesty International & UNICEF, there are also local organizations who putAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-5086424772895008072014-02-07T16:54:00.001+01:002014-02-07T16:54:56.261+01:00Caribbean at the Winter Olympics 2014
One of the reasons I started this blog was to promote the Caribbean to the world in a different way than just a tourism destination with Palmtrees, beaches sun and fun. Wel, the Olympics are here and so are we.
Caribbean athletes ade me proud during the London 2012 games, and I am excited to see what we can do this winter in Sochi. The Countries from the caribbean participating are:
Bermuda Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-77697603194101555202013-11-18T07:21:00.001+01:002013-11-18T22:52:00.758+01:00Inter-island travel in the Caribbean...not that easy
Map of the Caribbean Sea and its islands. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Caribbean is a mix of small independant nations or islands that are part of a larger European configuration or a US one. While most of us rely on Tourism as our main economic pillar, the connectivity between the islands, making us a potential powerfull region, is not so hot.
Recently I stumbled upon this article and it Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-23789810358560945642013-09-19T07:28:00.000+02:002013-09-19T07:30:07.349+02:00Interview with Dexter Tyson, creator and manager of Caribbean Facebook page: CaribScope
When I started with my blog "Caribbean2World", my goal was to show that the Caribbean has a lot to offer. Besides sun, sea and sand, we have a rich history, culture and interesting people. The way we approach life in the Caribbean is really something unique in the world and little by little we have remarkable Caribs who every now and again provide us with an opportunity to showcase Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-75703125938773488612013-07-09T22:35:00.002+02:002013-07-09T23:27:32.001+02:00Traditional Caribbean upbringing....should we return to this?Next month I will become a dad and over the last couple of months I have been pondering on how to raise our child. Therefore the inspiration for this blog.
My Wife is from the Dominican Republic and I am from Aruba, so both of us have a Caribbean background and upbringing. However, we have been living for some years now in Europe and have adapted a bit to this lifestyle and culture. The childrenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-24898771195656897752013-07-03T22:04:00.001+02:002013-07-03T22:04:22.256+02:00The Haunted Caribbean - Paranormal DocumentaryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-90377524995505402012013-06-19T20:20:00.001+02:002013-06-19T20:20:25.097+02:00Caribbean is also part of a continent, or are continents part of the Caribbean?When talking about Caribbean, we only think Islands. We have the big ones, like Cuba, Haiti & The Dominican Rep. (DR). And the small ones, such as Antigua, St. Kitts and Saba. However, in the travel industry we have been joined by some even bigger partners. Here is where the coastal zones of countries such as Colombia and Mexico position themselves as Caribbean destinations. We have debated Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-58163470756615393962013-04-24T22:04:00.002+02:002013-04-24T22:15:22.633+02:00What to Avoid When Traveling to the Caribbean
Your
Caribbean vacation is sure to consist of sun, sand and incredible
memories that unite your family for many years to come. However, any
time you travel to another country, you must remember a few pointers
in order to keep your loved ones safe and happy. Thankfully, you can
avoid a variety of potential mishaps by checking out the tips below –
allowing you and your family to enjoy the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-79413455480877598632013-02-18T20:15:00.000+01:002013-02-18T20:15:37.987+01:00The (sky is the) limits of Tourism arrivals growthDear readers,
After a period of pause Caribbean2World is active again and looking to stir things up. for the past 2 years there have been quite some changes for me on a professional level. In my new role I have experienced and learned a lot of new things. It is with this new luggage, that I want to get back in touch with you and show the Caribbean to the World
"Growth",...It has become the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-47121470045810544912013-01-20T21:40:00.000+01:002013-01-20T21:41:59.621+01:00What shall I pack?Today's Guest-blog comes to us from Sandals resorts. The tips can be helpful for anywhere in the Caribbean and therefore very relevant. Enjoy....
Quick Tips
for Caribbean Trips
It can be
easy to forget a few things during the hustle and bustle of packing.
In order to prevent you from smacking your forehead in exasperation
as you board the plane, we’ve put together a handy-dandy guide to
makeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-45976440706134221782011-09-16T15:24:00.001+02:002013-02-20T09:32:33.319+01:00Children of the WindLast week I attended a special day called "The taste of Bonaire". Bonaire is a sister Island to Aruba and is also part of the Dutch Caribbean.
Bonaire has only about 15.000 inhabitants and depends highly on Tourism. IN Turn, its Tourism depends highly on their Nature.
Bonaire has one of the most beautiful coral reefs in The Cariebbean and even the World. They also host the largets Flamingo colonyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-82619906993437412212011-08-17T10:18:00.002+02:002014-08-17T17:26:36.498+02:00A tax too far (taxing travel to the Caribbean)Current economical situations are affecting everyone in the World. In the Caribbean we are affected as well. We at Caribbean2world think that taxing travel to the Caribbean in an unfair way is damaging for everyone. The "funny" thing is that when people stop flying to the Caribbean the UK government will also receive less taxes. A typical burocratic "big picture" measure.
We look forward to yourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-32124550641884847502011-08-09T03:27:00.000+02:002014-08-17T17:27:29.731+02:00Your current Caribbean Island infrastructure is a product of your aspiration
During our latest marketing meetings we have been discussing
the current state of our Islands infrastructure and how this affects tourism. More
and more we have been getting reactions from tourists that our Island is losing
its identity and becoming a destination just like everything else. We have the
same architecture, the same franchises etc.
The internationalization (Americanization) of our Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733728495085517008.post-33099164328188398312011-06-11T17:31:00.001+02:002011-06-25T14:46:16.849+02:00Tourism was invented by the GermansTourism is one of the biggest economic drivers for many destinations. The German Market has become some sort of prestige battle between the Caribbean Islands. Who's got the most German tourists, who's got the best direct flights.
Well Now I know. The Germans actually invented tourism and laid the foundations for the Industry as it is now. With catalogues and guides long before the Lonely planetsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12163511937347063073noreply@blogger.com0