As I mentioned in a previous post, I'll be in the Dominican Republic twice this month. They're two very different trips, as this one will mostly be spent in the city of Santo Domingo with a small amount of time in a rural area. I'm also leaving straight from there to go to Arkansas, so this is an … [Read more...] about What I’m Packing for the Dominican Republic
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Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City
In past years, I've marked the date in my calendar, but this year, it took noticing my Facebook memories to jog my memory. Seven years flew by for me, starting with a cookie-cutter Blogger website to my current one, which I designed myself. Despite the fact that little has changed about this … [Read more...] about Celebrating 7 Years of Caroline in the City
Adventures in Transportation: Europe
Getting around in Europe isn't quite the adventure it is in some parts of the world (I'm looking at you, Southeast Asia!), but you do have many options when it comes to how to get around. Many people choose the train route, which is mostly efficient and easy to use, but not always the cheapest. Here … [Read more...] about Adventures in Transportation: Europe
Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
One of my favorite neighborhoods in Sydney is Manly. The beachside community is further out than some of the other suburbs, but it's easily accessible from Sydney's Circular Quay via ferry. I came out here a handful of times when I lived there and had friends who called the suburb home. Anytime I … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Manly, Australia
A Guide to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast
When I chose a college graduation trip back in 2010, I did plenty of research. I wanted to go somewhere warm and by the water (water sign!) but one that was cheap to visit. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had traveled to Croatia. My knowledge was purely from watching episodes of Rick Steves. … [Read more...] about A Guide to Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast