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
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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
Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
It was a country not high up on my list. I was already planning a trip across the pond, so when I heard that a blogging conference would be taking place in the northern Portugal city of Porto, I found myself a cheap flight by way of Frankfurt and off I went. I didn't do any research in advance, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
Photo Friday: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Despite its proximity to where I live in Atlanta, I've spent little time in most parts of North Carolina. The road to Boone, where my sister lives, is well-tread and I spent a few summers in Wilmington and the Outer Banks. But apart from these places, I've missed most of the middle. While both … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Winston-Salem, North Carolina