Ep 189 / Is Punta Cana Worth the Hype?

Thinking of visiting Punta Cana or going to Afro Nation Dominican Republic?
In this episode, we break down our unfiltered experience in the Dominican Republic — the good, the bad, and the messy.

We talk about:
🌴 What Punta Cana is really like
⛈️ Landing in hurricane season
🚗 Driving in the DR as tourists
🏖️ Airbnb vs. resort life
🎟️ Afro Nation DR — why the festival massively disappointed
💸 Costs, safety, scams & tourist myths
🍽️ Our favourite food experiences
🌊 The beaches, locals & what we genuinely loved
… and whether we’d actually recommend going.

If you’re planning a trip to the Dominican Republic, thinking about Afro Nation, or just love travel stories — this one’s for you.