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Thilo and Leonie, owners of the boat, conduct a road trip across the Dominican Republic before returning to Germany for the hurricane season.0:02 Accompanied by two other sailors, they travel by rental car toward Santo Domingo, navigating frequent military checkpoints near the Haitian border.0:54 The group encounters significant logistical challenges, including a systematic Airbnb scam where booked accommodations prove unavailable, forcing them to secure last-minute alternatives.6:12 Their inland route includes visits to a women-run cacao farm, a national park to observe endangered rhinoceros iguanas, and local markets where they sample uncooled street food.12:10 The trip concludes with the crew suffering from food poisoning in Santo Domingo before flying home.18:19 Back in Germany, the pair announces two meet-and-greet events scheduled for Cologne and Hamburg to connect with their audience.19:30 Spontaneous travel in the region often requires adapting to chaotic conditions, including unreliable booking platforms and potential health risks from local food sources.

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