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COMMUNITY AS A THIRD PLACE

“In a society that has become increasingly fragmented and isolated, third places are vital to restoring a sense of community and belonging.” – Ray Oldenburg Digital connectivity often takes precedence in our current times. Therefore, the importance of physical spaces where communities can gather, connect, and thrive, becomes increasingly vital. Enter the concept of “third […]

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THE CARIBBEAN EMBASSY

Our vision for a magical place with a fantastic atmosphere and an inspiring community. After being a nomad at temporary locations for 7 years, The Caribbean Housewife is ready to settle down. In 2024, it is time to have our own place, where it is possible to create a fantastic atmosphere and an inspiring community […]

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REDEFINING THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY

“Is this the end of the restaurant industry as we know it?” Salem Barahmeh from Uncivilized Media travels to Copenhagen, Denmark to find out why the best restaurants in the world are closing down. He is joined by co-host Marie Jeng and they explore how a challenging industry is being redefined by the likes of […]

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YOU ARE THE MEDICINE

“I am wise even from within the womb of my mother. I am the woman of the winds, of the water, of the paths, because I am known in heaven, because I am a doctor woman.” – María Sabina Magdalena García María Sabina was a Mazatec sabia (“one who knows”) or curandera (medicine woman), who […]

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JOY IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE

“The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers, which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference.” – Audre Lorde Joy, and celebrations in particular, focus our attention on our commonalities, not our differences. […]

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP & CONNECTION

“Many Cultures One Country One People” – Saint Maarten Born on Curaçao, but growing up on Sint Maarten (and later the Netherlands), being around many cultures and nationalities, was how I was brought up. My first friend in life was Georgette and I can still remember the warmth of our friendship. It was never about […]

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