We head from Santiago into the mountainous Domnican Republic interior, tossing for mangos, hanging at a pig roast and hiking up a river. DR rules!

The Dominican Republic is the number one producer of cigars. We thought it was essential to see how these amazing objects are made, so we got hooked up with the Dominican Institute of Tobacco.

On the northern coast of Dominican Republic, about 20 miles from Puerto Plata, there lies the town of Cabarete. The windsurfing and kiteboarding capital of DR, Cabarete is known for its wild nightlife, eccentric characters, and energetic vibe.