3. Food Trucks are a Big Deal in both Curacao and California
The fast and casual eating trend of food trucks has spread to both Curacao and California alike. This means that Californians will feel right at home ordering from one of these establishments while on vacationin Curacao, and they’ll be willing to branch out and try different trucks over the duration of their stay.
Do note that food trucks on Curacao open after 9 PM making it ahella good late dinnerafter a cozyHappy Hour.
4. Spanglish is a common form of Communication
People on Curacao generally speak more than one language;four languagesto be exact: Dutch, English, Spanish and the local languagePapiamentu.
Much like in California, "Spanglish" is a thing on Curacao too. Curacao natives often mix words from two different languagesmaking it a new word. Mostly with Dutch and Papiamentu, for example the "zon kimeert" (which means the sun =zon,is burning hot = kima), but we do understand some Spanglish too as Spanish and English are languages we both master too. "Pero like",Estoy full", "El parking" "¿Estás ready?", "Ver un Show"are completely understandible so natives and Californians will have no problem communicating and mingling.
This shared language may even allow visitors from California to forge friendships with Curacao natives.
5. The Climate in Curacao is similar to Southern California
Both of these destinations know what it’s like to go for long periods of time in moderate to hot temperatures. In addition, neither SoCal nor Curacao receives much rain, let alone snow. Californians, especially Southern Californians,won’t mind the heat, and you’ll be glad to visit a destination that doesn’t deal with much rain either, otherwise the vacation could feel like a bust.
The plus side of Curacao is that there is anice breezewhich makes the heat bearable. Also, there are no wildfires or earthquakes and unlike other Caribbean islands, Curacao isoutside the hurricane belt.
6. Being Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten Free is fine in Curacao
Californians are mocked for their dietary restrictions in some parts of the world, but not in Curacao. In fact, Curacao leans into this moderated lifestyle withfarmer’s markets and vegan festivals, so Californians will feel right at home rather than ostracized during their trips to Curacao.
If you are urging asucculent BBQ, this is also not a problem. Curacao can be very suitable for Keto fans too.
Photo:Restaurant The Pen
