DiMarsha
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 07 June 2015
Coffee Bean Fungus? by DiMarsha
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ...
Yes! Just opened our first bag of Cafe Monte Real! Have to say it is the best coffee! Read More
Coffee Bean Fungus? by DiMarsha
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ...
Yes, lets hope so! I will look for the Cafe Monte Real! Read More
Coffee Bean Fungus? by DiMarsha
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ...
On Sunday, 30 April 2017, President Danilo Medina announced an investment of RD$2 billion for the Association of Coffee Producers Project that works with growers in the communities of Polo, Paraíso and Enriquillo in southwestern Barahona. In ... Read More
Coffee Bean Fungus? by DiMarsha
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ...
From DR NEWS 1 In a surprising development, the Dominican Coffee Confederation (Concafed) has announced that most of the coffee currently sold in the Dominican Republic is now imported, due to the collapse of domestic coffee production. The ... Read More
Coffee Bean Fungus? by DiMarsha
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ...
I used to like it.........I just purchased 2 large bags of it at Janet's. You are welcome to it, Bob! We live at Casa Linda if you want to take it! Read More
Coffee Bean Fungus? by DiMarsha
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ...
Cafe Santo Domingo has another variety of coffee at the market, it has an orange coloured trim on the bag and it is called: Caracolillo Molido...... I was told that this one is more like real dominican coffee. I have purchased a bag to try ... Read More
Coffee Bean Fungus?
Hello, we have recently returned to Sosua after a 7 month absence. It's great to be back! However, since returning I find that the Santo Domingo Coffee does not taste as good as last time we were here. I mentioned this to a local coffee ... Read More
Travel Insurance for Residents of DR
Good Morning Everyone! Can any one recommend a travel insurance for when one leaves the DR for a few months? We have medical insurance here, but cancelled our plan in Canada. Many Thanks Diana Read More
Allergic Reaction to Bug Bites?
Since our arrival 2.5 months ago my husband has been experiencing bug bites on a daily basis . On one occasion he awoke at 3 am with a swollen tongue. We headed for the ER , where he was given an injection of medication to reduce the swelling.... ... Read More
Essentials to live in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Dominican Republic, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Dominican Republic? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with ...
Hi David Yes they picked up from our home and delivered to our door. We have been working on getting our residents status one year before moving to the DR , first with the Domincan Consulate in Canada ( they are not up to date with policies and ... Read More
Essentials to live in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Dominican Republic, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Dominican Republic? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with ...
We moved from Victoria BC Read More
Essentials to live in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Dominican Republic, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Dominican Republic? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with ...
We used Bekins Moving (international 100 year old company). We pad $5000 for 300 cubic feet. Brought 2 bikes, treadmill,tons of kitchen gear- I love to cook and bake, toaster oven mix master,food processer,blenders, framed art, clothes, 2 large ... Read More
Essentials to live in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Dominican Republic, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Dominican Republic? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with ...
Hello! We just received our container from Canada and now I realize we have brought way too much stuff! We have been living here for two months now and making do with what we have in the furnished home we purchased......Every thing you need and ... Read More
Where does the Frozen Fish Basa come from? by DiMarsha
Does anyone know where the frozen Basa Fish comes from? I read online it comes from Vietnam where it is farmed in the most polluted rivers! Yuk! No wonder its so cheap here.....Maybe the frozen Mero fish would be a better choice?
Thanks Bob.....I think there is a fresh fish market in Charamicos? I have not been there yet.....but I will ask our taxi driver! Read More
Where does the Frozen Fish Basa come from? by DiMarsha
Does anyone know where the frozen Basa Fish comes from? I read online it comes from Vietnam where it is farmed in the most polluted rivers! Yuk! No wonder its so cheap here.....Maybe the frozen Mero fish would be a better choice?
Why are they importing fish from Vietnam when we live on an Island surrounded by ocean? How do we get local fish then I wonder? Read More
Where does the Frozen Fish Basa come from?
Does anyone know where the frozen Basa Fish comes from? I read online it comes from Vietnam where it is farmed in the most polluted rivers! Yuk! No wonder its so cheap here.....Maybe the frozen Mero fish would be a better choice? Read More
Customs Question by tappers
Hi Guys, does anyone know if customs will allow you to bring mints, chocolates and homemade granola into the country?
Wonder if its the same lady? She lives in a condo on Sosua Beach! Read More
Customs Question by tappers
Hi Guys, does anyone know if customs will allow you to bring mints, chocolates and homemade granola into the country?
I was sitting beside a lady on the plane who told me her suitcase was full of steaks and roasts etc. She was flying into POP from Toronto. I asked her what do customs say to you? She told me she just hands them a $10.00 bill if they question her ... Read More
Little Holes in my cotton tops? by DiMarsha
Hello Peeps! I am experiencing a strange problem since moving here a month ago. I am finding tiny little holes in my favorite cotton tops.......Could this be moths eating my clothes? We did buy a new washing machine . Maybe its chewing up my ...
It 's automatic.......I think maybe this is from leaning against the granite island in my kitchen.....I spend a lot of time doing food prep from scratch and clean up..... I'm only 5 ft 2 in and my belly button is against the counter tops all ... Read More
Little Holes in my cotton tops? by DiMarsha
Hello Peeps! I am experiencing a strange problem since moving here a month ago. I am finding tiny little holes in my favorite cotton tops.......Could this be moths eating my clothes? We did buy a new washing machine . Maybe its chewing up my ...
Hello Planner! Thank you for your reply! It just seems to be cotton for me as well. I store them in a mahogany closet......I am thinking it must be our washing machine..... I notice it has happened to the tops that were washed...... I am going ... Read More
Little Holes in my cotton tops?
Hello Peeps! I am experiencing a strange problem since moving here a month ago. I am finding tiny little holes in my favorite cotton tops.......Could this be moths eating my clothes? We did buy a new washing machine . Maybe its chewing up my ... Read More
girlfriend is pregnant. no medical insurance. by sre8719
Hey everyone. My name is Scott and my fiancé is pregnant. I am American and my fiancé is Dominican. She does not have health insurance. We just started the K1 visa process several days before the pregnancy news. It is clear to us that she ...
Maybe they can refer her some where that will help her. I wonder what happens when she goes into labour? Do they just home birth? Read More
girlfriend is pregnant. no medical insurance. by sre8719
Hey everyone. My name is Scott and my fiancé is pregnant. I am American and my fiancé is Dominican. She does not have health insurance. We just started the K1 visa process several days before the pregnancy news. It is clear to us that she ...
Do you think she can get help at the Free Medical Clinic at Monkey Jungle in Sosua? Read More
Physiotherapist and Chiropractor Needed in Sosua or Cabarete
Wonderful! Thanks for being so helpful! Read More
Physiotherapist and Chiropractor Needed in Sosua or Cabarete
Hi Everyone! Does anyone have a chiropractor or physiotherapist you can recommend? Many Thanks Diana Read More
Recommendations for Santo Domingo? by DiMarsha
Hello Everyone! My husband and I are heading to SD next week to take medical tests etc for our residence visas. Can anyone recommend a hotel , places to see , good places to shop , and restaurants ? Thank you so much! cheers Diana
Thanks everyone! We have a wonderful lawyer guiding us through the process. She has set us up to meet her colleague in SD who will be escorting us ! Read More
Recommendations for Santo Domingo?
Hello Everyone! My husband and I are heading to SD next week to take medical tests etc for our residence visas. Can anyone recommend a hotel , places to see , good places to shop , and restaurants ? Thank you so much! cheers Diana Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata? by DiMarsha
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ...
Thanks Bob That should keep us busy! Merry Christmas to you! Cheers Diana Read More
Things to do around Sosua, Cabarete and Puerto Plata?
Greetings Friends! We have some relatives coming to visit from England, just looking for ideas of places to go and show them around. Also if anyone can recommend some good restaurants that would be great. Also a good tour company should we ... 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 ...
Best of luck and keep smiling Planner! Read More
Computer repair in Sosua? by DiMarsha
Hello Everyone! We have just arrived to begin our new lives in the beautiful Sosua area. Unfortunately my husband's computer is not working, can anyone recommend a computer repair shop in Sosua or Cabarete area? Thank You Kind Regards Diana
Yes, its all good, sure not missing the commercialism of Christmas we left behind. I have only seen one decorated tree in five days! Love it! Read More
Computer repair in Sosua? by DiMarsha
Hello Everyone! We have just arrived to begin our new lives in the beautiful Sosua area. Unfortunately my husband's computer is not working, can anyone recommend a computer repair shop in Sosua or Cabarete area? Thank You Kind Regards Diana
Thank you Gypsy, this is our fourth day here and just loving it so far! Cheers Diana Read More
Computer repair in Sosua?
Hello Everyone! We have just arrived to begin our new lives in the beautiful Sosua area. Unfortunately my husband's computer is not working, can anyone recommend a computer repair shop in Sosua or Cabarete area? Thank You Kind Regards Diana 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 ...
Good for you ! Well done! My husband and I have decided against driving in the DR since reading these posts. We will be using taxis and the shuttle bus service provided in our gated community. Good news , we finally have our permanent ... 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, so sorry to hear about the car accident, but, glad u are okay! Is there no insurance we can buy that will prevent us from going to jail when involved in a mva where we are not at fault? What about Mapfre? Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
So true, Gypsy, that's how I live my life everyday! We are Canadian, known for our politeness! We are warm, friendly, smiling and patient to everyone we meet! Cheers! Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
Oh! Yes, that makes sense! Will have to get a Banco Cruz card for sure! Will miss customer service, though! Oh well, its a fair trade for being able to wake up to the sunshine and birds singing every day! :D Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
We could not get any money out of this bank machine! It would not accept our card! Then we went to the other bank machine by the Playero Grocery Store- could not get any cash from that one either. Carlos is great, not too impressed with the bank ... Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
Hi there! Just to let you know our experience! We are so used to using our debit and charge cards for everything! We arrived in Sosua with no cash. We went to the Casa Linda Restaraunt and ordered a meal for $70.00. When we got the check, ... Read More
Receiving international bank transfers to my bank in DR by joseanna
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; I need to receive international transfers from Asia to my Dominican bank account. My bank in the DR. (Popular) has given me their account number and swift code to receive transfers. My bank in Asia tells me that ...
We went to Banco Popular in Sosua ATM and could not get any money out! It kept spitting our card out. This was on a weekend, and we had no cash to do anything, most businesses around here would not take our credit cards either. We are learning ... Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...
We have a garmin too. I wonder if i have to down load a dominican map? Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...
That is a good idea! Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...
Thanks folks for all your good information! Very helpful indeed! Also thinking about bringing a GPS for the car......does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks :) Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...
Thanks everyone for your advice! Just wondering about Santiago. Do you folks drive into Santiago? How long does it take to get there? What stores do you shop at? Thanks! Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...
Good to know! Thank You :) Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...
Thanks Planner, will let you know about the party! We are waiting for our Visa's to arrive! Read More
Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring?
Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ... Read More
Where to shop - where are the bargains - hard to find items....... by planner
Living here almost 12 years you learn some of the tricks of living in the DR. And always there is something more to learn. Shopping is a big deal here or it can be. There are great places to shop, tricks to shopping, services as well, ...
Thank you, where does this fish guy hang out? Read More
Where to shop - where are the bargains - hard to find items....... by planner
Living here almost 12 years you learn some of the tricks of living in the DR. And always there is something more to learn. Shopping is a big deal here or it can be. There are great places to shop, tricks to shopping, services as well, ...
Hello, we are moving to Sosua in 6 weeks! Have learned a lot from your posts! Thanks so much. Just wondering how to go about buying fresh seafood in the area? Read More