Oommma
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Atlanta
Registration: 19 July 2011
Dating a Dominican man by Whatam-I-doing
I鈥檓 54, AA woman that鈥檚 been on a dating site for some months. I met a man from the DR that answered my profile. We have been talking, video chat and so forth for almost 2 months. After the second week I started looking at the culture of ...
Come on sweetie, you KNOW what's up! He put in enough time and effort to find out if you were an easy mark. Only you can decide if you are or not. Read More
T-Mobile by mutantbee
Anyone have experience with using them in the DR? According to their website, they offer full coverage on the island. under the same plan I have here (US). If that's true that would be great for me to have one number while I am traveling back ...
LOL...I too have horrible service in my home and use the same wifi calling I use in DR when in my US home. I just discovered T-Mobile has a lower cost 55+ plan that also includes an International plan and saves a little each month. Kind of bummed ... Read More
T-Mobile by mutantbee
Anyone have experience with using them in the DR? According to their website, they offer full coverage on the island. under the same plan I have here (US). If that's true that would be great for me to have one number while I am traveling back ...
I have T-Mobile and use it when in DR. My plan has unlimited text and data. Incoming calls are free. Outgoing calls over wifi are free. Roaming is at 20 cents a minute. While there I set my phone to wifi calls only and have had no unexpected ... Read More
The good, the bad, and the frustrating truth about life in paradise by brodies2013
How about we share our honest experiences here? I have been unlucky with the home burglaries and occasional hiccups...but, our purchase went swimmingly and I loved sticking it to the banks...owned free and clear. I love my adopted home away from ...
I am not yet a resident, but have watched this site regularly as I approach retirement. Over the past 10 years I have made an effort to travel to different parts of the Dominican Republic and most notable to me is how very different every area is. ... Read More
Update on Pre-Planning by ChristieE
After reading lots of threads on the topics of furniture buying, I have an update to share with anyone it might help. We recently bought an apartment/condo in Sosua, unfurnished. We want to be able to use it soon. We also want to have most of our ...
Excellent hearing from newer expats and very much enjoying the blog. Read More
Getting Harrassed by the Locals in Sosua... by KDB-Guy
OK, My wife and I are coming to the D.R. and have heard a lot about getting bothered by the locals for guiding, buying stuff, hookers etc. etc. Can someone comment on how bad this is in Sosua? --- We have been to Montego Bay in Jamaica, where ...
Goodness. Just answer the question or not. KDB-Guy, having experienced the exact thing you mentioned in Jamaica I know what you mean and one trip was enough. I've visited all over DR and no where are the people or vendors as persistent or ... Read More
Moving to Cabrera by Gtovia
Hello guys, My wife, two dogs and I are moving to Cabrera in a couple months, how much should we expect to pay for a house in a safe place, two bedrooms and a little garden for our dogs? Thanks a lot!!
I'm curious why Cabrera is your second choice as well as why you chose Sosua. Glad this posted was re-activated. I'm still a couple of years from retiring (unless events fast track that), but interested in what people that have lived there ... Read More
DVR capabilities?
If you are not interested in a cable service with a dvr you might consider Sling TV. It's on demand viewing through your internet and offers packages in the DR with some English channels. In the states because I get network stations over the ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Being an Expat in Santiago by Jackiep
I am currently considering a teaching job in Santiago with housing and airfare provided. I am very analytical, so I tend to research and evaluate information before making a fact-based decision. Could those of you that have moved from the US to ...
I am in no way qualified to answer any of your questions. Not a resident of DR, never taught at an international school. Not even good at math. Reading your post made me want to say, "Go for it!!!" If I were you (and believe me I wish ... Read More
Legal: Landlord Recourse from unruly Renters by Seahols1
We own a home in Sosua/Cabarete area. Our home is managed by someone. The renter left, but our home was in horrible shape after the renter left. Is there legal recourse we could take besides keeping the deposit --- the damage was more than the ...
I have no experience in the DR, but have been a landlord for decades in the states. Problem tenants are the worst. Even in a best case scenario where legal judgments have been successfully obtained, actually collecting from the past tenant is a ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Love it! I had 15 when I first began contemplating relocation to the DR. I'm looking at less than 8 now having cut off 3 to retire at 59 and hoping to be able to knock off even more off. The plus side of the long lead time is having the ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
It just that I usually travel with friends that speak no Spanish so I'm speaking mostly English while there. Because they're not trying to learn Spanish too, they sometimes don't have patience while I try to communicate. It seems that ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Thanks for the welcome. I've done classes here in Atlanta and multiple learn in your car or other audio programs. I believe you're right it's gonna take immersion. Bobk to answer your questions, I have stayed in AI resorts, but ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Although I've been reading the DR forum for some time now, I don't think I've actually introduced myself. On my first visit about 10 years ago I absolutely fell in love with the Dominican Republic and the people there. Since then my ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
What a wonderful thread! Thank you all for sharing. Read More
My Story and experiences in Dominican Republic by Jaxterstone
After a few test drives on this site i decided to open up and share my story because people gave me info and its only fair to let you know my experiences in the DR because it may help someone. I asked Bob k how can i give back. He said a ...
I like your story. You should start a blog and take us on your journey. I'd love to hear as you go through the entire process of leaving the states permenantly. I come to this site often. Mostly people asking particular questions and getting ... Read More