Originally posted on July 2016 In my almost three years in Suriname, I was finally able to set foot in the Paramaribo Zoo which is only a few minutes away from my house. My place …
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DIY AQUAMAN PHOTOSHOOT
Oh my… I know I’ve been a few weeks delayed with my monthly post, but as promised, here is Niko’s 10th month photoshoot. Because of the Aquaman hype last December, I decided to go with …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Fort Zeelandia: Surinaams Museum
Another interesting place in Paramaribo is Fort Zeelandia, a star-shaped fortress used by the British and Dutch armies when they arrived in Suriname. Located inside the fort is the Suriname Museum (Surinaams Museum) which houses …

Yong Hua Chinese Restaurant
REVIEW AMENITIES: Limited lot parking Takeaways Reservation Good for groups Good for kids Waiter service FOOD: 3/5 SERVICE: 3/5 AMBIENCE: 3/5 LOCATION: J. D. Gomperstraat 136, Paramaribo, Suriname (beside Best Mart)

How to Holi in Suriname
Holi Phagwa also known as the Festival of Colors is celebrated every March in Suriname. It marks the victory of good over evil. It is a celebration where people (friends or strangers alike) smeared each other …

Keti Koti 2016 in Suriname
Keti Koti is a Sranantongo word that means “the chains are broken” or “the chains are cut”. It marks the end of slavery in Suriname from the Netherlands in July 1, 1863. Keti Koti became …