One thing that is very different here compared to the U.S. where I am from is the inconsistent electricity. Since living here, I have stayed in five different areas of Puerto Plata. The only places where there is electricity pretty much 24-7 is in the center of the city or near large resorts or comp[...]
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High Definition
Idealistic adventurers (whether in Latin America or elsewhere) inevitably find themselves in a world of contrasts. Some contrasts are devastating, others empowering, and then there are the contrasts that are neither here-nor-there. The last of these, whether they make us chuckle or swear, add uniq[...]
Direct TV to Your Adobe
Several nights ago I was sitting with some acquaintances, when a very interesting question was raised: “Which Direct TV package would you prefer?” The heated debate lasted 15 minutes and was underlined by opposing arguments in favor of more channels for either movies or fútbol. The funny back-s[...]
