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The 7 Beaches Hike in Las Galeras, Samaná

Discover one of the Dominican Republic's best-kept secrets: the 7 Beaches Hike in Las Galeras, Samaná. This stunning coastal trail winds through hidden coves, Taíno caves, and pristine Caribbean beaches that most travelers to the Dominican Republic never get to see. Hike with a local guide, swim in turquoise waters, and experience the Dominican Republic beyond the resort.
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Harry Alvarez
April 23, 2026

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Staff Feature: Lidia Philippe Noel

A Q&A with Lidia Philippe Noel on six years at Offbeat, travel, and community.

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Offbeat Travel
November 3, 2022
Costa Rica

Nuestro Equipo: Felipe Hernandez

Conoce a Felipe Hernandez desde Guanacaste, Costa Rica — con Offbeat desde el inicio.

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Offbeat Travel
November 2, 2022
Costa Rica

Staff Feature: Felipe Hernandez

A Q&A with Felipe Hernandez on guiding, Guanacaste, and what decolonizing travel means to him.

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Offbeat Travel
October 31, 2022
Dominican Republic

Student Service Projects Create Community Impact on the Offbeat Path

How student service projects create lasting impact in the communities we visit.

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Offbeat Travel
October 10, 2022

Por qué recomiendo visitar a mi país (La República Dominicana)

Sabores, paisajes y gente — una guía personal para descubrir lo mejor de República Dominicana.

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Lidia Philippe
October 3, 2022

How Staff Training for Decolonizing Student Travel Experiences Made This Summer a Success

What happens when a week of staff training gets personal — and why that matters.

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Offbeat Travel
September 13, 2022

Decolonizing Travel (Part 2 of Many)

Foreign investors and local communities can build something better — together.

By 
Harry Alvarez
August 1, 2022

Five Things to Help You Prepare for the Summer Guiding Season

Five ways our team stays sharp, rested, and ready for another season of student travel.

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Harry Alvarez
May 28, 2022
Dominican Republic

5 Reasons to Travel to Your Homelands

Why traveling to your family's country of origin is worth the journey.

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Offbeat Travel
March 7, 2022
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