Today, Friday the 12th of October 2012, the Dominican Republic as well as many other Hispanic countries around the world celebrate “Día de la Raza”, Identity/Race Day – a celebration in commemoration of the meeting of different cultures, which happened first when Christopher Columbus “discovered” the Americas in 1492!
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Today the Dominican Republic celebrates the “Día de la Virgen de las Mercedes”!
Today, the 24th of Septemeber, since the foundation of a new religious Order back in 1218 in Spain, the Dominican Republic, as part of its rich history and predominant Catholic beliefs, celebrates “El Día de la Virgen de las Mercedes”, otherwise known as the “Virgin Mercedes Day”!
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Exploring the Dominican Republic: Day trip to Saona Island!
During my last 4 years in Casa de Campo (wow I can’t believe it’s been so long already), I have been lucky enough to visit many beautiful tourist attractions across the Dominican Republic, but unbelievably had never been to Saona Island. So when my parents came for a visit recently, the 3 of us set […]
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The Altos de Chavon Museum organizes fun workshops to promote cultural education & values across the Dominican Republic!
For the 2nd consecutive year, the Altos de Chavón Archaeological Museum celebrated its “Creative Workshop for the Community” in La Vega, Dominican Republic (located North of Santo Domingo), along with the “Acción Cultural Vegana” group (La Vega’s Cultural Action group) last Wednesday the 8th of August – when many little boys and girls in need […]
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Casa de Campo prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac – everything you need to know
UPDATE: The information in this article is no longer correct. Tropical Storm Isaac has now passed by the Dominican Republic. Here in Casa de Campo, sports facilities, services and restaurants are reopened with the exception of the Teeth of the Dog golf course – which is currently being clear-up as it was damaged by the […]
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Tropical Storm Isaac predicted to arrive in the Dominican Republic as category 1 hurricane
UPDATE: The information in this article is no longer correct. Tropical Storm Isaac has now passed by the Dominican Republic. Here in Casa de Campo, sports facilities, services and restaurants are reopened with the exception of the Teeth of the Dog golf course – which is currently being clear-up as it was damaged by the […]
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Effects of Tropical Storm Isaac to be felt in the Dominican Republic very soon?
UPDATE: The information in this article is no longer correct. Tropical Storm Isaac has now passed by the Dominican Republic. Here in Casa de Campo, sports facilities, services and restaurants are reopened with the exception of the Teeth of the Dog golf course – which is currently being clear-up as it was damaged by the […]
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Hello Hurricane Isaac?! Tropical Depression 9 develops and is predicted to develop quickly on a path across the Dominican Republic
UPDATE: The information in this article is no longer correct. Tropical Storm Isaac has now passed by the Dominican Republic. Here in Casa de Campo, sports facilities, services and restaurants are reopened with the exception of the Teeth of the Dog golf course – which is currently being clear-up as it was damaged by the […]
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“Día de la Restauración” – Today, the Dominican Republic celebrates the restoration of independence and new President Danilo Medina Sánchez takes power
Today (the 16th of August) in the Dominican Republic we celebrate the “Día de la Restauración” (the Restoration of Dominican Independence), which was proclaimed with the “Guerra de Restauración” (Restoration War) on August the 16th of 1863 – a day which every 4 years is the day the newly elected President of the country claims […]
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Tropical Depression forms – could effect the Dominican Republic as Tropical Storm Gordon
Breaking news! According to weather.com and the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression #7 has just formed in the Atlantic Ocean and although it really is far to early to tell – it is currently predicted to become Tropical Storm Gordon, which could be affecting the Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic by Monday.
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Weather update: A lovely Tropical Wave brings more rain!
In yesterday afternoon’s “weather update” I spotted something unpleasant lurking on the satellite image, which although completely ignored by all my favorite weather websites, I predicted it would bring us (in the Dominican Republic) rain – and I was right, it is indeed raining! So what’s going on? And what can we expect over the […]