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…
I can not tell you how much I loved strolling the Punta Cana beaches when I was there (too short, of course, as always), and I totally get why Playa Bavaro has been recognized as the number 1 beach in the entire area. As a full-time slow and solo traveler for decades, I got to…
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…
With over 40 km of coastline, Punta Cana on the east coast of the Dominican Republic has beaches that will seduce any traveler. In this article, I’ll share with you the best beaches in Punta Cana on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. I traveled around the Dominican Republic for over a month (traveling…
It is no surprise that lots of Canadians travel to Cuba. After traveling regularly to Cuba for five years, I have met Canadians traveling to and in Cuba “everywhere”. This is probably why 500 people search online for “How long is the flight from Toronto to Cuba?” every month! It seems that Torontonians (is that…
Trinidad is the best-kept colonial town in Cuba, where the colorful colonial houses and narrow cobblestone streets have hardly been touched for centuries. Finding the best tours in Trinidad Cuba will make sure you get to have the best experiences! Trinidad was once the wealthiest town in Cuba centuries ago when the nation ruled the…