Almonds are delicious already without anything added to them. You can spice them up in a huge number of ways. Read on to learn more =).
Caribbean
Wallpaper Wednesday – July 31st – Go Play
This quote resonates with any beach goer. Especially if you live close to one or are frequently visiting.Whether it’s sports, swimming, snorkelling or just swimming with some friends, the ocean truly is a wonderful playground. We hope you enjoy this week’s free wallpaper!
Random Travel Photo – Rainy Days
A rainy day shot for our first Random Travel Photo series.
Food Friday – Chicharrón Light – El Presidente of Dominican Chicharrones
Fried pork rinds might not be your thing, but go ahead and this place will change your mind. If you already love your greasy meat, don’t miss Chicharrón Light on your trip to the Dominican Republic.
Packing for Fun in the Sun – Part 2: For Guys
You’re going tropical on your next vacation and you’re not sure what to bring? Here’e a good place to start. Our caribbean packing list, for dudes.
Food Friday–The Intoxicating Swampy Magic Of Ali’s Surf Camp Restaurant
Some times when you travel you run into rare finds with such special atmospheres they impregnate every bit of your soul and stick with you forever. The colourful restaurant at Ali’s Surf Camp is one of those places.
Scared of heights? How about underwater?
We finally made it to Sosua for a little snorkel session and came face to face with death itself. Well, sorta. Read all about the in-this-case–very effective–male trick of seduction called “delayed promises” and unintentionally challenging snorkel sessions.
Food Friday – This is a sunny place for shady people – “Uno Mas” Cabarete Review
Read our review to see why we think this place is like a chain-smoking yogi dressed in bright pastel shades of Lululemon.
Traditional Chocolate de Agua
Try this super quick, easy, and delicious traditional Dominican non-dairy hot chocolate to liven up your day. Did you know chocolate is actually good for you? Well, sort of. Read on :)
A Trip Back in Time – Fortaleza Ozama
A blast to the 1500’s when Fortaleza Ozama was first built. A historic site found in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Just Keep Swimming – National Aquarium Review
We’ve made another trip to Santo Domingo to check on the progress of my Chilean passport. That only took a couple of hours so we needed some other things to do to keep us entertained. We ended up at the National Aquarium.
Wallpaper Wednesday – June 3rd – Surface Tension
The ocean truly is beautiful. If you’ve ever stared and watched the waves you know what I’m talking about. For this weeks Photo of the Week we have some surface tension caught in action. Look closely and you will see a couple of bubbles that the splash has formed.
Los Tres Ojos – Stunning Caves in Santo Domingo
Cities don’t tend to offer too much along the lines of nature but Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic is different. There are a number of beautiful places to visit. One of them being the “Tres Ojos Caves”. Crystal clear water, beautiful rock formations and free massage from by the fishies.
Wallpaper Wednesday – May 27th – Little Red
It’s Monday again and that means another Photo of the Week. On one of our recent visits to the local organic garden I decided to bring my camera. They don’t use any pesticides so bugs roam freely and happily. I saw a little lady bug on one of the plants and got down to his level. It’s amazing how different the perspective is of something so small.
Photo of the Week — May 20th
This photo of the week was taken the day before we took our day trip to the permaculture farm. We stopped by a local hotel, which also has a mini permaculture farm going on, where I stumbled upon a pile of recently trimmed banana leaves on the floor. It had been raining all night so there where some nice water droplets to complete the picture.
Packing for Fun in the Sun — Part 1: For Ladies
So you’ve made up your mind, you’ve booked your time off, you’ve reserved a flight, you might as well be on that plane already!!!
Or do you?
There are things you might have forgotten, and things you probably don’t want to take; let us run you through our perfect Caribbean packing list, with a special Cabarete twist.
Peace, Quiet, and Horse Manure
Here in the tropics, it’s easy to get your hands dirty, but that’s only fair when it’s so easy to relax. We got down and dirty replanting banana suckers to help out the Taino Organic Permaculture Farm and got to enjoy a refreshing dip in the river, deliciously fresh food, and an unbeatably quiet night in return. Read all about how to plant a banana circle, and why we love our life!