Jennifer
@JenniferL
Swedish expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Santo Domingo
Speaks Native Swedish, Spanish, English. Basic Portuguese, French
Registration: 05 October 2011
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Ecatepec de Morelos by JenniferL
anyone have any info on this city?
I thought it might be better bit to ask "more specific" questions since I tried that with the neighborhoods in Mexico City question and no one answered. And it was a general question because I know nothing about te place, but after a bit more ... Read More
Best neighborhood considering public transport
What neighborhoods would you recommend a family with small children to live, who want to live without a vehicle in Mexico City? Is it possible? What arreas of the city do you prefer? Closeness to schools, shops, transport, playgrounds (?) etc? Read More
Nordic citizens in the DR?? by Grolsch
Hey. I'm considering moving to the Dominican Republic. But I wonder if there is any Nordic comunity or Nordic citizens who live there. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish? There are many questions that arise when considering moving to a totally foreign ...
I wouldn't recommend coming here by yourself without knowing Spanish, but that's not what you asked :) There seems to be a few nordic people around, I don't know them but I'm sure they exist. I'd recommend you to follow this blog, in Swedish, by a ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Felicidades Planner!!! Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Planner, lately the blackouts have been much much worse than when we first came down - two days this week it's been so bad that our inverter didn't have time to charge! Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Annieloraine - yes that's my work :) I'm hoping to join an art group myself but still haven't had the time to search for one. Planner - the taxis are almost as bad when driving as the carros publicos, so far I've get better traveling with the gua ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Minus the heat it was an awesome day Bob ;) Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
I thought I'd add a little story of an uneventful day myself. Those who don't want to read it don't have to ;) First I need to add that we've only been here two months, and we live on the wrong side of the river in Santo Domingo Este. I had to go ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Planner, thank you Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
I think I introduced myself somewhere sometime here, but lets go again! I'm a Swedish-Argentine married to a Swedish-DominicN. We have a 1 year old son and have been in the DR for about two months. First month was awful, now we're loving it - most ... Read More
Informal Census of Members by planner
Hello to all our members. I am being asked to organize some get togethers! Great idea. To facilitate if everyone can respond with: 1. where you are currently 2. are you interested in a get together 3. how far are you willing to travel for a get ...
Yes please tell me things will cool down soon! Lol Read More
10th Anniversary in Paradies by planner
Yes, 10 years ago today I arrived in Paradise. I had NO idea what I was getting myself into! Wow, what an adventure this has been. I have lived in multiple parts of this country. I have visited many more areas. I have danced in as many dance ...
Congratulations!!!!!! Read More
Informal Census of Members by planner
Hello to all our members. I am being asked to organize some get togethers! Great idea. To facilitate if everyone can respond with: 1. where you are currently 2. are you interested in a get together 3. how far are you willing to travel for a get ...
I'm in Santo Domingo Yes Preferably in Sto Dgo - I have a 1 year old and for get together a I can really only do day-time. But it would be great to meet some more people! Read More
prenatal care in the DR/ learning spanish by ale_ss
hi does anyone know the cost and quality of prenatal care in the DR. could you maybe recommend some ob.gyn. also do u know if t is a good idea to move to the DR with very little knowledge of spanish ( the purpose of the trip is to learn spanish ...
I can only speak from experience being pregnant in my home country, but I don't think I would add the stress of a new country, a new language, to the stress one already experiences being pregnant. Especially if its the first time. If you're in the ... Read More