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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · 3d

Discover Dominican Chicken Sancocho — a hearty, soulful stew that blends tradition, flavor, comfort, and rich island heritage.
🔗 dominicansoul.com/dominican-ch...

#DominicanFood #Sancocho
#CaribbeanCuisine #Foodie

A steaming bowl of chicken sancocho with corn on the cob, potatoes, carrots, and chicken pieces in a rich broth.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Sep 2

💸12 Unforgettable Puerto Plata Activities for $10 or Less — Fortaleza San Felipe

Fort San Felipe in Puerto Plata stands tall against time—once pirate defense, now a cultural treasure echoing history and heritage.
dominicansoul.com/bucket_list
#FortalezaSanFelipe #PuertoPlata

Fortaleza San Felipe, a historic Spanish fortress in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with a mountain backdrop.

The historic Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, a stone fortress overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Cannons overlooking the ocean from the historic walls of Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Equestrian statue of General Gregorio Luperon near Fortaleza San Felipe in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Sep 1

💸12 Unforgettable Puerto Plata Activities for $10 or Less — Central Park

Central Park (Parque Central Independencia) is a cultural gem, blending history, tradition, and community in a serene Dominican setting.
dominicansoul.com/bucket_list
#PuertoPlata #DominicanRepublic

Victorian gazebo and statues in Central Park of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with the national flag.

Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with two bell towers and a palm tree.

Colorful Victorian-style buildings in Central Park, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

Vibrant mural in Central Park, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, depicting local culture, a cruise ship, and colorful elements.

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just… Tim @tlaw2025.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 22

💸12 Unforgettable Puerto Plata Activities for $10 or Less — Taíno Bay

Discover Taíno Bay: sun-kissed sands, turquoise waters, local culture, and serene coastal beauty for the perfect getaway.
dominicansoul.com/bucket_list
#PuertoPlata #TainoBay #DominicanRepublicTravel #BeachVibes

Two women posing for a photo in front of the large white Taino Bay sign in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The background shows a harbor with a cruise ship and tropical mountains, highlighting the port's scenery.

An inviting photo of the tropical resort pool area at Taino Bay in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The image shows a lazy river with a wooden bridge, sandy beaches, palm trees, and guests enjoying the sunny weather.

A photo of a thatched-roof, ship-themed bar at the Taino Bay cruise port in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The building is surrounded by tropical plants, lounge chairs, and a lazy river.

A serene pathway winds through the tropical landscape of Taino Bay in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Palm trees, lush greenery, and lounge chair frames under a partly cloudy sky create a relaxing atmosphere.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 20

🎨Puerto Plata is a living canvas. Bold murals and hidden gems line the streets, turning every walk into a visual adventure. A must-see for travelers, creatives, and photographers.📷

🔗 dominicansoul.com/street_art
#PuertoPlata #StreetArt
#DominicanRepublic #TravelPhotography

Vibrant street art mural in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, showing a joyful child laughing with eyes closed and face covered in water droplets, surrounded by three colorful hummingbirds against a bright turquoise background.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 20

🧋🍊🧊 Cool down with a glass of Morir Soñando — a creamy, citrusy Dominican classic, rich in vitamin C & calcium. Easy, delicious, refreshing!

🔗 dominicansoul.com/morir_sonando #FoodieBlog #MorirSoñando #DominicanCuisine #SummerDrinks #HealthyLiving

Close-up of two mason jars filled with Morir Soñando, a creamy orange drink, topped with orange and lime slices and metal straws. The jars rest on a sandy beach with ice cubes. Overlaid text reads 'Try Ice Cold' and 'Morir Soñando'.

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The Son Of Sci-Fi @thesonofscifi.bsky.social · Aug 20

The 15 Greatest Female Comic Book Villains Ever: Catwoman

Catwoman stalks Gotham’s rooftops—seductive, cunning, and elusive. A thief, survivor, and antihero who blurs the line between outlaw and ally.

🔗 thesonofsci.com/15-greatest-...
#Catwoman #DCcomics #Batman #GothamCity

Illustration of DC’s Catwoman in a black catsuit, holding and biting her whip with a smirk, moon and Gotham skyline behind her.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 19

Discover Puerto Plata’s Pink Street!

🌸Stroll the charming Paseo de Doña Blanca — a cobblestone path lined with bright pink buildings & blooming flowers. A must-see for travelers & photographers! 📷

🔗 dominicansoul.com/dona_blanco
#DominicanRepublic #TravelBlog #travelphotography

Two women posing on the famous pink street of Paseo de Doña Blanca in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with vibrant flowers and the street’s name sign in view.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 18

Puerto Plata on a Budget! 🏝️💸

Discover 10 smart ways to stretch your dollar in paradise—without missing the magic. From local tips to budget stays, we’ve got you covered!

🔗 dominicansoul.com/ten_travel_t... #PuertoPlata #DominicanRepublic
#BudgetTravel #CaribbeanVacations

Vibrant digital art of a smiling woman in sunglasses on a tropical beach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with ocean waves, a glowing sunset, and an airplane flying overhead — promoting Caribbean travel.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 17

Buenos días from #PuertoPlata.🌴📷
Have a great week everyone!🌞🌊

“Keep taking time for yourself until you are you again.”
– Lalah Delia

Discover more: 🔗 dominicansoul.com #DominicanRepublic
#SundayMotivation
#travelphotography

Palm trees and lounge chairs at Taíno Bay cruise port in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with a view of mountains in the distance.

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Wouter leonard 🎭 photo Art @wlhart.bsky.social · Jul 29

Look at me
Black and White Art 🖤🤍
#foto #fotografie #photo #portret #photography #zwartwit #blackandwhite #portrait #art

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 12

Buenos días from beautiful #PuertoPlata! ☀️📸
Have a great Tuesday everyone. ❤️

“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”
— Buddha

Discover more: 🔗 dominicansoul.com
#DominicanRepublic
#TuesdayMotivation
#travelphotography

A vibrant landscape of the Dominican Republic countryside in Puerto Plata, showing dense tropical vegetation, tall palm trees, and sunbeams over distant mountains.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 11

Top 5 Beaches in Puerto Plata 🏖️

Discover the beauty and variety of Puerto Plata’s top beach escapes — perfect for sun lovers, photographers, and Caribbean dreamers!🌞🌊📸

🔗 dominicansoul.com/beaches
#TravelBlog #DominicanRepublic #Photography #CaribbeanBeaches #vacations

A digital portrait of a smiling Dominican woman wearing a straw hat, large round gold-rimmed sunglasses, and gold hoop earrings. The sunglasses reflect a sunny beach with blue sky, white clouds, and gentle waves on sandy shore. She wears a colorful bikini top, with the beach reflection as the focal point.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 11

Buenos días from beautiful #PuertoPlata! ☀️📸
Have a great Monday everyone. ❤️

“One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.”
— Jack Penn

Discover more: 🔗 dominicansoul.com
#DominicanRepublic
#MondayMotivation
#travelphotography

A vibrant aerial view of lush green mountains in the Dominican Republic, with a winding light-blue river cutting through dense forest. On the left, a bright hillside dotted with palm trees and small houses contrasts with the deep greens of the jungle. Above, dramatic gray clouds break to reveal patches of blue sky.

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The Son Of Sci-Fi @thesonofscifi.bsky.social · Aug 10

🔥8 New Anime on Netflix - Summer 25: Mononoke: Ashes of Rage

Medicine Seller returns in Mononoke: Ashes of Rage—a haunting, visually stunning tale of vengeance and supernatural mystery on Netflix this summer.

🔗 thesonofsci.com/8-hottest-ne...
#mononoke #MedicineSeller #Netflix

The Medicine Seller from Mononoke anime, depicted in traditional Ukiyo-e style with white hair, red markings, intense yellow eyes, and elaborate patterned clothing.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 10

Tropical Perfection: How to Make the Ultimate Piña Colada 🧉

Escape to the Caribbean with this easy, creamy Piña Colada recipe—refreshingly smooth, perfectly sweet, and guaranteed to hit the tropical spot.

🔗 dominicansoul.com/pina_colada
#CocktailRecipe #PinaColada #TropicalVibes

Refreshing Piña Colada cocktail on a tropical beach, served in a hurricane glass with pineapple slice, maraschino cherries, paper umbrella, and fresh coconut, against turquoise ocean and blue sky with fluffy clouds.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 10

Buenos días from beautiful #PuertoPlata! ☀️📸
Wishing everyone a great week. ❤️

“If you believe it will work, you'll see opportunities. If you believe it won't, you will see obstacles.”
— Wayne Dyer

Discover more: 🔗 dominicansoul.com
#DominicanRepublic
#motivation
#travelphotography

Fortaleza de San Felipe in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — view from the ramparts of this 16th-century Spanish colonial fort, showing the brick courtyard, stone walls, a cannon, the ocean, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 2

🎨Puerto Plata is a living canvas. Bold murals and hidden gems line the streets, turning every walk into a visual adventure. A must-see for travelers, creatives, and photographers.

🔗 dominicansoul.com/street_art
#PuertoPlata #StreetArt
#DominicanRepublic #TravelPhotography

A vibrant, vertical painting showing a woman with her eyes closed, partially submerged in blue water. She has a pink hibiscus flower in her hair, and several colorful tropical fish are swimming around her.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Aug 1

🥤 Beat the heat and cool down this summer with a glass of Morir Soñando — a creamy, citrusy Dominican favorite packed with vitamin C & calcium!
Easy to make, delicious to sip.

🔗 dominicansoul.com/morir_sonando
#FoodieBlog #MorirSoñando #DominicanCuisine #SummerDrinks #HealthyLiving

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Smokehead 🤠📸🌶️✈️🥃🐈‍⬛🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦 @smokehead.bsky.social · Jul 11

A cold, wintry #Lochscape for #EastCoastKin #ScapeFriday. The Swan Pond reflecting the late afternoon sun, at the #Scottish National Trusts #Culzean and Country Park in #Ayrshire, #Scotland sets the scene for this #scape

#LandscapePhotography #Photography #Nature #WinterWalks

Cold, snowless winters scene, sun is low in the sky reflected in a still loch, with bare trees on the shore and foreground

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Jul 10

Unwrapping the Flavors of the Dominican Republic: 8 Must-Try Dishes🍽️👩‍🍳

Discover the rich blend of Spanish, African, and Indigenous flavors in Dominican cuisine. Here are 8 iconic dishes you can’t miss!
dominicansoul.com/eight_dishes

#DominicanFood #DominicanRepublic #FoodieBlog

Colorful collage featuring eight traditional Dominican dishes, highlighting the rich and diverse flavors of Dominican cuisine.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Jul 9

#TravelBlog
Top 5 Beaches in Puerto Plata 🏖️

Discover the beauty and variety of Puerto Plata’s top beach escapes — perfect for sun lovers, photographers, and Caribbean dreamers! 🌞🌊📷
🔗 dominicansoul.com/beaches

#DominicanRepublic #Photography
#CaribbeanBeaches #Vacations

A vibrant close-up of brown sunglasses and plumeria flowers resting on white sand at a Dominican beach, with turquoise ocean in the background.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Jul 9

Buenos días from beautiful #PuertoPlata! ☀️📸🏝️
Wishing everyone a joyful Wednesday. ❤️

“No borders, just horizons – only freedom.”
— Amelia Earhart

Discover more: 🔗 dominicansoul.com
#DominicanRepublic
#WanderlustWednesday
#travelphotography

A stunning panoramic view of Puerto Plata’s coastline in the Dominican Republic, featuring turquoise ocean waters, a lush green hillside dotted with trees, and tall palm trees in the foreground. A bright blue sky with scattered white clouds stretches above, and a small pier extends into the bay on the left.

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Paola Garcia @drgotsoul.bsky.social · Jul 8

FoodieBlog | Caribbean Smoothie Delight

Fuel your day with this tropical Papaya & Banana Smoothie—rich in antioxidants, fiber & island flavor! 🍹🌴

👉 dominicansoul.com/papaya_banan...

#ThirstyTuesday #HealthyLiving #SmoothieRecipe #DominicanCuisine #TropicalVibes

Refreshing papaya and banana smoothie with spinach, garnished with mint, surrounded by fresh tropical fruit on a rustic wood background.

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