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Michael Courson

@The iz monsta

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American looking for information about Panama

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American

Lives in Charleston

Speaks English, learning spanish

Registration: 20 January 2013

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Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
Polaca

Torn between moving to the D.R. or not? by Polaca

Hi, Do it!! I was also raised in Canada. Ottawa to be exact. And that's all I knew. My family is from Europe and so I grew up in a household constantly listening to what the world is like outside of the depressing, political, monotone lifestyle ...

Michael Courson

That's funny. Mexico are you out of your mind Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
Polaca

Torn between moving to the D.R. or not? by Polaca

Hi, Do it!! I was also raised in Canada. Ottawa to be exact. And that's all I knew. My family is from Europe and so I grew up in a household constantly listening to what the world is like outside of the depressing, political, monotone lifestyle ...

Michael Courson

Nice post and to the point. I wish I could go now. My country (USA) is going to h@ll in hand basket. Unfortunately I ll have to work here for 10 more years so I can make profit on my house and save enough money. We will be coming back to visit ... Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
Lawyher

Moving to Panama but what vaccinations should I get for my child!?! by Lawyher

This is a subjective and sensitive question and I am sure it screams for a wide variety of opinions. I know that I can research and get the exact vaccines that are recommended in order to travel or live in Panama, however, just so you know where I ...

Michael Courson

i was surprised to read both your comments bc comments like these get you blasted on most boards. check out nvic.com its the national vaccine information center. its not anti vaccine its just pro knowledge. i believing in studying real facts ... Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dmcdonnell

Wanting to move to DR by dmcdonnell

Can anybody tell me what opportunities exist for Canadians who want to move to DR and work. Is that possible?

Michael Courson

i couldnt follow the tension from reading this i must have missed something. i didnt get it Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
william82462

Dominican-American recipies by william82462

Now that Bob K has revealed that he does all the cooking in his house, I´m wondering if he will share some expat recipies. I like Dominican cuisine. Just not everday. I have no issues with my wife´s cooking. She makes good sancocho with chivo, ...

Michael Courson

I also am interested in looking into Dominican cooking. I ve been cooking chicken and steak on the grill since I was a kid with my dad. I like making collard greens, sweet potato mashed, shrimp and grits. I was thinking of looking up a San cocho ... Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
argentina55

wants to open a business close to the beach by argentina55

Hello I just subscribe to expat, we are planning to get retired and looking for a spot in DR., my husband wants to open a business close to the beach, any sugestions?

Michael Courson

ok maybe im missing something. im new to these kinds of blogs. didnt he start a new thread with "wants to open busines near beach"? Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dave_wendy

retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy

Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...

Michael Courson

i was replying directly to bob k comment about food and it ended up being posted in a different place. i dont get it i had to search to find my post Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dave_wendy

retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy

Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...

Michael Courson

I had this dish called san cocha which seems to be a standard DR dish that all the locals make at home. Very tasty Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dylan_10

Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10

Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...

Michael Courson

ok yes i m starting to hear a lot about las terenas. i m looking to find a good online map of the country so i can study where these places are thanks Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dave_wendy

retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy

Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...

Michael Courson

interesting im going to look up this area now Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dave_wendy

retirement in the Dominican Rep by dave_wendy

Hi all, this is our first post. We are two early retirees with the great desire to make the Dominican Republic our home away from home for at least six months of the year. Would love to hear from Canadians, Americans or Brits who have done the ...

Michael Courson

hi williamd thats sounds like a neat place.. coming back to puerta plata with a grop may next year and this tim i really want to look around.. im going to look up where this town is. thanks Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
dylan_10

Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10

Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...

Michael Courson

flying into peurta plata next trip.. where is las terrenas? Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
The iz monsta

Fell in love first time to DR by The iz monsta

My wife and I are interested in retiring in 10 to 15 years somewhere south of us where we can live more cheaply. We have family in Miami and have been going down to the keys every year since we met I. College. We just went to tropical resort in ...

Michael Courson

thanks, it looks like my wifes family is on board for coming back to tropical resort in may for her brothers law school grad trip. our friend is coming with us who is a member of the resort. she said she can get us the 8 minute helicopter ride ... Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
The iz monsta

Fell in love first time to DR by The iz monsta

My wife and I are interested in retiring in 10 to 15 years somewhere south of us where we can live more cheaply. We have family in Miami and have been going down to the keys every year since we met I. College. We just went to tropical resort in ...

Michael Courson

my wife and i are chiropractors. i was thinking since like to see patients i ll just keep seeing patients and maybe look into an internet business. would i be allowed to see patients in dr? Read More

Michael Courson
The iz monsta replied to a thread
11 years ago
The iz monsta

Fell in love first time to DR by The iz monsta

My wife and I are interested in retiring in 10 to 15 years somewhere south of us where we can live more cheaply. We have family in Miami and have been going down to the keys every year since we met I. College. We just went to tropical resort in ...

Michael Courson

Actually we didn't want to do anything for the first few days so we stayed at the resort. I got a little too much sun so by the fourth day I was afraid of going out all day long in the sun. When we go back in Kay ill get off the resort the first ... Read More