Last Saturday, I woke up with a feeling that I have to bring the boys to the beach. Okayyy, I just really wanted to get out of the house and go somewhere. Plus, Nate never …
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Day trip to Groningen, Suriname
Last week, we had a little day trip to Groningen, Suriname. It’s a 45-minute drive from the city. The first time we went here, Niko was only 3 months old. Now, we’re back with a …

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 …

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 …

REPORT OF BIRTH AND PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR FILIPINO CHILDREN BORN IN SURINAME
REPORT OF BIRTH For Filipinos who gave birth in Suriname, there are two ways to apply for a Report of Birth: Send the requirements to the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia or wait for the embassy …

PHILIPPINE PASSPORT RENEWAL AND NAME CHANGE (TO FOREIGN HUSBAND’S SURNAME) IN SURINAME
After two years of being married to my Dutch husband (and after receiving our Report of Marriage documents), I finally decided to change my surname to his. It wasn’t really a top-priority to change my …

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 …