How
safe is it to venture off the resorts of Dominican Republic? A
common question for first time travelers is discussed in an interesting forum
posted on DR1, a web site where many foreign residents in the Dominican Republic
share their experience and impressions of this country with newcomers.
Luperon
A seafarer's guide to the safest harbor on the north coast of Hispaniola,
where boaters' anchors often seem to grow roots
The
Dominican Dream Project:
Iguana Mama may sound like one of those trendy fruit drinks on offer in your
deli's cooler, but it really represents one local woman's dream and what it
has meant to the children in the Dominican Republic's north Coast.
The
Amber Museum offers not just one, but two good reasons to pay a visit:
the outstanding architectural example of this historical Victorian mansion,
and the fascinating amber gems housed within.
An earthquake
measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit Puerto Plata in September 2003. Buildings
collapsed, but amazingly there was only 1 fatality. Click for a photo
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The
POP Report Bitchin' Box...
Did
you have an unpleasant experience in the Dominican Republic?
We would
like you to tell us about it. We don't promise to upload your
comments for public view... our purpose is to collect complaints,
observations and constructive criticism in order to forward
them to authorities and other people who can do something about
the problem. Of course, we can't garantee results, but
at least it's your chance to get it off your chest! And who
knows, maybe we can make a difference!