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MnMExplorers

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Puerto Plata

Speaks English

Registration: 02 July 2017

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MnMExplorers replied to a thread
4 years ago
planner

Mail Forwarding companies and Aduanas by planner

So here is a new situation, new to me anyway. We know the rules of mail forwarders correct? You need to register, give your ID, have your accounts in place. We buy UNDER US 200 to avoid taxes per package not per item. AND you dont buy a bunch ...

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Hi Planner! Glad to hear that you resolved your problem. I have a question for you regarding shipping. Is there a limit per calendar year to the number of shipments we can receive under $200 USD to avoid taxes? I feel like I read somewhere a ... Read More

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6 years ago
MnMExplorers

Cat Supplies in Sosua? by MnMExplorers

Hello everyone. My husband and I (and two house cats) have finally arrived in Sosua! We did a little grocery shopping yesterday at the two larger grocery stores in town - Playero and Super Pola. Neither of the stores had cat litter or cat food ...

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Made it to Jumbo had our first Publico (carrito?) Experience, (which we got over charged for but not surprised LOL). Found Litter so thanks for all the Advice, we'll have to work on getting to Santiago one day and see what the Options at ... Read More

MnMExplorers created a thread
6 years ago

Cat Supplies in Sosua?

Hello everyone. My husband and I (and two house cats) have finally arrived in Sosua! We did a little grocery shopping yesterday at the two larger grocery stores in town - Playero and Super Pola. Neither of the stores had cat litter or cat food ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
6 years ago
Launica

Shipping furniture to DR by Launica

I'm planning on bringing some furniture (not a whole lot, just favorites) plus household items and some clothes (who am I kidding, lots and lots) from Fl. Would like some recommendations and information. Haven't moved in a while so I'm a ...

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Launica, One thought to investigate, is getting a business class ticket, you get your first 2 bags free (the third still cost what a 3rd would) BUT you get 70# per bag instead of 50# per bag, so if you pay for the 3rd between the 3 bags, you get ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dod01

Regarding exit ticket from DR by Dod01

Hello dear friends. We are a couple from Greece and we are planning to come to DR. Actually our flight is after 3 days. The thing is that we have only one way ticket and they told us now that if we don´t show a return flight to the immigration ...

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Thanks for that Info Bob, We will most likely be flying American since they are the most cost effective, and easiest for pets. So if someone doesn't try this out before March, I'll give an update then, since I'm pretty sure this is the ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dod01

Regarding exit ticket from DR by Dod01

Hello dear friends. We are a couple from Greece and we are planning to come to DR. Actually our flight is after 3 days. The thing is that we have only one way ticket and they told us now that if we don´t show a return flight to the immigration ...

MnMExplorers

So I too have been looking into the Onward ticket issue, since I plan to be staying for a while. On a Facebook group Called Digital Nomads they talk about this problem extensively because it's true in Many Countries around the world. One of ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers

So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...

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Thanks Planner! That's what I suspected, and we don't plan to do anything that would put us at that kind of risk. We lived in Belize for 2 years with no vehicle and NO public transportation, so I suspect we will find the DR much easier ... Read More

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7 years ago
MnMExplorers

Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers

So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...

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Had one more thought/question on this Overstay, Drive, Taxi issue. If I rent a Car, and pay for the Car Rental Insurance though the rental company, would that insurance be valid on an Overstayed Visa? (not rent full time, just for a day or two to ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MnMExplorers

Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers

So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...

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That Is what I thought, Bad Idea to Drive on Overstay. So I should look for a place with good access to Shopping (groceries) and Restaurants. ;-). Happy to use Caribetours for trips to city. Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MnMExplorers

Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers

So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...

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Hey Tinker Thanks for that, Clearly Public Transportation is the better option, Though I would love to have a car, everything I've read says it's a bad idea to drive on an overstayed Visa. If we did have a car, we would only be using it for ... Read More

MnMExplorers created a thread
7 years ago

Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi

So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
Marat2017

advice about finding a place in Sosua/Cabarete by Marat2017

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and have enough sunshine over there. I am a new member here as I plan to move to Sosua/Cabarete area and I would appreciate your feedback regarding my request. I live in Vancouver, Canada and work remotely from ...

MnMExplorers

Wow, so I've just read through this entire thread and it's Amazing Info! My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) plan to move down early next year, and we are looking strongly at the Sosua to Cabarete area! One topic that come up here, that I have ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 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 ...

MnMExplorers

Hello Everyone, I new to the Dominican Republic Form, had been checking out Puerto Rico, but it actually seems like DR has better internet which is critical to me. Already been looking through the Forum a bunch and there is great info here! ... Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MnMExplorers

Another 1 month Rental Question..... by MnMExplorers

But a little more specific then the last one, thought I would start a new thread instead of Hijacking axc123's conversation. My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) will be moving down in Feb-March. We are in the Processes of Booking a 1 month Rental ...

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Well there is something to look forward to during my Apartment Search. Read More

MnMExplorers replied to a thread
7 years ago
MnMExplorers

Another 1 month Rental Question..... by MnMExplorers

But a little more specific then the last one, thought I would start a new thread instead of Hijacking axc123's conversation. My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) will be moving down in Feb-March. We are in the Processes of Booking a 1 month Rental ...

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It is frustrating that clasificadosonline.com doesn't seem to remove out of date ads, so it's hard to know what the current inventory is. Read More