ns1437
American expat in Dominican Republic
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American
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Registration: 14 December 2015
Requirements to bring our cat into the country by Bmrdrver
We have purchased a house in a gated community near Sosua and will be there for 6 months starting mid November. (We are from western Canada). We have a cat, older but in excellent health, that we are planning to bring with us. The cat pretty much ...
Hi Pauline We flew down from New York with our 3 cats. We read originally that we needed one person per cat to fly in cabin. However when we called United they told us if the animals were small enough and 2 could fit in one carrier, then we would ... Read More
Drought what drought ????? by Bob K
Can someone please turn the water off??? It has been raining like crazy here in the Sosua/Cabarete are with now major flooding in the area. We have had (accurate measurement by a local weather buff) 30+ inches of rain in the last two weeks and ...
Hey Bob Welcome back. Hope all is going ok..... Question, how was the drive in from STI? We have friends flying into STI on Friday from Newark. I assume you took the main road versus the mountain road? Im hoping they will get to experience SOME ... Read More
Foods You Love - Help Me Find..... by EsperanzaVJ01
Hi All! I'm thinking this might be a cool thread - posting which foods you love, but can't seem to find/want recommendations on the best places to get them. For example: I love spicy wings. But I haven't been able to find a place to ...
Ok great! Thanks I will try that Read More
Foods You Love - Help Me Find..... by EsperanzaVJ01
Hi All! I'm thinking this might be a cool thread - posting which foods you love, but can't seem to find/want recommendations on the best places to get them. For example: I love spicy wings. But I haven't been able to find a place to ...
Sorry... looking to buy fresh seafood in Sosua.. Read More
Foods You Love - Help Me Find..... by EsperanzaVJ01
Hi All! I'm thinking this might be a cool thread - posting which foods you love, but can't seem to find/want recommendations on the best places to get them. For example: I love spicy wings. But I haven't been able to find a place to ...
Hi all Anyone know of a place to buy fresh seafood "off the boat"? I have found plenty of great seafood at restaurants, but love to cook it ourselves. I have tried some of the frozen, which isn't bad, but would love to find fresh. ... Read More
Mail/Parcel to sosua area by dinosinc
Hello, I need to send down a few small items over the next few months to the Sosua area, can someone recommend a mail/parcel service, that they have used successfully. thx
Morning Planner. That could work. I am not sure what type he is looking for gas/charcoal. I will email you. Thanks :) Read More
Mail/Parcel to sosua area by dinosinc
Hello, I need to send down a few small items over the next few months to the Sosua area, can someone recommend a mail/parcel service, that they have used successfully. thx
Bob K- you just said the magic word! BBQ! My husband has been looking around town for "just the right BBQ". So knowing that ordering one and shipping through CPS may be an option, this is going to make his day! Plus then I will feel ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Dominican Republic? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Dominican Republic, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you ...
Thanks Bob K! We haven't even been here a week yet, but have already experienced 3 power outages (lasting no more than a few minutes each) and also totally messed up on a communication with the dentists office. Lets just say I went to Sosua ... Read More
Requirements to bring our cat into the country by Bmrdrver
We have purchased a house in a gated community near Sosua and will be there for 6 months starting mid November. (We are from western Canada). We have a cat, older but in excellent health, that we are planning to bring with us. The cat pretty much ...
Hey Fireaway Not sure where you are coming from, but for us from the US it was super easy. Make sure they have their rabies shots etc. Your vet should know what immunizations are required. And then a certificate of health from your vet which I ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Dominican Republic? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Dominican Republic, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you ...
Hey all My husband and I just took that leap of faith. After living and working 27 years in NYC, both in jobs that pretty much required 24/7 attention, we "moved" to DR this past Saturday. We believe this is where we want to be, but are ... Read More
Requirements to bring our cat into the country by Bmrdrver
We have purchased a house in a gated community near Sosua and will be there for 6 months starting mid November. (We are from western Canada). We have a cat, older but in excellent health, that we are planning to bring with us. The cat pretty much ...
Hey all Another random question on the pets... Do you give them bottled drinking water? Bob K- we are now setting up in Cabarete (at least to start). We arrive this Saturday. Will definitely be in Sosua frequently as we love the Italian ... Read More
I'm coming down! by olddawgsrule
This is my decision year. I have a few places that entertain me as to where I may wish to land in the early retirement years. I have several reasons for picking Samana as one of them, mainly from my heritage of being a SeaDog and looking at Safe ...
Hello We flew JetBlue into AZS last year in July. They fly direct from NYC (not sure where you are coming from) on I believe Wednesdays and Saturdays. Read More
Requirements to bring our cat into the country by Bmrdrver
We have purchased a house in a gated community near Sosua and will be there for 6 months starting mid November. (We are from western Canada). We have a cat, older but in excellent health, that we are planning to bring with us. The cat pretty much ...
Thanks Bob K. Appreciate the info. I am sure I will have more questions for you all as we get closer to our move date. Truly appreciate all the invaluable information everyone provides on this site. Read More
Requirements to bring our cat into the country by Bmrdrver
We have purchased a house in a gated community near Sosua and will be there for 6 months starting mid November. (We are from western Canada). We have a cat, older but in excellent health, that we are planning to bring with us. The cat pretty much ...
Got it. Thanks Kat. I'll go check it out Read More
Requirements to bring our cat into the country by Bmrdrver
We have purchased a house in a gated community near Sosua and will be there for 6 months starting mid November. (We are from western Canada). We have a cat, older but in excellent health, that we are planning to bring with us. The cat pretty much ...
Hi Bob and all We are heading to Sosua with our 3 cats early April for a minimum of 6 months to indefinite..... Getting all shots etc. Then going back for certificate of health. I have read it needs to be within 14 days of travel to DR but also ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 on ...
Yes thanks Rudy an Bob k (Rudy we are coming from NYC) Looked at both great suggestions from Rudy an still looking around online. Probably looking to spend 2000 or less a month. Love both Cabarete an Sousa areas. We aren't planning on getting ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 on ...
Hi Bob K- THANKS Don't really have a preference of villa or condo as of now. Looking to rent while we figure out where we would want to buy. Have searched the internet and have found several sites with rentals for both. Any suggestions are ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮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 on ...
Hello New member to the forums but I have been reading them for some time. Husband and i are planning to make the move hopefully by March 2016. We have visited many areas of DR and are thinking of Cabarete/Sosua. Plan is to come down and live a few ... Read More