carlvelas
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 20 April 2015
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
i disagree planner. read his comment again. it's equivalent to blaming the woman for provoking a rape. Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
colonel i don't get the point of dogeared"s latest post, can you help me out? he seems to be saying that anything you do, whatever your motive, if it turns out badly you have to pay some price. so if i follow dogeared's line of ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Dominican Republic, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average ...
show me a supermarket in santo domingo where items are 40% less than in new york city. i don't live a high life style when in new york city. i live a very basic life style when in new york city which i try to duplicate here in the capital. i ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
i should have just written directly to the colonel instead of starting this thread. he's brutally realistic about how the world works (whereas the planner has a more gentle approach), while others have this romantic view of poor locals as the ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
aren't you being kind of "negative". just because people complain about certain things doesn't mean they are rejecting the entire culture it just means they are trying to solve some problems. my feeling is that you are not likely ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Dominican Republic, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average ...
amen. without running computer calculations beforehand, i tell everyone with any interest that it costs me the same living in the capital as it does living in new york city. sure there are some cheaper items like apt rentals, but there are some ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
so let's assume that i am capable of being a decent person: how would a decent person get out of it? Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
i'm not certain i understand your point. are you talking about living with a dominican or just having a relationship with a dominican? are you implying that there is a great risk in just having a relationship with a dominican so that you need ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR by carlvelas
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ...
Planner you bring out another issue in your reply: creating "expectations". Imagine a situation where a foreigner helps out a local dominican by giving financial assistance on a regular basis. Could this create a situation wherein if the ... Read More
Cohabitation in DR
I understand that in the DR if a foreigner lives with a dominican in a sexual relationship for a period of time (3 years?) the relationship then has all the legal ramifications of a legitimate marriage. Does anyone know for certain whether this ... Read More
Online Residency Filing - renewal for provisional dominican resident
I am a provisional dominican resident needing to renew annualy. Can residency renewal be done online? Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
i am thinking of starting a new topic asking why expat.com members refuse to answer the topic question. Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
actually my topic question was a little more complicated than just providing numerous examples of rude behavior. the topic asks for some analysis of what may be causes of such behavior beyond just labelling it as "cultural". so the topic ... Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
sorry honey. you still persist in remaining off topic. and insulting the questioner by calling him "ridiculous" is another poor debating tool. i still love you anyway. Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
once again you stray far off topic planner. the topic question is not whether or not i should get usted to conditions in the dominican republic. the topic question specifically asks for members to provide personal experiences with dominican rude ... Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
you guys tried to kill the messenger instead of replying to the question Read More
The "R" word by carlvelas
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ...
shame on bob k and the planner: you are both off topic. Read More
The "R" word
never heard of the "r" word? it's because it probably doesn't exist where you come from. the "r" word here stands for "rude". rude behavior is a way of life in the dominican republic. here's just one ... Read More
Hey! Nice TV. Can I have it? by carlvelas
if you invite a common class dominican into your home and you have something that they would like to have they will not hesitate to ask you to give it to them. a common class woman i am hanging around with wanted to bring her two sons for a visit ...
in my opinion if you need safety and security in your life the dr is not the place to be. the united states makes more sense for those seeking a risk-reduced standard of living. here it's all about partying up because at any moment their is an ... Read More
Hey! Nice TV. Can I have it? by carlvelas
if you invite a common class dominican into your home and you have something that they would like to have they will not hesitate to ask you to give it to them. a common class woman i am hanging around with wanted to bring her two sons for a visit ...
to be fair i have to compliment the same people that i seem to be critcizing because as i briefly mentioned all it takes to put an end to the practice of asking you to give them your stuff is to politely refuse. as "greedy", ... Read More
Hey! Nice TV. Can I have it?
if you invite a common class dominican into your home and you have something that they would like to have they will not hesitate to ask you to give it to them. a common class woman i am hanging around with wanted to bring her two sons for a visit ... Read More
Getting to the other side by carlvelas
i have never been in a war but when i return to the states i feel like a survivor returning from vietnam. i am a walker and every day it's a battle to get to where i am going by foot. the major offensives take place at every street corner- ...
the place to start would be to make certain you are not within visual distance of a bodega. Read More
Getting to the other side by carlvelas
i have never been in a war but when i return to the states i feel like a survivor returning from vietnam. i am a walker and every day it's a battle to get to where i am going by foot. the major offensives take place at every street corner- ...
how do you know what a cat dropping on a hot plate sounds like? Read More
Getting to the other side by carlvelas
i have never been in a war but when i return to the states i feel like a survivor returning from vietnam. i am a walker and every day it's a battle to get to where i am going by foot. the major offensives take place at every street corner- ...
actually the fact that these motorcycles make a lot of noise turns out beneficial in one respect: at least you can hear them coming and try to get out of their way. and remember that they are coming in all and any possible directions; and as the ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
i am going to file charges against you for plagiarism. the events you are describing happen to me. Read More
Zapped by a Zapote
i cannot imagine anything tasting better than a ripe crimson red zapote. but more often than not when you slice one open you'll find a sickly looking brown. my success rate from supermarket purchases used to be about fifty fifty. it gradually ... Read More
Whatsapp with you people? by carlvelas
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ...
i just signed up for membership to internations. immediately i was hit with a request to chose a payment plan option (6.95/mo 3 mos; 5.95/mo 6 mos; 4.95/mo 12 mos). i didn't chose a payment plan out of fear of giving out credit card info. ... Read More
Whatsapp with you people? by carlvelas
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ...
i suppose a bar in the zona colonial might be a place to meet other expatriots but i am not a bar person, and besides, it's creepy going out by yourself in dr. Read More
Whatsapp with you people? by carlvelas
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ...
thanks for the tip, planner. i will definitely look into that. Read More
Getting to the other side by carlvelas
i have never been in a war but when i return to the states i feel like a survivor returning from vietnam. i am a walker and every day it's a battle to get to where i am going by foot. the major offensives take place at every street corner- ...
i am curious about your comment that there are many countries in which crossing the street is worse than in santo domingo? can you give one example? are you referring for example to florida where there is an ongoing risk of being attacked by an ... Read More
Whatsapp with you people? by carlvelas
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ...
i think you summed it up very well: the need for intelligent conversation can haunt you no matter how satisfied you are with your new alternate life. this is the baby which gets tossed out with the bathwater. Read More
Whatsapp with you people? by carlvelas
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ...
the problem is that i would like to talk about other things rather than just my experiences in the dr. there is more to life than the daily struggles of trying to survive in an alice and wonderland world. Read More
Whatsapp with you people?
i hate the concept of being a tourist. when i moved here several years ago i avoided people from english speaking countries and immersed myself with the locals. i think there is a process that people go through when they leave their own country and ... Read More
Getting to the other side
i have never been in a war but when i return to the states i feel like a survivor returning from vietnam. i am a walker and every day it's a battle to get to where i am going by foot. the major offensives take place at every street corner- ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
ADVICE FROM A LOCAL ON HOW TO CROSS A STREET i was walking with a dominican friend today and as we crossed streets i looked in all directions, hesitated frequently, was very cautious moving past cars in order to spot motorcyclists, and all the ... Read More
how can i get the hell out of here!! by ellieengel
i think u guys are all mad, ive never been to a place which i hated more than dom rep...it does help to have an extremely annnoying mother who lives with u and is like a dictator, but the country itself is so backward with millions of obstacles, u ...
i kind of went through a period where i felt the way you do about this country. but now my brain has adjusted somewhat and the things you mention just don't bother me as much as they once did. also, the reason i came here in the first place ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
planner i am happy to hear that you will come through all this okay. your experience and the related experiences of other members brings me back to my original negative feeling about remaining in this country. i think you should all seriously ask ... Read More
What do you do to prevent stomach parasites? by carlvelas
I have been having severe stomach problems for a week now. Things got better by mid-week so I thought the worst was over, but a day or so later things started up again. I went to a clinic yesterday and a stool specimen revealed the presence of a ...
i'm taking paramox for the amoeba. good thing is no side effects so far. but there were some short term side effects from the amoeba wherein i went overboard with the prevention thing. after a few days of being suspicious of everything as a ... Read More
What do you do to prevent stomach parasites?
I have been having severe stomach problems for a week now. Things got better by mid-week so I thought the worst was over, but a day or so later things started up again. I went to a clinic yesterday and a stool specimen revealed the presence of a ... Read More
We're leaving and have to give away my baby Hispaniolan Amazon parrot by joseanna
Guys, I'm leaving DR. and unfortunately I can't take my baby parrot with me. I hand reared her and she has already started to talk. If you call her she comes to you. I'm totally heart broken but have to find her a good home. I've ...
how much does a parrot like that cost? i have a feeling they are very expensive. Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
now that is the attitude i was looking out for. go ahead texasdonkey and break some balls, after all the dominican republic may be the only free speech country left- you can't fool around with anybody in the states anymore without having a run ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i didn't say it was us (i.e. gringos) against them (i.e. dominicans). i said we "gringos" were in a strange place and we should make an extra effort to get along. it's like when in a war situation all american soldiers get along ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i still would like to know what "smh lool" means. Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i think you should give rde1000 some slack; we expatriots are in a strange land and need to stick together. unless, of course "smh lool" is really an offensive comment. Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i don't understand why rde1000's remarks made you so upset. could it be the "smh lool" part? what the heck does that mean? Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
why did you marry a crazy woman? Read More
Is there something positive you would like to share about Dominican R. by drtuttle
We all have bad moments, but let's not make these little challenges screw an entire beautiful day, and make your life insufferable. Focus in the positive. Replace the pity party for something more productive and positive, be thankful for what ...
i remember when i first brought my dominican wife to the states back in 1987 and i took her to the supermarket; she couldn't believe that americans have dogs living inside their home and that they fed them meat. Read More
obtaining a girlfriend visa by carlvelas
i want to bring a dominican girlfriend to new york briefly on a visa. i don't want to marry the girl and she knows and accepts that. can i get a visa stating that we plan to marry, take her to new york, bring her back, and then not marry her?
i am just as puzzled as you are about RDEs comment. is he saying "comiendo mangu"? Read More
Is there something positive you would like to share about Dominican R. by drtuttle
We all have bad moments, but let's not make these little challenges screw an entire beautiful day, and make your life insufferable. Focus in the positive. Replace the pity party for something more productive and positive, be thankful for what ...
i just don't get what is the meaning behind your post? are you saying that things are bad in the dominican republic and we shouldn't let that get us down? i don't see you sharing "something positive" about the dominican ... Read More
Is there something positive you would like to share about Dominican R. by drtuttle
We all have bad moments, but let's not make these little challenges screw an entire beautiful day, and make your life insufferable. Focus in the positive. Replace the pity party for something more productive and positive, be thankful for what ...
i like what you have to say about the rivers. i would love to go to some place where you can jump into a river year around like you say. there is a big problem in florida with these alligators roaming all over the place. floridians have a real ... Read More
obtaining a girlfriend visa by carlvelas
i want to bring a dominican girlfriend to new york briefly on a visa. i don't want to marry the girl and she knows and accepts that. can i get a visa stating that we plan to marry, take her to new york, bring her back, and then not marry her?
you win. the last thing i want to do is to submit proof that i want to marry the girl which may come back at me in a court of law when she sues for breach of contract. let's forget the girlfriend idea. a tourist visa would be fine but i ... Read More
Is there something positive you would like to share about Dominican R. by drtuttle
We all have bad moments, but let's not make these little challenges screw an entire beautiful day, and make your life insufferable. Focus in the positive. Replace the pity party for something more productive and positive, be thankful for what ...
most dominican women, of all ages, educational and income levels, leave the top buttons of their blouse undone so that men can peer in and look at their half exposed breasts. Read More
obtaining a girlfriend visa
i want to bring a dominican girlfriend to new york briefly on a visa. i don't want to marry the girl and she knows and accepts that. can i get a visa stating that we plan to marry, take her to new york, bring her back, and then not marry her? Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i didn't. i arranged to have the cell phone enlarged. Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
probably originally. but now dominicans don't need travelers to bring back news. america is here and it's inside everyone's cell phone. Read More
What does "You can't have your own cake and eat it to" mean? by carlvelas
i was ironing a shirt a moment ago and suddenly i realized that i didn't really understand what "you can't have your own cake and eat it to" actually means. i imagined being examined for intelligence and being asked for a ...
i didn't see this reply at the time i answered your last reply. i didn't know there was a general forum for expatriots. besides, i see you guys going off topic much of the time so i thought you didn't want to limit things to just your ... Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.? by carlvelas
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America?
but you say that at an early age the police came to your school to teach about safety in the streets and that helped you when someone was following you on the way home at 9 p.m. if the police were so concerned about public safety that they would go ... Read More
What does "You can't have your own cake and eat it to" mean? by carlvelas
i was ironing a shirt a moment ago and suddenly i realized that i didn't really understand what "you can't have your own cake and eat it to" actually means. i imagined being examined for intelligence and being asked for a ...
why? why should topics be relevant to the dominican republic? isn't that being racist? you people boast about freedoms you enjoy in this country that you don't elsewhere. if someone decides to answer a non-dominican post why stop them? ... Read More
How to meet expatriots in the Districto Nacional, S.D. by carlvelas
i go back and forth from my apartment in new york to my apartment in the districto nacional sector of santo domingo. mostly my contacts in the capital are with dominicans and when i feel the need to tap into the american side of my brain i point my ...
hey, what's one year when it comes to meeting new people? it'll be over before you even know it. Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.? by carlvelas
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America?
didn't the police tell you that you that a twelve year old should not be walking home alone at 9 p.m.? Read More
What does "You can't have your own cake and eat it to" mean? by carlvelas
i was ironing a shirt a moment ago and suddenly i realized that i didn't really understand what "you can't have your own cake and eat it to" actually means. i imagined being examined for intelligence and being asked for a ...
i'm afraid you missed a critical point: "to" should be spelt "too". Read More
What does "You can't have your own cake and eat it to" mean? by carlvelas
i was ironing a shirt a moment ago and suddenly i realized that i didn't really understand what "you can't have your own cake and eat it to" actually means. i imagined being examined for intelligence and being asked for a ...
yes, but in what sense does someone use up something and want to retain it? why has this saying been around so long? it must relate to real life issues in order to resonate with people. when in your life have you wanted to keep something that you ... Read More
What does "You can't have your own cake and eat it to" mean?
i was ironing a shirt a moment ago and suddenly i realized that i didn't really understand what "you can't have your own cake and eat it to" actually means. i imagined being examined for intelligence and being asked for a ... Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.? by carlvelas
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America?
you are correct. i am mixing up two things. separation anxiety from the united states and cultural alienation in general. of course i can relate to canadian expatriots or expatriotes from english speaking countries or even to europeans who speak ... Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.? by carlvelas
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America?
i am not assuming that all expatriots are american. i am singling out americans because i don't have anything to do with people from countries other than the united states. Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.? by carlvelas
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America?
why do you enjoy the lack of mail service here? so you don't have to deal with junk mail? nowadays junk mail has been replaced or added to by junk emails. i think i spend a third of my waking life sorting through junk email. Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.? by carlvelas
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America?
it's not only the material things that one can miss. i remember ages ago that my father sent me on a trip to greece so that i could get in touch with my cultural roots and i was swimming in the sea around a small island named mykonos and i ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
yes, it does work both ways. i was in the malecon yesterday listening to a karaoke performance. the crowd would either cheer on or severely critique the performer. i could not tell the difference between a good performance or a bad one because ... Read More
How to meet expatriots in the Districto Nacional, S.D. by carlvelas
i go back and forth from my apartment in new york to my apartment in the districto nacional sector of santo domingo. mostly my contacts in the capital are with dominicans and when i feel the need to tap into the american side of my brain i point my ...
sure. why not? i have great respect for intelligent people like you seem to be. your reply to my topical question was meticulously stunning. i live pretty close to acropolis mall on avenida winston churchill. naco is a good place to meet. and i ... Read More
Do you sometimes experiece an identity crisis while living in D.R.?
From time to time does something occur which makes you long for America? Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i wouldn't call myself fluent in spanish but i can get through the day without uttering one word of english. i live in the capital and when i shop in the supermarket i stay away from american "luxuries" like corn flakes because of the ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
so why have you decided to live in the dominican republic? Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
i am glad to hear that there is at least one person in this world who is happy. Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
hey bob. i love it here. i'm just bugging you because i like to read your replies. i admire well organized minds and people who have the ability to lay out a comprehensive cohesive argument on paper- something that i find difficult to do ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
here is where i have a problem bob: there is a saying that goes something like "all that is needed for evil to flourish is that good people do nothing". you are the product of the united states. you are not a bad person. if everyone ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
the problem i have with what you are saying is that you talk about the united states as if it is a homogenous country. everybody in the united states is not living in a rat race situation. i used to hang out in fr myers during the winters. ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
because what i don't like about this place doesn't matter as much as what i get out of being here. i get one thing that i need that i cannot get in the united states, or probably most other "civilized" countries and that's why ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic?
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ... Read More
How to meet expatriots in the Districto Nacional, S.D. by carlvelas
i go back and forth from my apartment in new york to my apartment in the districto nacional sector of santo domingo. mostly my contacts in the capital are with dominicans and when i feel the need to tap into the american side of my brain i point my ...
aren't you guys going a bit off topic? i don't mind but i keep getting messages that someone has added to my topic and when i get there i find you guys talking about chinese fish. Read More
How to meet expatriots in the Districto Nacional, S.D. by carlvelas
i go back and forth from my apartment in new york to my apartment in the districto nacional sector of santo domingo. mostly my contacts in the capital are with dominicans and when i feel the need to tap into the american side of my brain i point my ...
zona colonial is my favorite place in the capital. it has the feel of europe. that is where i also figured as a likely place for expatriots to hang out. but i was hoping to get data on some specific place in the zona colonial where actual ... Read More
How to meet expatriots in the Districto Nacional, S.D.
i go back and forth from my apartment in new york to my apartment in the districto nacional sector of santo domingo. mostly my contacts in the capital are with dominicans and when i feel the need to tap into the american side of my brain i point my ... Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
so where is this place with all these expatriots barbequing and bar hopping together? and are these people retirees? vacationers? how do they get to know each other? where do the barbeques take place? anywhere people feel like it? (as the ... Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
if you don't mind a simplistic question, bob, here is one: in a community where there are "lots of expatriots", do the expatriots actually get together? are there places where expatriotes hang out? i am not a drinker and have never ... Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
thanks for the detailed reply bob. you gave me a good headstart. Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
is there a hospital and a supermarket and something like a la sirena near where you are? is la romana a huge place like santo domingo? where would i go in la romana to find a place like you are talking about? people on this blog talk about ... Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
you won the argument in your first line. can you get me a four bedroom apt 5 minutes from the beach for 450 dollars a month? Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
your opening comment that the best place to live is in your own head, is brilliant. i remember as a teenager that i was going through a period of angst and felt i needed to get away from where i was living and away from all the people i knew and to ... Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
if you don't mind going off topic for a moment, can you give me some examples of just what you are getting by living in this country at a "lower cost"? and what "freedoms" do you find in the dominican republic that are not ... Read More
Best Place for Expat by Jredman1972
What would be the best places to live as an expat that is safe with good hospitals with a community of expats with a monthly pension of 2,700 dollars, ? Do they rent furnished homes with a pool ? How much typically ?
i am part-year living in santo domingo but not for the reasons that most members of this blog seem to be here for. i am still puzzled as to why americans are chosing to live in the dominican republic when it seems to me that everything that people ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
thanks for being sympathetic bob. i am completely happy today and wouldn't trade this place for any other place in the world. i guess i am sort of bipolar in that sometimes everything seems bleak and other times everything is like peaches and ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
"exploiters" may have been a poor choice of words. sometimes i feel guilty about living better than the locals. there is real poverty here unlike in the united states where some non-working "poor" people actually live better ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
sorry if i bored you donkey. i did the best i could to entertain. also i have been suffering from CASS (cultural adjustment shock sydrome). i go back and forth between new york and santo domingo and the intitial few days of each trip are rough to ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
i said "young", i never said anything about kids. a twelve year old is just a kid. anyway i'm sort of playing the devil's advocate thing here and using the forum to air out some of my own conflicts and observations about basically ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
don't give up yet donkey, it gets worse. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
you said it all yourself: "you have to set boundaries". that's what you do when you raize children. and that is the mentality of these people: childlike. who wants to live like that having to treat grown people like children. and ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
i would think it is more "perverted" to want an old girl friend. girls are beautiful for a short period only when they are young. normally men are attracted to women because of their beauty not because of their brain. i am not talking ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
i don't see the dominican republic as practical for the monthly income available to you. before you make any decisions, have you thought about just the sales tax rate in the dominican republic? if you don't know, it's 16%. for this ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 ...
i forgot to add that i love the place. you only need to accept the fact that everything is fake to enjoy life here. Read More