Roryzion
Trinidadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
Trinidadian
Lives in Santo Domingo, Nacional
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 10 January 2021
Activity
International Medical Insurance by kschw9883
Hi,I am probably going to be coming down for a few short trips- 5-10 days.Can anyone recommend which companies offer insurance of this nature.Thank you
@kschw9883 If you buy your ticket through Expedia or similiar service they offer pretty good short term insurance with solid companies like AIG. Read More
Wow I am living here! by polo1club
Wanted to know if anyone can share on how they felt when they realized " this is home now! " Once you came to terms that you are not a tourist anymore . Thoughts.. feelings.. realization...? Can anyone share on how that felt please? Any ...
I will planner...thanks Read More
Wow I am living here! by polo1club
Wanted to know if anyone can share on how they felt when they realized " this is home now! " Once you came to terms that you are not a tourist anymore . Thoughts.. feelings.. realization...? Can anyone share on how that felt please? Any ...
Interesting comments. I've been living in Puerto Plata for two whole weeks. I think the only way I would return to USA, is if my kids who are in international school here, can't make the adjustment. Read More
Scotiabank transfers to the dr by jwj938924
Has anyone ever sent a transfer using the Scotiabank app...Canada to the dr? The app asks for an 8 digit 'routing' number, not SWIFT or IBAN. Two different banks in the dr say they have no such routing numbers, so we cant send. The ...
@modaisky1971 Remitly to bank account is great Read More
Starlink Internet by Roryzion
Hello everyone I live in San Felipe Puerto Plata. Claro does not have fiber in my neighborhood (yet). Does anyone have a review of Starlink's service? The site shows it's available for my address in PP.
@scoldoc How was the kit delivered to you? Read More
Starlink Internet by Roryzion
Hello everyone I live in San Felipe Puerto Plata. Claro does not have fiber in my neighborhood (yet). Does anyone have a review of Starlink's service? The site shows it's available for my address in PP.
@planner Thanks Planner. Found the thread and replied to Buck. Read More
Starlink Internet in the Dominican Republic Update … by Ian1272
Great news for those with poor internet service/provider for all that reside in the Dominican Republic. https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/dr https://dominican.news/local/elon-musks-starlink-is-now-available-in-the-dominican-republic/
@UncleBuck Will wait for your feedback before ordering Starlink. The price drop (DP 2700 mo)makes them competetive. Hopefully the hard ware price drops too. Read More
Starlink Internet
Hello everyone I live in San Felipe Puerto Plata. Claro does not have fiber in my neighborhood (yet). Does anyone have a review of Starlink's service? The site shows it's available for my address in PP. Read More
Arajet - the New Dominican Airline by Guest2022
This may interest some who are interested in travelling on a new Dominican airline to Latin America and the Caribbean. IT WILL START OPERATIONS ON SEPTEMBER 15 WITH A FLIGHT TO MEXICO CITYThe low cost effect of Arajet: tickets from US$55 each ...
Bain has deep pockets and a great track record. Read More
Corruption in the DR by planner
Lets have one place for us to update all the cases of corruption being reported, investigated and (hopefully) resolved. This gov't has made it a cornerstone of their promises and policy to fight corruption at all levels. We have seen several ...
It's harder reading the USA news Read More
Intercultural relationships in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Dominican Republic. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
@planner This ⬆ Read More
Ukraine Invasion and Impacts on DR by Guest2022
In January, DR received record arrivals. Most came from USA (123k), but in second place by some margin was Russia (50k) which was well ahead of Canada (28k) and Germany (18k). Interestingly Ukraine accounted for 14k arrivals. Clearly DR benefits ...
My fiancé and I were in Boca Chica a week or two before the war with Russian and Ukraine started. Not sure if it was a holiday in Eastern Europe at the time but I would say a 1/3 of the people on the beach in Boca Chica that weekend were ... Read More
Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022
Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...
I read the thread and replied to Tom's comment. Read More
Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022
Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...
You're absolutely right! I hear Montana is really quiet, try there. Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
She's awesome! Read More