william
@williamd
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in San Cristobal
Speaks english, spanish
Registration: 22 March 2011
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retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy
Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...
A few weeks ago I asked where in the DR is there a town where bocines don't blast day and night from cars and colmados and where drivers more or less don't behave like a herd of goats (i'm sure you've seen the highway signs pleading with motorists ... Read More
getting married to a Dominican girl by frost bite
hello, i fell in love with a local girl and we are planning to get married soon, would i be able to work in the Dominican Republic or would i have any rights at all? thanks
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getting married to a Dominican girl by frost bite
hello, i fell in love with a local girl and we are planning to get married soon, would i be able to work in the Dominican Republic or would i have any rights at all? thanks
Don't beat yourself up too badly. It happens to everyone sooner or later. Learn from the experience and be happy that it wasn't worse. A friend of mine who worked all his life lost his life savings to a gold-digging woman in a South American ... Read More
Desperate to find a JOB in Santo Domingo! by marieta84
Holaaaa!! Im Spanish and my boyfriend is a Venezuelan living in Santo Domingo. I am desperate to find a job there because it would be easier for me to live there than for him to move to Spain (and the work situation in Spain right now ...
Ouch! I was thinking of seeking a job there. I have only two years experience teaching English. If they didn't hire you, I don't think I have much of a chance. William Read More
Desperate to find a JOB in Santo Domingo! by marieta84
Holaaaa!! Im Spanish and my boyfriend is a Venezuelan living in Santo Domingo. I am desperate to find a job there because it would be easier for me to live there than for him to move to Spain (and the work situation in Spain right now ...
Marieta: Look at the website for the Instituto Cultural Dominico Americano....there is a teacher's conference June 23-24 which could open the door for you for an English teacher's position at the Instituto. William, San Cristobal. Read More
retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy
Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...
Well let's get this active. I have a question about what's the best location for expats in DR, for both cost-of-living and social activities. La Romana is too expensive for me but there's got to be a better city than where I'm living, San Cristobal. ... Read More
Moving to DR this year by drboung
Hello everyone, I am a new member of expat-blog, my friend and I will be moving to DR sometime this year and have the same questions posed by Bruce and Kelly. In addition would like a recommendation on a moving company that has door to door ...
How to make a living in DR? Open a business here or import from abroad. Either option requires an investment. It's difficult to work for a Dominican company unless you have specific skills that are in demand. The only options if you don't speak ... Read More
Looking for a good Cuban restaurant by williamd
I've been here for several months but can't find a good, authentic Cuban restaurant. There is Cubanissima near El Embajador but no others I can find. Also, where can I buy Havana Club, the Cuban rum? Thanks. William in San Cristobal.
Thanks for the tip on the Cuban restaurant in juan dolio. I'll look for it next time i'm over on that side of the country. I get to Miami every oer month and I really miss picadillo, lechon, yuca con mojo and Bustelo cafe. Tnx, William. Read More
Moving to DR this year by drboung
Hello everyone, I am a new member of expat-blog, my friend and I will be moving to DR sometime this year and have the same questions posed by Bruce and Kelly. In addition would like a recommendation on a moving company that has door to door ...
I moved to Santo Domingo recently from miami and used A Tiempo Cargo Express out of Opa-Locka. No furniture, but lots of 2x2 boxes. They promise 15 days service but expect a month, maybe two months since it's coming by container ship. William. Read More
Looking for a good Cuban restaurant
I've been here for several months but can't find a good, authentic Cuban restaurant. There is Cubanissima near El Embajador but no others I can find. Also, where can I buy Havana Club, the Cuban rum? Thanks. William in San Cristobal. Read More