The Dominican Republic is a warm, inviting island, and the bay of Samana is a perfect sanctuary for humpback whales mating and giving birth during the winter months, which is why Samana whale watching is a brilliant opportunity. Humpback whales embark on the journey from the cold waters in their summer grounds in faraway Iceland…
Whether you have already decided to take your next Caribbean holiday to the paradisiacal beach heaven in Varadero or not, knowing all about the best tours in Varadero might make you just a little more determined and excited. I have traveled regularly to Cuba for five years and visited Varadero multiple times, although I normally…
Are you on your way to a spectacular Cuba holiday and wondering what tours in Havana you should do when you find yourself in the infamous capital of Cuba? I have been traveling to Cuba regularly for five years and have been based in Old Havana on and off for two years, and I can…
You might have some practical questions if you have never traveled to the Dominican Republic (DR) before and it is on your bucket list for Caribbean adventures. One question is, is there Uber in the Dominican Republic? Is there public transportation, registered taxis, or what? The answer is YES; there is Uber in the Dominican…
The best Puerto Plata beaches in the Dominican Republic are situated in an area that is often referred to as the “Bride of the Atlantic” north in the DR, with no less than 78 miles of sun-kissed golden sand beaches and a few rocky cliffs. I traveled around the Dominican Republic for over a month,…
The Caribbean is a perfect destination for beach and summer lovers, but what are the best Caribbean islands for solo travel? I have traveled the Caribbean region as a solo female traveler for five years, and I am becoming quite the expert on Caribbean travel if I may say so myself. The Caribbean region is…
Have you heard about bioluminescent water? When you are visiting Grand Cayman, you might want to take the opportunity to join this Grand Cayman Bioluminescence Tour to the Bioluminescent Bay, which I did; that was something else! I loved this trip; swimming in the blue-lighting water was a lot more fun than I thought it…
Above in the photo are normal Dominicans in Puerto Plata, north on the island, present at the February Carnival in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican dress code seems pretty elaborate right here, but that is just for the carnival. Apart from the month of February (the carnival month in the DR), the general Dominican dress…
Welcome to the mesmerizing tropical paradise of Punta Cana, where sparkling turquoise waters, sun-kissed white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees create the perfect backdrop for your solo dream vacation. As a full-time slow and solo traveler, I traveled around the Dominican Republic for over a month and spent quite a bit of time exploring…
One of the most famous destinations in Cuba is Vinales Valley, a couple of hours east of the capital, Havana. Since my first visit to Cuba in 2019, I have traveled to Vinales about once a year. I love the slow and laid-back atmosphere here every time I visit. If you travel in central and…