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Kerry

@kerryV

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Lives in East Texas

Registration: 13 September 2012

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Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
Baldybainfitball1

Moving to cancun by Baldybainfitball1

I am thinking of moving to cancun and would like some information on living costs and job opportunities.in the construction industry ie, building ,maintenance,or similar. Very adaptable. I live in California but I am originally from Scotland united ...

Kerry

Hey there Craig,,,,that sounds great to hear..,.,had a stressfull job career, so chill and loner style is me! It seems like its about 10miles to Cancun.,.,.is it a descently safe (meaning bad drivers) drive in the evenings or other times of the ... Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
Baldybainfitball1

Moving to cancun by Baldybainfitball1

I am thinking of moving to cancun and would like some information on living costs and job opportunities.in the construction industry ie, building ,maintenance,or similar. Very adaptable. I live in California but I am originally from Scotland united ...

Kerry

Hello, after doing a bit of research, it seems that Puerto Morelos would be a nice spot to live in. I want to live very close to the beach, in a city that has ample returants and descent shopping. I am retired, so employment is not an issue. It ... Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
frost bite

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

Kerry

That's great info to keep in my pocket, BobK.,.,thanks Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
creativeliza

New to Expat Blog by creativeliza

My name is Eliza and I am an American who lived in Santo Domingo for 8 years. I now travel frequently to Santo Domingo and write a blog called Amor y Sabor (amorysabor.com). While I lived in Santo Domingo I ran my own creative services company, ...

Kerry

Cool, thanks for helping me narrow things a bit. Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jaxterstone

My Story and experiences in Dominican Republic by Jaxterstone

After a few test drives on this site i decided to open up and share my story because people gave me info and its only fair to let you know my experiences in the DR because it may help someone. I asked Bob k how can i give back. He said a ...

Kerry

Hey jaxterstone...good reading your blogs. I am a retired cop and soldier,.,.,NOBODY ever offered me a tip! some daily tips would've been a nice additive to my living standard! Are there some larger communities of expats in Puerto Plata near the ... Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
creativeliza

New to Expat Blog by creativeliza

My name is Eliza and I am an American who lived in Santo Domingo for 8 years. I now travel frequently to Santo Domingo and write a blog called Amor y Sabor (amorysabor.com). While I lived in Santo Domingo I ran my own creative services company, ...

Kerry

Thanks for the imput BobK & creativeLiza. I will continue my quest to zero-in on the best area. One question, BobK...considering that I could afford to pay $600-700 per month for a 2-br apartment, could you tell me where the best nieghborhood is ... Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
TheresaT

Just moved to the DR, homesick! by TheresaT

Hi I am Theresa I just moved here from Texas to the DR with my husband & 2 kids. My husband is Dominican and is here because he owns a business here in La Romana. Although this is not my first time in the DR, it is very different then visiting. I ...

Kerry

Hi Theresa, Thanks for sharing your story....I am planning to set my roots in DR and my Spanish is very limited.,.ie food, gretings, and body parts. I started to force myself to learn two to three new words each day. I guess I better do a bit more ... Read More

Kerry
kerryV replied to a thread
12 years ago
creativeliza

New to Expat Blog by creativeliza

My name is Eliza and I am an American who lived in Santo Domingo for 8 years. I now travel frequently to Santo Domingo and write a blog called Amor y Sabor (amorysabor.com). While I lived in Santo Domingo I ran my own creative services company, ...

Kerry

Hello, I am in the early planning stages of making my move to DR. Puerto Plata seems to be my first choice of where to live. I'm glad to find a blog site like this for guidence and support. Read More