
KCarter7861
English looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
English
Lives in Santiago de los Caballeros, Sa
Speaks I love learning new languages and learning about new cultures! I speak English fluently as a native of England and can speak Arabic and Italian.
Registration: 25 June 2019
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I am Self-employed.
My expat journey





Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic
I am very much interested in relocating to the Dominican Republic from England and I am actively searching and applying for employment in the country!
I hope to travel within the Dominican Republic, experiencing the rich culture, lifestyle and habits which the country has to offer! I hope to improve my learning of Spanish, make new friends and immerse myself into life within the Dominican Republic.
I wish to expand my career within Education, Teaching and possibly Administration.
I love to help people and believe that we all have a moral duty to help each other, so i would really like to get involved in some voluntary work within the country helping children and orphans if this were available.
I have a few projects in mind which I would love to carry out within the Dominican Republic and would be happy to network , get to know people and socialise with other fellow Expats to make this happen or get involved in any current projects which i feel i could assist in.
My move from England to the Dominican Republic is in light of new beginnings, for a New Year in a new country! :)
I am an English Language Instructor, with over 10 years of expereince within Education.
I have been Self - employed as a Private Tutor in English Language and Literature for a number of years and have taught in London (United Kingdom), Rome (Italy) and Manchester, United Kingdom.
I believe that the Dominican Republic offers a healthy mix of both culture, history and a modern way of life with a Caribbean twist!
As I am originally from the Caribbean myself (Jamaica) and much prefer warm/ hot weather, sunny skies and beaches; I feel that moving to the Dominican Republic would be a step in the right direction and better suit my preference of quality of life.
I have not yet heard anything extremly negative regarding the Dominican Republic or anything which I feel is out of the ordinary regarding this country. Every country has its own pro's/ con's and good and bad points! It simply depends on what a person values more and what they want/ need in life! :)

London, England, England

Rome, Latium, Italy
I had visited Rome in Italy on and off for around 7/8 months before deciding to live there.
I then moved there in 2010 and lived there for around 2 years.
I worked as an English language teacher there in private schools and then I had worked in language centres as well as self employed.
It was an amazing experience and I still travel to Rome to this day for vacation and to see friends etc!
English Language Specialist
School Co Ordinator of English Language
Language Instructor
Private Tutor
Nanny / Babysitter
The food in Rome is absolutely amazing! You are really spoilt for choice there!
The lifestyle is balanced - work and being a professional is balanced very well with having a good social life, going out to various events, there is a big emphasis on family and spending time with each other. It is beautiful to see children very well looked after in Rome by their parents and by the society in general.
The beaches are also good in Rome and there is always something to do, you can never get bored!
I would strongly recommend visiting Rome and even considering it a place to live.
It has four proper seasons and summers are long and hot!
Winter does get cold but it's very short and before you know it, you have arrived in spring!
Favourite places in Rome:
- Trastevere (where I lived)
- Viale del corso
- Piazza del popolo
- The Pantheon (the atmosphere is truly amazing there!)
Best things to do in the summer:
- Visit the lakes
- Go to Tivoli and rent an Air b and b overlooking the mountains
- Go to the beach
- Eat ice cream all day!
Best things to do in winter in Rome:
- Wrap up warm and go for a walk with your loved ones, children or even on your own
- Drink hot chocolate with a pastry or cake at a bar
- Watch the football with friends nice and warm in your apartment
- Visit the chocolate festival I'm Trastevere!
The only downside to living in Rome were the delays to public transport. This does become an issue if you rely on the bus, tram and metro for work or to go to school etc
Other than that I do not have much complaint! :)

London, England, England
I was born and raised in London and enjoyed the very best of London life since my childhood and especially throughout my teens and early twenties!
London has something for everyone and definitely it is the city which never sleeps!!
Whether you visit London with friends, family, a partner or with children; you will never get bored and will be spoilt for choice on things to do there.
I have a background in Sales and Retail. I began my career in Education from approximately 2007 in London.
I had worked privately as a Tutor as well as working for learning centres and private schools in London.
What I liked and still love to this day about London is the:
- Diversity and multiculturalism of its people
- Style and fashion
- Variety of restaurants
- Great activities for people to do
- The atmosphere
Hyde Park and Regents Park
- The shipping!!!
The traffic can be a bit of a pain at times but if you know the best times to commute and get around the city then you'll be fine!
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Health Insurance by PLBPOP
I'm in Sosua and am looking for inexpensive health care coverage. One co. Required that I go to Puerto-Plata for lab work and examination. I made the trip but was told I need to go two more times which is expensive as I can't use the ...
Hi! Just been reading the thread re health insurance in the DR.馃槉 Just to summarise; can anyone give a quick tip on the most popular or affordable good health insurance which is used by expats or those who decide to move/ live there? ... Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Hey! I've just read this message today 馃檲 Thank you very much for your advice and I'll check that out regarding air b&b initially Most appreciated! Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Thank you 馃槉馃 Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Thanks for your reply and for the links, that's really helpful 馃槉 I'll definitely check them out and apply accordingly Wishing you all a great evening K Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Thank you for your reply! I'm initially applying from the UK re employment and applying direct to Schools and other such positions which I'm interested in or are qualified for. It's still in early stages so I'm pretty calm about ... Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Thank you for the reply! It's appreciated and I'll most likely do that with a budget in mind of what I would like to pay per month etc Thank God I bought new sneakers recently! 馃槣 Guess I'll have to pack the heels away until I ... Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Hi! Thank you for your reply to my post, I really appreciate your time and input 馃槉 Firstly, I'm already acquainted with some people there.. yet, as someone who is currently independent, I still need to locate things and discover things ... Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Hey Christine! Thank you for the advice and I'll do so :) Kaya Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year! by KCarter7861
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ...
Hey! Great thank you for the reply. I will inbox you :) Kaya Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
I'd agree on your last point and hopefully the warm weather in the DR will not encourage the virus to settle! London also gets a huge influx of Italians in the summer around may onwards as the weather in centre and south of Italy gets unbearably ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
Hi Just to point out that the cases in Italy were linked to China as the first people to be tested positive were either Chinese and Chinese Italians (big Chinese and Asian communities in Italy especially in Rome and Milan) nationals returning from ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...
Good post!馃憤 I'd say that at this particular time, it's really important to stay rational about this all and to look at the facts based on both science and medicine. As well as of course probably individuals taking better care of ... Read More
Looking for a 2/3 bedroom apartment to rent for a year!
Hi I'm planning a move to the Dominican Republic this year and I am looking for a minimum 1 year rental contract. I'm looking to rent an affordable property, preferably 2-3 bedroom family home. Must be in good condition and accessible by ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Thanks for the reply! Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Hi! Is there a limit to how many times a person can "overstay" his/ her tourist visa? Does it depend how many times a person has overstayed their tourist visa that they get turned away? I've heard the "temporary residence" ... Read More