eldelicado
New Zealander expat in Colombia
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Bogota D.C.
Speaks English and I'm learning Spanish.
Registration: 07 December 2019
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 everyone, Here on the 30 day tourist card. Disinclined to risk ANY chance of being refused a Tourist Visa to enter the DR in future, I am considering requesting an extension. [Background] New Zealand passport with zero "flags" and ... Read More
Malaria - availibility of preventative medications by eldelicado
The Centres for Disease Control advises travellers to DR take preventative measures against ...
Yes. The title continues to distract from the main concern. I don't suppose the post could be renamed to "Dengue... "? Read More
Malaria - availibility of preventative medications by eldelicado
The Centres for Disease Control advises travellers to DR take preventative measures against ...
With regards to prevention of mosquito bites via repellents, despite googling a variety of search terms I've been unable to answer for myself the following question.. Can effective repellents eg https://off.com/en/product/deep-woods or ... Read More
Public Holidays - Santo Domingo - groceries accessible? by eldelicado
Hi All, My flight arrives in Santo Domingo on the morning of a public/national holiday ie January 1st. What can I expect in terms of the availability of: groceries; restaurants etc? Some places, commercially speaking, become 'ghost towns' ...
Once again, lennoxnev, you're a wealth of invaluable information. I'll check each of the websites you mentioned for operating hours and allow for attempts at multiple ATMs. Thanks :) Read More
Public Holidays - Santo Domingo - groceries accessible?
Hi All, My flight arrives in Santo Domingo on the morning of a public/national holiday ie January 1st. What can I expect in terms of the availability of: groceries; restaurants etc? Some places, commercially speaking, become 'ghost towns' ... Read More
Malaria - availibility of preventative medications by eldelicado
The Centres for Disease Control advises travellers to DR take preventative measures against ...
Thanks guys. Great advice and I'll follow all of it :) I've read that certain things can be expensive in the DR and I'm pleased that mosquito repellent is not one of those things. Read More
Malaria - availibility of preventative medications by eldelicado
The Centres for Disease Control advises travellers to DR take preventative measures against ...
Thanks guys. That's been very helpful :) Re mosquito repellent including creams, fabric sprays etc how readily available is it in Santo Domingo? and if available, how expensive? Read More
Malaria - availibility of preventative medications
The Centres for Disease Control advises travellers to DR take preventative measures against ... Read More
Problems in Paradise: Poor Indoor Air Quality/A C & Ventilation by Guest2022
My background is that of a senior professional in the design and construction of buildings and speciafically these days in hospitality. I have worked in the tropics during my long career and specifically in the Caribbean including Dominican Republic ...
"you will know pretty quickly if they are not functioning well and need the filter cleaned which is easy to do. Look for a south facing apartment and at higher levels to catch the breezes the more inland you are" That's great advice. ... Read More
Problems in Paradise: Poor Indoor Air Quality/A C & Ventilation by Guest2022
My background is that of a senior professional in the design and construction of buildings and speciafically these days in hospitality. I have worked in the tropics during my long career and specifically in the Caribbean including Dominican Republic ...
Thanks for this post lennoxnev. As someone likely to be dependent on A/C to sleep during my 4-8 week stay in SDQ your post answered some questions I didn't know I should be asking. If anyone has ANY advice or experience re the efficacy of A/C ... Read More
Fitness facilities in Santo Domingo - Gazcue or nearby by eldelicado
Hi all, My first thread here and my reading of the forums suggests that everyone is helpful and friendly. So here goes.. Arriving in Santo Domingo 1/1/2020, to evaluate the city (and DR), as a future home ..and despite looking online, given my ...
Thanks Lennoxnev. As uncomfortable as I am with Google's attitude towards our privacy it seems my search engine 'Duckduckgo' was vastly inferior to what Google yielded. That change made I can immediately see the nearby options. ... Read More
Fitness facilities in Santo Domingo - Gazcue or nearby
Hi all, My first thread here and my reading of the forums suggests that everyone is helpful and friendly. So here goes.. Arriving in Santo Domingo 1/1/2020, to evaluate the city (and DR), as a future home ..and despite looking online, given my ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don'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 ...
Hi all, New to the forum. My situation may be as simple as a 30 day holiday but, longer term, DR interests me a possible second home. I'll read the forums and/or start a thread to satisfy my curiosities. Thanks Read More