Category Archives: Commentary

Hope and Change, 2016

Posted on December 31, 2015 by author

2015: It’s all over but the crying now, and it wasn’t a good year at all. It brought us more unemployment, more war, more illegal immigration, more terrorism, and less beauty and sanity than any year I can remember since … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Humor, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Paying Bribes in the Third World-or, how not to spend your day in Santo Domingo

Posted on November 16, 2014 by author

I am sitting in my rental car on an obscure side street in Santo Domingo while a member of the Dominican Republic’s finest fleeces me for $60.  This is way more than I’m used to having to pay for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Travel, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

The Dominican Republic – How to choose the best beach for your vacation

Posted on November 10, 2014 by author

So, you’re coming to the Dominican Republic for a beach vacation, and you are wondering how to pick the right place. Most likely, you’re considering an all-inclusive resort, and those are indeed a great choice for a hassle-free vacation! But … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Lifetsyle, Travel | 3 Comments