I’m On the Move…
On Thursday week, I leave Cabo for Europe. In the short- to medium-term, travel isn’t going to be straightforward, but as countries come out of lockdown it’s time to get my boots on the ground and assess our opportunities up close.
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Fast Facts
Population: 10,219,630
Capital City: Santo Domingo
Climate: Tropical maritime; little seasonal temperature variation; seasonal variation in rainfall
Time Zone: GMT-4
Language: Spanish (official)
From the Archives of Dominican Republic Articles
The Best Places for Scuba Diving and Kiteboarding in the Caribbean
Some of the best spots in the world to go kite boarding and windsurfing, as well as scuba diving and snorkeling, are within a short flight of the U.S. Moreover, lessons, equipment rental, accommodation, entertainment, food, and transportation are a fraction of the cost of what you could expect to pay in the U.S...
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Situated on the Samana Peninsula, on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, the thriving town of Las Terrenas offers a laidback beach lifestyle, a dining scene ranging from casual to upscale, modern services, warm weather year-round, European sophistication, and a lower cost of living...
Enjoy a Permanent Vacation in Low-Cost Las Terrenas
While many people fantasize about moving to their vacation destination, Rebecca Lee did it. She went to the Dominican Republic for her birthday and fell in love with the culture and the people.
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Cabarete is a coastal haven on the north coast of Hispaniola, the island that the Dominican Republic shares with Haiti. Although it first gained attention as one of the world’s premier spots for kiteboarding and windsurfing, Cabarete has much more to offer visitors and expats. Year-round warm weather, a lower cost of living, friendly locals...
What Does Gringo Mean?
In most of the places I've lived and traveled, including Costa Rica, Roatan, Dominican Republic, Mexico, etc. gringo is a term for any expat, North American and often Europeans as well. It's not an insult, which is the connotation in the U.S.
The 3 Best Beaches in Latin America
I'm about to reveal my top three beaches. So, here's my top three. And, my take on whether they'd make good locations for a vacation home.
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