Reader Andrew Hayes tries to explain his fascination for fresh household linens.
The idea of a day at the spa evokes images of pampered luxury; one certainly doesn’t think of lounging around inside of dank concrete sheds… unless one is thinking of the Altyn Arashan hot springs “spa” located just outside of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
On the side of the road in the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic, one can purchase home-made dulce de leche sold in rolls, wrapped in banana leaves. This sweet treat is enhanced with vanilla, coconut, and orange, among other delightful flavors.
One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.
On a short boat ride in the middle of a day-long, resort sponsored excursion, I had a window into the spirit of the Dominican Republic, if only for a few moments. Long gone were the sounds of amplified pop music, pool water splashing, and generous staff members attending to your every desire.
The Riu Palace Punta Cana is one of five hotels located in the Riu Resort in Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic. Just opened in May of 2006, all rooms are suites and it is a 24 hour all inclusive resort.
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An obsession with store window display oddities at home and abroad.
Walking along a quiet beach on the north shore of the Dominican Republic I came across a father and his two boys fishing. Having taken the picture in a rushed and haphazard fashion, the result was wonderful and unexpected.