Uploaded November 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Electrifying good times at the Robot Restaurant, sushi for breakfast at the Tsukiji Fish Market, rainbow food at Kawaii Monster Cafe and more colorful hot spots in this Tastemade Snapchat takeover from Tokyo, Japan.
Electrifying good times at the Robot Restaurant, sushi for breakfast at the Tsukiji Fish Market, rainbow food at Kawaii Monster Cafe and more colorful hot spots in this Tastemade Snapchat takeover from Tokyo, Japan.

![Pro Tips for Exploring Curacaos Shete Boka
Shete Boka National Park—located on Curacaos rugged north coast—is home to the islands most dynamic landscape. Its also a haven for endangered green sea turtles and remarkably large iguanas (a popular ingredient in local stews).
Head to Shete Boka for its 10 impressive inlets called “bokas” and miles of hiking trails. Or just look at it as an opportunity to get away from it all. For someone like me, who lives in an over-crowed city, a walk around this park was one of few opportunities to be alone with nature. Many times, there was not a soul in sight—just me and the crashing waves.
My visit to Shete Boka was a last-minute, spur-of-the-moment opportunity, and I had little or no knowledge of what I was about to see. Knowing what I know now, I would have done a few things differently.
For one thing, beach attire (though welcome everywhere throughout Curacao) isnt a wise choice for a day at the park. Be sure to wear athletic or hiking shoes if you plan to do any real exploring. Youll likely be walking on tiny rocks all day, which can make you lose your footing rather easily. I also recommend covering up your shoulders, wearing a hat and slathering on the sunblock.
Try to arrive early to avoid the hottest part of the day and bring more water than you think you need. Keeping yourself hydrated can be a challenge with the humidity factor. I was sweating like crazy.
Some hotels offer tours to the park, but I often find that its more fun to explore it at your own pace. So rent a car (be sure to opt for the rental insurance) and drive yourself to the park. Once youre there, you can get a map and drive to the points of interest that strike your fancy.
For me, Boka Pistol was the most impressive site, with its dramatic blowhole shooting water high into the sky. Boka Tabla was dark, a bit dangerous, and didnt photograph well. I really didnt understand what all the fuss was about. Skip this boka if youre short on time.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how you choose to explore Shete Boka National Park. Just go. For an admission fee of $5.50, it’s probably the best deal on the entire island.
This is the jagged, untouched beauty of Curacao … in its rawest and purest form.
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My trip to Curacao was made possible by the Curacao Tourist Board. Views expressed are my own. Pro Tips for Exploring Curacaos Shete Boka](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dmtXs7JKkJE/mqdefault.jpg)








![Flyboarding in Curacao - Be an Aquatic Superhero
Flyboarding in Curacao is about as close as it gets to having superpowers, and just about anyone with $140 to spare can become an aquatic superhero at Jan Theil Beach.
Wim van Gilst, the owner of Zapata Flyboard Caribbean, takes time to go over the basics with new riders. In simplistic terms a flyboard is a type of water jet pack that’s attached to a watercraft, in our case a WaveRunner. The WaveRunner’s rebuilt engine propels water through a hose, a force that can thrust the rider nearly 50 feet above the water.
Of course, you’re not going to be doing anything that crazy your first time. The focus of an intro lesson is learning how to balance on a flyboard. I listen to Wim’s advice to keep my feet balanced and unwavering and find myself up in the air on my first attempt.
Our lesson gradually gets more challenging as Wim teaches me fundamentals such as turning. By bending one knee, the flyboard starts to push me in a circular motion. I slowly begin to turn in the direction of my bent knee.
Another building block for new riders is the art of dolphin diving. If you begin to lose balance, you can turn your fall into a dive and pop right back up.
Of course, my performance today was not without rookie mistakes.
I might not be an aquatic superhero, but trying something so curious in an extraordinary destination like Curacao is probably the next best thing to having superpowers.
Zapata Flyboard Caribbean operates year-round in Willemstad, Curacao. Each session includes a 15-minute briefing with an instructor and about 45 minutes in the water. At the end of the lesson, your instructor will treat you to a beer at the nearby beach bar. Cheers!
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My trip to Curacao was made possible by the Curacao Tourist Board. Views expressed are my own. Flyboarding in Curacao - Be an Aquatic Superhero](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jgb3_V_bOFc/mqdefault.jpg)