The Maryland Myth
American expat in Spain
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Registration: 24 September 2020
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COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
A bit premature': global airline body distances itself from Qantas vaccine stance The IATA seems to be backing away from Qantas' hardline approach. More thorough testing at the borders seems to be the priority for the IATA. A much more ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
BBC News - Covid: Vaccination will be required to fly, says Qantas chief https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-55048438 Quantas may the first to state vaccination certification will be required to fly when the vaccines are readily available ... Read More
Expat Living Options in DR by Guest2022
I am not the usual DR expat resident but I have been around the country for may years and lived in quite a few places. I have also lived in several other Caribbean islands too but chose DR. Lots of people have dreams of living in the Caribbean and ...
Here is my story...... I started by moving to Puerto Plata, I loved it there. First couple years I worked in Excursion management, learned a lot! When I moved here my Spanish did not exist. My first apartment was in a reasonably poor Dominican ... Read More
Earthquake by Las Terrenas by The Maryland Myth
Just saw there was a 4.6 by Las Terrenas. Is there any structural damage? I will arrive in the DR later this year and this kind of news is a bit worrying. Can anyone give any insight? Thanks!
I'm sorry to hear about the broken glass and all. But I'm glad to hear that there was no serious damage. Thanks for the response! Read More
Earthquake by Las Terrenas by The Maryland Myth
Just saw there was a 4.6 by Las Terrenas. Is there any structural damage? I will arrive in the DR later this year and this kind of news is a bit worrying. Can anyone give any insight? Thanks!
I'm slightly relieved. Thanks Lennox and Planner. Read More
Earthquake by Las Terrenas by The Maryland Myth
Just saw there was a 4.6 by Las Terrenas. Is there any structural damage? I will arrive in the DR later this year and this kind of news is a bit worrying. Can anyone give any insight? Thanks!
Thanks for the reply. I wasn't expecting devastation but if you google what a 5.0 feels like, Google says: " 5.0 - Unmistakable as an earthquake, this can rattle dishes, break windows, and rock cars. Poorly constructed buildings are at ... Read More
Earthquake by Las Terrenas
Just saw there was a 4.6 by Las Terrenas. Is there any structural damage? I will arrive in the DR later this year and this kind of news is a bit worrying. Can anyone give any insight? Thanks! Read More
More Scrutiny of Expats Living in DR? by Guest2022
Canadian owner of hotels in Barahona and Boca Chica arrested and deported The man allegedly used the Ponzi pyramid design to scam him in his country He is singled out for laundering more than RD $ 86 million in less than three years in the ...
No you do not. BUT you do need to have legalized status. If coming in on a tourist visa, best to get your bank account process done in the first 30 days. After that it gets much more difficult.Planner, Do you need to get an apartment before ... Read More
Residency for an Online English Teacher by The Maryland Myth
Hello, I've been scanning the forums here and doing some research online about how I go about moving to the DR and gaining residency. I am an American currently living in Spain. I am a fluent Spanish speaker. I have never been to the DR before ...
Sure. I have a group plan and offer two levels of coverage. One is about US 38 and the other about US 50. Both include prescription medication allowance and a dental plan. There are several good companies here, you have good local options. And ... Read More
Residency for an Online English Teacher by The Maryland Myth
Hello, I've been scanning the forums here and doing some research online about how I go about moving to the DR and gaining residency. I am an American currently living in Spain. I am a fluent Spanish speaker. I have never been to the DR before ...
Health insurance is fairly easy to get if you are under 65. It is also fairly inexpensive.Thanks! I am only 30 with no preexisting conditions. Could you be more specific? As in, is it easier to purchase a plan within the DR or online? I see many ... Read More
Residency for an Online English Teacher by The Maryland Myth
Hello, I've been scanning the forums here and doing some research online about how I go about moving to the DR and gaining residency. I am an American currently living in Spain. I am a fluent Spanish speaker. I have never been to the DR before ...
Well, I'd love to know how they are getting health insurance... Read More
Residency for an Online English Teacher
Hello, I've been scanning the forums here and doing some research online about how I go about moving to the DR and gaining residency. I am an American currently living in Spain. I am a fluent Spanish speaker. I have never been to the DR before ... Read More