by Amalia | Dominican Republic, Islands, Spain, Travel Treasures
Where do you see rainbows the most? I’m starting to learn that I see them the most when I am traveling. Even a family member, my tita Amalia who I’m named after, recently sent me a picture of a rainbow she saw while in Belize for Christmas (I guess this... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
The Hotel Gran Jimenoa quietly resides on rolling tropical mountains, co-existing cozily in lush layers of green foliage. While sitting in a wooden rocking chair in the early morning, I reveled in the humid air that gives the only “cool” relief from the... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
I’m literally, while writing this post, sitting in my friend’s home in Miami after enjoying an amazing salmon meal for lunch. My layover is one of the longest I’ve ever had before…9am to 5pm. This means I get to spend time outside the airport... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
On the north shore of the Dominican Republic, is one of the best kitsurfing beaches in the world, Cabarete. Recently I enjoyed staying there with a friend who kitesurfs. We both enjoy eating great food at new places and relaxing in the sun and sea of the beautiful... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
Visiting the Caribbean can typically mean staying on warm, sunny beaches, but wait! Many travelers today are venturing inland to enjoy the mountains of tropical islands such as the exotic Dominican Republic. This post is written from there while I am visiting my... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic
We headed out from the capital city of Santo Domingo and only had to drive just over an hour to get to our destination for the day, Playa Pato (Pato Beach). I really didn’t know why we were going to this beach until my cousin Luis strapped his surf boards on the... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic
I am starting to pick up on something about the Dominican lifestyle…it seems that for the most part, people tend to go to the beach for the latter part of the day. At least my Dominican family does. I love the fun little nuances of enjoying the beaches in the... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic
Coffee is one of my favorite beverages and I attribute it to my being part Dominican. Ever since I was little, I’ve been immersed in the coffee culture of that rich aroma and savory dark flavor. As a child I enjoyed cafe con leche (coffee with milk) and of... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic
I was fifteen years old when I enjoyed my first beer and it was the Dominican beer, Presidente. A refreshingly cold relief to the humid heat of the tropical island, this beer is due credit for giving me a great first impression of beer. Since then, I have come to...