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Lauryburg

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Puerto Rican looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Registration: 06 April 2013

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Lauryburg created a thread
11 years ago

INFORMATION ABOUT JARABACOA

Hello! I'm doing a friend a favor by opening this thread, so if anyone has information regarding Jarabacoa, please feel free to comment. I believe he will be posting and asking shortly. Thanks! :) Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
agten

Racism in Pr by agten

Is it true Puerto Rican people hate Europeans? if yes, why so? if no, perfect :D

Lauryburg

Hello, Gentlemen! I'm Puertorican and I can tell you all that there will always be some sort of racism... here in the Island or anywhere else you choose to live. There exists racism amongst some Puertoricans... meaning light skin vs. dark skin... ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

Lauryburg

Hi, Geofryer! There's a young lady named Michita that's from Jarabacoa and would be able to answer some of your questions or offer guidance. As Planner said, open a thread saying something about Jarabacoa... that will catch her attention or anyone ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
trn

Living in Guaynabo by trn

Hello. I'm new to this forum. I have found the information here quite useful. Only surprise is there seems to be a bit more polarized views on living in PR versus other expats blogs I've read. My wife and I are considering a move to PR for a few ...

Lauryburg

Good evening, I'm Puertorican and lived in Connecticut when I was a child. For most of my professional life I've worked for US based pharmaceutical companies in PR, which means we've had a good share of expats amongst us. I can honestly say, I've ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

Lauryburg

Bob & Planner, got plenty of rain here... I'm going to blow the clouds and rain to the west! LOL! I have got to say I soooo enjoy reading about your 'andanzas' in DR! I really look forward to reading this blog, like it was a soap opera! :) We, ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
nixterman

No new members since early 2011??? by nixterman

I'm a brand new subscriber, looking to make contact with expatriates in Greece but every other expat entry is from a year or two or three ago with no communication since. Contacts that old are pretty much dead contacts. I dind't even try to reach ...

Lauryburg

Hello, Nixterman! I have nothing to do with Greece, but out of curiosity from your post, I went into the Greece Forum. It has been quite active this week, including a couple of posts from today. You might want to start a thread over there and see ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

Lauryburg

Sounds like you won a nice admirer, Planner! Hope you continue to have fun throughout the weekend and thanks for letting us into your life at DR! Enjoy! :cheers: Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
planner

A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner

With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...

Lauryburg

Hi, Planner! I've really enjoyed your 'Day in the life of Planner' post! ;-). It can give readers a real feel of what to expect when you live in DR. True... some people may think that since DR has such beautiful places, that everyone is out hanging ... Read More

Lauryburg 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 ...

Lauryburg

[And the thing to remember is this, while languages are different, most people are the same everywhere and have the same "types." ] Well said, lcbrownjr! We have the same 'types' everywhere! Heck, I take extra precautions in my country, why would I ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
captsam54

Where to get a decent road map of the Dominican Republic..? by captsam54

Heck even the ones you get from the Car rental agencies are not correct.. I realize we have a bunch of new highways in the past year.. I have asked a lot of people. but no one really has an answer.. Most are printed by resorts etc. showing only ...

Lauryburg

Awww, what a bad timing, Captsam54! Hope the strike issue settles down and that you are able to get gas soon so that you can make your trip pronto! We will be waiting to hear all about it! :D Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
choll40

In Punta Cana on 3/8/2013 by choll40

I will be in Punta Cana looking at apts.. Whats a good bar to go and meet expats on Friday night. Thanks Chuck

Lauryburg

Thanks a lot, Captsam54! I really appreciate your feedback on Punta Cana. It seems to be a really beautiful place, but I've read people complaining on the 'real' town... life outside the gated communities. Some have said streets/areas are ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
Lauryburg

How odd is this? by Lauryburg

So I've been 'virtually' all over the Dominican Republic, looked at maps, read related books, read tons of blogs, evaluated the North Coast, East Coast, the Capital, country, gated communities, condos, villas, hospitals, schools, malls, shops, ...

Lauryburg

Wow, Captsam54! This is a tough one... but I suggest you keep it to yourself as you already have. This guy has been friends with your boss for seven years and if you actually 'squeal', you might get the short end of the stick! Hope everything ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
choll40

In Punta Cana on 3/8/2013 by choll40

I will be in Punta Cana looking at apts.. Whats a good bar to go and meet expats on Friday night. Thanks Chuck

Lauryburg

Hola, Luisasosa! Llevas mucho tiempo viviendo en Punta Cana? Eres Dominicana? He escuchado que Punta Cana es bello, pero tiene problemas de seguridad... Solamente estás a salvo dentro de las facilidades de los hoteles? Vi un lugar que parece muy ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
davlewy

Looking for tips from the experts ... by davlewy

Hi My name is Dave ... I am a sports writer who has been living in Australia and now back on London but planning to come to the DR to learn Spanish in March or April. Just wondering the best way to do this, perhaps find a local student who wants ot ...

Lauryburg

Hi, Davlewy! I just ran into your post and was wondering whether you are at DR already and if so, how has it been so far? I'm not an expat (yet), but I found this group of friends and 'hang out' here now (between work)! Hope everything if going ... Read More

Lauryburg replied to a thread
11 years ago
Lauryburg

How odd is this? by Lauryburg

So I've been 'virtually' all over the Dominican Republic, looked at maps, read related books, read tons of blogs, evaluated the North Coast, East Coast, the Capital, country, gated communities, condos, villas, hospitals, schools, malls, shops, ...

Lauryburg

Hi, JenniferL and BobK! I'm glad you liked my post! :idontagree: Captsam54, agree! I would have to look at the gas pump to make sure I got my money's worth... I do it hear from time to time, but almost all gas stations you have to pump your own ... Read More