I get a lot of questions about Dominican Republic travel. One of the most common concerns – Is the Dominican Republic safe? Travelers to the stunningly beautiful, but fairly impoverished Caribbean nation want to know what to look out for. Whether they’ll be safe while on vacation. I get it, but… I’m often not the best […]
Read More >>After spending nearly six months in this amazing country, I wanted to throw together some valuable Dominican Republic travel tips. See, traveling around this island is different than anywhere you’ve ever been. Dominican people have a culture that is all their own. There are unique intricacies and issues you need to understand before you spend […]
Read More >>Colombia vs. Dominican Republic. Two of my favorite places. I’ve spent time in both of these wonderful countries and was recently asked to do a comparison. So I figured why not? If you’re looking for unique Latin cultures, then both of these countries fit the bill. Colombia and the Dominican Republic are fantastic places. Loads […]
Read More >>Las Terrenas is an magical place if you love stunning beaches and wild adventures. There’s a different sense of freedom riding a four-wheeler down a deserted beach at 50 Kilometers per hour with your shirt off as you dodge crystal blue waves rolling in and stare into the distance at palm trees. You feel like […]
Read More >>While I spent a majority of my time in the Dominican Republic in my beloved Santo Domingo, I did check out Santiago de los Caballeros for a few weeks, too. The second largest city in the country felt a bit like a “campo” to me, but I definitely enjoyed my time there. The people were incredibly […]
Read More >>Oh, Santo Domingo. Where do I begin? After spending a vast majority of my six months in the Dominican Republic in the capital, I have a definite “Love/Hate” relationship with the city. If there were a nice beach here, I’d probably never leave. Instead, there’s horrific traffic, garbage, and pockets of third-world living spread throughout […]
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