Hello Folks... just a little background

Hello everyone.
I am Julien and I'm in western North Carolina. I have been researching the Expat life in DR for a few months. I have my eyes on the Las Terrenas area , but I might be interested in an area inland , a little higher in elevation to mitigate to heat, humidity and perhaps the mosquitoes, LOL.  I am having difficulty convincing my girlfriend to give the Expat life more than lip service to my suggestions. 
I have not been to the DR, but I have done some research.  I expect to make an exploratory visit within the next year (about 30 day stay). I want to do more research, and I am not quite ready to retire at this time.
This site is a great resource. I want to thank each of you for your warm welcome in advance. (I've been reading :) .
I have a lot of questions and will be posting them in the appropriate forums. (told  y'all I've been reading!!)
Thanks for reading my post
Julien

Welcome Julien. Thanks for the nice comme ts. We really like to help!!!

Keep reading and ask away!!!

Welcome.  Yes lots of good information and good people here.  Read, read and then read some more.  Come back with questions.

Bob K