rlwoodz
American looking for information about Colombia
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If so many ex-pats are complaining about… by ondami
If ex-pats are complaining about: the driving in DR, the bottled water in DR, the intent device in Dr, the slower pace of life in DR, etc., etc., etc., then how come they moved there in the first place and how come they stay?I am confused by these ...
Perhaps the oldest settlement in the new world remains a 3rd world country. Ask yourself why? If you want an answer that destroys the boundary of political correctness I'll tell you and then I'll read others post in response about how unpolitically ... Read More
Looking for fastest path to be together in u.s. by Shestheone
First question I have, is there such thing as a girlfriend / boyfriend Visa? I know that a fiance visa exist? I don't know if it was just a translation error or if there is such thing as hey girlfriend / boyfriend Visa. It keeps getting mentioned in ...
@Shestheone the US govt will force you over time to prove the marriage is real prior to granting a spousal visa. You'll want photos spanning prior to, the ceremony and after. It can take a couple years. You can thank people for fraudulent marriages ... Read More
Motorcycle Rental by islandbound666
Good morning all, travelling to DR in early 2024, would like to rent a motorcycle to explore. Have heard it is dangerous and crazy to do it. I am an experienced rider. Opinions anyone? also need name of a reputable motorcycle rental place. TUIA.
If you're in Los Terranas (small city easy to escape), there's a dealer there who'll rent you a KTM dual sport (like 250cc) that are in good condition. After that, good luck finding anything other than a Chinese knockoff motorcycle. Read More
Motorcycle Rental by islandbound666
Good morning all, travelling to DR in early 2024, would like to rent a motorcycle to explore. Have heard it is dangerous and crazy to do it. I am an experienced rider. Opinions anyone? also need name of a reputable motorcycle rental place. TUIA.
Riding a motorcycle in RD cities is crazy dangerous. Yes I ride but I would never ride in an urban area in that country unless it's Saturday morning early and return early another morning. Once you drive in the city there you'll know. Do that first. Read More
Certificate of Deposit (CDT) -- 17 % annual return? by cccmedia
On an obscure Expat.com thread concerningpotential USA debt default, a poster suggestedinvesting in a Certificado de Depósitode Término (CDT) at one of the Colombianfinancial institutions.According to a list e-published at ...
@nico peligro 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was a clever response. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Read More
The US Dollar Vs. The Colombian Peso ............. Who's Up? Who's Down? by cccmedia
Weekly close a record.For the first time ever, the exchange closed forthe week with the U.S. Dollar above 5000 Pesos.The closing value for the week endedNovember 4, 2022, is 5092 Pesos to the Dollar.Source... xe.com USD-COP charting
@futuroexpat when government debt fuels growth in an the current increasing cost of money, instability is next.US national debt as a function of GDP far exceeds the growth rate. Not only a poor statistic, but it's dishonest.Reopening the US economy ... Read More
Considering leaving… wife assaulted! by JohnZ1
Hi there...I can handle and somewhat get used to the trash in the streets, the chaotic traffic with people doing whatever they want and with no rules, to the people being poorly educated, the lack of minimum organization when it comes to ...
@UncleBuck the truth hurts. All of it. Read More
Considering leaving… wife assaulted! by JohnZ1
Hi there...I can handle and somewhat get used to the trash in the streets, the chaotic traffic with people doing whatever they want and with no rules, to the people being poorly educated, the lack of minimum organization when it comes to ...
There is/was a thread on site containing a lengthy post written by a DR citizen who estimated 70% of DR citizens are referred to as tigueres. Tigueres translated means extreme selfishness. Extreme selfishness means they have virtually zero concern ... Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
@hosnkhatimaa elaborate...hers isn't finished. What about yours ? Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
@polo1club haha no doubt. However there, as indicated in this thread, is everywhere there and often a family business. Being in close proximity to countries with much higher living standards combined with seedy people on both sides creates this ... Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
Take any statement/suggestion I make and use at your own risk. Yes these people who do this are nasty and they can get you into trouble. So user beware. Contacts to help you are always advisable. Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
@Ian1272 and it can teach the other person a lesson. In this case a conniving Dominican which would be nearly possible. But exposing them for what they are can have a degree of satisfaction. And let's not sugar cost this. It's not just me who are ... Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
@Tippj they play a good game. They really do..takes a little experience to know. With eyes wide open though you'll know. Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
@polo1club actually I don't disagree but nothing ventured nothing earned Read More
Love possible with a DR, I'm in Canada...? by Honey0283
I can't get a man I met at the hotel out of my head. We talk everyday, anytime, from early morning to late all night. He showed me many pictures of His Life, gave me his address...But everyone told me to stop because all Dominicans just want to ...
No one is talking about any physical harm. Why the extremism? I said jack with their minds not dig a grave. Read More