Gord Cameron
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Toronto
Registration: 08 March 2015
Your experience of culture shock in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Dominican ...
Flying in on December 7th so I hope to beat the snow. Planner is correct, snow looks great in movies but when you have to shovel it for 6 months and it goes from scenic white to dirty gray muck, the poetry just doesn't seem the same!! Bring on ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Dominican ...
Now that sounds like fun and no one upmanship on presents. We are sooooo looking forward to our new life. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Dominican ...
Excellent, We'll join you in early December. What's it like decorating a palm tree for Christmas??? LOL Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Dominican ...
Atta girl, must be really hard when you think of Canadian winters eh??? Could you give it all up to for snow angels and egg nog!! Hey guys apart from Christmas when is the next festival to avoid? Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Dominican ...
Thanks Bob will be seeing you at the Britannia or Jolly Roger. Can't wait to get that "laid back" feeling again!! Now if only the drivers could ease up a little it might settle the nerves a little LOL Hey Planner what's new in ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Dominican ...
9 more weeks and we complete our move to Sosua. Have been there twice this year and as Gypsy has so eloquently put it, the atmosphere is unbelievable, happy and vibrant!! Can't wait to start our new experience and get tuned in to the local ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Hi Planner Thanks for the message but I didn't get it!! Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Hi Guys, I am not sure if the person from Toronto got their answer but I will be moving from there soon and the best guys to use are Peralta Brothers Shipping. They ship everything door to door for a very reasonable rate and it takes 3 weeks. email ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Hey Bob getting close to Britannia time. These blue barrels look like a way to go for our smaller items as we are going to buy new for the larger ones. So do you know if this works from Toronto to DR or just from the states?? Read More
Moving To Sosua by Gord Cameron
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ...
Thanks Gypsy401, you sure know your way around the watering holes. I will print this and take it with me for reference!! Read More
Moving To Sosua by Gord Cameron
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ...
Thanks Bob do you know any reputable agents? It looks like we are coming to Sosua in the next weeks to check out the town and look at a few properties. Which is the best bar in town to meet expats for information? Read More
Moving To Sosua by Gord Cameron
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ...
Thanks guys this makes us feel so much better. We have heard stories of people being scammed on land ownership and were a bit worried. As ex pat Canadians how do you like Sosua? Read More
Moving To Sosua
We will be moving to Sosua DR in a couple of months and would like the names of reputable real estate companies in the area. I went online and have seen the Century 21 site, is this company bona fide? We have this company in Canada but apparently ... Read More
Shipping household items to santo doming by CharlesBarnes
My wife and 2 small kids will be arriving in the DR in early august. Trying to figure the logistics and trust issues with shipping. Currently living in Pensacola Fl. Moving to Santo Domingo 2 years Who to use Expected costs Time of shipment door ...
So Planner do you recommend a moving company from the DR or get my own one in Toronto? Moving early in 2016 Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
Hi Guys, been away for awhile, so what's new on living the dream?? Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
Thanks Planner, all sounds too good to be true!! Living the dream ............ Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
Not sure yet but have been looking online at real estate. The Century 21 site looks promising as we are looking in the $80,000 to $110,000 price range. Hoping for 2 beds and 2 baths with a pool. Retirement will be so hard work!! lol Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
Hey Bob K, so you live in the area we are looking at! You are going to be a mine of information for us. Excellent Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
Hoping to move to Sosua from Toronto Canada. My wife and I will be taking a vacation in December to Sosua to have a look around and check out some houses. We intend to move there full time and retire. Going to listen to the tips and have lots of ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
Thanks for the great tips all. Moving to the DR next year and it sounds like paradise. Read More