Originally posted on July 2016 Fort Nieuw Amsterdam is located at the junction of the Suriname river and the Commewijne river. It was supposed to be a barricade to protect the crops from the river …
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WINTER WONDERLAND IN SURINAME
Who would’ve believe that it’s already my 6th Christmas in Suriname? WOW. Like how did it happened so fast. 😀 This year is actually the first time we’re going to celebrate Noche Buena. Unlike the …

A Feeling of Spring in Suriname
It’s the time of the year again when the Greenheart trees in Suriname turn to yellow and shower their petals on the ground, making it a bed of flowers. This happens usually around August to …

SAMBA CAFÉ
REVIEW AMENITIES: Lot parking Reservations Good for groups Accepts debit card Waiter service Takeaways FOOD: 3/5 SERVICE: 3/5 AMBIENCE: 4/5 LOCATION: Anamoestraat 72, Paramaribo, Suriname OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; …

Celebrating the 120th Philippine Independence Day in Suriname
The Philippine Independence Day also known as Araw ng Kalayaan is celebrated every 12th of June, but the Filipino Community in Suriname decided to celebrate it two days earlier (June 10) because the date falls …

A Week Long Filipino Party
I welcomed June with a full tummy and an extra weight. Ugh. My week started with two birthdays, two anniversary celebrations and one we-dont-have-salary-yet-so-we-are-going-to-cook-lechon kind of party! The last one is funny because it’s true! …

RIET PETITE
REVIEW AMENITIES: Lot parking Outdoor seats Reservations Good for kids Good for groups Accepts debit card Waiter service Takeaways Delivery FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 AMBIENCE: 5/5 LOCATION: Hoek Bindastraat 69, Paramaribo, Suriname OPENING HOURS: Monday …

Wade’s 3rd Birthday
Nikolaj attended his first children’s party! Yesterday was the 3rd birthday of my friend’s son, Wade and he celebrated it in his school. We were invited along with my other mommy/daddy friends and their kids. …

The Coffee Box
REVIEW AMENITIES: Lot parking and street parking Takeaways Reservations Good for groups Good for kids Outdoor seats Accepts debit card Waiter service FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 AMBIENCE: 4/5 LOCATION: Lalla Rookh Weg 22a, Paramaribo, Suriname …