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FlorinM
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Toronto
Registration: 27 October 2014
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Hurricane Season 2019....to Watch by Guest2022
Something to watch........ https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/144923.shtml?cone#contents If it develops and tracks as the current NHS forecast, the East and South Coasts are in the most likley line of fire.
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To lennoxnev, Having been to so many devastated sites can you estimate the survival chances of a house made of cinder blocks with an 8” concert roof with tiles ? All windows and doors have metal bars and I attach on them corrugated metal ... Read More
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The TInker Support Thread by planner
One of our posters who has added both value and entertainment here needs some support. Some days it may just be a kind word other days anyone nearby might drop by.... Tinker has been through a lot in his life and now is struggling with failing ...
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Hi Thinker, Pls provide me your phone nr and address at *** I have no clue how to contact you privately. Thx. I live in Cabarete, I will be in Sosua tomorrow so I can see Dr. Bob on my way to you. Best regards, Florin Read More
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Temporary health insurance by JohnOwens13
My wife and I are spending 5 months in Punta Cana this winter and I'm wondering if any ex-pats in the DR can point me towards info about health insurance just for that period. The int'l companies are quoting the same kind of dollars we ...
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Temporary health insurance by JohnOwens13
My wife and I are spending 5 months in Punta Cana this winter and I'm wondering if any ex-pats in the DR can point me towards info about health insurance just for that period. The int'l companies are quoting the same kind of dollars we ...
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Thank you Planner, pardon my clumsiness and my false presumption. My thoughts were with you during your ordeal, glad you are OK, dash cam would had helped ? In other words should I buy one to bring it there? Plans wise, I will have to wait for Bob ... Read More
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Temporary health insurance by JohnOwens13
My wife and I are spending 5 months in Punta Cana this winter and I'm wondering if any ex-pats in the DR can point me towards info about health insurance just for that period. The int'l companies are quoting the same kind of dollars we ...
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Hi Bob, Please send me 2-3 options for health plans I am 55. You will have to de-codify some of the lingo I will be in Cabarete in January Thank you, Florin Read More
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canoeing is doable around Cabarette by FlorinM
Hi Please advise, if canoeing is doable around Cabarette, rivers or ocean, makes it worth fighting to bring one down there from Canada? Or kayaking is the way to go ? I plan on moving there in the future. Thank you, Florin
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Thank you so much Freddie, I will rent an inflatable sea kayak first to get the feeling and if all good fiber glass might be the way to go, if my joints will still be ok :) Read More
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canoeing is doable around Cabarette
Hi Please advise, if canoeing is doable around Cabarette, rivers or ocean, makes it worth fighting to bring one down there from Canada? Or kayaking is the way to go ? I plan on moving there in the future. Thank you, Florin Read More
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
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Message addressed to Gypsi401 in regard of trials and errors AqDo write them down, dictate them on an iPad, do not let those experience to fade away. There are so many people with non-adventurous lives, their souls would hum along your lines. God ... Read More
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
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Do write them down, dictate them on an iPad, do not let those experience to fade away. There are so many people with non-adventurous lives, their souls would hum along your lines. God bless. Read More
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Buying property in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Dominican Republic ? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Dominican Republic ? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in ...
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Hello Bob, Few days ago I recall reading that the new Certificado de titulo must have GPS coordinates? Is this correct, please advise whenever you can,sorry it is late now. Thanks , Florin Read More
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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 ...
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Thank you Bob K, I will need to get some contact data, although it may be too early, I still have 1 to 3 years to land there. Thx. Florin Read More
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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 ...
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A friend of mine told me that 350US$ per year should be a pretty good insurance in the North side? No car insurance included. Any contacts phone numbers? Puerto plata, Sousa, Cabarete. Thank you! Read More