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jmnorr

@jmnorr

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Dexter

Speaks English some spanish..studying spanish now

Registration: 16 October 2011

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jmnorr replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jaxterstone

Waiting to exhale by Jaxterstone

I love my country and im a military vet,however,America seems to be youth oriented and very expensive to retire here. I was born and raised in a different time.A time where you saw people not just cars.Thats why i like DR.Im watching and waiting ...

jmnorr

Thank you for serving our country....we are planning to retire in 2 years if not sooner in the northcoast of the DR. We are from the Vietnam era and boy has this country changed ! But it is still American (for now) Goodluck on your move,and we ... Read More

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12 years ago
jmnorr

moving to Rio San Juan by jmnorr

Hola friends we are moving to Rio San Juan in August...is there an Ikea in Santo Domingo and are there any similar stores in Puerto Plata, thanks..also Dominican Health Insurance THANX Mary you can post or pm thanx again

jmnorr

thanks Bob sent a pm Read More

jmnorr created a thread
12 years ago

moving to Rio San Juan

Hola friends we are moving to Rio San Juan in August...is there an Ikea in Santo Domingo and are there any similar stores in Puerto Plata, thanks..also Dominican Health Insurance THANX Mary you can post or pm thanx again Read More

jmnorr created a thread
12 years ago

Dominican health insurance for expats

Hi Moving to Rio San Juan in August....any suggestions on how to obtain Dominican Health Insurance\ Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
12 years ago
GordandNancy

Villa Rental by GordandNancy

Hi, My wife and I are considering moving to the DR in the future but will aim to rent a villa first for the mth of Nov2012. Our budget is $1000-$1200/mth and we would like to be in/around Cabarete. Does anyone have suggestions on booking one? ...

jmnorr

P.S. electric, cable and wifi included in these rentals. Looking to volunteer please contact 3 Mariposa Montessori school ask for Sarah tell her Mary from Michigan sent you. They are always looking for volunteers for projects and working with the ... Read More

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12 years ago
GordandNancy

Villa Rental by GordandNancy

Hi, My wife and I are considering moving to the DR in the future but will aim to rent a villa first for the mth of Nov2012. Our budget is $1000-$1200/mth and we would like to be in/around Cabarete. Does anyone have suggestions on booking one? ...

jmnorr

Just came back from Sosua, had a great rental at Sosua Garden condos, extremely well groomed gardens and grounds, looks like a resort, big pool, nice people, very well kept and furnished apartments..you can have laundry done clean dry and folded and ... Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
12 years ago
Victor321

Hey Hi!! Everyone Hola A Todo El Mundo Im New by Victor321

Well Im Victor I live in a small island of the carribbean I from Dominican republic And my native languange is the spanish I always like me talking and anythings with the people I like so much it wink I would like have friend in that page ...

jmnorr

Hola, You have a beautiful country full of wonderful people. My husband and I have visited 9 times and are now making plans to move to the Dominican Republic where there is always a smile. Mary Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
12 years ago
Oluwalaja07

Hey Nigerians in Santo Domingo... by Oluwalaja07

All Nigerians living in Santo Domingo; Let yourself be known on this forum. God is Great. Trying to link up.

jmnorr

you will find that many of the people of the dominican republic speak at least some english. If you are traveling in a resort area they will speak english...be patient and respectful and the lovely people of the dominican republic are always ... Read More

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12 years ago
jmnorr

visiting in April by jmnorr

Hi everyone, wanting to come to DR first week of Apil...it appears that might be a popular time but that's the time my employer is going on vacation any suggestions pop or sti would like to stay in sosua/cabarete area, is it too late to rent a ...

jmnorr

Thanks bob k. My employer will let me know tomorrow whether it is the first or second week of April. I will look into sti flights. We are looking to move later this year to dr. And would like to rent a one or toe bedroom place so we can explore ... Read More

jmnorr created a thread
12 years ago

visiting in April

Hi everyone, wanting to come to DR first week of Apil...it appears that might be a popular time but that's the time my employer is going on vacation any suggestions pop or sti would like to stay in sosua/cabarete area, is it too late to rent a ... Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
13 years ago
frost bite

Expats in San Juan De La Maguana by frost bite

I am a semi retired Canadian man living in San Juan De La Maguana,i was wondering if there are any expats here, i dont see many gringos, this is a very beautiful city and the people are extremely friendly. Perhaps we could get together for a coffee ...

jmnorr

Vince would love to keep in touch, we can do without the beach as long as we can find a pool Love hiking and swimming. We will not miss the winters upnorth!!!!!!! We want to live more with the lovely Dominican People than in an expat complex. I ... Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
13 years ago
frost bite

Expats in San Juan De La Maguana by frost bite

I am a semi retired Canadian man living in San Juan De La Maguana,i was wondering if there are any expats here, i dont see many gringos, this is a very beautiful city and the people are extremely friendly. Perhaps we could get together for a coffee ...

jmnorr

Hi Vince, we used to live in Northern Michigan and traveled to Saulte Ste Marie all the time to see the locks! So that must make you a Maple Leaf Fan. We are happy that life is good there for you, it is our dream...a place for 250 US that is ... Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
13 years ago
frost bite

Expats in San Juan De La Maguana by frost bite

I am a semi retired Canadian man living in San Juan De La Maguana,i was wondering if there are any expats here, i dont see many gringos, this is a very beautiful city and the people are extremely friendly. Perhaps we could get together for a coffee ...

jmnorr

Hello Vince My name is Mary and my husbands name is Jim. We have been to the DR 8 times and want to retire there, retirement is in about 4 years but we would love to move asap I would love to work with children Can you give us some pointers ... Read More

jmnorr created a thread
13 years ago

Relocation to DR in 2012

looking to move to DR in 2012 serial expat has given great advice, looked at coralbay.com a must for everyone looking to move to DR Read More

jmnorr replied to a thread
13 years ago
jmnorr

flights to puerta plata thank you by jmnorr

Thank you everyone for your information about flights. I checked on flights to Santiago and they are much less expensive, thank you. Hope to see you all in January!!!!!

jmnorr

Thank you, we will be looking for a long term rental and checking out the area for early retirement. We are going to try to rent a place for the week no resorts! Have a wonderful and blessed holiday season! Read More