Our goal Every year we set out on the same mission: to make sure children can start school with everything they need. Not just the full uniform, but also the sports kit, shoes, sneakers, belt, backpack and a set of notebooks. Each child, together with a parent or guardian, picks out their things in person—it […]
School Uniform Project – School year 2025/2026 Read More »
A Damper on the Tropical Dream! Picture this: you land at Punta Cana airport, breathe in the salty sea air, and see the bright blue ocean shimmering. But as soon as you arrive at the beach, you’re greeted by meter-wide brown strips of floating seaweed. The water is murky, the smell is more like a
Habichuelas con dulce (Sweet Beans) One of the Dominican Republic’s most cherished traditions.This unique dish is prepared in large quantities during Lent and shared with relatives and neighbors. Ingredients: Preparation : Put the soft beans and water through the blender.Strain the beans to get rid of the skins.Place the beans, the coconut milk and half
Habichuelas con Dulce Read More »
Monkey Home: A must visit place in Puerto Plata. Welcome to Monkey Home. I would love to introduce you to our Monkey Home Family. Keep following us to get to know all family members and their habits and day to day life. Let me start with Lola, a female squirrel monkey, now almost 1,5 years
Monkey Home – Lola’s Story Read More »
Visiting Grecialandia had been on my list for quite some time, and I was excited to finally experience it. Located approximately 30 minutes from Puerto Plata City Center, the attraction is accessed via a mountain road near the entrance of San Marcos. While there are signs to guide you, the road conditions are not ideal.
Grecialandia Puerto Plata Read More »
A Magical Experience: Whale Watching in the DR! Why the Dominican Republic is the Ultimate Whale-Watching Destination The Dominican Republic is not just a paradise of tropical beaches; it is also one of the best places in the world to witness majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat. Every year, between January and March, thousands
Whale Watching in Samana Bay Read More »
Monkey Jungle – Monkey Home – Monkey Land – Monkey Island In the Puerto Plata area, there are currently four places where you can meet the adorable squirrel monkeys. But with so many options, which one should you choose? Don’t worry—I’ve visited them all! Here’s my personal experience with each location to help you decide.
Want to visit Monkeys? Here’s where to go in Puerto Plata! Read More »
Reflecting on 2024 The holiday season has passed and a new year has begun. It’s the perfect time to look back on all that we accomplished with the Domino Foundation Dominican Republic over the past year. June: A Strong Start On June 1st, we kicked off the year by sending out the first shipment of
Reflecting on a year of giving Read More »
Preparation Planning your next vacation, but not sure where to go? We made a list of what we wanted: beautiful beaches, a different culture, some travel but without constantly changing accommodations, and a bit of adventure. After browsing through blogs and Pinterest, our interest fell on the Dominican Republic. A quick dive into more research
Touring Dominican Republic Read More »
80 + 1 Happy Kids: School Year 2024-2025 It’s now early September 2024, and schools in the Dominican Republic started on August 26. The summer months were challenging, with high temperatures, intense humidity, and a busy store. Despite these obstacles, we are incredibly proud of ourselves and even prouder of all our sponsors. Thanks to
Schoolproject 2024-2025 Read More »
