newExpats6676
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Sosua/Cabarete
Speaks English, Spanglish
Registration: 27 January 2015
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
Yes, hi Bob!! Thanks. :) We are adjusting very well. I think it helps tremendously that I speak almost fluent spanish, with no american accent. Several people have assumed I am Dominican. I have not (yet) felt taken advantage of. Helps to be street ... Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
Oh yes! I forgot how great it is to afford daily house keeping. Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
I can give you a rookie perspective since we have only lived here for 3 1/2 months, from USA. Love: Sense of family, more laid back style of parenting and less pressure (more in line with my style...love that my 5 year old spends countless hours ... Read More
Dating a Dominican Girl by classygringo
I have been to the Dominican Republic a few times in the past. About a year and 5 months ago, I met a girl online and spoke with her for about a year before meeting her for the 1st time in Santo Domingo. I wanted a serious relationship and to find ...
LOL. This is a riot!! Read More
It's official, you can now make free calls from whatsapp.. by drtuttle
I just tried calling here and overseas and it works, it's amazing taking into consideration the 200 ridiculous minutes they offer here per month on each plan.. LOL
I have an iphone. I hope they update it soon. Thanks for sharing!!! So exciting. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
Very excited!! Also just sold my business (small gym that I founded, owned and operated for 7 years) so a lot of big changes!! :) Thank you Bob. I will check out the insurance info you sent me when we arrive. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
I know Garden Kids. We drove by it while it was closed! I didn't realized it was considered "international school". I thought only Sosua International was. I will definitely send you message to get more information. Thank you!!!! And ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 聳 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 ...
Very Helpful everyone thank yoU! Read More
Singular prescription by newExpats6676
Does anyone know if I can get singular (an asthma medicine) on the north coast? Only the generic brand is covered by my US insurance, and so I have to pay $200 out of pocket because I need the brand. We don't have medical insurance yet in the DR ...
My daughter and I are effected by environmental allergies though...And actually, except for right on the ocean, the Sosua/Cab area are high triggers for allergies and asthma due to the mold mostly, and also exhaust pollution (which is the case in ... Read More
Singular prescription by newExpats6676
Does anyone know if I can get singular (an asthma medicine) on the north coast? Only the generic brand is covered by my US insurance, and so I have to pay $200 out of pocket because I need the brand. We don't have medical insurance yet in the DR ...
It has nothing to do with asthma. And in many cases there are one or two active or inactive ingredients found in the brand vs the generic, and vice versa. For instance I can take Zyrtec with no problems at all, but the generic store brand Zyrtec ... Read More
Singular prescription by newExpats6676
Does anyone know if I can get singular (an asthma medicine) on the north coast? Only the generic brand is covered by my US insurance, and so I have to pay $200 out of pocket because I need the brand. We don't have medical insurance yet in the DR ...
Thank you. It's not actually for asthma, but for post surgery scar tissue - "secret remedy" (haha) suggested by many surgeons. Read More
Singular prescription
Does anyone know if I can get singular (an asthma medicine) on the north coast? Only the generic brand is covered by my US insurance, and so I have to pay $200 out of pocket because I need the brand. We don't have medical insurance yet in the DR ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...
My family is moving to Sosua on Sunday! I also emailed the international school and they also have not replied to me. I will visit the school once we get settled. My daughter is turning 5 in March. Best of luck to you. Jessica Read More
Moving to DR in 10 days!! What to bring, etc. by newExpats6676
Woo hop 10 more days and we'll be out of this frigid weather. I hope the rain has stopped! I look forward to maybe meeting some of you. I think Bob and I will practically be neighbors, right Bob!? So I have a few questions that I thought you ...
Oh believe me Gypsy, I have all of that, and more! ;) But I still like to be prepared with little comforts like this when I can. My family is not new to traveling abroad or being amongst other cultures. I'm also Puerto Rican, have spent ... Read More
Moving to DR in 10 days!! What to bring, etc. by newExpats6676
Woo hop 10 more days and we'll be out of this frigid weather. I hope the rain has stopped! I look forward to maybe meeting some of you. I think Bob and I will practically be neighbors, right Bob!? So I have a few questions that I thought you ...
Thinking like a woman @planner !! HAHA I am already ahead of the game there and have stocked up, at least for the first few months. We actually have to be back in the states for the month of May, so I figure I will have a better idea of what to ... Read More
Moving to DR in 10 days!! What to bring, etc.
Woo hop 10 more days and we'll be out of this frigid weather. I hope the rain has stopped! I look forward to maybe meeting some of you. I think Bob and I will practically be neighbors, right Bob!? So I have a few questions that I thought you ... Read More
General Chit Chat by planner
This is a new thread for us to capture the "chit chat". This is just to ramble, to engage in how are you's, to chat so that we don't get our other threads too far off topic!!!!! And would work for a base of referrals, recommendations or silly ...
Yes lots of rain. But not cold from my current perspective. It rained heavy for 2 days when we there last time and it sure did get messy. Can't imagine how it is now. My family is from Puerto Rico and they feel the same way when temps drop ... Read More
General Chit Chat by planner
This is a new thread for us to capture the "chit chat". This is just to ramble, to engage in how are you's, to chat so that we don't get our other threads too far off topic!!!!! And would work for a base of referrals, recommendations or silly ...
I hope we are talking 18 Celsius Bob!!! Read More
Travel from Sosua to Punta Cana?? by newExpats6676
I was surprised to discover that is NOT easy OR affordable to fly from POP to Punta Cana. I was hoping to meet up with a couple of friends while they vacation in PC but am certainly not willing to pay for a private plane which seems to be close to ...
Ok, sounds doable. But very long. I would lose a day at least in travel. I guess I can wait until they visit Canarete! Would be so helpful if they had direct flights locally. Read More
Travel from Sosua to Punta Cana??
I was surprised to discover that is NOT easy OR affordable to fly from POP to Punta Cana. I was hoping to meet up with a couple of friends while they vacation in PC but am certainly not willing to pay for a private plane which seems to be close to ... Read More
General Chit Chat by planner
This is a new thread for us to capture the "chit chat". This is just to ramble, to engage in how are you's, to chat so that we don't get our other threads too far off topic!!!!! And would work for a base of referrals, recommendations or silly ...
Oh no!! Make it stop before we arrive on the 15th! That is not what we are moving to DR for. :cool: Read More
Active family of 3 Moving to Sasua/Cabarete on February 15th!! by newExpats6676
My husband and I, along with our 4 year old daughter, are going to spend 2015 in Domincan Republic. We've vacationed a couple of times in both Punta Cana (boring) and Cabarete, which we LOVE because it has plenty to keep us active. Our last trip ...
Oh man! Sounds like we are going to miss a lot of fun!!! Thanks for all the tips. BTW, Dare2fly is a kiteboarding school, right? I am looking for an academic school LOL. Read More
Active family of 3 Moving to Sasua/Cabarete on February 15th!! by newExpats6676
My husband and I, along with our 4 year old daughter, are going to spend 2015 in Domincan Republic. We've vacationed a couple of times in both Punta Cana (boring) and Cabarete, which we LOVE because it has plenty to keep us active. Our last trip ...
Thanks for the quick replies everyone! We are very excited about our upcoming adventure. Sounds like health insurance is very affordable so we will look into it when we arrive. Any recommendations? To answer your questions Bob, we will be living ... Read More
Active family of 3 Moving to Sasua/Cabarete on February 15th!! by newExpats6676
My husband and I, along with our 4 year old daughter, are going to spend 2015 in Domincan Republic. We've vacationed a couple of times in both Punta Cana (boring) and Cabarete, which we LOVE because it has plenty to keep us active. Our last trip ...
Thanks for spelling heads up. I wonder if it was a auto correct . Oh well 馃榾馃憤 Yes we know Vela well. Never heard of the school on the beach...? Read More
Active family of 3 Moving to Sasua/Cabarete on February 15th!!
My husband and I, along with our 4 year old daughter, are going to spend 2015 in Domincan Republic. We've vacationed a couple of times in both Punta Cana (boring) and Cabarete, which we LOVE because it has plenty to keep us active. Our last trip ... Read More