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
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... 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
Last night I tried a few bites of something I have only heard of before. Living in Colorado for thirteen years now, I had heard about Rocky Mountain Oysters, but had never tried them. Have you heard of them? Do you know what they are? And most importantly, have you... by Amalia | Caribbean, Dominican Republic, My Travel Chest
It has been four years since I have been to the Dominican Republic. Since my mother is from there, I have a lot of family still living there and I am consistently making a point to visit more often. Once again, too much time has gone by since my last visit, but I do... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
I have put something off for far too long…and the thing is, I know it has been selfish of me. You see, I have not had it in my heart to write about an experience because it was so wonderful for me. I feel no words I write can do it justice or really convey to... by Amalia | Europe, Italy, Latest Things I Love, My Travel Chest
Touring castles and wineries can really work up an appetite and such a thirst, but not just for anything (read my prior posts in this series Abruzzo, Italy – The Local Wine (Part I of IV) and Castello di Semivicoli (Part II of IV) to learn about what castles and...