Expat Life

What living in the Dominican Republic really teaches you — beyond the beaches. These are the 5 things we wish someone had told us before making the move in 2025. Living in the DR in 2025 As 2025 comes to a close, Sheila and I have been sitting on our terrace, looking back at our year in Santo Domingo. It’s been a wild, beautiful, and sometimes exhausting ride. We love this island, but if we could send a letter back to ourselves in January 2025, there are five things we would

By Jerry — The Straight Shooter Expat Who Actually Lives Here Cost of living in Santo Domingo 2025 – city skyline and housing overview The Real Cost of Living in Santo Domingo 2025 for Expats If you’re researching the real cost of living in Santo Domingo 2025, here’s the honest breakdown from someone who actually lives here full-time. Stop Listening to YouTubers Selling Paradise Let’s cut through the fantasy. Most people talking about “cheap life in the DR” either: Don’t live

By Jerry & Sheila Island Living A real moment that reflects the moving to the Dominican Republic truth many expats learn too late. The Real Moving to the Dominican Republic Truth Introduction Most people never hear the real moving to the Dominican Republic truth until it’s too late, which is why so many expats struggle in their first year. Thinking about moving to the Dominican Republic?Good. But before you jump into paradise with palm-tree expectations, you need the truth no

When Jerry retired from the U.S. Army, he never expected his next mission would lead him to Santo Domingo 🇩🇴. Together with his wife Sheila, they built a life and brand from scratch — inspiring others to live with peace, purpose, and patience through Island Reset Mode.