The Dominican Republic is the second largest country in the Caribbean, with over 10 million people spread across 18,704 square miles. Located on the northern coast, the city of Puerto Plata (and nearby beach town Cabarete) isn’t as well-known as Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, but it does offer a less crowded alternative. Founded in the early 1500s, Puerto Plata … Continued
My love of wildlife encounters and my love of travel went hand in hand, so much so that it would be hard to imagine life without either. From early trips to Costa Rica and South Africa to more recent adventures in the Galapagos Islands and Tanzania, we’ve been fortunate to experience some of the world’s … Continued
Cuba is calling, and more and more Americans are hearing that call. The vibrant island nation previously shrouded in mystery is now ready to be rediscovered by its neighbor to the north. Due to travel restrictions that remain in place visitors to Cuba from the United States, more and more structured “people to people” holidays to … Continued
Photography is a big part of travel these days. Everyone wants to capture their awe-inspiring travel experiences to share with friends and family back home. Thanks to social media, we can do so almost instantly (depending on the availability of wifi). While it’s great that the proliferation of stories and photos can spread so quickly and … Continued
Are you traveling to a developing country for the first time? If so, you may be worried about getting sick. Though it’s always a possibility, there are certain steps you can take to ensure you stay healthy while traveling. It’s important to remember that illness and injury can happen wherever we are. We must always take … Continued
With the recent warming of relations between the United States and Cuba, interest in traveling to the Caribbean’s island nation has never been higher. According to Paste Magazine, search traffic on flights to Cuba is up 500% from last year. Airlines such as American and JetBlue are pushing to ad more daily flights to the … Continued
Does it ever feel like winter will never end? Don’t worry, summer will sneak up on us sooner than we expect, and with it comes summer vacation! For families, summer vacation can mean the rare opportunity to escape the demands of our work and school schedules to relax and have fun. Summer vacation planning, on … Continued
From colonial cities such as Cusco and Lima to the ancient ruins of the Sacred Valley, from the rainforest wilderness of the Amazon to the majestic Andean peaks along the Inca Trail, there are a million things to do in Peru. In addition to history (see: Machu Picchu) and nature (see: Manú National Park), Peru … Continued
On December 17 of 2014, President Barack Obama announced that the United States would at long last restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. Because travel to Cuba was off limits for many years, American travelers have been chomping at the bit for an opportunity to immerse themselves in the … Continued