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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 ...
Nah dear, your weekend is very exciting to us hobbyist/handymen. Now if I did it myself, that would've been miraculous. What times do you walk your dogs and how do you clean up after them? I have to exercise and I wouldn't mind some protection ... Read More
Is it worth it to you? by planner
In a recent discussion on another thread, we were talking about shipping prices. On average and for the sake of this thread, it costs US $5 per pound to ship items from Miami to the DR. So the question is: What item or items are worth the US ...
I will be moving to Samana (or Bahia de Samana) smack in between Las Terrenas and Las Galeras on the NE coast. Read More
Is it worth it to you? by planner
In a recent discussion on another thread, we were talking about shipping prices. On average and for the sake of this thread, it costs US $5 per pound to ship items from Miami to the DR. So the question is: What item or items are worth the US ...
Thanks for the info Bob and planner. I have a fabulous TV so I'm not gonna part with that. The apt. I found already has a bed, a dresser, a couch, and a dining room table with chairs. So all I need is a headboard, 2 end tables with lamps, a ... Read More
Shipping Items by planner
we have had a number of inquiries about shipping so I thought I would give it a thread of its own. I used CPS, it is a mail forwarder from Miami to the DR. Anything I purchase I ship (mostly shipping included) to the Miami address. I pay about US ...
In New York City, U.S. you can buy a 75 gallon and a 55 gallon plastic barrel for $30 and $28 respectively from Adelphia Container 718-388-5202. Read More
Is it worth it to you? by planner
In a recent discussion on another thread, we were talking about shipping prices. On average and for the sake of this thread, it costs US $5 per pound to ship items from Miami to the DR. So the question is: What item or items are worth the US ...
What about furniture and electronic items? Would it be more economical to ship a living room set from the U.S. or buy one in the DR? One quote I got was for about $3000 to ship a living room and a bedroom set in a 20-40 ft container. Yikes! A big ... Read More
Want to buy a Guagua by nglover
Where should I go to buy a used guagua type vehicle (van)? thanks
Would this insurance and "Casa de conductor" be a good idea for a motor scooter owner? That owner would be me, a foreigner, and the other party would be a Dominican citizen (or resident or tourist) in the case of an accident. Read More
Nordic citizens in the DR?? by Grolsch
Hey. I'm considering moving to the Dominican Republic. But I wonder if there is any Nordic comunity or Nordic citizens who live there. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish? There are many questions that arise when considering moving to a totally foreign ...
It's a question of worrying about one wolf or many wolves. But you get a sense of confidence that going it alone may not give you at first. An extra few quid or so is a small price (tuition or scam) to pay to see how the Dominican culture works. I ... Read More
Want to buy a Guagua by nglover
Where should I go to buy a used guagua type vehicle (van)? thanks
I was offered a motor scooter by a vehicle rental co. for $1000 in Las Terrenas in September. It looked good and rode well but I was a tourist. Did he expect me to take it back to NY with me? It was the off season and he had lots of vehicles in his ... Read More
Nordic citizens in the DR?? by Grolsch
Hey. I'm considering moving to the Dominican Republic. But I wonder if there is any Nordic comunity or Nordic citizens who live there. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish? There are many questions that arise when considering moving to a totally foreign ...
If you don't speak (at least a little) Spanish, you should get a Tourist Guide in lieu of friends. You can always find someone who speaks some English, Italian, or French. Expect to pay inflated tourist prices the first week or so. If you have a ... Read More
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 ...
Thanks a bunch Bob and planner. Read More
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 ...
"Almost anything you can imagine is available here! Sometimes there isn't as much choice as you want but it is all here. I live in Santo Domingo where we have the most stores and options." Hi folks, Well I am looking for a vinyl fence post jacket ... Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
Universal or Humano? Which one is the better value for a middle aged male? I am (or will be)in Samana. I need dental implants to be covered. Someone said that the DR is a great place for dental tourism but I think he was referring to the capital. Read More
banking by locmec
Can anyone tell me how hard is it to establish bank accounts-savings accounts etc for canadian expats in d.r.?
Great info folks. But why would you need two accounts, one in peso and one in dollars, at the same bank? I heard tell that a Capital One credit card is also good for something or other.....less fees? Read More
Informal Census of Members by planner
Hello to all our members. I am being asked to organize some get togethers! Great idea. To facilitate if everyone can respond with: 1. where you are currently 2. are you interested in a get together 3. how far are you willing to travel for a get ...
That's right. His name is Paul. You do get around don't you, dear? Are you in sales or something? I bet he will give me a discount on a diving lesson if I mentioned that you referred me to him. We'll see..........By the way, Diane just read this and ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Welcome all. If you have any techie questions, I'm your man. I saw a guy in Santo Domingo using an air pump and a small blow torch to blow and shape simple glass figurines and then he'd fill the figurines with colored liquids. He made an impression. ... Read More