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
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
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, My Travel Chest
This week we are staying in Jarabacoa. This small mountain village is not as small as it used to be when I would visit as a child. Now it has grown into a large, popular town. It’s eco-tourism and outdoor attractions are thriving, bringing in visitors from all... 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 | Latest Things I Love, Travel Treasures
In the past I’ve written about my favorite coffee pub, Rooster and Moon. This time though, I just want to write about experiencing coffee – good ‘ol delicious brain awakening coffee….hmmmm. I’ve come to believe that coffee is a type of...