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Registration: 19 October 2021

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dgb1 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Water filters - whole house vs drinking/cooking only by planner

I need everyone's help now. I do not have any info on water filtration systems available here or any idea on current costing. Tell me - what are my options for a whole house? What are my options for just drinking and cooking water? Remember ...

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Ouch! Seems a bit much. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
RyanPatrick

Newly Arriving Expats: Should They Buy a Home in Colombia? by RyanPatrick

Hi Everyone.- My husband and I are working on long-term planning to buy a home in Colombia and move there permanently over the next several years. He is from Colombia. I speak an intermediate level of Spanish. We would like to buy a home and have ...

dgb1

Depends I expect if you had a will and if it was recorded in Colombia. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...

dgb1

Some USA rules because of DR. rabies. I do not know the particulars as I do not plan on traveling with a pet I just know what I have been seeing in the forums etc. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...

dgb1

Hola, :) Make sure you are well prepared for your dog to travel. It is easy to bring the dog into the DR. but you will not be able to bring the dog back into the USA because of USA rules. Do your research. if you want to go back and forth. David Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...

dgb1

It appears he has been removed? No matter. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...

dgb1

You are located in Santo Domingo correct? Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

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Thank you. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
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Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

I agree that they are different but I would not call them disgusting. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

I understand and accept it but still find it very sad. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

thanks, I am aware, had to go through the same thing in France. The wife had a purse stolen from a locked backpak. :) YOu do what you can. :) Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

I am assuming the list is for when I decide to move permanently. :) Haha... I do not want to have all that for my first visit which will be just two weeks. No matter where I decide to go and live everything will take about two years to complete. I ... Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

Muchísimas gracias, this is good information. I am taking Spanish but it is slow, I do not expect to come before February and the info you provided will help a lot. Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

Hola, gracias por la información, I studied all those areas, looked at all the pictures I could, videos, the availability of Airbnb, etc. I had looked at several towns etc in those areas before and I find all of them to be lovely. I am ... Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Considering relocating to DR but where? by dgb1

Hola, I am retired and will hopefully be going soon to the DR for the first time. I will be checking it out for a future home but do not know where. I have gone over Youtube, multiple forums, and other online information sites but beyond Santo ...

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I was thinking of Santo Domingo for my first visit so I can enjoy Carnaval in February. Might be fun. As to living there, I do not think so. I am wanting a fairly quiet place, lots of water activities and close to some decent nightlife and ... Read More

dgb1 replied to a thread
3 years ago
dgb1

Thinking of Moving but to where in Colombia? :) by dgb1

Hola, I am David, I am wanting to come to visit Colombia and check out several cities to possibly live in but I have questions about everything. Passport, check Visa info, check, major cites, check. I see a lot of AirBnB but have also watched ...

dgb1

Yes, I do want to ease in. :) I have checked out Airbnb et al and yes, they seem the best. I agree on a jacket in Bogata is advised. Seems very cool there at night. I do not plan on going out too much by myself, especially at night, until I know ... Read More