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
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
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 | My Travel Chest, United States of America
Okay…I am feeling a bit stumped as to how I can write about my first visit to Santa Fe and have it not go on for thousands of words. After all, it was my first visit and, as I am known for, I went with friends who grew up in that area, aka, recent locals. Ah,... by Amalia | My Travel Chest, United Kingdom
It was a time called London and the place was last March of 2012. I was there for my first time, taking in the life and all its eclectic and diverse energies. The pace is colorful and busy, full of people from all races and different locations of the globe. Seeing my... by Amalia | Europe, My Travel Chest, Spain
Spain is very beautiful to me. From my train window my eyes are taking in the landscape that spreads north of Madrid…vast open fields of sunflowers raising their faces up towards a bright clear blue sky. Gently rolling hills that spread out like small waves. The soft...