by Amalia | Islands, My Travel Chest
The island of Bermuda…it’s sung in summer songs, praised for beautiful turquoise waters, and sought after as a tropical island vacation destination. I was not expecting or even seeking to visit Bermuda any time soon, so once again I was excited for a... 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, My Travel Chest
Only a half hour drive from Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic, is a beach called Boca Chica. There are tourists that visit there, but for the most part you can find that a lot of Dominicans enjoy a nice day at this beach as well. It’s a... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
For a month this summer, I am traveling in the Dominican Republic. I grew up coming to this country every few years. These experiences contributed immensely to my appreciation and passion for traveling and experiencing local people and cultures wherever I go. Once... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
You know those pictures of palm trees leaning tall over dazzling turquoise waters? Perhaps you sneak peeks at these beach scenes in a magazine or online while at work in your office. The sand looks almost like gold and you can literally feel its soft grains in between... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
It was mid-day and the morning blanket of grey-white clouds was gone, giving way to a clear blue sky and bright sun. With nothing to carry in my hands, flip-flops on, and wearing my bikini under my clothes, I headed out the door with a handful of cherry tomatoes as my... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, My Travel Chest
Have you ever heard of Calabria? I never had before this past week and when I had heard about southern Italy and its beautiful coast and beaches, I had not heard of this region called Calabria and its small village of Riace. This past week I enjoyed Riace for the...