The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
One of my bucket list items while I was in the Dominican Republic was to take the ferry from Santo Domingo to San Juan, Puerto Rico. This dream was realized at the end of April with a week-long trip! Puerto Rico, much smaller than the Dominican Republic both in size and population, is a U.S. … Continue reading What to Do In: Puerto Rico
I am back in my home state and have finished getting settled in. I truly love New York and I am glad to be back. I've missed the parks, the culture, and variety of vegetarian food options! Not to mention the quiet. I never thought I would say that! Yes, New York City with all its … Continue reading What to Do In: New York City almost for Free (Essentials!)
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
This past weekend I went to Las Terrenas in Samana with a few friends. Las Terrenas is a town in the Samana Peninsula in the north-east part of the island. A relatively new toll road brings travelers from Santo Domingo to Las Terrenas in about two hours. Here's our trip in a nutshell with a … Continue reading What to Do In: Las Terrenas
Nestled in the Cibao Valley is Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the Dominican Republic. It has a population of about 550,000 people. Located only two hours north-west of Santo Domingo, a day trip or weekend trip to Santiago is worthwhile. Smaller and more manageable than Santo Domingo, Santiago offers an array … Continue reading What to Do In: Santiago de los Caballeros
Any city can be for lovers with the right mindset! With a population of almost 3 million, Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic has something for everyone. The weather is always warm, the palm trees sway in the breeze. There are museums for perusing, and malls for shopping. If you like history, the … Continue reading 8 Date Ideas in Santo Domingo
Without a car, traveling out of your home country can be overwhelming. I had become used to the ease of public transportation in New York City - subways with clear maps and stops that would bring you between the five boroughs, train lines between the city and the suburbs, buses marked with their routes and … Continue reading Foreigner’s View: Public Transportation in the Dominican Republic
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