The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
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
I was listed on ExpatsBlog the other week and they have posted an interview about my life in the Dominican Republic. Read and feel free to leave a question in the comments! Sarah is not your typical MBA graduate - after completing her Master's, she went on to work in nonprofit development in New York … Continue reading American Expat Living in Dominican Republic: Interview on Expats Blog
Hello readers! It's been a great couple of weeks for me. First, two great internet updates: 1) I have been listed on ExpatsBlog.com, a blog directory for expats from all over the world living in other countries. Check out my listing here and leave a comment about my blog! It will be appreciated. 2) My post on … Continue reading Quick Update and Great News
Think back to the month of February. In the United States, it is usually a snow-filled time, punctuated by chocolate candies and red hearts for Valentines Day (and the discounted candies on February 15!) However, in the Dominican Republic, February means celebration! Carnaval rules and each weekend, different cities have their own Carnaval celebration, leading … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Carnaval in La Vega
The final edition of my Dominican Food Week concludes with posts of Dominican Meals. Being vegetarian here is a challenge - it is not common, and I usually get weird stares from waiters when I ask about ingredients. I don't eat meat (that means I will not eat any type of meat, poultry, or seafood) but … Continue reading Dominican Food Week: Meals of the DR (Part 3)
For the second installation of my Dominican Food Week, here are some delicious beverages I have enjoyed in the Dominican Republic. Read part one here about Snacks of the Dominican Republic. Dominicans love coffee - very very sweetened coffee. Cafe Santo Domingo is a popular brand, and is to my liking as it has a … Continue reading Dominican Food Week: Drinks of the DR (Part 2)
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