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When most travelers think Dominican Republic, their minds immediately conjure images of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But tucked away from the coastal resorts lies...
The morning bells of Santiago's Cathedral echoed through the cobblestone streets as I pedaled my rented bicycle through the city center, guided by the unmistakable...
The cobblestone streets of Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial echo with over five centuries of history, but they're also home to some of the Caribbean's most...
When winter's chill hits Brisbane, my little family often dreams of sandy beaches and tropical adventures. Last December, we traded Australia's summer for the Caribbean's...
The moment our rental car turned off the highway toward San Pedro de Macorís, I knew this wasn't going to be your typical Dominican Republic...
The first thing that hits you isn't the colors—though they'll sear into your retinas soon enough—it's the *sound*. A visceral percussion that reverberates through your...
Let me start with a confession: I nearly canceled my trip to Punta Cana last October. As a retail buyer constantly surrounded by curated aesthetics,...
There's something magical about the way autumn breezes dance through Santiago's streets, carrying the scent of *sancocho* simmering in roadside pots and freshly roasted coffee....
As I stood atop the weathered stone ramparts of Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest European military structure in the Americas, I was struck by Santo Domingo's...
There's a profound energy that pulses through Puerto Plata's landscape—one that extends far beyond its postcard-perfect beaches and resort cocktails. As someone who's spent years...
When I landed in Puerto Plata with my anthropology classmates last winter, I was immediately struck by the dichotomy of accommodation options. Massive all-inclusive compounds...
There's something deliciously indulgent about exploring the Dominican Republic by road—particularly when you venture from the northern coast's Puerto Plata to the secluded paradise of...
The first time my daughter Amara and I ventured beyond our all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, we discovered what vacation memories are truly made of—authentic...
When my quality inspection assignment in Santo Domingo unexpectedly extended by a week, I decided to transform a business trip into a reconnaissance mission of...
When most people think of Punta Cana, they envision endless stretches of pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters—the quintessential Caribbean paradise. But after 25...
My recent business trip to the Dominican Republic gifted me with an unexpected weekend in La Vega, a city often overshadowed by its coastal counterparts...
Picture this: vibrant masks bursting with color, pounding merengue rhythms that move through your body like electricity, and streets transformed into rivers of dancing revelers....
While Punta Cana absorbs the tourist masses with its all-inclusive fortresses, La Romana quietly harbors some of the Dominican Republic's most spectacular coastal treasures. As...
When most visitors think of Dominican Republic cuisine, they envision the sanitized buffet lines of all-inclusive resorts. But after completing the Santo Domingo Marathon last...
When most travelers think of the Dominican Republic, their minds immediately drift to pristine beaches, all-inclusive resorts, and fruity cocktails by infinity pools. But after...