Singing christmas carols villancicos aguinaldos is one of the many Dominican Christmas traditions you will see and hear over the holidays in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Christmas Traditions are all about being together with family and friends during the holidays: eating, celebrating, and enjoying time together. Here’s part 2 of what we like during the[…]

Woman in her small colmado shop with fruits and vegetables near Las Galeras, Samana.

What is a colmado?

A colmado is a mix between a small supermarket and a bar. It covers all the little daily needs and is a great place to meet people. In our vlog,[…]

Dominicanismo: picando algo

“Dominicanismo” is a word, phrase, or expression of the Spanish spoken in the Dominican Republic, reflecting the culture and traditions of the country. Usually those expressions cannot be found in[…]

Dominicanismo: bacano

“Dominicanismo” is a word, phrase, or expression of the Spanish spoken in the Dominican Republic, reflecting the culture and traditions of the country. Usually those expressions cannot be found in[…]