Darlene
@planner
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Santo Domingo
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 December 2010
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Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
@tropicaldaze23 Your experience with this is interesting! It certainly sounds like it would be affordable. I have seen numerous examples and articles about this and will continue to educate myself Read More
Any info on this place helpful by Denbo
We are looking to buy this new built townhome. Looks great but wondering if anyone knows area is it good. they say 10 minutes to beach by car is this reasonable for anyone going or should it be within walking distance . here is google map to exact ...
@Denbo I would not trust anyone's word. If you have not seen it, dont buy it. Read More
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Dominican Republic job market by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Artificial intelligence is driving major changes to the job market in Dominican Republic : task automation, evolving job roles and rise of new skills. For expats and soon-to-be expats, this transformation may raise some key ...
The only type of work that is being affected by AI are programmers, mostly working remote with American, Canadian and European countries. We are behind in many aspects. Read More
Any info on this place helpful by Denbo
We are looking to buy this new built townhome. Looks great but wondering if anyone knows area is it good. they say 10 minutes to beach by car is this reasonable for anyone going or should it be within walking distance . here is google map to exact ...
I do know that area generally, it's good. That specific location I don't know. Read More
Any info on this place helpful by Denbo
We are looking to buy this new built townhome. Looks great but wondering if anyone knows area is it good. they say 10 minutes to beach by car is this reasonable for anyone going or should it be within walking distance . here is google map to exact ...
Welcome to the forums. Is this for you to live in? For rentals? Have you physically seen it, been in it? Have you tried to walk to the beach or called an Uber or taxi? Read More
Macao hills by Claribel Leger
Any update about Macao hills
There are comments in other threads about this development. Let's see if anyone with current knowledge posts. Read More
Car Insurance by taccj9903
I'll be buying a car here in Santiago in the next couple of months. Does anyone have a good recommendation for an insurance broker? I'm an American and my wife is Dominican. She currently doesn't have her DL but will get it soon so we will need a ...
Car insurance here covers the car and whatever driver, as long as the driver is legal. Brokers should give you a comparison quote amongst the various companies. As an expat you want full insurance always! Dont allow anyone to talk you out of that. ... Read More
Car insurance for expats by bsander5573bs
Can you get car insurance with a us drivers license
@taccj9903 If you like, yes. Others can add their recommendations. Read More
Starting New Business in DR by gainkeeper
How user friendly is DR to foreigners starting a new business? You've seen people selling products at busy intersections. I'd like to start a business selling vape products at stop lights. People selling the products for me could earn a good income. ...
And as a non Dominican you will be taken advantage of. This type of informal commerce will only get you in trouble. Read More
Car insurance for expats by bsander5573bs
Can you get car insurance with a us drivers license
I don't honey but I can help you as needed Read More
Question about tipping by wondering9
I've been staying in a place that is also listed in Airbnb, but for the past ~4 months I've rented directly from the landlord (who is local and lives on the premises). I've done my own cleaning except for laundry, where the only option was to have ...
@bonnie28 It was pretty clear to me! Thanks for the details. Read More
Question about tipping by wondering9
I've been staying in a place that is also listed in Airbnb, but for the past ~4 months I've rented directly from the landlord (who is local and lives on the premises). I've done my own cleaning except for laundry, where the only option was to have ...
Great info so you are paying landlord for laundry service, tip her the 10% or 50 RD a load Read More
Question about tipping by wondering9
I've been staying in a place that is also listed in Airbnb, but for the past ~4 months I've rented directly from the landlord (who is local and lives on the premises). I've done my own cleaning except for laundry, where the only option was to have ...
You definately do not tip the landlord. I am confused about why you think you should tip the cleaning lady if you do your own cleaning??? To me, that's a no. If she is the one doing your laundry, then if she does a good job, yes tip her! Maybe ... Read More
Financial advisors for US expats living in the DR by Jennifer Storm Nelson
Hi, I am planning my move to the DR in 2027, and am working through the details. I am recently divorced, and am currently seeing a great financial advisor with Fidelity here in the US, where she is helping me manage my new investments since my ...
There are a few bigger more stable companies. Mailbox etc, CPS, and BM Cargo Read More
Financial advisors for US expats living in the DR by Jennifer Storm Nelson
Hi, I am planning my move to the DR in 2027, and am working through the details. I am recently divorced, and am currently seeing a great financial advisor with Fidelity here in the US, where she is helping me manage my new investments since my ...
You have some options. Maintain a US mail forwarding address in Miami, then you qualify.You will want to use a US based firm either way. As a former financial planner from Canada I would not trust the advice here in the DR. Read More