Pnaylandr
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Cabarete
Speaks English Tagalog Spanish
Registration: 12 March 2021
Starlink Internet in the Dominican Republic Update 鈥� by Ian1272
Great news for those with poor internet service/provider for all that reside in the Dominican ...
Uncle Buck thank you for the update! We鈥檝e been waiting to hear about others personal experiences. We are planning to go with Starlink as well. Just waiting for the final touches on our villa to finalize before setting it up. I believe the ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Dominican Republic or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
@planner@ddmcgheeThank you both! Definitely look forward to your posts on topics as you two are plethora of knowledge! 聽 Read More
Question about internet service by Alicia55
I鈥檓 living in the US and have Comcast for internet but have my own modem and router because I didn鈥檛 want to use theirs. When I come to DR and get internet service ...my parents have altice for internet.... can I use this modem and ...
@DD Just curious鈥� why have 2 vpns?At the time, we were using both of those because the streaming services would detect one and block us, so we'd have to switch to the other. Shortly after that post, we got to a point where everything was ... Read More
Question about internet service by Alicia55
I鈥檓 living in the US and have Comcast for internet but have my own modem and router because I didn鈥檛 want to use theirs. When I come to DR and get internet service ...my parents have altice for internet.... can I use this modem and ...
@DD Just curious鈥� why have 2 vpns? Read More
Real estate investment in dominican republic by Valerio78
Hello, I introduce myself, I'm Valerio and I write from Italy. I state that I am writing with google translate and therefore I apologize if sometimes incomprehensible words or disconnected phrases come out, but always better than my English ! :) ...
Yes definitely visit different areas prior to buying and buy where YOU want to be. We almost bought sight unseen. Basing everything off of pictures and reviews. Glad we waited to visit. We ended building in a new development. Which has been ... Read More
eTicket requirement being enforced! by ddmcghee
Looks like after months of planned deadlines, the eTicket is finally being required and its use is being enforced! I only have experience with American Airlines, but I know that they have been listing it as part of their flight readiness checklist ...
Once you complete the e-ticket online you can print it. I haven鈥檛 ever had it emailed to me. I always screen shot on my phone or print for a hard copy Read More
Help with BM Cargo? by GuestPoster114852
Hey Folx, Im super new and green here and looking for a little bit of help. I signed up for BM Cargo per the research done on the forums and I was wondering if someone can help me out. Im a little confused on when my packages will arrive in the DR ...
Hi there was that total price $239 the inclusion of the shipping charges from the cargo service from States to DR or shipping to the US address only? Read More
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
Our condolences.. Prayers for your friend and family. Read More
No longer moderating by planner
I have resigned the volunteer position of moderating these forums. For somewhere around 14 or 15 years I have mostly enjoyed the roll. I have met a lot of new people and for that I am grateful. I am done being accused of various things. Now I ...
Oh no! You have been so informative! Hate to see this! Hopefully you don鈥檛 disappear and please keep in touch! We would love to meet with you when we鈥檙e in RD again February 2022! Read More
Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR by Pnaylandr
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ...
@oscarsahony Can I ask what shipping company you used? Read More
Sentimental Items via Cargo Container w/o residency by wilsonmatt
I know the reasons why not to ship yet and/or wait until our residency is complete ... but ... If my wife and I want to ship a certain amount of our items via a sea cargo company how are clothes processed? My wife wants to bring a certain ...
Does anybody know of any shippers from the west coast? We鈥檙e in California. Read More
Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR by Pnaylandr
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ...
Thank you for all the input. For most part most items will be purchased in DR. Was wanting to take advantage of bringing items in my checked luggages that were harder to find there. Look forward to any more ideas if any anyone has! Read More
Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR by Pnaylandr
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ...
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Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ... Read More
Moving to Cabarete by kparsons412
We are looking to lease a 1-2 bedroom in Cabarete, DR in a secured gated community. Can you provide details on how we can accomplish this goal?
Hey there! You may want to provide more details. Your budget, length of lease, when about you plan to move etc. This way you aren鈥檛 overwhelmingly bombarded. We have a villa double gated. (Gated area within a gated community) Read More
Cabarete expats meeting by PabloRutz
Heey people from Cabarete! Recently I just moved to Cabarete, so I鈥檝e got this thought, why not to meet for a drink and have a chat ? If anyone fancy that I would be delighted! Have a nice day everyone and looking forward for someone who is ...
Awesome idea! We aren鈥檛 full time in Cabarete as of yet but if timing is right we鈥檇 love to join!! Read More
Rookie Shipping Mistake by ChristieE
So I decided to try shipping from Amazon to a address in "Miami" that redirects to Sosua. My friend let me use her address. I was curious how it would work. Well it all went like clockwork. Delivered to FL in 2 days. Another 5 to DR. I ...
Hi there! Was curious if anyone had experience with a or can suggest a shipper in U.S where I can ship bigger ticket items being in price and weight. Ie lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, bathroom sink fixtures etc. Maybe some furniture and TVs. ... Read More
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
Yes please! Info for us as well! Thank you! Read More
New property owner by jperryjr1
Hi there. My wife and I just bought a property in Cabrera DR and will be building a home in the next couple years. We live in upstate NY and are thinking of living half the year in DR. We love the people and the area and have many questions.
Hi there! We鈥檙e Maria & Michael. Welcome! We bought property in Cabarete as well this past February. We鈥檙e in the processing of building and our villa should be complete soon. Again welcome and congratulations! Read More
which bank? by marcste
Just asking if any tales of the best bank to open an account with and why -- presume a savings and checking acct -- tried scotia so far and precious little info from them but maybe thats the norm
Hi there! Will be in Sosua/Cabarete in 3 weeks and will also be needing to establish a bank account. I鈥檓 inquiring what documents exactly is needed. Looking for clarification. Also I鈥檝e been reading in other forums and chats that they ... Read More
Buying furniture in Dominican republic by Bettyboopy
Does anyone know if furniture is expensive in Dominican? Bedroom living room set and fridge and Stive plus washer spinner. Need a good place to go buy these items. Would appreciate any responses. Puerto plata area in the city. Thank you!!
@oldsouthphoto hi there did not catch the name of the store you bought your furniture from. We鈥檒l be needing to furnish a large home in the near future in Cabarete. We鈥檒l be returning to the North Coast in 3 weeks. We were also thinking ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic 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 ...
Hola amigos! I鈥檓 Maria and my fianc茅 is Michael. We鈥檙e from California. We just bought property in Cabarete and will start building next month! We are so excited and nervous about starting this project and starting the next chapter ... Read More