One can find the most intriguing treasures on the streets of La Romana, Santo Domingo and in fact every town or village in the entire of the Dominican Republic, whether it’s some kind of mystical transport solution, or in this case something interesting for sale.
Tag: Only in the DR
Only in the DR: Cry havoc and let loose the dog on bike
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ was taken from the BB (Blackberry) profile photo of my beloved Philip Silvestri, who cannot remember the origin of the photo – but as it portrays such a classic ‘Only in the DR’ we couldn’t reisit sharing it with you!
Only in the DR: Dan Taun!!!!
The lights are much brighter there, forget all your troubles, forget all your cares, so go DAN TAUN, where all the lights are bright, DAN TAUN, waiting for you tonight, DAN TAUN, you’re going to be alright – DAN TAUN!
Only in the DR: Dolly Doors!
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ is super cute and a very innovative way of indicating which bathroom is which!
Only in the DR: Santo Domingo Transport Solutions
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ photo was contributed by Mario Cantero, one of the owners of OneBurger in Altos de Chavón and was taken in Santo Domingo.
Only in the DR: My bike ‘super gato’ swims!
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ photo was taken by me on a recent trip to Macao and yes it is a man driving his motorbike in the sea!
Only in the DR: An uncomfortable ride
The Dominican Republic is undoubtedly a beautiful country with gorgeous countryside, a very pleasant climate and stunning beaches, but its roads (although improving) are a little less than adequate…..making travel uncomfortable at the best of times.
Only in the DR: dream driving!
When one of the princes (or maybe it’s the king) of Morocco travels, he sends his own golden toilet ahead of him, to be installed wherever he goes….maybe this Dominican driver feels the same way about his bed?
Only in the DR: Just one more bag….
A simple trip to Santo Domingo, is always an incredible sight-seeing tour – you never know what weird, wonderful and potentially dangerous transportation solution you will encounter!
Only in the DR: ‘El casco es obligatorio’
4 passengers on one bike? Not only should this not be possible, but this family are making it look incredibly easy and even comfortable!
Only in the DR: What do you keep in your library?
A library of what? A library of books? What a revolutionary concept!!