They call it a colmado. The meaning isn't directly translated into English, but in the Dominican Republic, it serves as a place for both groceries and social gatherings, stemming from the verb for "to fulfill." The sound of music and the need for cold beer brought my friends and me to a … [Read more...] about Drinking at a Dominican Colmado
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Photo Friday: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Located on the north shore of the Dominican Republic, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Puerto Plata was the original tourist town in the country before Punta Cana became the favorite destination. Christopher Columbus created a settlement nearby during his travels. And while the tourism is not what … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Eating and Drinking in the Dominican Republic
The two trips to the Dominican Republic weren't planned as such, so my knowledge of Dominican food was limited. We don't have many Dominican restaurants in Atlanta and I assumed it would be similar to other Caribbean flavors I'd tasted in Puerto Rico and at local Cuban restaurants. What I … [Read more...] about Eating and Drinking in the Dominican Republic
Photo Friday: Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
If I had my way, every press trip would involve beach time. So luckily for me, part of my Santo Domingo itinerary included a day trip to Boca Chica, the closest beach to the Zona Colonial that is also on the way to the Las Americas International Airport. This water baby was thrilled to just be … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Photo Friday: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
I received an email about a trip to the Dominican Republic one month before I would have to leave. I was already going to a different part of the country a few weeks later, but one of my favorite friends was going on the trip and I didn't want to pass up the chance to visit more of a country I … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic