dominican republic

In this edition of BOP places, we are going to feature one of our bucket list destinations in the Dominican Republic. A topic, that will be returning on BOP, since there are so many dreamy destinations on the island. Today it is all about Pedernales. It seems like everyone is traveling nowadays. If you are…

A dreamy weekend away, or a few days of nature devotion: the Dominican Republic has space for it all. Where we talked about cenotes, mountains and paradises before, this week we’re focusing on another natural spectacle: desert grounds. Las dunas de Bani are beautiful sandy dunes in the south of the island, and you definitely…

Time to explore the South West of the Dominican Republic! While it’s on the opposite side of Punta Cana, there’s no reason not to visit this stunning piece of the country if you’re here for a while. Very different from the obvious beauty of turquoise waters and pearly beaches is the mysterious Lake Enriquillo (Lago…

Known as La Ciudad Corazón (The Heart City), Santiago de Los Caballeros is the second biggest city in the Dominican Republic, located in the heart of the north, in between mountains and beautiful beaches. Originally the capital of the country, this city is a must-visit. Only a 4 hour drive from Punta Cana! Things to…

You’ve read up on our wonderful Punta Cana and the stunning rest of the Dominican Republic. We’ve got falls we’ve got beautiful islands and we’ve got the sweetest people. No wonder you want to settle here! Unfortunately, getting a work visa for the Dominican Republic is never an easy job to do. We’re making it…

For many countries over the world May 1st is Labor Day, also called International Workers’ Day or May Day. A day when people have a day off and celebrate workers all over the country. In the Dominican Republic labor day was moved to the 30th of April but is officially on the 1st of May….

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Nikolas Mantrov on managing the first studio with cooking classes in Punta Cana and accepting that you cannot control life. Black and yellow balloons, show that there was a party going on…

[As you know by now BOP places is your reading material on Sunday where you can dream away about beautiful locations on our island. There are so many things to do in the Dominican Republic. In this edition, we are giving you a sneak peek of the province Santiago. It is all about The Jose…

In BOP places the most beautiful treasures in the Dominican Republic are revealed. There are a lot of stories about Samaná, the peninsula in the Dominican Republic. It is a part of the Dominican Republic that makes all your island clichés come to life. Waterfalls, untouched beaches, fishermen, green mountains, and colored houses everywhere. Yes, that…

Welcome to BOP. Short for Best of Punta Cana. An online magazine that will have you wondering why you did not visit this beautiful part of the Dominican Republic earlier, or made it your home a long time ago. Get the local view Get ready for a different narrative. One that comes from an insider’s…