Luis I. Savi帽on
@lsavinon
Dominican citizen
Forum posts
23
Contacts
5
About me
Dominican, Single
Lives in Santo Domingo
Speaks Spanish, English, some French
Registration: 30 August 2013
in search of certified translation service by Oba711
I'm searching for a certified translation service to assist with my paper work for submission to the Dominican consulate in New York. Does anyone know anyone? thanks guys
I recommend rcedano@rcmtranslations.com Read More
9 Definitive Reasons why you should NOT move to the Caribbean? by lsavinon
What do you all think of this article that just came out in the Huffington Post (link below)? Hint: please read all the way to the end of the article; it's not as bad as the title suggests. I would say it's fairly realistic, but just a bit ...
Why doesn't one of you who is glad to have moved here write a counter-article with that title and publish it on the web. I am not the proper person to write it because I am a native Dominican. But one thing I would say, in regards to the ... Read More
9 Definitive Reasons why you should NOT move to the Caribbean? by lsavinon
What do you all think of this article that just came out in the Huffington Post (link below)? Hint: please read all the way to the end of the article; it's not as bad as the title suggests. I would say it's fairly realistic, but just a bit ...
What did you do? Smash it with a concrete block? By the way, have your dogs ever been brave enough to kill one for you? Read More
9 Definitive Reasons why you should NOT move to the Caribbean? by lsavinon
What do you all think of this article that just came out in the Huffington Post (link below)? Hint: please read all the way to the end of the article; it's not as bad as the title suggests. I would say it's fairly realistic, but just a bit ...
Sounds more like the jungles of Costa Rica to me......I've lived here almost all my life and haven't seen a tarantula in 20 years, but maybe it's because I live in the big city. While living in Costambar I rarely saw any tarantula but a ... Read More
Super Bowl 2015 by lsavinon
Does anybody know of a public place in Santo Domingo where one can watch the Super Bowl in the company of other NFL enthusiasts ?
I used to go to Champions Bar at the Renaissance Jaragua hotel on the malec贸n, but it's closed for remodeling. Hooters is a good suggestion, thank you -- if one can concentrate on the game. If you go I hope to see see you there, ... Read More
9 Definitive Reasons why you should NOT move to the Caribbean?
What do you all think of this article that just came out in the Huffington Post (link below)? Hint: please read all the way to the end of the article; it's not as bad as the title suggests. I would say it's fairly realistic, but just a bit ... Read More
Super Bowl 2015
Does anybody know of a public place in Santo Domingo where one can watch the Super Bowl in the company of other NFL enthusiasts ? Read More
Economy of the North Coast? by JDM222
Good morning all. I've read some strings that talk about the slow down in the travel industry in Puerto Plata, is this true? Was 2014 a slow year tourist year for the North Coast? Since the US Economy is rebounding well and Europe too, I ...
Hi I just read the thread you started about the economy on the North Coast. Great topic! Contrary to most posters who are either negative or cautiously optimistic, I am extremely bullish on the North Coast's future and have written ... Read More
I need a yearly one bedroom apartment in a safe area.
Your post is too general. One bedroom apartments come in all prices, depending on various factors. Please specify your budget and location preferences so the members of this blog can assist you. Read More
Hello...looking to learn about DR life for hopeful move there by Glauriel
New at this...starting life over again and wanting to be adventurous. Thinking about moving to DR as soon as feasible. Need to find a quieter and more peaceful existence that is also affordable. Have brother in Banica but hard to communicate with ...
HI No, the correct spelling is JARABACOA... It is a beautiful mountain village surrounded by pine trees, rivers and waterfalls, great for adventure sports and ecotourism. In Jarabacoa you'll find lot of cottages and villas inspired in the ... Read More
banking by locmec
Can anyone tell me how hard is it to establish bank accounts-savings accounts etc for canadian expats in d.r.?
On the subject of Banking, here are my recommendations to expats about Dominican credit cards: 1) If you can do without them, avoid them like the plague. 2) If you hear about an 7% to 9% interest rate, don't make the mistake of thinking it is an ... Read More
Hello...looking to learn about DR life for hopeful move there by Glauriel
New at this...starting life over again and wanting to be adventurous. Thinking about moving to DR as soon as feasible. Need to find a quieter and more peaceful existence that is also affordable. Have brother in Banica but hard to communicate with ...
Hi I read your profile where you indicated that you prefer a mountain location as long as it's not far from the ocean. Based on this criteria alone, I recommend you focus on the North Coast and Samana peninsula. In Samana you'll have the best of ... Read More
Happy to join this group. by lsavinon
While I feel like an expat at times, I am not! I am Dominican born but spent 8 years in the USA and Canada. I am an unemployed architect (actually, I use the term "semi-retired" because it sounds nicer) turned web publisher, freelance writer and ...
Yep, ROAD TRIP sounds a lot more appealing! The question is, should it be incoming or outgoing (for those in the capital). The idea came up because a long time ago when I consulted for a real estate association, I organized working excursions for ... Read More
Happy to join this group. by lsavinon
While I feel like an expat at times, I am not! I am Dominican born but spent 8 years in the USA and Canada. I am an unemployed architect (actually, I use the term "semi-retired" because it sounds nicer) turned web publisher, freelance writer and ...
Hi, Michita To answer your question, I run a B2B website on real estate development. Our target market is not the end-buyer of real estate products but the developer, financier and everyone involved in the production. It's currently being remodeled ... Read More
Happy to join this group. by lsavinon
While I feel like an expat at times, I am not! I am Dominican born but spent 8 years in the USA and Canada. I am an unemployed architect (actually, I use the term "semi-retired" because it sounds nicer) turned web publisher, freelance writer and ...
Hi Michita Thanks for the welcome message. Yes, I like to travel; in fact, I've been involved in the tourism industry for a long time -- started out as a tour operator and more recently, I've published travel and tourism magazines. It's a long ... Read More
Happy to join this group. by lsavinon
While I feel like an expat at times, I am not! I am Dominican born but spent 8 years in the USA and Canada. I am an unemployed architect (actually, I use the term "semi-retired" because it sounds nicer) turned web publisher, freelance writer and ...
Thanks for the kind welcome. I just read this interesting article which I'd like to share with all existing and prospective members of the forum, but being new I'm not sure under which categories to post it, so I'd like your ... Read More
Happy to join this group.
While I feel like an expat at times, I am not! I am Dominican born but spent 8 years in the USA and Canada. I am an unemployed architect (actually, I use the term "semi-retired" because it sounds nicer) turned web publisher, freelance writer and ... Read More