OldBaldy
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Las Terrenas, Saman谩
Speaks Sometimes. LOL
Registration: 01 March 2016
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...
Yep the whole system including the pressure tank fits under the kitchen caninet below my sink. Read More
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...
I considered a whole house reverse osmosis system but then decided that the $2000 USD cost was a little more than I could go for so I paired.it down and went with a 50 gallon per day under the sink system with UV light and 5 stage filter system. ... Read More
Meeting expats in Las Terrenas in February 2019 by Jasjasmkd
Hi guys, I plan to come to look for houses in Las Terrenas in February. I would like to meet some of the expats there. Is there a local where you guys hang out, or any meet up planned. Please let me know
Sorry but I really can鈥檛 help with rental or real estate prices. I built my home so I never had any reason to look at rental prices and I dont follow the local market at all. Read More
Meeting expats in Las Terrenas in February 2019 by Jasjasmkd
Hi guys, I plan to come to look for houses in Las Terrenas in February. I would like to meet some of the expats there. Is there a local where you guys hang out, or any meet up planned. Please let me know
Just let me know when you hit town and I will be happy to introduce you around. Read More
Meeting expats in Las Terrenas in February 2019 by Jasjasmkd
Hi guys, I plan to come to look for houses in Las Terrenas in February. I would like to meet some of the expats there. Is there a local where you guys hang out, or any meet up planned. Please let me know
Hello Jasjasmkt, I live in Las Terranas full time. The expat community is very esay going and everyone will be happy to iffer their opions and share thier personal experiiences. One Love in the Peblo de Pescadores is an unofficial expat hang out ... Read More
Import company recommendations for a vehicle by OldBaldy
Hello everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a shipping agent to handle importing my jeep from the USA to the Dominican Republic. If they speak english it would be a big help too
I鈥檝e done a bit if investigation. In mybparticular case it is still goong to be lass exspensive to import my 2017 Jeep wrangler even without benifit of the residency tac breaks sunce I recieved mine almost a year ago than it would be to ... Read More
Import company recommendations for a vehicle by OldBaldy
Hello everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a shipping agent to handle importing my jeep from the USA to the Dominican Republic. If they speak english it would be a big help too
Thanks planner - I hope the tax break is still valid but ya know it will be what it is so not much use worrying about it now. Read More
Import company recommendations for a vehicle by OldBaldy
Hello everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a shipping agent to handle importing my jeep from the USA to the Dominican Republic. If they speak english it would be a big help too
Planner quick question? Why would I be paying full cost? My understanding was that I was allowed to bring in one vehicle duty free as a pensionista. Read More
Import company recommendations for a vehicle by OldBaldy
Hello everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a shipping agent to handle importing my jeep from the USA to the Dominican Republic. If they speak english it would be a big help too
No - I recieved my residency last August. Read More
Import company recommendations for a vehicle
Hello everyone, I am looking for recommendations for a shipping agent to handle importing my jeep from the USA to the Dominican Republic. If they speak english it would be a big help too Read More
Cooking like a local in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Dominican Republic. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
Just to throw a spanner into the conversation, I love to cook and will finally be moved down full time in July. My question is where to get the spices I need to cook , Thai, Indian and middle eastern? Really looking for a good sources for Curry, ... Read More
Apostille service recommendation in the USA?
Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience using a Apostille service in the US to get their documents done? I have been trying to get my documentation done but just don't have the time needed to track down all the ... Read More
Volunteering in Las Terranas? by Travelove
Are there opportunities for volunteering? Is there a library in the area? Thanks!
Sorry I didnt see you ask about a library - yes there is an English book library in the same complex as the Super Lindo. I don't know what days hours it's open but that's where it is. Read More
Volunteering in Las Terranas? by Travelove
Are there opportunities for volunteering? Is there a library in the area? Thanks!
We recently met a woman Melony here in Las Terranas - she is originally from Germany but has been here for several years she helps organize volunteers for the annual spade/neuter clinic we meet her at the Borracho Beach Saloon and almost anyone ... Read More
residency lawyer refferal by Oba711
Greetings all. Can anyone recommend a great residency attorney in the Republic?
We are using Maria Abreu http://www.abreuimmigration.com/. I can't recommend her enough! She grew up in New York so language isn't an issue and she knows how to navigate the system in the DR. She has an office in Las Terranas and one in SD as well. ... Read More
Our Journey to the Dominican Republic
As my wife Robin and I start our transition to full time residency in the Dominican Republic many of our friends and family want to know how we did it and what the process has been like so I thought it may make an interesting read for someone who is ... Read More
Whatsapp with you people? by carlvelas
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ...
Carlvelas - I have to ask why are you on this message board at all? From your comments about the people of the DR asking for your stuff and your issues with crossing the street you don't seem have a very good impression of the Dominican ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2016 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 ...
Hello everyone, my wife and I are visiting the DR, both Sosua and Las Terrenas later this month (mid-March) to look at retirement properties. While we have both lived as expats in various parts of the world this will be our first trip to the DR and ... Read More