Shore where locals took us by speedboat to the island

March 14th 2014
Unlike our previous trips, the Dominican Republic didn't offer much in the way of sight-seeing. While we were able to walk around New York to window shop or Europe to enjoy the historic alleys, this country didn't have the means for us to do that. Instead, this island provided natural beauty not found on its storefronts or cobbled roads. If you truly wanted to engulf yourself in this culture, you' ... read more

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Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the islan... ... read more

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Kristina and Phu

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We are two healthcare professionals from Virginia looking to explore the world on a budget. Food, people, and culture are what inspire us to travel, hoping we can incorporate a piece of each trip into our daily lives. Speed traveling is our forte, and we love experiencing as much as possible in as little time as possible. By taking advantage of long layovers and hopping between airports to combine multiple trips, we manage to cut costs. Whatever the travel method or where ever the destination, our goal is to soak up the world while we're still young, so follow us as we trek through countries a... full info

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