The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
This weekend I zipped down to the Dominican Republic for a quick visit and my friends whisked me away by surprise to Casa de Campo. It had been one of the few things left on my Dominican Bucket List that was never accomplished (Costanza is still on the list) so it was amazing that they … Continue reading What to Do In: Casa de Campo
If you are anything like me, with a constant urge to travel and see more of the world and yes, even live somewhere outside of your home country, a job offer or project abroad can be an amazing opportunity. Whether it’s teaching English, working on a nonprofit project with a large organization like Peace Corps, or … Continue reading What You Should Ask Yourself Before Moving Abroad
My good friends at Plaits.co invited me to write a post about my beauty routine and a few thoughts on beauty in the Dominican Republic. See the full article here. Plaits aims to be the go-to place for helping you find and discover new and relevant products, as well as a place for a community of … Continue reading High/Low: My Beauty Routine
While living in another country has its challenges, repatriation is another process altogether. Returning to your home country seems like it would be easy - it is a culture you are familiar with, a language in which you are fluent, and generally a support network that has deep roots. I've written about being an expat … Continue reading Losing the Expat Identity
My last full weekend in the Dominican Republic was spent at a resort. Yes, after an entire year living in the Caribbean, I finally stayed at a resort. I had visited a resort in Puerta Plata during the day once but had never had the full experience. Our friend from Puerto Rico came to the Dominican Republic to celebrate his … Continue reading Adventure Time: A Break from Reality at a Dominican Resort
I’ve been back in New York for almost a month and wanted to reflect on my year living abroad in the Dominican Republic. Over the past few weeks I have reconnected with friends and family, many who have asked about my experiences, and done a major purge. They have seen my wonderful Instagram pictures of … Continue reading On Being Home
I am back in New York, but there is a lot more to write about and reflect on my time in the Dominican Republic. There will be a few more DR posts this month, and then you can expect some fun guides from New York City! Thanks everyone for coming with me on this amazing … Continue reading What to Do In: Baní
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