Herman.Ka
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 16 February 2024
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@sparks1093maybe plumbing can't handle because rice with chicken or fish is the national dish? :) Read More
Allowed to come to Canada after arrest? by jamielynnstradeski
My husband got his Visa approved to come to Canada where I live. He is Dominican. His exgirlfriend is going after him for child support (which he has been paying) but my question is, if he gets arrested for non payment of child support will he still ...
@jamielynnstradeski I don't know the details of course. But I suspect that when he will start working in Canada she will definitely figure out that she can squeeze much more money from him and in CA$. If she'll be able to open a case against him in ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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It started exactly in 3 weeks after opening of this chat. As expected.There is a category of people: they have very strong opinion on something, which they readily dump on everybody with high degree of confidence. Their theory is incomplete because ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@NanosasoTo simplify your search, you can just try to find an ethanol-free gas on a gas station or a marine, and mix it yourself with a 2-stroke oil.In Canada since like a year ago you can't find anywhere ethanol-free gas except an aviation fuel (AV ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@Herman聽 uprisings etc聽 in Haiti are not that unusual.聽 The Govt here is well aware of what is going on and has plans in place!聽 They have shut down the boarder for almost all people.聽 聽 What you writing strikes me ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@ Herman.Ka I know you had mentioned you like to read the numbers in statistics research. With that in mind, in regards to your hypothetical consequence regarding Haitians storming across the border, The DR has driven them out on three previous ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 @planner way to not let folks water racism down.聽 I figured there was some racism against those with darker skin; much like the rest of the world unfortunately.聽 聽 聽 聽 -@ondamiNot ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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Car insurance thread: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=846915#5894368 Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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聽 聽 From the sounds of how things are done in DR, it'll take a lot of getting use to for sure see. Wow! Thank you. What can you say about mopeds or motor-scooters? Are they also equally dangerous to operate in the DR as it relates to ... Read More
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@ RockyM @ Papito NL @ Planner Very valuable info. Do any of you drive? I mean it seems you need to be brave enough or crazy enough to risk getting into an accident? Is this the case for any of you. How do you manage when lets say you need or want ... Read More
As of April 1 cash cannot be used to pay overstay fines by windeguy
It has been reported that as of April 1, 2024 all overstay fines for those from tourist card countries that illegally overstay their 30 day tourist cards cannot be paid for in cash. These fines聽 must be paid by credit card,聽 or perhaps a ...
Anybody had an experience of getting into a serious car accident while being on expired tourist visa?Probably, for the police it's a gift: they can lock you up and extort additional money. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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聽 .....I was so in shock to witness this and immediately asked the cab driver and he said "yeah, thieves do that here to help themselves to free electricity, crazy huh".Couldn't believe my eyes on how brazen the man could be to do that it in ... Read More
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I have one. They work but the equipment is far too expensive to make them interesting for most. The savings simply aren't enough to justify the initial cost. A gas powered water heater in the shower (assuming bottled gas is easy to get there) is the ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@Nanosaso"Thus far in your research, which of these three countries top your list?"Don't know yet. Still have time to decide. Cons and pros in all of them. "Have you visited the other two?"Not yet. Planning, probably next year, to rent a car for 3 ... Read More
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@plannerThis is if you want to sell them your electricity, right? So you'll get dual or a separate counter and they will pay you for your kilowatts.But if you want it only for your own consumption? Like if you want to run your AC and water pump ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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I believe, I saw a whole thread in this forum about solar panels. It's expensive though. I don't understand why people don't use solar water heaters in this area. In Israel every apartment or house has it, roofs are full of water solar panels (not ... Read More
My Spinal Surgery Experience in the DR by RockyM
As indicated in another thread I had spinal surgery on January 5, 2023, in Santo Domingo. I promised to write up my experience so hopefully others may benefit, if considering a major surgery here in the DR. The following is a brief recounting of my ...
Very good book about treating back pain: "Back Mechanic" by Dr. Stuart McGill Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@NanosasoNo problem at all. Thanks!BTW, I don't live in DR. Just researching and considering. Read More
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@NanosasoI don't understand why you're telling me all this.And why you are trying to teach me about half full/empty glasses? This fairy-tale maybe good for some people to teach them about pessimism vs optimism, but it misses a category of people to ... Read More
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"Are we witnessing the decline of civilization as we know it in our life time? " For sure! We get divided more and more. Thanks to the social media and platforms where we can exchange opinoins. I predict: in 3 weeks there will be insultes and ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@Nanosaso@RockyMThanks for your answers.For me, I don't like to be locked in a gated compound and not be able to safely drive and explore a country. I drive a lot. I learnt from lots of blogs and videos and even this site: in DR it's a very high ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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I鈥檝e been poor and I did not live in a third world country.聽 One of the main reasons we are relocating to DR is to contribute to a country that is trying to better itself for its people. -@ondamiSame question to you: why DR and ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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The DR is a wonderful destination for many reasons. I hope to call the DR home soon and enjoying the refreshing taste of Pi帽a Coladas all the while soaking up the pleasant seen at the many beautiful beaches!!聽 聽 聽 聽 ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@ Planner Where did I want to keep thousands in poverty?But you agree that expats from Canada, UK, USA etc, are going to poor countries because they can use pensions or some other "western level" income most often because they can afford much better ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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Sadly the poor here are in the majority still. -@plannerSadly? If the majority had the same lifestyle level as in the USA, there wouldn't be any expats in the DR because prices would be much higher than in the USA.Only the US can live on ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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@NanosasoYes (with conditions). As I understood from that link that I gave you before, there is an analog TV broadcasting in the DR, they are planning to switch to digital broadcasting for many years and keep postponing it. Once they switch, ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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What I'm basically asking in regards to TV, is can one install an antenna to get free TV as it was in the old days or is one only option cable or satellite where you have to pay one way or the other? ... Read More
Cheapest way to send a 42 inch flat screen tv by Connie Hackett Polemis
Hi. I need some help I am moving to the DR in January with my husband who already lives there .I am trying to take with me my 42 inch TV. What is my best options to ship it .or bring it with me as an oversize baggage . I also would like to know if ...
Be careful with smart TVs. They are not updated as regularly as computers and cell-phones. If it has a camera or a mic hackers can get access to them. They also might get access to your home network through TV. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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DR, I heard, is a major hub of shipping drugs from South America to Europe. Probably, the government is trying to fight it, and privacy become a collateral. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
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Division of people to groups alike is natural and to some extent is healthy. This how we survived since cave men. It's not necessarily skin color. It can be same religion, same language, same culture, same clans, origin, family.聽 Most of the ... 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 ...
Any particular recommendation for an international plan? Read More
Cost of living in Panama in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Panama, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Panama. Here ...
@kristc99Thank you! Read More
Cost of living in Panama in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Panama, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Panama. Here ...
@kristc99Thanks for your reply.Yes, of course, it's understood about different life styles, different areas, etc. But in this is exactly what is interesting. On Dominican Republic or Costa Rica forums you can find all kinds of comments. People say ... Read More
Cost of living in Panama in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Panama, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Panama. Here ...
No one replied. Is it so bad? :) Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 us more ...
Hi All,My name is Herman, live in Toronto, Canada. Researching a possibility to relocate for retirement to Sosua area in few years. Currently, learning Spanish. Read More
Costs of every day things . by Ladytrougher
Am thinking of buying in Dominican We have been there 6 times and love the Punta Cana region but have only stayed all inclusive so really have no idea as to what it is really like. I don't think we will be living there full time for lots of years ...
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Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@Alfonso AyalaHi Alfonso. Sorry, this is for two people? Medical insurance for 2, right? Read More