Update: We left Statia and will set up these services in different locations. Thank you for booking tours with us! It was a pleasure sharing our passion with you all. From August 2023, we expand our services on Statia and give you the opportunity to plan and book your personalised […]
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Wandern und tanzen auf dem schlafenden Vulkan
Im Mai feierten wir unser großes Wanderfinale: Alle zehn Routen, die zum wandern und tanzen auf dem schlafenden Vulkan einladen, sind im Kasten. Seit März filmen und fotografieren wir für das Touristenbüro auf Statia alle Wege zum und im Quill Nationalpark. Zu den Hauptattraktionen von „The Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure“ zählen […]
WeiterlesenSea Bunny: Jorunna parva
Starring in episode 53 of “Take a Minute to Relax” is a bundle of cuteness that is commonly known as a “sea bunny”, whereas scientists like to name it “Jorunna parva”. This little fluffball is obviously not related to any land-dwelling bunnies. It is, in fact, a species of dorid […]
WeiterlesenAerial view of the Quill & Oranjestad on Statia
„Take a Minute in Statia 005“ takes off the ground to show you a bird’s eye perspective of the island. While we explored the Botanical Garden and the Bird Trail (see short descriptions of all trails in the Quill National Park below), Yoeri flew the drone to capture this aerial […]
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Mitte zwanzig hätte ich geschworen, dass ich niemals irgendwo anders als in Berlin leben möchte. Fünf Jahre später war ich mir da nicht mehr so sicher. Noch zu Beginn des Jahres 2020 war ich felsenfest davon überzeugt, dass eine dauerhafte Bleibe nichts für uns ist, dass Yoeri und mir das […]
WeiterlesenPicasso Triggerfish: Rhinecanthus aculeatus
In this episode of “Take a Minute to Relax” we’d like to introduce you to a beautiful creature that goes by the Hawaiian name of Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, or Humu-Humu for short. Although this may sound nice, roughly translated it means “triggerfish with a snout like a pig”. Outside of Hawaii though, […]
WeiterlesenDiscover Statia: Hiking to, up, in, and around the Quill
Discover Statia on foot! Hiking the Quill and other parts of this beautiful island is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the nature, culture and history of St. Eustatius. On top of that, it is healthy, diverse and fun. That is why the clip series „Discover Statia“ starts off […]
WeiterlesenGreen tree lizards (Anolis bimaculatus) mating
Lately, we are hiking a lot, discovering more and more flora and fauna on Statia. One of the biggest wildlife moments of the last year happened on our veranda though. Take a minute in Statia to watch green tree lizards (Anolis bimaculatus) mating. Take a minute in Statia: Green tree […]
WeiterlesenBanggai Cardinalfish: Pterapogon kauderni
In this relaxing episode, we would like to present you with a mesmerising performance by Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) dancing with the swell of the ocean. These beautiful creatures grow to a size of about 8 centimetres (3 inches), which makes them a great bite-sized snack for many would-be predators. […]
WeiterlesenCoral Reef: Life-sustaining symbiosis
In this relaxing episode, we invite you to glide with us over a healthy coral reef, one big life-sustaining symbiosis. As we already mentioned in Take a Minute to Relax VII, XI, XXV, and XXXI, healthy coral reefs protect us from the enormous power of the oceans, and at the […]
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