harleysrock
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Vancouver
Registration: 01 January 2013
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 ...
It is a lot more expensive to live here than you may think. Unless you want to live with very little and not have an American lifestyle. North Coast rocks it! 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 ...
MUST GET INSURANCE! We just did $1000 for a year for my wife and I. Universal for our car and health. I didn't get it for the first few months, wife has a lump, so we had to pay for the biopsy. $800 cheap but still would have been a lot less or ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Dominican Republic , what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Weather beachfront property/view people no laws don't have to work (real estate is CHEAP here compared to where I am from) Read More
Cabarete - scooter and other advice by cemdev
We're finally on the ground in Cabarete and enjoying it. Slowly getting acclimatized to the radical change in temperature from cold and rainy Vancouver! Have a few questions, would love to hear from those who've been here a while. 1. Do you know ...
We go to PriceSmart in Santiago for the staples and American kinda stuff, but that would involve a taxi ride, bus or rent a car for you guys. We go to La Sirena in PP, but mostly Janets and playero, since we live near Gasper Hernadez (15 minutes ... 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, ...
Welcome! My wife and I just moved from Vancouver, Canada to the Cabarete area and love it :-) Enjoy the Forum and the DR! Read More
Overstay changes?
There are overstay charges but they are minimal. On DR1 there was just a discussion about fees and someone posted the fee chart. I can't remember the actual website they were on. If you search overstay fees on DR1 you might be able to find it. Read More
Flying Cats
When I flew my pets over to another country I checked MANY different Airlines Websites to see the best prices and or best situations for the pets. Every Airline seems to have different rules. Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
I am 37 and we are lucky enough that we could retire here. We came from Vancouver and Houses are over 1.2 easy so selling a house there can make for a nice life here :-) We moved to the North coast, 15 minutes East of Cabarete. So we can enjoy ... Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
Just so others know, guns aren't that hard to get here... Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
Hey brittnee, I don't know much about jobs here but I have heard from many that it is really hard to find a job here and if you do it will be for very little money. Have you gone on DR1 yet? What part are you visiting? Hopefully someone who ... Read More
Don't want to wait by cookietx
I have been reading a lot about places to retire and DR is at the top of my list. However my job lets me work from anywhere I have access to a high speed internet connection. I have read about requirements for retirement residency, but as I am ...
Before you decide to retire here listen to Bob K and spend at least a month here in the area you are interested in living. IT IS MUCH DIFFERENT TO LIVE HERE THAN TO VACATION HERE! Read More
Need a lot of information & advice!! by kelway112
My hubby & I are seeking a new adventure & a new way of life. Everyday we feel stuck in the craziness of the world we've come to know. We're seeking a slower paced life. One we can actually love and enjoy. We're hoping to be able to move within ...
Ya we were lucky to be from Vancouver where you can sell your house and easily retire here. The House prices in Van are of the charts crazy expensive!!! I'll keep an ear out for you about jobs. Have you looked on DR1 Forums? Read More
Need a lot of information & advice!! by kelway112
My hubby & I are seeking a new adventure & a new way of life. Everyday we feel stuck in the craziness of the world we've come to know. We're seeking a slower paced life. One we can actually love and enjoy. We're hoping to be able to move within ...
Oh we brought 3 cats and 1 dog and it was easy as long as you have the right paperwork. I think we may have paid $10 per animal when we got here? I can't remember the price but it was reasonable! I would suggest living in a gated community, we ... Read More
Need a lot of information & advice!! by kelway112
My hubby & I are seeking a new adventure & a new way of life. Everyday we feel stuck in the craziness of the world we've come to know. We're seeking a slower paced life. One we can actually love and enjoy. We're hoping to be able to move within ...
I agree with Bob about coming here and staying a month or two to see if you like it. We have been here 2 weeks and it is MUCH different than a Vacation here. We should have listened to the MANY people who said to rent first! I think we did luck ... Read More
Canadians considering move to DR by two-zees
We are a Cdn couple in our 40's, seriously considering a move to DR. My husband has a background in property maintanance, landscaping and irrigation - so he would be seeking job opportunities in these lines of work. My background is in health care ...
Hey kelway, The location depends on what you like. Do you like mountains, ocean, a big City? We chose near Cabarete (North Coast) b/c it is close to Santiago but we can enjoy the Ocean and mountains as well. I wouldn't suggest moving to the Punta ... Read More
Canadians considering move to DR by two-zees
We are a Cdn couple in our 40's, seriously considering a move to DR. My husband has a background in property maintanance, landscaping and irrigation - so he would be seeking job opportunities in these lines of work. My background is in health care ...
Welcome! My wife and I just moved from Vancouver to the Cabarete area. Good luck and I hope someone here can answer your questions :-) Read More
Insight into Vancouver, BC. What is it like to live there. by lancastrian
Hi we are planning to immigrate to British Columbia, Canada. I'm Indian and I have lived in England for 12 years. We visited BC few years ago and totally fell in love with the place for the scenery and beautiful mountains, we throughly enjoyed our ...
I lived in Vancouver my whole life (37 years) until last week. The wife and I moved to the Dominican Republic. I agree with William, it is a WONDERFUL City to live in! It is so diverse and so much to do outside all year around. I don't know ... Read More
Building a Pool by harleysrock
We wanted to build a pool at our Villa. Do you guys know of a good company? I have been talking with a guy from Paradise Pools in the Cabarete area. Thank you :D
OK great advice! I trust you, no need to come and look. :-) I was wondering about the Paint thing! Read More
airport by estella
I always enjoyed flying into Puerto Plata airport, with its happy band to greet you. However, flying out of the airport recently was more challenging. My purse and my husband's carryon bag were individually and thoroughly searched. While that was ...
I'm glad they check some people out, if they didn't they wouldn't be doing their job! I've had way worse experiences in The States, it's just part of flying wherever you go! Read More
Building a Pool by harleysrock
We wanted to build a pool at our Villa. Do you guys know of a good company? I have been talking with a guy from Paradise Pools in the Cabarete area. Thank you :D
Thanks Bob I will give those guys a call! Read More
Building a Pool by harleysrock
We wanted to build a pool at our Villa. Do you guys know of a good company? I have been talking with a guy from Paradise Pools in the Cabarete area. Thank you :D
I was wondering who would comment on that first. :lol: thanks for the welcome! Read More
Building a Pool
We wanted to build a pool at our Villa. Do you guys know of a good company? I have been talking with a guy from Paradise Pools in the Cabarete area. Thank you :D Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
Thanks Bob, I kinda already knew I wasn't gonna get a gun. I saw the requirements and laws and knew it would be a few years, just wanted to know what people thought :-) Thanks for letting me know about the poisoning the dogs thing!!! Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
Hey Jrc, We have just gone through the residency thing. From Canada we had to apply from the DR Consulate in Canada. I believe all people applying for a residency in the DR MUST get it before they come to the DR. (I did hear some ways around it ... Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
Hey Jax, Nice! Always good to know more Expat people moving around the same time :-) We chose to move to a non-gated community b/c we don't really want to be surrounded by all Gringos ;-) Our housekeeper said we should get a gun. I'm not sure i ... Read More
Moving to the DR by harleysrock
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ...
Thank you Bob and mjnorr. I've enjoyed some of the other posts you guys have posted :-) We are pretty friendly and relaxed people. I've researched the DR non stop for the last 3 years and the times we have visited have always made friends. We ... Read More
Moving to the DR
Hello all! My Wife and I are moving to Las Canas (10 min from Cabarete) in 18 days and we can't wait! The whole buying a house and Resident Visa situation has been VERY easy. The first time I visited the DR I knew I wanted to live there. Been back ... Read More