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@mountainfrog

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German expat in Dominican Republic

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Speaks German, English, Spanish

Registration: 29 August 2006

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mountainfrog replied to a thread
10 years ago
kuda1965

living cost in DR by kuda1965

does anybody have an idea for cost in Santo Domingo for one person/month: room (or small apartment) electricity tv internet food and How much i can make for a month without the knowledge of spanish language - can I make enough to cover the abouve ...

mountainfrog

not for a woman - i can find woman down there - ......You probably will and that will give you more problems.... :dumbom: i am broke too and i know it is not easy to get to another country and start just like that. I have been on vacation in ... Read More

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10 years ago
kuda1965

living cost in DR by kuda1965

does anybody have an idea for cost in Santo Domingo for one person/month: room (or small apartment) electricity tv internet food and How much i can make for a month without the knowledge of spanish language - can I make enough to cover the abouve ...

mountainfrog

i am willing to live poorly but happy wayFrom what I have read so far about your situation: Your wish to live poor will come true. Whether this will result in happiness..... I very much doubt it. All the best. m'frog Read More

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10 years ago
luisenriquereyes

Will soon get married, Looking for furnitures to buy - Help please by luisenriquereyes

Hello everyone :) My name is Luis Enrique Reyes. I visited the DR back in April of this year 2014. Stayed for one month. I got to meet the love of my life :kiss: I will be visiting again soon in 10 days. This time with my mom so she can meet her ...

mountainfrog

I do not see too many site where people sell used furniture like is done in the states with sites like craigslist.orgCheck out the classified section of the newspapers here and there are at least 5 sites like http://emarket.do/ or ... Read More

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11 years ago
syringles

Would appreciate your honesty, getting a little concerned by syringles

Complete Redo of my post regarding concerns.. I did it in a hurry before as I was on way out and didn't review what apparently was a novel of a text... Let me simply summarize that after a recent post with some honest negativity about the local ...

mountainfrog

Friendship and friendship is not the same thing in different cultures. Here people will offer you their "friendship" within minutes after having met them. Nice, isn't it? Will your civilized antennas be sensitive enough to sense the ... Read More

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11 years ago
mietek

Buying without being a permanent resident? by mietek

Hi everyone! My name is Mietek. I am Polish, living in Oakville, Ontario, Canada right now. I am 56 and started daydreaming about spending winters in Dominican Republic. I have been there a few times (Puerto Plata, Sosua and Punta Cana) just as a ...

mountainfrog

As far as I know you do not need to be a resident to buy real estate here. There used to be a law that an individual could only buy a certain amount of land (I think, it was 2,000 sqm), otherwise a company had to be founded (which I did). That is no ... Read More

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11 years ago
syringles

New Member - One new specific question for the expat experts by syringles

Not to retell my story but.. quickly, I am a person with MS. I am planning my first 6 month stay. I have traveled frequently however; cruises, Las Vegas hotels, etc. I have found always have wheelchair accommodations (even for snorkeling on a ...

mountainfrog

Maybe it's best to establish a connection with a taxi driver who has a minibus. Do not use several drivers unless really necessary. Make sure it is a driver with a fairly new vehicle and recommended by someone you know and trust. Rent the vehicle + ... Read More

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11 years ago
mpatti65

Price Mart by mpatti65

I went to Price Mart's home page today. Has anyone used them to buy anything?Seem's like the price's may be more then a little stiff.But i suppose if you couldn't get it in the DR, you'd proberly buy it cheaper on line at Sear's, even E-Bay.And have ...

mountainfrog

...cps-dom.com?Yes, offices in various places: http://cps-dom.com/oficinas We have been using them for many years, good service. Can packages be sent to the US through them as well?Theoretically, yes. But it is more like a one-way-service. CPS ... Read More

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11 years ago
mpatti65

Dish TV by mpatti65

Ok, just got offline with Dish. Well they told me that I would have to order their service here in the USA and then get their programming in the D.R. thru camputer or smart phone.What the heck. Are they kidding me. Anyone here with Dish have the ...

mountainfrog

We have internet and TV via satellite dishes. The US provider for the internet is very reliable. The speeds are nothing to write home about, but are perfectly sufficient for what we use the internet for. I pay 60$/month, better (faster) plans are ... Read More

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11 years ago
Denlevi

ATV 4 Wheelers by Denlevi

I will be moving to the DR in a couple of weeks! I have turned the internet upside trying to find a dealer that sells ATV 4 wheelers in the DR without any results! Could you tell me if there is any or do I have to buy one here and ship it! I heard ...

mountainfrog

You can get a feel for the market at http://www.supercarros.com There they are pricey and you should get one for a better price. There is a number of ad pages where you can search for ATV, motorón, 4WD vehicle, etc. Unless the ATV is from a resident ... Read More

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11 years ago
Denlevi

looking for 2 German Shepard Puppies with papers by Denlevi

I will be arriving in Santo Domingo on Monday, Oct 14. I will be looking for 2 German Shepard Puppies with papers! Preferably from 2 different litters! One male and one female!

mountainfrog

I will be arriving in Santo Domingo on Monday, Oct 14. I will be looking for 2 German Shepard Puppies with papers! Preferably from 2 different litters! One male and one female!We have 3 pure GSD-puppies, 3 weeks old; the parent dogs live with us. I ... Read More

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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?

mountainfrog

.... my husband wants to open a business close to the beach, any sugestions?No problem to find one for sale. But wait, that should make you think... :rolleyes: All the best. m'frog Read More

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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 ...

mountainfrog

It's all relative.. go to the states.. try to fit in.. come down here, try to fit in.....Go to the states?? Ni loco! But I admit: I do not try to adapt to the local culture come hell or high water. (I did not do that in Asia nor in Africa, and ... Read More

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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 ...

mountainfrog

It is odd that very smart people from big cities throughout the world come to the DR and then get stupid.Hmm, se vuelve loco aquí my fácilemente... :rolleyes: And it does help to adapt to the "culture". m'frog Read More

mountainfrog replied to a thread
13 years ago
Hyperboles

Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles

Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.

mountainfrog

Bob is right and must have seen many businesses in the Sosúa area which failed, mainly in the bar/restaurant sector. My experience is that expats with good training and professionalism in certain trades (electricians, plumbers, pool installation, ... Read More

mountainfrog replied to a thread
13 years ago
nbotbijl

Bringing Children to the Dominican Republic? by nbotbijl

Hey, Husband and I were thinking of maybe moving to the DR but we have our 4 month old little boy to think about...can someone tell me what (if any) locations would be good to raise a child (we are even thinking that we could home school)....We ...

mountainfrog

we have our 4 month old little boy.... locations would be good to raise a child....We want to open up a coffee shop ...Your child is not the problem and there is still enough time to think about his education. Good private schools are mainly found ... Read More