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Musician Khris Joe: I am living in paradise

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Christian Silva. Also known as Khris Joe. This Uruguayan Dominican singer performs in and around Punta Cana and leaves people mesmerized while he is on stage. BOP wanted to know the story behind…

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September 29, 2018

Nicolina Gil, girl boss in Punta Cana

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition, Nicolina Gil. As a designer for her brand Tripsy Gypsy she designs womenswear, and jewelry. She is also one of the owners of the Mandala Bavaro Learning Community where she created a place…

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September 22, 2018

Oscar: I am pro Punta Cana!

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Oscar, who has been living in Punta Cana for 22 years. With his radio show Hola Punta Cana he promotes the town. By organizing events like Punta Cana beer fest, pork fest and…

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June 30, 2018

Paola and Virgilio: Focus is what got us here

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Virgilio and Paola of Focus Circus.  What was it like for them to move to Punta Cana from Venezuela, form their own circus group and eventually start a food truck?  “Cumpleanos feliz, cumpleanos…

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June 23, 2018

Liss: If you don’t start doing something, you’ll never learn it

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June 16, 2018

Rafael: “It is the closest thing to walking on water”

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Rafael on his love for surfing, the birth of Macao Surf Camp, and how one TripAdvisor comment changed everything! Macao beach is the favorite spot for many people in Punta Cana. In BOP…

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June 2, 2018

Dujaric: “It is about training their mind for the future”

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Dujaric. Also known as Maestro Dujaric. The boxing teacher that inspires young kids to stay off the street and use their talents for other means in his boxing school, Boxeo Punta Cana. Early…

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May 26, 2018

Krystie Ann: “Punta Cana has been good to me”

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Travel blogger, make-up artist, hairstylist, singer and painter. Her name: Krystie Ann. BOP spoke to this multi-talented creative about how Punta Cana changed her life.  One day she holds a paintbrush in…

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May 19, 2018

Jenni and Jace: “We hang on to what we really enjoy doing”

In BOP faces we talk to local legends: the people of Punta Cana that make this place so special. In this edition: Artists Jace and Jenni on their love for performing hip hop and r&b, hostel life and getting their spot in the Punta Cana music scene. “Baby if you give it to me, I’ll…

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April 28, 2018

BOP through Punta Cana with Evy

We would not be BOP, if we did not have you looking at Punta Cana through the eyes of a person who lives here. You got to know Rafelina and her personal Semana Santa Pescado con coco recipe. Now it is time to get to know Evy, who BOPs through Punta Cana daily. She will…

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April 9, 2018