There are infinite reasons to visit the Dominican Republic, which has become one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations with its tropical climate, stunning beaches, and captivating culture and history. I traveled across the island solo for over one month, and I really loved several of the destinations on the DR; in fact, almost all…
While I was traveling around in the Dominican Republic for over one month, I heard from everyone I met that I needed to go scuba diving in Puerto Plata, along the northern shores of the DR, which is considered one of the best dive sites in the Dominican Republic. So, as I have made it…
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…
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…