Expert travel articles and guides about the Dominican Republic.

Everything you need to know for planning your Dominican Republic trip — from choosing a region to budgeting, safety, and getting around.
March 2026

Meta description: Discover dominican pastelón — its Taíno, African, and Spanish roots, an authentic recipe, and where to taste the best pastelón in the Dominican Republic. A Layered History on a Dominican Plate If you ask a Dominican abuela what belongs at the center of a Sunday table or a...

Festival del Merengue y Ritmos Caribeños: Your Complete Guide The first time the bass hits you on the Malecón, it's not something you hear — it's something you feel in your chest. It's late July, the sun has just dropped behind the Caribbean, and Santo Domingo's seaside boulevard has transformed...

The North Coast's Most Underrated City Deserves Your Attention Here's the truth most travel writers won't tell you: Puerto Plata is more interesting than Punta Cana. It has a cable car, a colonial fortress, a working rum distillery, waterfalls you can jump off, and a Victorian downtown that looks...