For one of the last legs of this amazing trip I was taken on a countryside adventure into the forests of Moca, up north! Palo Mamajuana Tea had us meet up with one of its suppliers, a well-known brewmaster.…
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Aside from the fear of flying, culture shock probably has to be one of the most common feelings to strike the average international traveler. Some of us, however, the braver ones, embrace the surprise, exchanging most of that currency…
Departures are exciting! Some people get nervous, others get giddy, but there’s no denying that something about airports and air travel always stirs up the juices. I was no exception. Here’s a look into the first leg of what’ll…
Peace my Uptown peeps! So I’ve decided to do things a little bit different and prepare something special for the UC this time around. I’ll be going on a bit of a business trip soon, you see. Mr. Skates…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) The one word to describe La Soga is visceral. From the opening scenes of familiar Dominican life with the pulsating Palo music in the background, La Soga grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Ok, now most of you probably know that we don’t usually post on a Saturday but this Groupon Liga Masiva deal is too good to not share. For a mere $20 you get a $45…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Ok, now most of you probably know that we don’t usually post on a Saturday but this Groupon Liga Masiva deal is too good to not share. For a mere $20 you get a $45…
Black in Latin America, a new four-part series on the influence of African descent on Latin America, is the 11th and latest production from renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., writer and presenter of the acclaimed PBS series…
Just Another Day In Paradise Words & Photography by Briana E. Heard I am here. In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and, at 10 minutes to 9pm, I believe I am staying in for the night. Not because I am tired…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Briana E. Heard I invite you to join me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter, or e-mail me at [email protected]…