TexasBornAndBred
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 20 August 2017
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don'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 more on your ...
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New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don'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 more on your ...
Hello, I鈥檓 new to this forum. I鈥檓 considering retiring in Thailand in a couple of years. I鈥檝e been interested in retiring overseas (I鈥檓 in US) for a decade or more but now with a lovely thai girlfriend I鈥檝e got more ... Read More
Interest in Las Terrenas by Ameliarob
Hi all! I鈥檓 new and am seriously considering moving to Las Terrenas. I鈥檝e been looking at a few properties and am organizing a trip to search some areas. I鈥檓 single and in my late 30s. I only speak English - do most people ...
Quick question....so $10-15 for a standard meal along the beach...is that per person or for a couple? I鈥檓 very interested in Las Terrenas as I prep for my first trip to the DR. Looking to relax and scout out retirement locations. Read More
Job posting website
Hello, is there a website similar to monster or indeed that is utilized by people in the DR? I tried indeed but there are no jobs for the DR so I assume no one in the DR uses it. Basically, I鈥檓 looking for a website with a lot of traffic ... Read More
Mosquitoes
I know this has been discussed in various threads but in general are there more mosquitoes on the north coast vs Santo Domingo vs Punta Cana vs mountainous region (Jarabacoa)? We鈥檙e coming for the first time at the end of July/ beginning of ... Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
Planner...can you tell me, do people sign up for local insurance if they鈥檙e just visiting for or only after they鈥檝e moved and staying for longer than 2 months? My concern would be that I visit this summer for a few weeks to a month, ... Read More
Best beach by TexasBornAndBred
I know this topic is probably too touristy for this forum but I鈥檓 coming to visit and start looking at the DR as possible retirement home and figured I might as well start with the nicest areas and go from there. My plan is to come for 3 ...
Really appreciate the replies and detailed travel info. Working on details to make it to DR July/Aug. Read More
Best beach by TexasBornAndBred
I know this topic is probably too touristy for this forum but I鈥檓 coming to visit and start looking at the DR as possible retirement home and figured I might as well start with the nicest areas and go from there. My plan is to come for 3 ...
Thank you for the replies. We鈥檙e definitely considering staying in Zona Colonial. I didn鈥檛 know it was a pedestrian area. That鈥檚 even better. With regard to beaches, We like calm clear water for wading and shelling if that ... Read More
Best beach
I know this topic is probably too touristy for this forum but I鈥檓 coming to visit and start looking at the DR as possible retirement home and figured I might as well start with the nicest areas and go from there. My plan is to come for 3 ... Read More
Jarabacoa by Launica
Does anyone have info about jarabacoa they could share? Population? Roads? Banks? Grocery stores? Services? Etc...
Quick question...do the rural areas such as jarabacoa have less crime than the coastal/beach locations? I like the idea of living inland in the mountainous areas but am a little worried about possibility of more crime (breakins or serious crime) ... Read More
Housing ads on this site
Just curious, was looking thru the various housing ads on this site and wanted to know if the people posting the ads are verified as 鈥榬eliable鈥�? Or is it just hit or miss and scammers might be posting here? I saw a couple of ads that ... Read More
Volunteering in Santo Domingo
I鈥檓 also interested. Perfectly fine with medical, missionary, habitat for humanity, whatever. Looking to start giving back. Hopefully be in country within a year. Read More
Moving to punta cana early 2018 few questions by Mr mooney
Hi there everyone, I plan to move to punta cana early next year, after reading threads most likely will be middle of next year I'all take you guys advice and visit a lot before I make the move, though I'm sure I want to live in punta cana. ...
Great thread. For homeowners, is there an annual property tax similar to most states here in the US? I assume most gated communities or condominium complexes have monthly fees. Is there a rough estimate of what to expect? I understand the range ... Read More
Amazon by TexasBornAndBred
Sorry for the stupid question. Is it easy/possible to order and get things delivered from Amazon? Seems like they have just about everything these days. Do delivery charges make it cost prohibitive? Thanks.
Wow. $5 per pound is exorbitant. I know the DR is an island but that鈥檚 crazy. I鈥檓 not moving there fulltime or semi full time for a couple years still but I鈥檓 hoping shipping costs will come down by then. Read More
Raising kids in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Dominican Republic different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Dominican Republic? Do you feel that the country is ...
Hello, you refer to a middle class Dominican family. Income wise...what does that mean? I鈥檓 just curious. Thanks. Read More
Amazon
Sorry for the stupid question. Is it easy/possible to order and get things delivered from Amazon? Seems like they have just about everything these days. Do delivery charges make it cost prohibitive? Thanks. Read More
New members of the Costa Rica forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Costa Rica forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 more ...
Hello, first timer here. Been looking for a semiretirement country for about a year now, considering the DR, Costa Rica, others. Have a teenage daughter and wife. I鈥檓 in my mid 50s and financially stable. Not looking for a second career ... Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
Sorry for the newbie question...can you just go to the bank directly and withdraw the money from your account without the ATM fee? I hate paying fees. Thanks. Read More
Looking in to Filipino store in Santo Domingo by GuestPoster96789
Hi everyone, just recently moved here in boca chica , is there's a Filipino stores in santo domingo?
I understand there is a large Chinese population in SD. Is there a Chinatown like area? Being Chinese, I wouldn't mind being able to access traditional Asian vegetables and groceries. Read More
Hiring a driver
Hello, sorry for the newbie question. With what I've read, driving is a nightmare. Do people ever hire private drivers? It would seem that with the average wage in the DR being relatively low and unemployment high, that people would be ... Read More
Drinking Water by lmclmf2009
I know the first replies will be from my expat-blog pals Bob K & Planner as they are a plethora of information. ok, so my question is this... What does everyone do for drinking water and what cities do you live in? I have heard the faucet ...
For the sake of convenience are there many people who have opted to install filtration systems or treatment systems for individual sinks or for an entire house to make the tap water potable? Such as UV systems, chorinators or charcoal, etc. Thanks. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 all, I've been looking at transitioning to the DR for a year or so. Semi retiring from medicine until my daughter finishes high school. We have friends that live there already (Santo Domingo I believe) and the slower lifestyle really ... Read More