La otra cara de Haití (“the other side of Haiti”) is Atlas Travelers’ motto, the Dominican organization with whom I traveled to Haiti from the Dominican Republic! Atlas Travelers strives to present another angle to Haiti travel which rarely makes the news: the country’s natural beauty, deep history, and rich culture. They have also been…
Bahia de las Aguilas is arguably the most beautiful beach in the Dominican Republic. Actually, many would further argue it’s one of the best beaches in the world. Renown for its piercing blue crystal clear water and located in a gorgeous desert-like region, Bahia de las Aguilas is well worth the long journey through the…
Not sure where to go on your next trip to Cuba? As a lover of all things Cuba, I’ve passionately curated a list of the top travel destinations in Cuba and rounded up other travel bloggers so that together, we can give you our distinct inputs on these best places to visit in Cuba. Below…
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For weeks, I felt extra joint inflammation and random pains around my body. I thought maybe it was the new bed I was sleeping in, an autoimmune flare-up, and/or the many things I’d been busy doing for weeks. I’d been moving around the island on very little sleep or rest and thus eating out more…
Towards the very western end of Cuba is the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, home to the Guanahacabibes National Park and the beach center of Maria la Gorda. Despite it’s far away and relatively untouched location, visitors from all around the world trickle in to visit Maria la Gorda & travel through the Guanahacabibes Peninsula for its natural…
Me siento desnuda, aunque estoy completamente vestida. La piel me arde, aun cuando estoy debajo del resguardo de mi sombrilla. Mantengo la mirada hacia frente mientras trato de evitar cualquier contacto visual. No es el sol ardiente el que hace que me quiera derretir para desaparecer entre las grietas de la acera, son las miradas…
One of the loveliest but trickiest things about growing up both Dominican and American is balancing and integrating our close-knit community values with the concept of independence, introversion, and boundaries. In many, if not most cultures around the world, setting certain boundaries (like even just closing your bedroom door) can be considered rude, dismissive and/or…
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is one of my favorite travel destinations in the world. Traveling for a month through this special country, coupled with reading many books about it, changed the way I look at politics, multicultural religion, history, and even books themselves! Myanmar offers a deep and complex history, friendly and generous people,…
If you’re thinking about moving to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic but not sure of where to begin, here’s a beginner’s guide to all the know-hows and to-dos of living in this vibrant city! There are tons of different neighborhoods and things to do in Santo Domingo for anyone looking to enjoy living a…