nicolas lux neon
American expat in Dominican Republic
Forum posts
7
About me
American
Registration: 25 May 2026
My expat journey
Dominican Republic
USA
Activity
Starting New Business in DR by gainkeeper
How user friendly is DR to foreigners starting a new business? You've seen people selling products at busy intersections. I'd like to start a business selling vape products at stop lights. People selling the products for me could earn a good income. ...
@Bhavna Thanks, great idea, sorry i am just engaging in threads, and yes mentioning my new business! trying to jump in like jump rope! thanks for the link im on it Read More
Bookstore in Santo Domingo? by wondering9
Is there a good bricks-and-mortar bookstore in Santo Domingo?Last time I went looking for Mamey Librer铆a and could not find it. I don't know if that's just my inerrantly errant sense of direction or if it really doesn't exist anymore. Any ...
@wondering9 On the cultural side of the Zona Colonial 鈥� alongside the bookstores, there are several smallgalleries and art spaces worth a look if you're exploring. I run one, ****(native Dominican art fused with neon), and I love swapping ... Read More
Where do expats hang out in Santo Domingo by Jayden06
Visiting in August where can I meet expats , to gather information and socialize ?
@Jayden06 The Zona Colonial is still where a lot of people end up 鈥� the caf茅s and plazas around CalleEl Conde and Plaza Espa帽a are easy places to land. If you're into art, there are a handful ofgalleries and studios tucked into ... Read More
Starting New Business in DR by gainkeeper
How user friendly is DR to foreigners starting a new business? You've seen people selling products at busy intersections. I'd like to start a business selling vape products at stop lights. People selling the products for me could earn a good income. ...
@gainkeeper Adding a data point from the small-business side: I just opened a gallery in the ZonaColonial as a foreigner 鈥� ****, native Dominican art fused with neon.Happy to share what was straightforward and what wasn't: registering the ... Read More
Art scene in the Zona Colonial 鈥� for artists & art lovers
I recently opened a gallery in the Zona Colonial, ****, and I'm tryingto map out the arts community here. The concept is native Dominican art fused with neon 鈥攖raditional Dominican imagery reimagined in light 鈥� and I'd love to meet the ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@Julien Hi everyone 鈥� Nick Gonzalez here. I recently opened a small gallery in the Zona Colonial,**** The concept is native Dominican art fused with neon 鈥� traditionalDominican imagery and motifs reworked with light. I've been settling ... Read More