Author: Petra J
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NYC to Washington DC Weekend Trip: 2-Day Itinerary
Planning a quick getaway from New York City? This 2-day Washington DC itinerary covers how we traveled from NYC to DC by Amtrak, where we…
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4 Days in the Dominican Republic: A Santo Domingo & Punta Cana Itinerary
Four days in the Dominican Republic offers the perfect mix of history, culture and beaches. This itinerary covers Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, getting around by…
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How to Register for Spirit Mas 2027
I’ve registered for Spirit Mas 2027 and documented the process from choosing my section and costume to selecting the bodywear, sizing, payment options and final…
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How to Register for a Trinidad Carnival Mas Band
Planning to play Trinidad Carnival for the first time? This step-by-step guide walks you through the online registration process, from choosing your costume and customizing…
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How to Use My Chase Sapphire Reserve $250 Hotel Credit
Using my Chase Sapphire Reserve hotel credit wasn’t just about saving money. In this post, I share the step-by-step process I use to choose hotels…
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6-Day Brazil Solo Travel Itinerary: São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
From São Paulo’s layered street art and history to Rio’s rhythm, beaches and spontaneous connections, this solo trip was full of contrast and character. Somewhere…
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HM Bávaro Beach Hotel Review
Thinking about staying at HM Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana? Here’s my honest review after visiting during the shoulder season, including what I loved, the…
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Things to Do in Santo Domingo: My Santo Domingo Tour and Self-Guided Route
Looking for things to do in Santo Domingo? Follow the 9 stops from my guided tour, including the Colonial Zone, Los Tres Ojos, museums and…
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Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airport by Bus
Taking the Expreso Punta Cana bus from Friusa to Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ)? Here’s where the bus stops, what it costs and what to expect.
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Santo Domingo to Punta Cana by Bus
Taking the Expreso Punta Cana bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana is one of the cheapest ways to travel between the two cities. Tickets…
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Picking a Carnival Costume
Choosing a Trinidad Carnival costume is one of the most exciting parts of planning your Carnival experience, but it can also be overwhelming. From viewing…
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First Solo Trip: How to Plan Your First Solo Vacation
Your first solo trip will feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Here’s how to prepare in a way that keeps things simple, safe…
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A Day in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Port of Spain gets passed through more than it gets seen. Here’s what happens when you actually stop.
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Acajou Hotel Grande Riviere: Trinidad Hotel Review
After days of Carnival chaos, I ended up at Acajou Hotel in Grande Riviere, not by plan, but by luck. Here’s why it became the…
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Afternoon Tea at Tiffany’s in NYC: The Blue Box Café Experience
Experience afternoon tea at Tiffany’s NYC at The Blue Box Café. An elegant, photo-worthy tea service inside the iconic Fifth Avenue flagship.
