The capital city of Santo Domingo is highly underrated when it comes to tourism to the Dominican Republic. Many people use it as a jumping off point for adventures further north while others skip it altogether in favor of the resorts of Punta Cana. But I loved it. The ancient architecture, the … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Santo Domingo Street Art
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Photo Friday: Fort Collins, Colorado
I've always been drawn to college towns. I love their energy. Athens, Oxford, Charleston. All favorites of mine. So on our national parks road trip, we needed a good stopping point between Lander, Wyoming and Estes Park, Colorado. Fort Collins, home to Colorado State University, became a natural … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Fort Collins, Colorado
The Perfect Weekend in Birmingham
When you think of Birmingham or even Alabama in general, what are your perceptions? Mine were the steel industry and the Civil Rights Movement. But a lot has changed since then. The 1960s were another lifetime ago for many of us. Instead, the Birmingham I witnessed was full of city pride and young … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Birmingham
Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama
Alabama may conjure images of Forrest Gump and the like, but the state is more diverse than most people realize. If you've ever visited coastal Mobile, you might feel as though you're in New Orleans or Savannah. The row houses and bougainvillea evoke similar images. First settled as a fort in … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Mobile, Alabama
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