Living in Santo Domingo as an expat: the honest guide
Most people who move to the DR picture a beach town. Santo Domingo is a city of nearly four million people, the oldest European-founded city in the Americas,…
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Living in the Dominican Republic
Field notes from life in the DR
Practical observations, updates and lessons from living in the Dominican Republic since 2017.
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Remote Work
What it’s really like to work remotely from Cabarete
Cabarete works for remote workers. Not because it’s on the coast, but because it has the infrastructure to…
Moving to DR
Power cuts in the Dominican Republic: what to actually expect
Power cuts in the DR are real, predictable, and manageable. They are not random. They run on a…
Safety
Is the Dominican Republic safe to live in?
Yes. With caveats that matter. The Dominican Republic has real crime. Petty theft, opportunistic robberies, and the occasional…
Residency
How to get residency in the Dominican Republic: a straightforward guide
DR residency is achievable, not complicated, but slower than most immigration lawyers will tell you upfront. The process…
Regions
DR vs Panama vs Mexico vs Portugal: which is best for expats?
All four work. The question is what you’re actually optimising for. The DR, Panama, Mexico, and Portugal each…
Cost & Money
Cost of living in the Dominican Republic (2026)
Living in the DR costs less than most people expect and more than the cheapest blogs claim. A…
Regions
Cabarete vs Las Terrenas: which is better for expats?
Both work. The question is which one fits you. Cabarete is a kite town with energy, an active…
Regions
Best places to live in the Dominican Republic for remote workers (2026)
The DR has 10 very different regions. For remote workers, the gap between the best and worst is…
Moving to DR
10 things I wish I knew before moving to the Dominican Republic
Most of what you’ll read about moving to the DR is either tourism marketing or someone venting in…
Safety
Hurricane Season in the Dominican Republic: What You Need to Know Before You Move
Hurricane season runs June to November in the DR. Here is what it actually means for day-to-day expat…
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