Jennifer
@JenniferL
Swedish expat in Dominican Republic
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43
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Santo Domingo
Speaks Native Swedish, Spanish, English. Basic Portuguese, French
Registration: 05 October 2011
Ecatepec de Morelos by JenniferL
anyone have any info on this city?
I thought it might be better bit to ask "more specific" questions since I tried that with the neighborhoods in Mexico City question and no one answered. And it was a general question because I know nothing about te place, but after a bit more ... Read More
Best neighborhood considering public transport
What neighborhoods would you recommend a family with small children to live, who want to live without a vehicle in Mexico City? Is it possible? What arreas of the city do you prefer? Closeness to schools, shops, transport, playgrounds (?) etc? Read More
Nordic citizens in the DR?? by Grolsch
Hey. I'm considering moving to the Dominican Republic. But I wonder if there is any Nordic comunity or Nordic citizens who live there. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish? There are many questions that arise when considering moving to a totally foreign ...
I wouldn't recommend coming here by yourself without knowing Spanish, but that's not what you asked :) There seems to be a few nordic people around, I don't know them but I'm sure they exist. I'd recommend you to follow this blog, in Swedish, by a ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Planner, lately the blackouts have been much much worse than when we first came down - two days this week it's been so bad that our inverter didn't have time to charge! Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Annieloraine - yes that's my work :) I'm hoping to join an art group myself but still haven't had the time to search for one. Planner - the taxis are almost as bad when driving as the carros publicos, so far I've get better traveling with the gua ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Minus the heat it was an awesome day Bob ;) Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
I thought I'd add a little story of an uneventful day myself. Those who don't want to read it don't have to ;) First I need to add that we've only been here two months, and we live on the wrong side of the river in Santo Domingo Este. I had to go ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Planner, thank you Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
I think I introduced myself somewhere sometime here, but lets go again! I'm a Swedish-Argentine married to a Swedish-DominicN. We have a 1 year old son and have been in the DR for about two months. First month was awful, now we're loving it - most ... Read More
Informal Census of Members by planner
Hello to all our members. I am being asked to organize some get togethers! Great idea. To facilitate if everyone can respond with: 1. where you are currently 2. are you interested in a get together 3. how far are you willing to travel for a get ...
Yes please tell me things will cool down soon! Lol Read More
Informal Census of Members by planner
Hello to all our members. I am being asked to organize some get togethers! Great idea. To facilitate if everyone can respond with: 1. where you are currently 2. are you interested in a get together 3. how far are you willing to travel for a get ...
I'm in Santo Domingo Yes Preferably in Sto Dgo - I have a 1 year old and for get together a I can really only do day-time. But it would be great to meet some more people! Read More
prenatal care in the DR/ learning spanish by ale_ss
hi does anyone know the cost and quality of prenatal care in the DR. could you maybe recommend some ob.gyn. also do u know if t is a good idea to move to the DR with very little knowledge of spanish ( the purpose of the trip is to learn spanish ...
I can only speak from experience being pregnant in my home country, but I don't think I would add the stress of a new country, a new language, to the stress one already experiences being pregnant. Especially if its the first time. If you're in the ... Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
I'm sure the library in SFM (mentioned in the same thread) would take them :) Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
So we finally got an eReader... and couldn't be happier! Don't think my husband will get to use it a lot though! Thanks all for your advice! Read More
Dominican-American recipies by william82462
Now that Bob K has revealed that he does all the cooking in his house, I麓m wondering if he will share some expat recipies. I like Dominican cuisine. Just not everday. I have no issues with my wife麓s cooking. She makes good sancocho with chivo, ...
dominicancooking.com has a lot of great Dominican recipes, and usually have some fun info about the dishes as well. They even have (or at least used to) a for where you can ask about the recipes if you have any problems cooking them! Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Planner that sounds like a great evening! I really need to learn how to dance salsa/merengue/bachata etc - most people assume I know he dances because I'm Latina, but I don't know any steps at all :) Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Love this thread! Reminds me of a blog that a Swedish woman used to write (I think she used to live in Puerto Plata, and that her name was Carina) - I miss that blog because it was filled with everyday stories and observations. Hoping to hear more ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Such a great idea Planner! This is exactly what I want to read, and I'm really looking forward to reading about a day in Sto.Dgo! Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Not yet, sent you a pm :) Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Hi Rebecca, thank you! I think I've heard about te library, you're friends with Mel, right? Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Planner, the baby is totally oblivious to everything mommy and daddy are going through right now lol - I'm blessed that m mom can watch him every now and then so that we can get some work done cleaning out our stuff and deciding what to take with us ... Read More
Moving to Sto.Dgo! by JenniferL
Ok, so here it goes - my first post :) I'm moving down to Santo Domingo from Sweden this summer, with my husband and our soon 6-month-old son. I'm Swedish/Argentine and my husband is Swedish/Dominican - both born and raised here but speak Swedish, ...
Manes Pierre, I hope someone can help you with your question. I don't know StoDgo so that I could give you any advice on this. Maybe start a new thread asking about a good location for your store? But I think you will be adviced to first visit and ... Read More
Activities for teen girls in SD
They live in SD Gabriela :) I'd like to know about some activity I could do with them or at least accompany them too, like Agua Splash (although I know about it), caf猫s, parks etc. I got some tips on DR1, like Jardin Botanico. They love to read, ... Read More
Activities for teen girls in SD
Ok, so we have a couple of sobrinas who are really great girls who spend their time studying and helping out at home. They're not allowed to go into the city by themselves, and since everybody works they rarely get the chance to do anything fun in ... Read More
Hello Expat people :) by gabrielaperez18
Hello everybody! I麓m not an expat. I麓m actually born and raised in Santo Domingo. I run a private school in SD that is in fact my family business. I joined the Expat page because I麓m interested in meeting new people and practice my English ...
Gabriela! You're super sweet and yes, it was very helpful! I inboxed you back! //Jennifer Read More
Hello Expat people :) by gabrielaperez18
Hello everybody! I麓m not an expat. I麓m actually born and raised in Santo Domingo. I run a private school in SD that is in fact my family business. I joined the Expat page because I麓m interested in meeting new people and practice my English ...
Hola Gabriela! I'm moving to SD this summer, love the city! What NGO's do you have good experiences with? I'm a global development student and I'm hoping to find a NGO in StoDgo, but it feels like most of them only have their offices there and ... Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
thanks MASSAGEWIZ! The Kindle sounds like the best option for me then. Wow, Planner, they really do have almost all books I could be interested in! It really does sound like a great idea... I hate waiting for my books, this way I could get them ... Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Oops sorry for all the typos! Not the easiest thing to write with a sick, sleeping baby on your arm. I heard both Kindle and Nook were easier to read books on than the iPad? Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Planner, thank yoi, it really sounds like I'll need to get my hands on one of those then! We'll be living in StoDgo so I guess there will be no books for me. Spanish books are expensive too then? What's the difference between a Nook and a ... Read More
Moving to Sto.Dgo! by JenniferL
Ok, so here it goes - my first post :) I'm moving down to Santo Domingo from Sweden this summer, with my husband and our soon 6-month-old son. I'm Swedish/Argentine and my husband is Swedish/Dominican - both born and raised here but speak Swedish, ...
Oh sorry I was thinking about Cabrera - but I've heard Cabarete is beautiful too :) Read More
Moving to Sto.Dgo! by JenniferL
Ok, so here it goes - my first post :) I'm moving down to Santo Domingo from Sweden this summer, with my husband and our soon 6-month-old son. I'm Swedish/Argentine and my husband is Swedish/Dominican - both born and raised here but speak Swedish, ...
Harleysrock thank you! I hear Cabarete is beautiful! It's one of the places we'll be looking at when we've moved - we would like a house in a few years and not in StoDgo :) Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Sounds like I'll have to get used to a book or kindle then.. thanks Bob! :) Read More
So how about books? by JenniferL
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ...
Thanks Bob K, I was afraid of this. I still can't get used to reading on Nook or Ipad... Guess most of our luggage will be books then :) Books in Spanish are also expensive? Read More
So how about books?
Reading on DR1 I've gotten the impression that not only are books very expensive, they're also hard to get your hands on. Is this true? When I was in DR I didn't have time (and really didn't even think about) checking for books. We love to read ... Read More
Moving to Sto.Dgo! by JenniferL
Ok, so here it goes - my first post :) I'm moving down to Santo Domingo from Sweden this summer, with my husband and our soon 6-month-old son. I'm Swedish/Argentine and my husband is Swedish/Dominican - both born and raised here but speak Swedish, ...
Thanks Bob K - I'll soon post questions, really nice to have a forum like this! Read More
Moving to Sto.Dgo!
Ok, so here it goes - my first post :) I'm moving down to Santo Domingo from Sweden this summer, with my husband and our soon 6-month-old son. I'm Swedish/Argentine and my husband is Swedish/Dominican - both born and raised here but speak Swedish, ... Read More
move to Goteborg in September
If you are a registered student you should contact SGS studentbost盲der so they can help you find a place to live (student housing) Here is their page and you can find out all you need there - also try talking to your university if you came as an ... Read More
move to Goteborg in September
Hi Darkstone! I see that you've probably moved here already, and hopefully already have an apartment - otherwise, Gothenburg is small enough that you could live anywhere and still be close to your institute. I'm sure that the university wouldn't ... Read More