Living here2 October 2026
My Favorite Dominican Haircare Brands (As an Italian Girl Living in the DR)
My favorite Dominican hair products after moving from Italy to the DR, plus professional brands, where I buy them and my trusted hair salons.
Guides & stories
Buying on the north coast.
Real answers to the questions people ask before moving or buying: from neighborhoods and property taxes to the cost of living and what everyday life in Cabarete is really like.
Travel guides28 September 2026
Cabarete to Samaná Road Trip: 5-Day Itinerary + El Valle
Plan a 5-day road trip from Cabarete to Samaná and El Valle, with where to stay, Cayo Levantado, Playa Ermitaño, whale watching, driving tips and food stops.
Travel guides24 September 2026
Sea Horse Ranch Saturday Market: Things to Do in Cabarete
Visiting Cabarete or Sosúa? Discover the Sea Horse Ranch Saturday Market, a relaxed local market with food, artisan products and an easy Saturday plan near Cabarete.
Areas20 September 2026
Casa Linda Sosúa: Living, Renting & Buying a Villa | 2026 Guide
Thinking about living, renting or buying in Casa Linda, Sosúa? Here’s what to know about the lifestyle, costs, rentals, pros and cons.
Travel guides18 September 2026
The 15 Best Restaurants in Sosúa: My Favorites + What's Next on My List
From Dominican food and casual beach restaurants to Italian pastries, pizza and oceanfront dining, these are my favorite places to eat in Sosúa, plus a few still on my list to try.
Travel guides14 September 2026
The Perfect 3-Day Cabarete Itinerary (From Someone Who Lives Here)
Planning a trip to Cabarete? Here's my perfect 3-day itinerary with the best beaches, cafés, sunsets, surf spots and local restaurants from someone who actually lives here.
Travel guides10 September 2026
The 24 Best Restaurants in Cabarete (Local Guide 2026)
From beachfront Dominican food and Italian pizza to sushi, brunch and romantic dinners, these are the 24 restaurants I recommend in Cabarete.
Areas7 September 2026
Sea Horse Ranch Dominican Republic: Luxury Living on the Island
Discover Sea Horse Ranch in the Dominican Republic, from its Saturday market and tennis club to horseback riding, oceanfront living and luxury real estate near Cabarete and Sosúa.
Areas3 September 2026
No Sargassum in Cabarete? Here’s Why
Does Cabarete have sargassum? Learn why Cabarete's beaches are usually much less affected than Punta Cana and Las Terrenas, and what makes the North Coast different.