Eri76
French looking for information about Dominican Republic
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What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
PS. I guess the dynamics are different when you actually live in RD vs when you live married abroad. The pressure is higher living in RD as you are more exposed to see her family and /or communicate more often. Add to that Dominican spouses either ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Wow Massagewiz, I am not sure I deserve so much kudos but thank you. To answer your questions, I have been 2-3 times a year in RD since 5 years using a combo of vacations+dating dominicanas. So I have been kind of frequent tourist. Speaking ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
I think they know how to create "sentimental debt". That's why they are all eager to introduce you like a trophy to their family in early stages of relationship (sometimes the first days !), so that you start to create a bond with all ... Read More
Chapeadora? by sodeepop
I'm sure it's a common question to ask as I can see on here. But I met a girl maybe 4 years ago when I was 24 on latin American cupid. She was very beautiful from DR. We talked a lot and she never asked me for anything that I can remember ...
That is nothing wrong with wanting 'exotic girls'. They will always tell you the white western Man is the best thing since slice bread, that Dominican man is a lazy cheater. However if you get some more experience in RD, you will notice ... Read More
Chapeadora? by sodeepop
I'm sure it's a common question to ask as I can see on here. But I met a girl maybe 4 years ago when I was 24 on latin American cupid. She was very beautiful from DR. We talked a lot and she never asked me for anything that I can remember ...
OP, I have dated some dominicanas over the last 5 years even being in Long distance and going back and forth. 99% of the girls that practice online dating are looking for a gringo husband, visa or a sugar daddy. Why a beautiful woman will search a ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
@Janitrol she just married you and looks at other men in your presence? Either she is playing games to make your jealous or worse, or she married you for the wrong reasons in first place. No one can tell what is the right answer. One thing is for ... Read More
Girlfriend experience in dominican republic
Troll a$$ ! :rolleyes: His location is a city in Ukraine, nevermind New York. He just wasted our time. There is a proverb saying: A fool throws a stone in the well and it takes a hundred wise men try to get it out. Read More
Girlfriend experience in dominican republic
I totally agree with Scuba. There are many reasons and roots that explain the prostitution. Many girls with low education mostly from countryside have casual relationships with no sex protection with local guys who don't care about getting them ... Read More
Girlfriend experience in dominican republic
Hi Stan, I am not advocating going after 19 years old girls. Talking for myself, I never take them seriously and ever been with a 19 years old in DR. It is not about sex in my opinion. It is more about people with emotional void and being in a ... Read More
Girlfriend experience in dominican republic
Like I said the broken phone is one of most common line Chapiadora's book. And she doesn't accept anything less than an iPhone 6? wow...give me a break. She is looking for a sugar daddy plain simple, plus everything is on her conditions. ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Dominican Republic can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Dominican ...
1- Life is easy and fun. 2- Living in RD is cheap. 3- "I want to live in RD" after 1 week of vacation in Punta Cana :lol: 4- RD is poor, people are very poor. 1- Life can be easy IF you don't have to work for living - Even with ... Read More
Girlfriend experience in dominican republic
Hi Slavic, I am around your age and I have been 11 times in RD in the past 3 years. Same as you, I have a very decent life, I am decent looking and make good money but always single and "unlucky" with western women..I have had 1 serious ... Read More
Current and recent wages Expat and Locals by planner
We get asked a lot about how much can I earn. Let's keep it in one place. Put current info below and keep it updated. We are looking for expat and local, long term, short term and pay rates. Puerto Plata area - handyman expat for general ...
And Residencia. Most of offers explicitly say that the applicant must be DR resident. Read More
Current and recent wages Expat and Locals by planner
We get asked a lot about how much can I earn. Let's keep it in one place. Put current info below and keep it updated. We are looking for expat and local, long term, short term and pay rates. Puerto Plata area - handyman expat for general ...
I had a look at APALGA website. There are currently 122 job offers in Computer maintenance and Software which range from 15 to 40.000 pesos monthly. That is a great wage for many Dominicans but still low for an expat's living standards. Other ... Read More
RD expat vs Countries of Caribbaen area
I have been intrigued by Panama but cost of living is considerably higher than RD (source Panama cost of living in this Board/Panama expat). I admit it is a very wide topic and difficult to find people who can really give a feedback which is ... Read More
RD expat vs Countries of Caribbaen area
How do you feel RD quality/cost of life versus other countries in the area? This is as much as I know - Your knowledge is welcome. I think RD still beats all of them in quality of life versus cost of living. - CUBA very few expats. Impossible to ... Read More
Current and recent wages Expat and Locals by planner
We get asked a lot about how much can I earn. Let's keep it in one place. Put current info below and keep it updated. We are looking for expat and local, long term, short term and pay rates. Puerto Plata area - handyman expat for general ...
Just curiosity, how much make the people who work in software, IT, web-design, servers maintenance and things related ? I was offered an expat job in Mexico-city a couple of months ago but I didn't want to go (for life quality reasons, and very ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
I will never forget what a Dominican guy told me once: If you don't start a serious relationship and get married within some reasonable time they will end up trying to use you for gifts. They feel used so they end up trying to use you at the ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Coming back to the original thread. Someone said that when you marry a Dominican you marry the whole family and that's true. Unfortunately I experienced it myself last night. I am in santo Domingo for a couple of days and got back with my 2 ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Hi judah40, another thing maybe just my 2 cents: you can try to gather evidence that she wasn't serious about the relationship ie. being in online dating websites while in relationship with you, having other relationships in the country. It ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Maybe it's just my lack of understading the whole situation but I don't get what is really wrong with her exept that she is contolling ( A lot of women are controlling, not just dominicanas). Also it sounds that you were never really ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Tomas, I am very glad you found the rare pearl. But yes, you ARE lucky and you live THERE. Believe me, living in RD is totally different from knowing them in distance. All you have to do is to jump in car and take a coffee with them. It is way ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
:lol: I was expecting this from you Bob. I was too enthusiastic for a long long time..Just being some more realistic now. PS. I was in Sosua for the weekend of 26th, could have taken a coffee together. Maybe next time :) Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Some feedback on my last GF. I know I will get the "I told you so" line but it is very hard to know people on online dating. So I knew "K", wonderful contact, we clicked together right away. She is 30, no children, has a job ... Read More
Is the DR loud? by brodies2013
We live next to a busy road and have to deal with pretty loud traffic from 7 am to like 9 pm but then it calms down. Now having spent 5 days about a kilometer up hill from Cabrera, the music is deafening! I guess we didn't realize that being ...
Yes RD is very NOISY..and people are used to it. It is especially true in the popular barrios where anyone has loud speakers or CD player in the house. They don't have much but they have loud cheap speakers..that is trendy in RD. However I ... Read More
Holiday Season here in DR. by planner
Its a good time to talk about the holiday season. Lets talk about your experiences here during the holidays, security, how to get the most out of the season and of course how to build a snowman out of sand! Basics - the DR is predominantly a ...
Merry Xmass to everyone in delay. I spent the 24th with GF familiy..lots of grilled pork meat, alcool and loud music. She lives in suburbs of Santiago and her family is poorer than I thought. Before arriving we stopped in a supermarket to buy some ... Read More
Currency exchange by jennmargar
I'll be in DR for two weeks and would like to exchange some of my dollars for pesos. Would I get a better deal with my local bank, an American airport or the Dominican airport?
As a fequent tourist I will add some tips: - Like already stated: never ever exchange money at any Office at the Airport even if they say No commission (that is a joke.) - Notify your Bank before your travel if you have a withdraw limit, the Bank ... Read More
Holiday Season here in DR. by planner
Its a good time to talk about the holiday season. Lets talk about your experiences here during the holidays, security, how to get the most out of the season and of course how to build a snowman out of sand! Basics - the DR is predominantly a ...
Wowowow...slowly my friend. :D Don't make this personal.. I wasn't there by suprise, she knew we were going somewhere and she didn't say anything. maybe she wanted to please me and she couldn't take it anymore the 24th. I just ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
It depends on the background of each and every one but generally they are signs of "de la Calle" in RD. Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
I agree, single mothers are often the most poor and sometimes work the hell out to raise the children. Very often the runaway dad doesn't give a peso. I would say it depends on education but the dominican girls in poor areas raisen with no male ... Read More
Holiday Season here in DR. by planner
Its a good time to talk about the holiday season. Lets talk about your experiences here during the holidays, security, how to get the most out of the season and of course how to build a snowman out of sand! Basics - the DR is predominantly a ...
I realize it now but still...I was "WTF, I have done 8 hours plane to spend the holiday season with you and you want to go back to your family ?" Normally I would never go in RD for Xmass as a tourist but it was mostly because it was ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Actually I have noticed only hookers and street rogues have tatoos in RD. I have a tatoo in my arm and my exGF grandmother was very suprised to see it :lol: Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
PS. Can someone better informed than me explain: 1- Why tatoos are a red flag ? (I guess because only hookers do tatoo in RD - None of my gf had tatoos). 2- No dad at home = Red flag Well that is 90% of dominicains..Not sure why that is a red ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Ok here is the post of a guy I found extremely powerfull even if he has had very different experiences from mine, he says a lot of things that are true. It is worth to see the other side of the coin. I respect all the views (My comments ... Read More
Holiday Season here in DR. by planner
Its a good time to talk about the holiday season. Lets talk about your experiences here during the holidays, security, how to get the most out of the season and of course how to build a snowman out of sand! Basics - the DR is predominantly a ...
I am coming for Xmass in Santiago :) This is my second Xmass in RD. The first one was in Samana and we stayed with my ex-gf at las Terrenas. The 24th is just like any other Christian country, everyone at home with family and friends. Las Terrenas ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
You are right Gipsy, you need to taste the dish before buying it :D However, call me overly confident but my guts haven't told me wrong until now. My GF was exactly as I imagined her before getting to know her in person. And I did online ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Well from my ex GF perspective : she has been single for 2 years before me and got cheated everytime she had a dominican bf. She said i can put with everything exept cheating so she said she wanted to meet a gringo because gringos are considered ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Knight, you sound a good guy, you are in your 30s, you have a life, job, you have everything to find a very good woman in RD ! Still I don't know why you have met some of the WORST women of this country. Drama queens, gold-diggers looking for ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
I agree. I don't think many dominican women read any 天美麻豆s. They don't spend even much time on internet at first place. There is NO shortage of intelligent Ladies here. Catalina& I met on Dominican Cupid.How funny. I met my ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
I think we need to be in their shoes to understood a couple of things: There is not much respect for the humans like we are used in Western countries. My gf used to tell me how the University administration treated students as less than nothing, ... Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: 鈥淐ivil鈥� marriages are those in which the parties ...
Thanks planner, It makes sense that residencia is required to apply for citizenship. Which country in the world will give you a citizenship if you don't even live on their territory ? Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
I agree planner. She wasn't lazy because she was working full time to have her own money and going to University. I do think the same, she would not put more efforts, if I wasn't willing to give her more in terms of relationship. However she ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Hello Knight, this is a public board and besides there are zillions of young dominicanas who can fit my type 2 gf. What is the benefit if I tell you her name? Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
My greetings Tomas, Your wife seems a wonderful lady. You are blessed :one That's evidence that there are some very good ladies on that Island who have it all, beauty and inner qualities. I think planner has written her thoughts in another ... Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: 鈥淐ivil鈥� marriages are those in which the parties ...
Thanks planner ! If you can have 2 you can have 3..but I am not there yet. :) Is the process heavy and long ? My ex dom GF said it is very easy, but not exaclty why it is easy. In France it takes minimum 2 years for a foreigner to become French ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Great thread MASSAGEWIZ ! I know RD since 3 years and I have been there 9 times. Needless to say I love this country. I have known #1, #2 and #3. I think there are nuances of each of those cases as my #3. Type #2 My first dominican GF, 22 and 2 ... Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: 鈥淐ivil鈥� marriages are those in which the parties ...
Very good thread, especially some very wise posts from MASSAGEWIZ. I read ALL the posts. Question: Does marriage with Dominican citizen give the right to ask or make it easy to have Dominican citizenship ? I have heard that there can be some ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Beautiful post Gipsy, as per the first part of the post I agree with you: One thing that guys liking dominicanas have in common is that they are tired of women in Western countries. And I admit it myself. I have in my social circle in PARIS like ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Thanks Stan, you may share your expereriences if that is not too much work :) Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
I started the thread saying that this is based on my own experience and observation so of course, perspective can be very different from one person to another. I also invited anyone to post his own opinons or past experiences. This is an open board ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Bob with all the respect, can you guys be less judgemental ? How do you know that I am looking for love in the wrong places ? What are those wrong places ? I am not one of those posters who come here and start a thread "Wow guys I found the ... Read More
Dominican women by Eri76
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ...
Planner maybe you think thet I am telling BS..you have the right to disagree so you go and tell us what you think. Let's say I am an "advanced tourist". No I haven't lived there but I go there 3 times a year and I have had many ... Read More
Dominican women
I thought to initiate a wide thread so the guys (but not only) can share their opinions and experiences they had with dominican women whether they are tourist or expats. Here is a summary of my experiences and views (hard to make a short ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Is always the gringo guilty in this country? Hearing you guys, every single time a gringo is involved he is accused whatever the circumstances. Beyond some episodic cases when foreigners are accused with no reason, is that a generality ? I have ... Read More
Some strange dominican girls.. by Eri76
Hi, This in not very much related to being dominican, but I met 1 year ago a Dominican girl in the plane to Santo Domingo who was sat next to me and we talked a lot. (Not sure I can call her a girl because she should be in the mid 20s) She ...
Oups (First post) I meant penpal not "paypal". Read More
Some strange dominican girls.. by Eri76
Hi, This in not very much related to being dominican, but I met 1 year ago a Dominican girl in the plane to Santo Domingo who was sat next to me and we talked a lot. (Not sure I can call her a girl because she should be in the mid 20s) She ...
Thanks for your inputs especially planner and Gipsy. @RDE1000 .."descubrieron el agua tibia ?" I know what that means but I don't know why you are trying to tell us here. I don't live in RD, true, but I go there 2-3 times a year ... Read More
Some strange dominican girls.. by Eri76
Hi, This in not very much related to being dominican, but I met 1 year ago a Dominican girl in the plane to Santo Domingo who was sat next to me and we talked a lot. (Not sure I can call her a girl because she should be in the mid 20s) She ...
Yes planner, you read in my mind.. :) I have met both of two extremes of Dominican women : Some really too easy and ready for everything, and on the other hand all a different world...A-ma-zing women, well educated, smart, polite, talking and ... Read More
Some strange dominican girls..
Hi, This in not very much related to being dominican, but I met 1 year ago a Dominican girl in the plane to Santo Domingo who was sat next to me and we talked a lot. (Not sure I can call her a girl because she should be in the mid 20s) She ... Read More
Purchasing condo for rental and self by Eri76
Hi, I have found some similar posts about the topic but prefer to start my own: I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase a condo in Punta Cana in a managed residence (within 5 minutes walking from the seaside). I go 2-3 times a year in RD ...
Thanks again, it does seem that lots of costs need to be considered. What is the Governement tax on property ? Is there a Local Tax applied by District (Junta) like we have in Western Countries that comes in addition to Gov. Tax ? Read More
Purchasing condo for rental and self by Eri76
Hi, I have found some similar posts about the topic but prefer to start my own: I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase a condo in Punta Cana in a managed residence (within 5 minutes walking from the seaside). I go 2-3 times a year in RD ...
PS. Is rental fee due plus the management fee or 20% includes all ? 200$ /month + 20% rental fee ? Are those 200$ due even in unoccupied periods (no rentals) ? Read More
Purchasing condo for rental and self by Eri76
Hi, I have found some similar posts about the topic but prefer to start my own: I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase a condo in Punta Cana in a managed residence (within 5 minutes walking from the seaside). I go 2-3 times a year in RD ...
Thanks Planner, thanks Bob K , very valuable advices. Doing my "homework", I realize within that investment range <150K only apartments can be purchased in some managed residencial. The amnety fees are most of the time mentioned in ... Read More
Purchasing condo for rental and self
Hi, I have found some similar posts about the topic but prefer to start my own: I am wondering if it is a good idea to purchase a condo in Punta Cana in a managed residence (within 5 minutes walking from the seaside). I go 2-3 times a year in RD ... Read More
ATM problems by luke418
Will anything ever work properly in this country? Its bad enough with power and water cuts but now seems we can not even get money out of ATMs. Most things one can get used to, but no money is a step to far! Not been able to get money from ATM for ...
planner, the poster was saying 'his European Bank" so I related to that. Can you give an example how 'cheaper' is and American/Canadian card withdraw in foreign currency ? Read More
ATM problems by luke418
Will anything ever work properly in this country? Its bad enough with power and water cuts but now seems we can not even get money out of ATMs. Most things one can get used to, but no money is a step to far! Not been able to get money from ATM for ...
Hi, I was once left without money in Boca Chica as I forgot my PIN number. It is a very uncomfortable experience being penniless in a foreign country. Then I reminded that anyone can withdraw money with the Card and Passport at any RD Bank desk. ... Read More
Dominican Republic Major Industries by Freedom55
Good afternoon everyone :) O'k, I'm curious as to major industries that are in the DR. Refineries? PetroChemical plants? Gas plants? I have heard that there are 4-5 mines in the DR that are being management by Canadian ...
Officially RD unemployment is 'only' 15%...I never had impression that that are 85% of active population working, taking in count that population is very young. Very often one working person feeds all the family, not to mention 'las ... Read More
Dominican Republic Major Industries by Freedom55
Good afternoon everyone :) O'k, I'm curious as to major industries that are in the DR. Refineries? PetroChemical plants? Gas plants? I have heard that there are 4-5 mines in the DR that are being management by Canadian ...
@Freedom55 Hi, This interesting page will help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Dominican_Republic#Statistics First thing: Good Spanish speaking is a MUST have (No chance to work in RD without spanish). If you are qualified with ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Glad it is going well for you planner. Sometimes life is a lottery. I just returned yestreday in Paris and found the terror of islamic attacs. Thanks God I wasn't out yesterday but we are so sad about the innocent people who passed away. Be ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Thanks Bob K. I have heard the same about Colombia, Venezuela.. I have never felt insecure driving in RD expect that it is very stressful because you need to have 4 eyes and look constanly everywhere (dear mirrors..). BTW the next time I will not ... Read More
Cell Phone by tappers
Hi Guys, when I arrive in Las Terrenas, I want to buy a disposable cell phone along with pre paid minutes. Can I purchase one of these at the El Catey airport? Otherwise some place in Las Terrenas? It's considerably cheaper than using my Telus ...
Hi, I go to RD 2-3 times a year. My tip: Use a Dual SIM smartphone, one for local network and one for homeland. If you don't have a Dual SIM phone you can buy some cheap/medium price brands like NOKIA or ASUS or HTC. (ie a dual SIM NOKIA is ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Good luck planner, I am new here and have been posting mainly on french board as I speak both languages. I have rented a car 7 times x10 (average) days for vacation in RD. Done all the country. Never had even a scratch. I always take full CDW ... Read More