TomElGato, American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

I have lived in several international locations. The craziest traffic I have seen has been in Panama. Though the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City is bad too. Thanks for the feedback. Read More

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Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

Thanks for the response. And, thanks for being a contact. I will wait to see what the new administration is about. It may be wise to wait to see if we get a new US administration too. Read More

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Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

Good day everyone. Security is an important issue. I am not a total novice regarding the DR. I have visited a few times, a few days at a time. I never experienced anything negative. But, I was with friends and a local person acting as a taxi, ... Read More

TomElGato replied to a thread

4 years ago

Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

Thanks for replying. I started another thread to ask the following question. I will try to delete that thread. But, is the virus applying pressure on long term rentals in the DR? I am partial to the Punta Cana and possibly the La Roma areas. Read More

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4 years ago

US State Department & Long Term Rental Prices in the DR

Regrettably the US State Department is recommending US citizens not visit the DR because of COVID-19. Though, the US is in no position to be pointing fingers, traveling there will likely be more difficult now. What impact, if any, is this having ... Read More

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4 years ago

Living with Covid19 by Guest2022

I wonder how may people have now accepted they need to change the way they live in the future now that covid19 looks a certainty to be here to stay globally for a long time? Social distancing and use of face masks seems inevitable when out and ...

Thanks for the link. But, there is no reason to trust anything coming via the current administration. It never acts in the interest of the citizens, only in the interest of the administration. Read More

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4 years ago

Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

Thanks for the feedback. Stay safe. Read More

TomElGato replied to a thread

4 years ago

Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

I scanned the threats shown below. I see none discussing COVID-19. Where will I find those? Read More

TomElGato replied to a thread

4 years ago

Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

Thanks for the feedback. And, I will keep you posted on my progress. One expat there is saying now is not a good time to come because of COVID-19. They are probably right. Now is likely not a good play to travel anywhere. Again, thanks. Read More

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4 years ago

Hi Everyone! by TomElGato

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ...

Thanks for the heads-up. Is it that bad there? Read More

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Hi Everyone!

My name is Tommy, from Houston, Texas. My professional experience is in oil and gas drilling, and ex-USAF. I am semi-retired. I am retired, but I am also trying to start a new business. The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse in this ... Read More

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