@earls
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 24 August 2017
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I am done!!!!! by planner
I am done saying the same thing over and over. Clearly some people think that they can do a better job. HAVE AT IT!!!!! I am done spending my valuable time! You all have a good time.
Planner you provide lots of answers and help. Your experiences are what people are looking for. What do you mean? Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
WOW!! You sound EXTREMELY angry. Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
Cussing? What was the bad thing that was said??? Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
Absolutely Tinker! Couldnt have said it better myself..... Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
Lower the caps.....all caps is yelling.....i just happened to read his whole post and thought I would respond accordingly Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
I can get with your lucky/unlucky summary, but this can be said for anywhere in the world. I happen to have lived/do live in secured apartments. Haven't had any issues as of yet, but I'm only speaking with 6 months experience. My point ... Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
I've been here for 6 months. Lived in the big city Santo Domingo and currently Puerto Plata. Have yet to see all this crime etc that people on this forum ask about. I walk 15 minutes to the gym at 5am and have been out walking at night around ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Plata by spiritualnomad
Hey guys my office is relocating me to Puerto Plata in the next few weeks. To my understanding they are covering my rent so cost is not entirely my concern although I am still looking for reasonable rent >$1000/month just in case. My priority ...
Not sure if you moved yet but i just found a rental on Sunday in Puerto Plata for 6 months in a very very secure area for $400 per month. Brand new facility with everything. The other apartments in that same complex run about 1100 but you can ... Read More
Reading reading by Time for a change
Hi my name is Jason I’m starting looking in to making the move I’ve been addicted to this site for weeks so much info it blows my mind. I’m looking at an early retirement as I start my new adventur I see ppl on here say u can ...
I retired early, been here since Sep 2017 and $1,000 a month is a very comfortable life here. No worries! Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
His name is Joaquin. I just PMed you his e-mail address and hours of service. It might be a good idea to send him an e-mail just in case he didn't have the correct e-mail address. Read More
Best beach by TexasBornAndBred
I know this topic is probably too touristy for this forum but I’m coming to visit and start looking at the DR as possible retirement home and figured I might as well start with the nicest areas and go from there. My plan is to come for 3 ...
My two cents..... Im in Santo Domingo and i think its good to start vacationing here the first week as it's very busy and loud. Get this part over with. But while here, two beaches to explore.....Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. The busiest and ... Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Hi Wendy In reference to one of your questions in #2, and as one that's in the process of having the 1st portion of the resident visa done, I would tell you the main thing that I wish I would've known was that the FBI background check would ... Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
No....attacks. And they won't stop me from calling facts as I see them from my experienced here. Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
Another verbal attack??? Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
Wrong answer. ......dont have to work..... Seen waaaay too many discussion threads go off topic to be called out. I would suggest the question be re-routed in regards to picky. However i would call it petty instead. Read More