Aruba- Part 1/5 (Exploring Noord: Eagle Beach, Dutch Windmill and Bird Sanctuary)
When most people think of Aruba, they think of white sand beaches, casinos, night clubs, and high rise hotels. In fact, the majority of people who come to Aruba, come for exactly those things, and 90% of visitors never venture beyond the resort area, which is a shame, because the island offers some of the most unique landscapes, history, and culture, in the Caribbean.
Beyond the usual tourist hot spots, is a wild and rugged island, where only the most adventurous travelers, dare to venture.
In his greatest adventure to date, Brian ventures way off the beaten path, to discover a side of Aruba, that’s virtually unknown to tourists.
Segments include, Eagle Beach, a Dutch windmill, bird watching in Noord, a submarine tour, iguanas and island history in Oranjestad, climbing the Hooiberg and Casibari Boulders, snorkeling at Baby Beach, an island safari tour, and a culture show at Fort Zoutman.
Filmed April, 2014
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Beach and Desert Fun in Aruba
3 day adventure around the island: beach hopping, off roading, good food, and good company under the Caribbean sun.
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Traveling to Aruba was not just an ordinary getaway to the beach. I didn't seek the luxury of a hotel and or resort. It was a trip with much personal meaning and turned out to be far more amazing than I had ever anticipated. My grandmother is the one that has inspired to to travel. She is what brought me into the travel world and post college graduation, I have been doing it religiously working hard for it everyday making videos everywhere I go. Out of the many destinations shes has been to, Aruba was her favorite and had told me many amazing things about the island.
I had always wished to travel her and experience what she had experienced for myself. After my quick 3 days on the island, I personally feel I got her experience and multiplied it by 10. I made a friend through Facebook two years ago and once I arrived, she, her son, and her friend make my stay on the island more memorable than I had imagined. I rented a Jeep to get around the island. Through AirBnb, I stayed in a nice guesthouse in Savaneta on the southern end of the island which greeted me with a beautiful sunset sitting on an old pier.
Next full day, We all got together, picke up some water and goodies and set off for an all day Off-roading on Aruba west coast, desert coast or better named, the Wild Side. Starting from the Red Anchor at the south, seeing the windmills, two caves: Guadirikiri and Fontein, two Boca beaches: Dos Playa and Boca Prins, overlooking Cer Arikok: one of the highest points, and finally stopping at the Natural Pool. After an amazing swim around and fun in the Natural Pool we quickly exited the park and returned to the rough coast overlooking a few natural bridges including the now collapsed Natural Bridge, checking out the Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins, making a prayer at the Alto Vista Chapel, and finally heading back for delicious food.
Next day, Memorial Day, we headed off to the Korps Mariniers (Dutch Marine Corps), the only day the base opens to the public to check out how the Dutch Marines do there thing. From there we headed straight to the southernmost end, Seroe Colorado to for a nice swim in Baby Beach driving up passed the Valero Refinery, in through San Nicolaas and up the our second gold mine ruins, Balashi Ruins. From there we headed up to Hooiberg where my little buddy Jarehd and I climbed 500 steps to overlook the island. With time running short for the sunset we drove up to the northern tip to see the California Lighthouse briefly before we headed off to the tourist area for the sunset on Eagle Beach where the beautiful Fofoti trees are (Divi Divi trees.). After a nice dinner at my friends house we made our sad goodbyes and I set off back to my guesthouse.
My last day consisted of driving to Oranjestad for a quick sight see, some souvenir purchases and to acquire beach sand in a beer bottle for my traditional island tradition to bring home. I could have had a great trip exploring the island alone. But with the company I had from the island, I was shown local route, off the beaten path stuff and just overall given the best hospitality and company I could ever ask for. I was made a custom made Aruba bracelet and given an Aruban hat and bandana as a gift before I left. My grandma always told me that she loved Aruba and always found a reason to return. After leaving, I could agree with her, I love Aruba too.
Footage captured with with an iPhone 4s and GoPro3
Compiled with Final Cut Pro
Music Playlist
Triple S - Tuma Tur
La Nueva Fuerza - Mi Banana
NutzBeatz & SMB ft. MC Roga - Let's Get Nutz
(Radio) David Guetta - Shot Me Down ft. Skylar Grey
Eddie & The Movements - Wip Wop
(Radio) - Ilegales - Chucucha
Biggy & Upgrade Music-Tene Secreto
Upgrade Music - Turista Riba Mi Isla.
MI STIMA ARUBA!!!
Aruba Windmills 2012
This is what keeps the island from floating to the north
Aruba - One Happy Island.
#Paradise-living.
Bon bini, Welcome to Aruba!
Located 15 miles north of Venezuela in the warm waters of the southern Caribbean, Aruba is home to beautiful white-sand beaches, 82-degree days, and some of the warmest people in the world.
Aruba may be best known for its beautiful Caribbean beaches and perfect weather, but venture off the sand and check out fun attractions. You’ll find a happy island full of history, culture, rugged landscapes, exotic local dishes and even more fun activities in Aruba.
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Nick Lido in Oranjestad, the country of Aruba
Produced and Featured by Nick Lido's Travel Journal. HISTORY: Distinctive, sophisticated place on the face of the planet Earth. Along with the Netherlands, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, Aruba is one of the four constituent countries that form the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The citizens of all share a single nationality: Dutch. Aruba has no administrative subdivisions, but, for census purposes, is divided into eight regions. Its capital is Oranjestad.
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