Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña

Carlos packs his bags at Osvaldo Virgil Airport, reflecting on the dry northwest coast. He shares final thoughts on salt flats, border markets, and the residency process before heading to Samaná. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Museo de Máximo Gómez, Muelle de Montecristi, Jasper Restaurant, La Casita de Yeya, Cafetería Fedora. Covered: Residency Logistics, Local Costs and Economy, Historical Sites, Transportation Tips, Food Culture. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport03:24 Cafetería Fedora07:29 Coco Mar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #SaltFlats #ChivoGuisado #ResidencyProcess #NorthCoastHighway #SieteHermanos #ElMorroHike #DajabonBorder #CostOfLivingDR #VictorianArchitecture #ManifiestoDeMontecristi #SamanáPeninsula #LocalLife #TravelTips2026 #DRHistory #GoatCuisine #CounterClockwiseTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos packs his bags for the final time in Monte Cristi. He reflects on the dry winds, the salt flats, and the political tension rippling from San Juan as he prepares to drive west toward Samaná. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Cafetería Fedora, Malecón, La Casita de Yeya, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Museo de Máximo Gómez, Salinas y Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, Muelle de Montecristi. Covered: Political Context, Local Cuisine Costs, Residency Logistics, Historical Sites, Daily Life Routines. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport07:04 Jasper Restaurant11:30 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonteCristi #DominicanRepublicTravel #SaltFlats #ElMorroHike #ChivoGuisado #ResidencyJourney #NorthwestCoast #SieteHermanos #CaribbeanHistory #TravelPodcast #LocalLife #BudgetTravel #PoliticalNewsDR #AdventureTravel #FoodieTravel #IslandHopping #CultureVulture #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos explores the dry northwest coast, navigating the Dajabón border market and reflecting on the salt flats while managing residency paperwork. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Parque Duarte, La terraza food and drink, Muelle de Montecristi, Dajabón, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal. Covered: Border markets, Residency bureaucracy, Salt flats history, Local cuisine costs, Political context, Transportation logistics. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport02:55 Parque Duarte05:59 Dajabón08:01 Centro de Interpretación de la Sal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #BorderMarkets #SaltFlats #ResidencyJourney #CaribbeanCulture #TravelPodcast #Dajabon #ElMorro #ChivoGuisado #VictorianArchitecture #SieteHermanos #LatinAmericaTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #IslandLife #TravelTips #LocalEconomy #HistoricalSites https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Day eleven in Monte Cristi. I hike El Morro at dawn, watch the salt harvesters work the flats, and sit under the French clock tower while the wind tries to steal my notebook. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: El Morro, Salinas (Salt Flats), Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, La Casita de Yeya, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Muelle de Montecristi, Hotel Vista al Morro. Covered: El Morro Hiking, Salt Flats Economy, Local Food Costs, Residency Bureaucracy, Historic Architecture, Border Market Planning. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport01:33 El Morro05:13 Parque Duarte08:11 Coco Mar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #ElMorroHike #SaltFlatsDR #ResidencyInDR #LatinAmericaAdventure #OffTheBeatenPath #CaribbeanHistory #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeñaTR #BorderMarkets #ChivoGuisado #VictorianArchitecture #SummerInDR #IslandLife #TravelTips2026 #ExploreDominicanRepublic #NomadLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos explores the salt flats and airport bureaucracy in Monte Cristi, enjoys local cuisine, and prepares for a border market trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Parque Duarte, Malecón, Parroquia de San Fernando, Museo de Máximo Gómez, La Casita de Yeya, Salinas & Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, Banco de Reservas. Covered: Daily life routines, Banking and residency prep, Local cuisine pricing, Political context and infrastructure, Historical sites visit. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport01:20 La Casita de Yeya03:40 Parque Duarte05:59 Malecón07:31 Museo de Máximo Gómez09:56 Sea11:52 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonteCristi #DominicanRepublicTravel #SaltFlats #ChivoGuisado #ResidencyJourney #BorderMarket #ElMorro #ManifiestoDeMontecristi #DRFoodGuide #CostOfLivingDR #NorthwestCoast #TravelTips2026 #VisaFreeDR #LocalCulture #BachataRhythms #IslandLife #CounterClockwiseTrip #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos navigates the heat and bureaucracy of Osvaldo Virgil Airport, plans a trip to Dajabón, and reflects on the unique dry climate of the northwest coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: La Casita de Yeya, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Museo de Máximo Gómez, Banco Popular Dominicano, El Malecón, Siete Hermanos cays, Salinas & Centro de Interpretación de la Sal. Covered: Monte Cristi daily life, Residency banking preparation, Dajabón border market planning, Local cuisine costs, Infrastructure and power, Transportation logistics. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport01:50 La Casita de Yeya03:46 Banco Popular Dominicano06:35 Salinas & Centro de Interpretación de la Sal09:15 Hotel Santa Clara A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #SaltFlats #ElMorroHike #ChivoGuisado #BorderMarket #SieteHermanos #VisaFreeDR #ResidencyJourney #CaribbeanLife #TravelTips2026 #OffTheBeatenPath #LatinAmerica #IslandHopping #LocalEats #HistoricTown #WindAndSun #CarlosPeñaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos navigates the dry winds of Monte Cristi, visits the Siete Hermanos cays for snorkeling, and plans a crucial trip to the Dajabón border market while dealing with local infrastructure challenges. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Parque Duarte, Muelle de Montecristi, Cafetería Fedora, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, La Casita de Yeya, Reloj de Montecristi, El Malecón, Coco Mar. Covered: Salt Flats & Economy, Residency Bureaucracy, Border Market Planning, Local Cuisine Costs, Infrastructure Challenges. Chapters:00:00 Parque Duarte01:42 Cafetería Fedora04:17 La Casita de Yeya06:48 El Malecón08:14 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #SaltFlatsDR #BorderMarket #ResidencyJourney #CaribbeanLife #TravelPodcast #OffTheBeatenPath #SieteHermanos #ElMorro #ChivoGuisado #VictorianArchitecture #DryCoast #IslandHopping #BudgetTravel #LocalFood #WindAndSalt #CounterClockwise https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos heads out to the Siete Hermanos cays for snorkeling, dodges a power cut at breakfast, and navigates the dry heat of Monte Cristi's northwest coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Manzanillo, Muelle de Montecristi, El Morro, San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Cafetería Fedora, Centro Histórico. Covered: Siete Hermanos cays, Local cuisine chivo, Historical sites Monte Cristi, Cost of living details, Infrastructure and power, Weather and drought. Chapters:00:00 Manzanillo01:40 San Fernando de Monte Cristi03:26 Centro Histórico05:18 Museo de Máximo Gómez07:07 Agua del Luis08:57 Dajabón10:26 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #SieteHermanos #ChivoGuisado #SaltFlatsDR #ElMorroHike #CounterclockwiseTrip #LatinAmericaTravel #IslandLife #GoatCuisine #VictorianArchitecture #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeñaTravels #NorthwestCoast #DajabonBorder #ResidencyJourney #DRFoodie #SnorkelingParadise https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos navigates the dry northwest coast, exploring the salt flats of Monte Cristi and planning a trip to the Dajabón border market. He shares practical costs for living in the DR's driest corner. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Salinas, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, Muelle de Montecristi, Cafetería Fedora, Barrio Cristo Rey, Parque Duarte, La Casita de Yeya, La terraza food and drink. Covered: Salt flats and harvesting, Chivo (goat) cuisine, Power grid issues and blackouts, Dajabón border market planning, Historical significance of Manifiesto de Montecristi, Local transportation costs. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport02:39 Cafetería Fedora05:28 Parque Duarte08:40 Wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #SaltFlats #ChivoGuisado #BorderMarket #Dajabon #OsvaldoVirgilAirport #ElMorro #SieteHermanos #VictorianArchitecture #BachataMusic #CostaNorte #ResidencyJourney #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeña #LatinAmericaTravel #IslandLife #SaltHarvesting https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos navigates a power outage in the dry northwest, visits the salt flats, and plans a trip to the Haitian border market while dealing with the realities of life in Monte Cristi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Parque Duarte, Cafetería Fedora, El Malecón, Muelle de Montecristi, La Casita de Yeya, Salinas & Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, La terraza food and drink. Covered: Salt flats and harvesting, Chivo (goat) cuisine, Power grid issues, Dajabón border market planning, Historical significance of Manifiesto de Montecristi, Local transportation costs. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport02:32 El Malecón05:20 La terraza food and drink08:31 Desert A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublicTravel #MonteCristi #SaltFlats #ChivoLiniiero #ElMorro #ManifiestoDeMontecristi #DajabonBorder #DRResidency #CounterclockwiseTrip #NorthwestCoast #TravelPodcast #CarlosPenae #LatinAmericaTravel #IslandLife #CulinaryTravel #HistoryBuff #DrySeasonDR #SieteHermanos https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends a stormy day in Monte Cristi, wrestling with power cuts, planning the Dajabón border market trip, and learning the hard truths about drought and the local economy. Plus goat prices, salt history, and the cost of a quiet life on the DR's wild frontier. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Cafetería Fedora, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Parroquia de San Fernando, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, La Casita de Yeya, Muelle de Montecristi, Luxury Chic Hotel. Covered: Dajabon border market planning, Monte Cristi daily life and blackouts, Salt flats history and economy, Local food and prices, Coastal walking and pier scene, Weather and storm impacts. Chapters:00:00 Osvaldo Virgil Airport01:38 Parque Duarte02:57 Centro de Interpretación de la Sal04:20 La Casita de Yeya05:20 Muelle de Montecristi06:37 Luxury Chic Hotel08:19 Quiet room with wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonteCristi #DominicanRepublic #ElMorro #Salinas #Dajabon #BorderMarket #NorthCoastDR #TravelDR #OffTheBeatenPath #ChivoLiniero #CaribbeanTravel #OsvaldoVirgilAirport #DRDrought #CayosSieteHermanos #FrontierTown #DominicanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos climbs El Morro at dawn, explores the salt flats and interpretation centre, and eats chivo liniero in Monte Cristi. He prices real life in this frontier town and reflects on the road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: El Morro de Montecristi, Salinas de Montecristi, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, Parque Duarte, Museo de Máximo Gómez, Coco Mar, Malecón de Montecristi. Covered: El Morro hike, Salt flats and salt centre, Chivo liniero food, History (Manifiesto de Montecristi), Cost of living in Monte Cristi, Planning Dajabón border market day trip. Chapters:00:00 Parque Duarte01:00 Centro de Interpretación de la Sal03:31 Museo de Máximo Gómez04:33 Coco Mar05:33 Night street06:29 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonteCristi #ElMorro #DominicanRepublic #SaltFlats #ChivoLiniero #NorthCoastDR #TravelDR #Caribbean #Hiking #Birdwatching #SaltMuseum #Dajabon #BorderTown #RoadTrip #DRTravel #FrontierLife #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos drives the northwest coast from Río San Juan to Monte Cristi on the day he moves there. A three-hour guagua ride, a first meal of chivo, and a first walk along the malecón at dusk, with real costs and residency notes for this desert frontier town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Osvaldo Virgil Airport, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: El Malecón, Parque Duarte, Reloj de Montecristi, Museo de Máximo Gómez, Cafetería Fedora, Salinas, Centro de Interpretación de la Sal, Hotel Vista al Morro. Covered: Travel day from Río San Juan, Monte Cristi town walk and history, Salt flats and salt museum, Chivo cuisine, Arrival in new base town. Chapters:00:00 Guagua interior01:29 Osvaldo Virgil Airport02:56 Parque Duarte05:01 Cafetería Fedora06:05 Hotel Vista al Morro07:06 El Morro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MonteCristi #DominicanRepublic #ElMorro #NorthwestDR #CaribbeanTravel #SaltFlats #Chivo #DominicanFood #TravelPodcast #DRTravel #RoadTripCaribbean #CayosSieteHermanos #MonteCristiNationalPark #Dajabon #Malecón #OffTheBeatenPath #DominicanCulture #SaltOfTheEarth https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final evening in Río San Juan as a storm rolls in, savoring the town's rhythm, tracking down the best sancocho, and wrestling with the decision to leave. He shares the real cost of a day here and what it means to call a place home, even briefly. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Cafe de Paris, Mercado Municipal de Río San Juan, Boca de la Laguna, El Mangle Restaurante, La Ciénaga, Laguna Gri-Gri, Cave of the Swallows. Covered: Cooking and food, Local life and community, Rain and weather, Cost of living, Residency process, Leaving a place. Chapters:00:00 Cafe de Paris00:50 Beach02:08 Boca de la Laguna04:16 Rain on street05:51 Quiet room06:39 Night street07:46 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #DRTravel #NorthCoastDR #LagunaGriGri #CaveOfTheSwallows #Sancocho #CriolloCooking #LocalLife #TravelDiaries #Caribbean #IslandLife #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #Bachata #Merengue #ResidencyDR https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final full day in Río San Juan riding out a summer thunderstorm, learning the town's rhythm of resilience, and reflecting on the counterclockwise journey ahead. He names the real costs of living here and the practical steps for anyone thinking of making the move. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Laguna Gri-Gri, Mercado Municipal, Super Café San Juan, El Patio de Andy, Color Cafe, Playa de Río San Juan, O Carballo Criollo, Catalina Tropical Lodge. Covered: Río San Juan daily life, Residency paperwork, Cost of living, Leaving Río San Juan, Storm and power cuts. Chapters:00:00 Mercado Municipal01:17 Super Café San Juan02:51 El Patio de Andy04:23 Playa de Río San Juan06:27 Río San Juan07:27 Catalina Tropical Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #DRTravel #CaribbeanTravel #LagunaGriGri #SwallowsCave #Mofongo #Sancocho #ExpatLife #DRResidency #CostOfLivingDR #NorthCoastDR #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanExplorer #IslandLife #SlowTravel #CriolloCooking #PresidenteBeer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends a slow, stormy day in Río San Juan as scheduled power cuts roll through the town. He visits the music school by the lagoon, prices a monthly flat, checks in on his residency paperwork, and reflects on what a working fishing town does when the lights go out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Laguna Gri-Gri, Cafetería bonita 💗, Super Café San Juan, Mercado Municipal, La Ciénaga, Escuela Libre, Fénix Casa de Cambio, Malecón. Covered: Power grid and scheduled maintenance, Residency application process, Cost of living details, Local culture and music school, Town rhythm during outages. Chapters:00:00 Cafetería bonita 💗01:48 Mercado Municipal03:38 Escuela Libre04:52 Super Café San Juan06:45 Malecón08:19 Quiet porch at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #TravelDominicanRepublic #LagunaGriGri #OffGridLiving #PowerOutage #NorthCoastDR #ResidencyDR #ExpatLife #CaribbeanTravel #FishingTown #RealDR #DRCostOfLiving #DGM #Banreservas #MusicSchool #Mangroves #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final morning in Río San Juan before heading west, hitting the fish market and a local comedor, then reflecting on what the town has taught him and what the next leg of his counterclockwise trip around the DR will bring. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal de Río San Juan, Playa de Río San Juan, BanReservas Rio San Juan, O Carballo Criollo, Catalina Tropical Lodge, Laguna Gri-Gri, El Patio de Andy. Covered: Leaving Río San Juan, Local food and costs, Residency and banking, Travel logistics by guagua, Reflection on town rhythm, Safety in a small town. Chapters:00:00 Catalina Tropical Lodge02:03 Playa de Río San Juan03:49 O Carballo Criollo04:57 Room05:57 El Patio de Andy06:59 Bus ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RíoSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #DominicanTravel #Caribbean #NorthCoastDR #PuertoPlata #DRTravel #LagunaGriGri #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanTravel #ExpatLife #DRResidency #FoodTravel #Merengue #Bachata #HiddenGems #RoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final full day in Río San Juan with the fishermen at dawn, learns the town's quiet Sunday rhythm, and reflects on the long road of residency paperwork while the Playa Grande airport debate looms. A working town's last dance before the road west. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Playa de Río San Juan, Boca de la Laguna, Playa Grande, Cabo Francés Viejo, Centro Histórico, Parque Central, Super Café San Juan, Fenix Casa de Cambio Rio San Juan. Covered: Fisherman economy and fish auction, Residency and banking paperwork, Playa Grande airport development debate, Cost of living and food prices, Local rhythm and Sundays, Power grid and scheduled maintenance. Chapters:00:00 Playa de Río San Juan01:13 Playa Grande02:30 Centro Histórico04:05 Boca de la Laguna06:07 Parque Central07:29 El Mangle Restaurante08:35 Street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoastDR #CaribbeanTravel #FishingTown #LagunaGriGri #PlayaGrande #CaboFrancesViejo #DominicanFood #Mofongo #Bachata #Merengue #ExpatLifeDR #ResidencyDR #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #CriolloCooking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his sixth day in Río San Juan watching the town shift from fishing work to evening dance, learning merengue and bachata steps at a local spot, and pricing what a month here might cost. He also checks in on the airport development and the residency paperwork that's still waiting in Santo Domingo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Laguna Gri-Gri, Cave of the Swallows, Playa de Río San Juan, La Casita de Playa, Cafe de Paris, Mercado Municipal, Catalina Tropical Lodge, Playa Grande. Covered: Rio San Juan nightly rhythm and dance, Laguna Gri-Gri boat tour and cave, Airport development debate, Living costs and rent prices, Residency and banking paperwork, Learning bachata and merengue. Chapters:00:00 Río San Juan01:02 Laguna Gri-Gri03:12 Playa Grande05:12 Beach bar conversation06:12 Quiet night street07:32 Catalina Tropical Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RíoSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoastDR #Bachata #Merengue #LagunaGriGri #CaveOfTheSwallows #PlayaGrande #AirportDevelopment #TravelDR #LocalLife #WorkingTown #DanceLesson #CostOfLiving #BeachBar #CaribbeanVibes #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his fifth day in Río San Juan immersed in the town's working heart. He watches the tuna auction at the port, helps fillet a fresh catch, and learns how the sea feeds the town. He also gets the latest on the Playa Grande airport development and reflects on what it means for this quiet corner of the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Boca de la Laguna, Escuela Libre, Mercado Municipal, El Mangle Restaurante, Centro Histórico, Cabo Francés Viejo, Playa Grande, BanReservas. Covered: Fisherman life and fish market, Local food and costs, Río San Juan town rhythm, Residency/banking steps, Airport development, Lagoon and coast. Chapters:00:00 Boca de la Laguna01:58 Escuela Libre02:53 Playa Grande04:51 Centro Histórico05:48 Mercado Municipal07:10 Cabo Francés Viejo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoast #LagunaGriGri #FishingTown #CaribbeanLife #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #DRTravel #PuntaCanaToSantoDomingo #LocalExperience #FishMarket #MovingAbroad #CaribbeanCoast #PlayaGrande #DRResidency #CriolloCooking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his fourth day in Río San Juan at the Mercado Municipal, learning to cook sancocho with a local family, watching the town's daily rhythm, and reflecting on the cost of living and the coming changes. A warm, practical episode about food, community, and the real price of a day here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal de Río San Juan, El Patio de Andy, Catalina Tropical Lodge, El Mangle Restaurante, Playa Caletón, Malecón de Río San Juan. Covered: Local market and food, Cost of living, Airport development, Music and dance, Community and hospitality, Practical travel tips. Chapters:00:00 El Patio de Andy01:37 Kitchen interior04:03 Catalina Tropical Lodge06:09 El Mangle Restaurante07:39 Seaside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RíoSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #DominicanFood #Sancocho #MercadoMunicipal #NorthCoastDR #TravelDominicanRepublic #CostOfLivingDR #Bachata #Merengue #PlayaGrande #AirportDevelopment #LocalLife #FishingTown #CaribbeanTravel #DominicanCulture #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeña https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his third day in Río San Juan chasing the town's working rhythm: dawn at the fish market, a coffee at a local spot, the Gri-Gri lagoon's quiet side, and a long conversation about what the new airport will change. Plus the real cost of a day here, in pesos and dollars. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Mercado Municipal, Laguna Gri-Gri, Cave of the Swallows, El Patio de Andy, Cabo Francés Viejo, La Ciénaga, BanReservas, Escuela Libre. Covered: Río San Juan, Daily rhythm, Local food, Residency/banking steps, Cabo Francés Viejo, Playa Grande airport. Chapters:00:00 Mercado Municipal01:02 Harbour02:44 Cave of the Swallows04:48 La Ciénaga05:58 Escuela Libre07:32 O Carballo Criollo08:23 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoastDR #CaboFrancesViejo #LagunaGriGri #CaveOfTheSwallows #PlayaGrande #ElPatioDeAndy #OCarballoCriollo #MercadoMunicipal #EscuelaLibre #BanReservas #DRTravel #CaribbeanTravel #CriolloFood #WorkingTown #Podcast #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos returns to Laguna Gri-Gri for a second look, this time at the Cave of the Swallows and the fishermen who work the water. He eats a working lunch at the Mercado Municipal, considers a month-long rental, and watches the town's summer rhythm up close. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Laguna Gri-Gri, Cueva de las Golondrinas, Mercado Municipal de Río San Juan, Cafetería Naboa Río San Juan, BanReservas, Super Café San Juan, La Casita de Playa, Escuela Libre. Covered: Laguna Gri-Gri boat tour, Cave of the Swallows, Río San Juan working market, Cost of living in Río San Juan, DR residency and banking first steps, Río San Juan town rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Laguna Gri-Gri01:48 Cueva de las Golondrinas03:28 Escuela Libre05:34 Cafetería Naboa Río San Juan06:34 City street07:48 BanReservas08:43 La Casita de Playa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #DominicanRepublic #NorthCoastDR #LagunaGriGri #CaveOfTheSwallows #CuevadeLasGolondrinas #DominicanTravel #CaribbeanTravel #TravelPodcast #Merengue #Bachata #PlayaGrande #DominicanFood #Mofongo #ExpatLife #TravelDR #NorthCoastTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos drives from Samaná to Río San Juan, explores the Gri-Gri lagoon mangrove tunnels, the Cave of the Swallows, Playa Grande and Caletón, and checks out the new airport site. He settles into a fishing town that works for a living, with real costs, a music school, and a swim in a cenote. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Río San Juan, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Laguna Gri-Gri, Cave of the Swallows, Playa Grande, Playa Caletón, Cabo Francés Viejo, Dudu Lagoon, El Patio de Andy, O Carballo Criollo. Covered: Laguna Gri-Gri and Cave of the Swallows, Playa Grande and Caletón, Dudu Lagoon cenote, Cabo Francés Viejo ruins, Río San Juan local costs, Playa Grande International Airport. Chapters:00:00 Laguna Gri-Gri01:36 Cave of the Swallows03:46 Escuela Libre music school04:54 Playa Grande06:57 Cabo Francés Viejo08:46 Catalina Tropical Lodge09:56 Café A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RioSanJuan #RepublicaDominicana #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanTravel #LagunaGriGri #Mangroves #CaveOfTheSwallows #PlayaGrande #Surfing #PlayaCaleton #DuduLagoon #Cenote #CaboFrancesViejo #NorthCoastDR #TravelDominicanRepublic #Fisheries #LocalLifeDR https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final morning in Samaná. A quiet malecón, a coconut-forward breakfast at a local spot, a last look at the bay, and the practical cost of saying goodbye. Plus what the road to Santo Domingo actually costs, and the one thing he forgot to pack. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Hostal Marina Samaná, Ysapau Cafe, Samaná Boardwalk, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, Bamboula, Cayo Levantado, Sánchez, La Churcha. Covered: Samaná malecón and town life, Local food and costs, Boat cancellations and weather, Cruise terminal debate, Leaving Samaná. Chapters:00:57 Ysapau Cafe02:09 Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center03:11 Bamboula05:11 Sánchez06:59 Santo Domingo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáMalecón #PescadoConCoco #SamanáFood #CayoLevantado #LosHaitises #DominicanHistory #LaChurcha #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanLife #SantoDomingo #RoadTripDR #RainySeasonTravel #OffSeasonTravel #SamanáBay #DominicanCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final day in Samaná on Restoration Day, learning about the town's Afro-Dominican roots, the power grid's stubborn rhythm, and how the malecón turns into a stage for merengue and bachata. A goodbye to the peninsula, one last swim, and a look ahead to Santo Domingo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná malecón, Ysapau Cafe, La Churcha, Letrero de Samaná, Cayo Levantado, Bamboula, El Limón. Covered: Restoration Day celebrations, Samaná malecón festival, local food and costs, power grid and community resilience, Cayo Levantado boat trip, leaving Samaná, residency appointment in Santo Domingo. Chapters:00:00 Ysapau Cafe01:23 La Churcha02:45 Letrero de Samaná03:47 Cayo Levantado05:29 Bamboula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #RestorationDay #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáBay #Malecón #Bachata #Merengue #CayoLevantado #PescadoConCoco #DominicanCulture #TravelGuide #IslandLife #CarlosPeñaTravel #DRTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final day in Samaná on Restoration Day, watching the malecón come alive with flags, music, and community spirit. He reflects on the town's history, the cost of living, and the power grid protests, then closes the Samaná chapter with a promise to return. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná malecón, Ysapau Cafe, Letrero de Samaná, Whale Museum, Caray! Coffee, HOSTAL MARINA SAMANÁ, Cayo Levantado, La Churcha. Covered: Restoration Day history, Samaná culture and community, Cost of living in Samaná, Power grid and blackouts, Local food and drinks, Leaving Samaná. Chapters:00:00 Ysapau Cafe00:45 Festival stage02:01 Bamboula04:15 Letrero de Samaná05:29 Los Haitises06:34 HOSTAL MARINA SAMANÁ07:39 Fireworks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RestorationDay #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #SamanáMalecón #DominicanHistory #TravelDominicanRepublic #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáFood #DominicanCulture #DominicanMusic #Bachata #Merengue #PowerGrid #CostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanAdventure #SamanáBay #RestorationWar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final days in Samaná getting practical about money, from market prices to rents, and joins the town as it prepares for Restoration Day. He reflects on a quiet power-grid protest and the balance between the tourism boom and daily life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná Boardwalk, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, Ysapau Cafe, Samaná Market, El Progreso, Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar, Samaná Bay. Covered: Samaná town costs, Power grid and blackouts, Restoration Day, Coastal road trip, Local seafood, Expat banking and residency next steps. Chapters:00:00 Seaside cafe morning01:04 Ysapau Cafe03:14 El Progreso06:03 Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar07:07 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #SamanáTravel #RestorationDay #DiaDeLaRestauracion #SamanáTown #OffSeasonTravel #CaribbeanLife #SamanáMalecón #PescadoConCoco #DominicanFood #AffordableTravel #IslandLife #PowerGrid #LocalCulture #SamanáBay #WhaleSanctuary #DominicanRepublicTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

On day six in Samaná, Carlos takes a quiet morning walk along the malecón, visits the whale museum's skeleton, and reflects on the town's layered history—from the Turtle Dove to the power grid. He ends with a simple seaside lunch and thoughts on what it means to listen to a place. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná Malecón, Whale Museum of Samana, La Churcha, Bamboula Restaurant, Ysapau Cafe, Samaná Market. Covered: Samaná malecón and local life, Whale museum and bay sanctuary, Samaná history and culture, Local food and costs, Samaná practical tips (SIM, transport, tours), Power grid and community resilience. Chapters:00:00 Malecón morning, gentle waves01:35 Malecón boardwalk, distant traffic03:47 Ysapau Cafe05:57 La Churcha08:07 Malecón, evening, football shouts A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeña #Malecón #WhaleMuseum #LaChurcha #Bamboula #YsapauCafe #PescadoConCoco #SummerRain #OffSeasonTravel #SlowTravel #LocalLife #Caribbean #IslandLife #TravelTips #SamanáBay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his fifth day in Samaná preparing for Restoration Day, navigating the town's power struggles, and ending the night with impromptu merengue and bachata on the malecón. He gets practical about costs, from street food to a cappuccino, and feels the weight of history in the air. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Ysapau Cafe, Whale Museum, La Playita, Malecón, Samaná town, HOSTAL MARINA SAMANÁ. Covered: Restoration Day, local culture, street food, dance, history, power grid. Chapters:00:00 Malecón00:29 Ysapau Cafe02:50 Whale Museum04:08 La Playita05:57 HOSTAL MARINA SAMANÁ A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #RestorationDay #SamanáMalecón #WhaleMuseum #LaChurcha #Merengue #Bachata #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáLife #RainySeason #TravelPodcast #DiaDeLaRestauracion #SamanáFood #PescadoConCoco #LowSeason #IslandLife #SantoDomingo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos rides horseback through Samaná's wet jungle to Salto El Limón, measures the waterfall's power against the summer rains, wrestles with the island's fragile power grid, and finds a quiet malecón dinner to close the day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Salto El Limón, Ysapau Cafe, Samaná Malecón, El Limón District, Samaná Town. Covered: el limon waterfall, local food and costs, samaná power grid, malecón evening scene, rainy season experience, horseback riding logistics. Chapters:00:00 Ysapau Cafe03:02 Waterfall03:48 Forest clearing04:49 Jungle trail with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #ElLimón #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #Waterfall #SamanaTravel #DominicanRepublicTravel #Caribbean #HorsebackRiding #RainySeason #PescadoConCoco #Malecón #Bachata #Merengue #TravelGuide #IslandLife #SustainableTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos takes the ferry to Cayo Levantado, dodges a summer downpour, and finds the island's quieter side. He learns about the local power grid from a neighbor, considers a day trip to El Limón, and settles into Samaná's rainy-season rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Cayo Levantado, Samaná malecón, La Fragoneta Beach Coffee Lounge, Ysapau Cafe, Whale Museum, Sánchez. Covered: Cayo Levantado day trip, Samaná rainy season weather, Local infrastructure (power grid), El Limón waterfall planning, Samaná town dining, Low season travel experience. Chapters:00:00 Cayo Levantado01:06 Beach02:09 Beach cafe03:30 Sánchez05:16 Cafe06:27 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #CayoLevantado #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #CarlosPeña #CaribbeanTravel #LowSeasonTravel #SamanáBay #PescadoConCoco #IslandLife #ElLimón #DRTravel #RainySeason #SamanáMalecón #TravelDR #BeachDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos takes a boat trip from Samaná into Los Haitises National Park, exploring karst islets, mangrove tunnels, and Taino petroglyph caves. He also checks out the Sánchez food festival, samples local seafood, and gets practical about costs and the new cruise terminal debate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Los Haitises National Park, Cueva de la Línea, Cayo Levantado, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, Ysapau Cafe, Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar, Samaná Boardwalk. Covered: Los Haitises boat trip, Caves and petroglyphs, Cayo Levantado day trip, Samaná Bay ecosystem, Sánchez food festival, Cruise terminal controversy. Chapters:00:00 Cayo Levantado01:32 Los Haitises National Park03:18 Riverside05:00 Ysapau Cafe05:55 City rain06:56 Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #LosHaitises #CayoLevantado #BacardiIsland #TainoCaves #WhaleMuseum #SamanáBay #DominicanRepublic #DRTravel #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáGuide #PescadoConCoco #Amber #SánchezFestival #RainySeason #SustainableTravel #PuertoDuarte https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos makes the drive from Punta Cana to Samaná, dodges an afternoon downpour, and explores the town's malecón, a whale museum, and a local seafood lunch. He learns about Los Haitises, Cayo Levantado, and the practical side of living in this low-season paradise. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Restaurant-Bar Moreno & Ruth, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, La Churcha, Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar, La Ruta de Cafe, Cayo Levantado. Covered: Samaná arrival, Local food, Whale museum, La Churcha history, Malecón life, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Cayo Levantado00:57 Restaurant-Bar Moreno & Ruth03:07 La Churcha05:09 Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar07:09 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #SamanáTown #Malecón #WhaleMuseum #LaChurcha #CayoLevantado #LosHaitises #ElLimón #PuntaCanaToSamaná #DominicanFood #PescadoConCoco #RainySeason #AugustTravel #CaribbeanTravel #DominicanHistory #TravelDR https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos spends his final evening in Punta Cana with a beachside dinner at El Cortecito, reflects on the week's logistics and local rhythms, and prepares for the drive west to Samaná. A bittersweet goodbye to the resort coast and a hello to the real Dominican Republic. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Playa Macao, Verón, El Cortecito, Castaways Bistro, Basilica de Higüey, Sweet Home Punta Cana Guest House. Covered: Last day in Punta Cana, El Cortecito dinner and local scene, Packing and grocery shopping, Saying goodbye, Planning the drive to Samaná, Reflections on the week. Chapters:00:00 Playa Macao01:21 Verón02:43 Restaurant04:23 El Cortecito06:21 Basilica de Higüey08:13 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuntaCana #PlayaMacao #ElCortecito #CastawaysBistro #DominicanRepublic #DRTravel #Bachata #Merengue #Samaná #RoadTrip #LocalFood #Mamajuana #HurricaneSeason #Caribbean #TravelPodcast #IslandLife #Higuey https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

On his last full day in Punta Cana, Carlos ties up loose ends, savors a final local breakfast, and confronts the island's size and his own road map. He takes a last swim at Playa Macao, checks the forecast for the drive west, and gets a lesson in hurricane-season reality from a local. Then he packs up, ready to chase the coast toward Samaná. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Verón, Coco Cafe Secrets, Playa Macao, El Cortecito, Samaná, Scotiabank. Covered: Local food and coffee culture, Hurricane season reality, Transport and driving west, Cost of living recap, Cultural observations, Road trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Verón02:24 Samaná05:02 Scotiabank06:13 El Cortecito07:06 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuntaCana #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #PlayaMacao #ElCortecito #HurricaneSeason #TravelDominicanRepublic #CaribbeanTravel #LocalBeach #Merengue #Bachata #ExpatLifeDR #DRRoadTrip #PuntaCanaTravelGuide #DominicanFood #CostOfLivingDR https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos wakes to a calmer Punta Cana and heads to Playa Macao before the crowds. He checks on the local beach after the storm, meets a fisherman, costs out a beach lunch, and starts mapping his route west to Samaná — while keeping an eye on the sky. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Playa Macao, Verón, Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort, Bávaro. Covered: Local beach culture, Hurricane season aftermath, Cost of local food, Planning the westward road trip, Local transport recap. Chapters:00:00 Verón00:45 Playa Macao02:59 Beach café05:40 Roadside07:07 City street08:04 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuntaCana #PlayaMacao #DominicanRepublic #TravelPodcast #HurricaneSeason #CaribbeanTravel #LocalFood #BeachDay #DRTravel #Bavaro #Veron #Guagua #Merengue #SamanáRoadTrip #EatLocal #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos takes a local's day at Playa Macao, watches the Copa Pelícano tennis finals, checks out the new Lopesan resort buzz, and gets a reality check on hurricane-season prep in Punta Cana. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Playa Macao, Uvero Alto, Vilas Tennis Academy, Hotel Ocean El Faro, Lolita Restaurante, Castaways Bistro, El Cortecito, Verón. Covered: Local beach day and food, Weather and hurricane season prep, Tennis tournament and local sports scene, Planning the road trip to Samaná, Cost of living and money basics. Chapters:00:00 Playa Macao01:40 Ocean waves03:47 Verón05:04 Uvero Alto05:56 Beach café06:42 Castaways Bistro08:52 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PlayaMacao #PuntaCana #DominicanRepublic #HurricaneSeason #LocalBeach #CaribbeanTravel #CopaPelícano #UveroAlto #TravelGuide #BudgetTravel #Bachata #Merengue #Mamajuana #PuntaCanaFood #RealDominican #IslandLife #AugustWeather https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Day three in Punta Cana: Carlos sorts out his cédula paperwork, eats a proper bandera at a local comedor in Verón, checks out the new Lopesan resort opening, and gets a hurricane-season reality check as the weather turns. Plus the story of Restoration Day and what it means for the island's future. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Verón, Bávaro, El Cortecito, Playa Macao, GreenFit Healthy Café, Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Sweet Home Punta Cana Guest House. Covered: Residency process next steps, Comedor and local food Economics, Restoration Day history, Hurricane season practical preparation, Hurricane season practical preparation, Local districts and economy. Chapters:00:00 Verón02:04 El Cortecito03:41 GreenFit Healthy Café05:10 Bávaro06:23 Sweet Home Punta Cana Guest House07:39 Bar interior08:28 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublic #PuntaCana #Bavaro #Veron #ElCortecito #PlayaMacao #DominicanFood #LaBandera #RestorationDay #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanTravel #ExpatsInDR #LivingInPuntaCana #ResidencyDR #Motoconcho #Guagua #Merengue #Cedula https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos Peña tackles day two in Punta Cana: a guagua ride to Verón, a local comedor lunch, groceries, the search for a dance class, and a sunset at Playa Macao. He gets a crash course in Dominican rhythm, both musical and everyday, and starts to feel less like a tourist. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Bávaro, Verón, Mercado Municipal de Higüey, El Cortecito, Playa Macao. Covered: local transport, local food, language learning, dance, beaches, practical logistics. Chapters:00:00 Bávaro01:33 Verón03:58 Street05:05 El Cortecito06:19 Playa Macao08:15 Car interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuntaCana #DominicanRepublic #Bavaro #Veron #PlayaMacao #Guagua #Motoconcho #ComidaCriolla #Merengue #Bachata #TravelDR #ExpatLife #Caribbean #Higuey #IndigenousEyes #CapCana #UveroAlto https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

Carlos Peña arrives in the Dominican Republic for good. In this first episode, he lands at PUJ, wrestles with residency paperwork, opens a bank account, gets a SIM, and escapes the all-inclusive strip to find the locals' beaches. Plus a hurricane season reality check and the real cost of a day in Punta Cana. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Punta Cana International Airport, Bávaro, Verón, El Cortecito, Playa Macao, Castaways Bistro, Banco Santa Cruz, Claro. Covered: Arrival logistics, Residency and banking, Local transport, Cost of living, Hurricane season, Punta Cana geography. Chapters:00:00 Punta Cana International Airport01:25 Bávaro02:54 Claro04:19 Castaways Bistro05:55 Playa Macao07:27 Rain easing08:40 El Cortecito A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PuntaCana #DominicanRepublic #ExpatsInDR #MoveToCaribbean #PuntaCanaLife #Bavaro #Veron #PlayaMacao #DominicanFood #HurricaneSeason #TravelCaribbean #LivingInParadise #DominicanRepublicTravel #CaribbeanExpat #LocalLifeDR #LearnSpanish #Bachata #Merengue https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/