Aruba History, Language and Culture

History of ArubaAlonzo de Ojeda discovered Aruba in 1499, claiming the island for Spain. He described an ‘island of giants’ having been struck by the stature of the population. However, the Spaniards did not consider the island worth colonising and left the original Arawak Indian inhabitants to live in virtual peace.

Menorca Weather, climate and geography

Weather and climateBest time to visitThe island enjoys a temperate, Mediterranean climate. The maximum temperatures are not excessive, even in high summer, owing to the cooling influence of the sea. The climate during the winter is generally mild and dry with occasional showers.

Samoa Food and Drink

Among the local specialities are dishes cooked in the traditional Samoan oven, umu. A variety of Chinese food is also available in a few places and there are several snack and light meal restaurants in Apia serving fast food and other Western food.Specialities• Fresh seafood, including octopus and tuna.• Roast suckling pig.• Palusami (young taro leaves