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Dominican Republic

I backpacked the Dominican Republic in 2025. I visited Santo Domingo, Samana, Las Galeras, Santiago and Punta Cana.

How to get from SDQ Airport to Santo Domingo

July 3, 2026November 13, 2025 by Trevor Warman
guagua in Santo Domingo

The Cheapest Way to get from SDQ (Las Américas International Airport) to the centre of Santo Domingo.

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Top Sights in Santiago de los Caballeros – Dominican Republic

July 9, 2026October 22, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Mural at the Plaza de la Constitución in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic

Santiago de los Caballeros, or simply Santiago, is the second largest city in the Dominican Republic.

I took a bus from Santo Domingo, lodged at the hotel “Alegria Hostal”, and backpacked the city over two days.

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Santiago Monorail Project – Dominican Republic

July 6, 2026August 25, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Santiago Monorail Project in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic

The Santiago Monorail in Santiago de los Caballeros is one of many public transport projects by FITRAM – Trust for the Development of the Dominican Republic’s Mass Transportation System.

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Riding the Teleférico de Santiago: Backpacker’s Guide to the Santiago Cable Car

July 6, 2026August 20, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Santiago Cable Car Station in the Dominican Republic

I didn’t get to ride the Teleférico de Santo Domingo, but I did ride the Santo Domingo Metro. Here in Santiago de los Caballeros, I took the morning to experience the Santiago Cable Car.

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How to Use the Santo Domingo Metro: An Independent Transit Guide

July 6, 2026August 11, 2025 by Trevor Warman
santo domingo metro

A boots-on-the-ground guide to using the Santo Domingo Metro in the Dominican Republic, covering lines, schedules, and essential ticket hacks for independent backpackers.

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How to get from Samana to Las Galeras in the Dominican Republic

July 7, 2026July 15, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Samana to Las Galeras Guagua

Travelling from Samana to Las Galeras in the Dominican Republic in a guagua (minivan).

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How to get from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana by Bus

July 7, 2026July 14, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Expreso Punta Cana bus

Taking the bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

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How to get from Santo Domingo to Samana by bus – Dominican Republic

July 7, 2026July 14, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Caribe Tours bus at the bus station in Santo Domingo

After six days in the capital of the Dominican Republic, I took a Caribe Tours bus from Santo Domingo to Samana.

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ATM Fees in the Dominican Republic

July 7, 2026July 13, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Banco Popular ATM in Dominican Republic

This post details the withdrawal fees I encountered at three ATMs in the Dominican Republic:

  • Banreservas
  • Banco Popular
  • Scotiabank

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My Name is Trevor Warman.

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