The best way to travel is by foot. On-the-ground guides and photographs of a New York native.
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
Any move to a new country can be challenging. Moving from the United States to the Dominican Republic has its own unique challenges that any foreigner must overcome and understand in order to succeed and feel comfortable. Last week I wrote a post of What Not to Do in the Dominican Republic where I shared a little … Continue reading You know you’re an Expat in the Dominican Republic when…
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
This month marks my nine-month anniversary here in the Dominican Republic. I moved here from New York for a teaching job and it has been an adventure ever since I set foot here. I have had my fair share of mishaps and victories adjusting to Dominican culture. When I was feeling homesick for New York … Continue reading What Not To Do in the Dominican Republic
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)
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