Blogs

Balashi and Aruba: A Taste of our Island Pride

In Aruba, Balashi Flows Like Water

At Balashi: Brewery Quality Starts Behind the Scenes

Oh What a Night! Chill’s Flip Flop Festival Breaks Attendance Record

Chill’s Flip Flop Festival—Bring Your Vibe!

The 10th edition of Chill’s Flip Flop Festival is just around the corner.  Aruba’s mostanticipated night of music will take place this June 7 and will feature a powerhouselineup including headliners Beéle and Mr. Vegas, along with Blaka Dan, Yung Bredda,DJ BB Bad, Tsunami, Groove Masters, Touch of Steel, DJ Sky, DJ Whiteboy, and DJYeimy spread across two stages.

The Iconic Aruba Rum Shop Transforms into Dessalines Haitian and Caribbean Cuisine

Aruba’s cherished tradition of rum shops is deeply embedded in island culture for over a century. These walkup bars are more than just watering holes, they are woven into the historic fabric of the island. They are where local and immigrant workers would catch their breath after a day at the refinery, a spot to meet up with friends and neighbors over the weekend, where business deals were cemented over a beer and a handshake, and even a place to laba man—a Papiamento phrase literally meaning “to wash hands” and figuratively referring to washing hands at the nearest rum shop after burying a loved one in the cemetery (think: an Irish wake).