Denise
@demi56
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian, Married with children
Lives in Bayahibe
Speaks english, spanish, czech
Registration: 16 August 2013
trying to figure out where to move to in Canada (from US) by chochie
we are thinking of retiring to Canada from the US. we are wondering where we could find affordable housing near Vancouver. (300,000 or less). We would like to live somewhere where there is an artistic community.
One more info about living on the island - going for a trip to Vancouver would be pricey! We didn't do it for few years and I was surprised what we had to pay to go from the mainland to Victoria and back! Each person (over 12) 17.20 plus car ... Read More
Moving to bc canada where is the best place to live? by Rodney1
Hi all Me and my partner are thinking of immigrant to bc in canada. But we are not sure where to move to so if you could give us any tips that would be great. We would to live in a small town with shops a good school etc , have a house with some ...
Cannot agree more with what kirriemuir posted. The housing market in Vancouver (or lower mainland) area is terrible, hard to find something nice for a reasonable price. Read More
trying to figure out where to move to in Canada (from US) by chochie
we are thinking of retiring to Canada from the US. we are wondering where we could find affordable housing near Vancouver. (300,000 or less). We would like to live somewhere where there is an artistic community.
I was thinking about that too, the prices are lower than lower mainland, but not sure if THAT low. See what you can find in your price range. The average house in Victoria in 2015 was 608 thousand, in 2016 755 thousand (internet source). Condos are ... Read More
trying to figure out where to move to in Canada (from US) by chochie
we are thinking of retiring to Canada from the US. we are wondering where we could find affordable housing near Vancouver. (300,000 or less). We would like to live somewhere where there is an artistic community.
WOW, if you are looking for a house for 300,000 USD which is about 400,000 CAD, you will have to look very far from Vancouver. Even a condo in Vancouver starts from 1 million and up. It will be hard to find something like that in your price range in ... Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
@thecolonel Can I ask where you are from? Most of the serious members on this forum have their info filled in so others can see if their opinion has some ground. You don't have any info on your profile. Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Actually DingoElGringo is right, it's back to 30 days now, the latest fee schedule on their website says CP-PP-01-01 31 DÍAS A 90 DÍAS 2,500.00 CP-PP-01-02 3 A 9 MESES 4,000.00 CP-PP-01-03 9 A 12 MESES 5,000.00 CP-PP-01-04 12 A 18 ... Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
No matter where you stay, you need a tourist card. It applies for each visit, so when you come back next time, you will pay again. It does not matter how many times a year you come and go. Read More
opening a business before coming to DR with the help of a DR friend by rickspizzaonline
For the time being I won't be able to stay longer than a month in the DR. Would it be possible to have a friend of mine open the business for me and then have him hand it over to me when everything is in order?
Planner is right, you don't have to be a resident to open a company, sorry my mistake. I was thinking about the tourism licence. If you are planning to open a business that has to have a tourism licence, then you have to have a resident as a ... Read More
opening a business before coming to DR with the help of a DR friend by rickspizzaonline
For the time being I won't be able to stay longer than a month in the DR. Would it be possible to have a friend of mine open the business for me and then have him hand it over to me when everything is in order?
The paperwork takes time, so maybe start the registration / set up process, have a friend to keep an eye on it and follow up the next time you get back. For some type of a business, specially if you are setting up a limited company (called SLR here) ... Read More
airport/El Catey/Samana?
I think the charge is about right for the distance. Not that I agree with it, but that is what is charged anywhere else. You can maybe try to get it for 50 USD. If you add the cost of a hotel to stay overnight and a guagua the next day, plus the ... Read More
Thanksgiving Turkey
We do cook our own too. You never know what you get unless you do it yourself :) Read More
fiance visa / K-1 visa by njc23
I'm a US citizen and I'm interested in marrying a Dominican woman. How do you prove a valid relationship when applying for a K-1 or fiance visa? How long does the whole process take? Thank you.
I met few people going through the process and applying for visa to different countries, not only USA and most of them took a minimum 1 year, some of them few years. A friend of mine, a US citizen who lived and worked here in DR for few years, was ... Read More
Current Storm Season by planner
Lets use this one thread to track and discuss the storms as they come up!
Looking at the weather from the last November, we didn't get any rain in Bayahibe area. So we are really happy this year is better, nice rain for the past few days! The low pressure system we have here now might turn into something more later ... Read More
Current Storm Season by planner
Lets use this one thread to track and discuss the storms as they come up!
We had last few days with nice afternoon / evening showers around La Romana / Bayahibe, so we are good for the moment. Not sure how the north shore is doing, my friends were still complaining about it and the rest of the island. Read More
Making phone calls in Dominican Republic by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Dominican Republic, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Dominican Republic? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly ...
WOW, nice deal Bob. Yep, I've heard some unlocks might be expensive to do here. We purchased our unlocks online couple / few times and it was always 10 USD or so. But like you said, it depends on the phone. Read More
Making phone calls in Dominican Republic by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Dominican Republic, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Dominican Republic? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly ...
We used to have the same (minus the dish because we had cable TV, but some areas have to have a dish), but realized we don't watch TV at all, so no need to pay for it. We watch all on Netflix, You Tube or directly online though Chromecast. Read More
Making phone calls in Dominican Republic by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Dominican Republic, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Dominican Republic? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly ...
Agree with the planner on the phone purchase here. We buy our phones online and unlocked already. If you bring yours, they can unlock it here easy and for cheap, or you can buy the unlock code online and do it yourselves as we did it few times. As ... Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Our friend from Sweden applied at the Dominican embassy in Sweden and finished the rest in Santo Domingo by herself, no lawyer. She just took a friend that spoke Spanish. She said it was easy and very cheap. So if you speak Spanish or have somebody ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
I pay five hundred pesos a week for a gal to come for 3 or so hours a day Wed and Sat. She does up the accumulated dishes, sweeps and mops and cooks a couple of days worth for me. No laundryThat would be a good deal for me too, the only problem is ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
rio, that is a really good pay, normally they get around 8,000 - 10,000 per month. Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
That is a pretty good pay! Speaking about cleaning - we are looking for somebody for 2 - 3 half days a week, just cleaning - no laundry or cooking. Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
HAHA didn't think about that. Which means you might have somebody cooking for you ;) Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
Well, if you think about it, it is an oven too! Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
It depends where you end up renting a place. Some have electrical stove with oven, but the electricity is expensive here. I ended up baking everything on the BBQ. Yes, even my Christmas cookies, cakes etc. Plus if I use the oven in the kitchen, it ... Read More
Current weather conditions around our Island. by Tomas Cabrera
Well, here in Cabrera, (town limits) we are still in a drought situation. Saturday am we had maybe half an inch of rain. This morning from 7-10am heavy thunder, no rain. Your area???
Choppy sea in Bayahibe, so all boat excursions were cancelled for Friday and Saturday but no rain, just windy. Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Just sent you a private message :) Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Nice explanation for the overstay planner. Lots of people have problem understanding how this works. I guess after you post it will be clear :) Read More
Current weather conditions around our Island. by Tomas Cabrera
Well, here in Cabrera, (town limits) we are still in a drought situation. Saturday am we had maybe half an inch of rain. This morning from 7-10am heavy thunder, no rain. Your area???
No rain in Bayahibe. I just got a message from my friend living in Sosua and she said: overcast on the north coast, but no rain and no wind. Still very warm! Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
stephlo - getting a job without cedula these days is getting harder and harder, I am not sure if the resorts can afford to hire somebody without the proper paper work. At least on the east side (Punta Cana) and the La Romana area (Bayahibe / ... 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 ...
You can take as much out as your daily bank limit is. The ATMs will give you only pesos and the maximum at most bank machines is 10,000 pesos per draw.You can do as many draws per day as your bank limit allows you. Don't forget, you will be ... 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 ...
You can draw money from an ATM in DR no matter what bank you use in USA or Canada, or elsewhere in the world. As long as you bank knows that you will be in DR using your card, you will get cash. Denise 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 do have Scotia in DR and also in Canada and they do not communicate together :) So you have to wire the money the same way as to any other bank. As Canadians, we cannot have US dollar account at Scotia in DR, not sure why but that is their ... 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 ...
Ours was more than 5K, I gave our lady in Scotiabank La Romana bank an invoice ahead of time and no hold, all money on our account and available in 4 days from the day the transaction was done. I think if you talk to the people at your bank ahead of ... Read More
Confused and Frustrated by Bones123
Not sure where is best for us to live -- that's the type of trustworthy info. we need. We really want to know if we can/should liquidate and go to DR lock, stock and barrel. We are booked to be in Punta Cana for 2 weeks in Feb and wouldn't ...
From our experience, living full time in DR for 10 years, I wouldn't buy anything right away. Just come and live here for a while, travel around the island and see what part of the country you like the best. Of course you won't find out in 2 ... Read More
Where is the best organic produce market found in the DR? by dreamtime
There has got to be a location here that has organic produce available. I'm not talking about local produce like yucca, platanos, iceberg lettuce. I'm interested in ORGANIC produce like collard grees, kale, parsnips, onions, scallions, ...
We grow our own bananas, and some more fruit and veggies on our small yard, buying the rest from a truck that comes to the village every morning (Bayahibe / Dominicus). Honestly, I don't think these farmers have money to buy fertilizers, so for ... 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 received wire transfer from Europe to our Dominican account (ScotiaBank), no problem at all and yes it did go through the intermediate bank in USA. We got the money in 4 days! I was pleasantly surprised how fast it was and no hold on it. If you ... Read More
Anyone shop on EBAY U.S. While in D.R. by PARADISECAT
Greetings guys, It has been a while. Summer in NYC does not offer much free time. I have a question. I have a friend who has an EBay account he created while in D.R. And he says he can get into Ebay, but the prices show up in Dominican Pesos. When ...
Back to the original question, we have Canadian eBay account, use Dominican IP and never had any issues with that. You have to just do the personal setting on your eBay account, that's all. As for Punta Cana area - is not much of a local ... Read More
Current Storm Season by planner
Lets use this one thread to track and discuss the storms as they come up!
When did we get any wild weather here? The concrete is the cheapest to build from, wood like in BC would be very expensive. Still waiting for some rain and now, as of 11 AM, Grace is gone, so the dry and hot weather will continue. Denise Read More
Current Storm Season by planner
Lets use this one thread to track and discuss the storms as they come up!
I hope for more rain too!!!! It is back to depression right now, so let's see :) Read More
Current Storm Season by planner
Lets use this one thread to track and discuss the storms as they come up!
According to all the websites I follow, it will be a depression before it gets closer. That is if it doesn't disappear before that as many of those did in the past. Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...
We have CEB private electrical company in our area, which is a division of CEPM. The rate in La Estancia Golf course (10 minutes from La Romana) was 16.48 now 14.28, in Bayahibe and Dominicus was 14.88 now down to 13.17 - probably the same as in ... Read More
Commuting to Santo Domingo
Just a small correction to the distance from SD to Bayahibe, it actually takes 50 minutes from SD airport to Bayahibe, from the city is a bit longer depending on where exactly you will be and of course on the traffic. Go with what planner said, she ... Read More
Commuting to Santo Domingo
I think you can find more affordable housing in SD too, as Bob said planner knows the area, she might be able to help you. From my personal experience, I would still stay in SD instead of commuting 2 - 3 times a week from somewhere else. Maybe you ... Read More
Looking for advices - Live in Vancouver
I personally like the area around Granville island and the Olympic village, it's beautiful, but not sure about the prices there. You can take a bus to downtown from that area easily. Mount Pleasant area is also nice and close, of course the part ... Read More
Looking for advices - Live in Vancouver
That might be a tough one. As you probably know, Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live. It's a beautiful city, but not cheap at all. I would suggest to look at Craigslist, Province newspaper and see what is out ... Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
The winter months are not as humid as during the summer time, so you should be fine. And cannot agree more with Bob, you have to come and try, this country is not for everybody (and I can speak from our family experience) Read More
Samana Peninsula by lasterrenas
We are planning to visit Samana Peninsula in March,...rent a car and drive around to check some property...We are lucking for little 2 bedroom villa or House to spend winter ,and to rent rest of the Year...We do speak English ,but we are ...
Back to the subject, I would also suggest to rent first, stay couple months and maybe even coupe times a year as we did it before our move. Rent a place and pretend you are living here. It's a completely different experience than being on a ... Read More
Safest way to wash veggies/fruits in DR? by lehmansa
How do you safely wash raw veggies like salads?
Love your attitude gypsy401 and cannot agree more. The body does adjust Read More
Samana, Dominician Republic by olddawgsrule
I've read several posts of the region and the Peninsula, not of Samana in particular (as of yet). As I research areas of interest, I seem to be coming back to here. I love the size of the Harbor and that it's a protected harbor. Seems a ...
I think you might be picturing the area a bit differently that it is. Do not expect a town like in USA. Look at the population here on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saman%C3%A1_Province - that is for the whole Samana province, scroll down ... Read More
Samana, Dominician Republic by olddawgsrule
I've read several posts of the region and the Peninsula, not of Samana in particular (as of yet). As I research areas of interest, I seem to be coming back to here. I love the size of the Harbor and that it's a protected harbor. Seems a ...
I don't think anybody is offended, I just think there are not many people in this forum (if any) that live on that side of the country. Most are from Santo Domingo, Cabarete / Sosua area and I am from Bayahibe on the south. We have power 24/7 ... Read More
Would anyone like to know the history of Las Terrenas, Samana Province
Thanks for sharing Susan, I just emailed you to learn more :) Denise Read More
Safest way to wash veggies/fruits in DR? by lehmansa
How do you safely wash raw veggies like salads?
No worries, I don't get offended easily :) I am like Bob K, wash and go. I guess the problem is more a different bacteria in the water than you are used to not a bad bacteria. If you see the water in the caves that is supplied to the resorts in ... Read More
Safest way to wash veggies/fruits in DR? by lehmansa
How do you safely wash raw veggies like salads?
I have been living here for almost 10 years now and use only vinegar to wash fruits and veggies, sometimes only water. The "quality" of tap water also depends on where exactly you live on this island. Of course we do not drink it, but in ... Read More
Safest way to wash veggies/fruits in DR? by lehmansa
How do you safely wash raw veggies like salads?
Do you really think that all these bacteria are on fruits and vegetables in Dominican Republic? How long do they survive on the surface? Looking on how Norovirus is spread it says: " .. Noroviruses are transmitted directly from person to person ... Read More
Safest way to wash veggies/fruits in DR? by lehmansa
How do you safely wash raw veggies like salads?
I fill sink with water, add vinegar, leave the fruits / veggies there for 10 minutes and rinse. This does not apply only for Dominican republic, but everywhere in the world. I did it in Canada as well. You would be surprised how dirty are the fruits ... Read More
Puppies without vaccinations
So far I haven't heard of any reputable breeder of any breed here :) The puppies should stay with the litter and the mother at least 8 weeks, preferably 10 weeks. If you look at the vaccination schedule, most of it is done by 12 weeks, ... Read More
Advice on best way to get money during my fist 6 month stay? by syringles
Hello All, This is Syringles... I am getting closer to my May 1st "dream trip"... (6 month trial w/ trip home half way for Dr. Visists, grandchildren, test to see about moving more permanently)... Anyway.. I remembered reading much in banking ...
If you have US PayPal account and have their Master Card, you can use it everywhere they accept Master cards in this country. Read More
Amazing Photographer Needed by Haroldiño
I need some help... Can anyone refer me to a wedding photographer from the north coast? I will be getting married in Cabrera in May and in need of a decent photographer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much in advance! Harold
Contact Karina from photobykarina.com/ She lives in Cabarete and does wedding pictures all over Dominican republic (and also in Europe). Make sure you contact her ahead of time as she books really fast. Denise Read More
Condo Short Term Occupancy Rates by eric_b1
My wife and I plan to visit Las Terrenas this summer - for holiday, but also to look at investment (Condo) opportunities. For a 2 bedroom condo unit, 200 meters or so from the beach, not too far from town, does anyone have a ROUGH idea on how well ...
A friend of mine who was a Realtor in DR for few years once told me that the offices do not have centralize data base (like MLS in Canada or USA), so I don't think you can find any info like that. Denise Read More
Condo Short Term Occupancy Rates by eric_b1
My wife and I plan to visit Las Terrenas this summer - for holiday, but also to look at investment (Condo) opportunities. For a 2 bedroom condo unit, 200 meters or so from the beach, not too far from town, does anyone have a ROUGH idea on how well ...
I would also do a search the area where you want to invest. Cabarete where Bob has his condo is a popular destination, so if you have good place for good price, it will be rented well. If you invest in the area that doesn't get as many tourists, it ... Read More
Shipping Items by planner
we have had a number of inquiries about shipping so I thought I would give it a thread of its own. I used CPS, it is a mail forwarder from Miami to the DR. Anything I purchase I ship (mostly shipping included) to the Miami address. I pay about US ...
We have a mail box in Canada for all our regular mail, and once a moth they forward all to our EPS account in Miami. So that could be your choice too. As for medications, we have ordered few times and shipped it through EPS and never had any ... Read More
Moving to Vancouver alone by edelmc2
Im thinking of making the big move to Vancouver however I think I will be travelling alone. Im a little nervous about not knowing anyone over there. Has anyone moved there alone and if so did you find it hard to make new friends. Thanks :)
I agree, people in Vancouver are very friendly. We moved there (as a family) 30 years ago, but met many single people, that found friends very easily. Good luck! Read More
Cost of Living in Vancouver by siansteenkamp
Hi everybody:-) We want to immigrate to Vancouver from South Africa and i was wondering what the cost of living is for a couple per month. It would be very nice if i could get some feedback Greetings:)
Vancouver area is very big, all depends what part you want to live at. Downtown and the closest parts are expensive, our daughter rents a one bedroom for $1800/month plus utilities. Further you go less expensive it gets, but if you have to drive a ... Read More
Shipping Items by planner
we have had a number of inquiries about shipping so I thought I would give it a thread of its own. I used CPS, it is a mail forwarder from Miami to the DR. Anything I purchase I ship (mostly shipping included) to the Miami address. I pay about US ...
We've been using EPS since we came here, they have about the same rates as CPS. Great service, once they lost our package between Santo Domingo and La Romana and paid for it completely, no questions asked. @ Bob K - thanks for the info about the ... Read More
Public transportation in British Columbia
British Columbia is a big Canadian province, so it all depends where exactly you want to live. By the way the public transportation is safe. Read More
Looking for an Honest opinion about renting at Playa Encuentro Cabaret by PARADISECAT
Hi All. I have been looking for long term rentals for next year 2014. The playa Encuentro residential area has come up a few times, but I'm getting mixed reviews about the safety of that area. I have been to the beach, and the houses and ...
If you haven't found a job yet, talk to Michelle from Andari Spa (in Millenium), she is always looking for good people :) Read More
Looking for an Honest opinion about renting at Playa Encuentro Cabaret by PARADISECAT
Hi All. I have been looking for long term rentals for next year 2014. The playa Encuentro residential area has come up a few times, but I'm getting mixed reviews about the safety of that area. I have been to the beach, and the houses and ...
We lived in ProCab for couple years, our son lives there in a place called Bali Hi - a really nice place to be. If we moved back to Cabarete area, that would be my choice to stay. PM me if you want the contact details. Read More
Rainy Season by mpatti65
Well now that the rainy season is upon you. How about the outbreak of Dengue Fever. At this time, a severe out break is along the Honduras and Nicaragua Border,Honduras is of epedimic size for rthe last several years, causing 18 deaths.With Haiti ...
I guess the number of dengue cases Bob said applied to the whole country, not only for the north coast. By the way we are getting ready for the driest season of the year here on the south coast :) As planner said, we cannot really call rainy and not ... Read More
Czech Food in Vancouver by Jshepherd
Hello, My girlfriend is Czech and she misses the food from her country. In particular, Czech mustard. Does anybody know some stores in or around Vancouver that sell Czech food products? Thank you.
Hailey and Stumpy ... maybe you should brush up on your spelling skills ;) Read More
Czech Food in Vancouver by Jshepherd
Hello, My girlfriend is Czech and she misses the food from her country. In particular, Czech mustard. Does anybody know some stores in or around Vancouver that sell Czech food products? Thank you.
There used to be a Czech restaurant in North Vancouver, good food but a bit higher price, there was one in South Surrey, but that one is probably closed already. We used to buy Czech products in one Polish Butcher shop in South Surrey. Let me ask ... Read More
Vancouver BC Living cost by trianil
trianil wrote: Hello, I live in Richmond, close to Vancouver International Airport with my family (we are both professionals in our 40's)and 2 children. Just thought I would post and let everyone know what it costs to live in Vancouver (voted best ...
The problem might be to travel from Maple Ridge all the way to UBC or SFU every day :)Otherwise Mission or Maple Ridge is a great place to live Read More
Hello...looking to learn about DR life for hopeful move there by Glauriel
New at this...starting life over again and wanting to be adventurous. Thinking about moving to DR as soon as feasible. Need to find a quieter and more peaceful existence that is also affordable. Have brother in Banica but hard to communicate with ...
When we moved to DR in December 2005 we had 2 dogs (Great Dane about 190lbs and a shepherd cross about 100 lbs) and a cat. We used Air Transat flying directly from Vancouver to Puerto Plata - non stop flight, the cost (they said we got family ... Read More
Vancouver BC Living cost by trianil
trianil wrote: Hello, I live in Richmond, close to Vancouver International Airport with my family (we are both professionals in our 40's)and 2 children. Just thought I would post and let everyone know what it costs to live in Vancouver (voted best ...
My friend and his family moved from Lower Mainland to Victoria and said too bad they didn't do it many years ago. The cost of living is slightly cheaper but the pace is much slower and they love it. With a job - it might be a bit harder, but again ... Read More
Vancouver BC Living cost by trianil
trianil wrote: Hello, I live in Richmond, close to Vancouver International Airport with my family (we are both professionals in our 40's)and 2 children. Just thought I would post and let everyone know what it costs to live in Vancouver (voted best ...
Have to agree that Vancouver is the most expensive city to live at right now. Richmond area might be a bit cheaper (10 -20 thousand less lol) but I am not sure how is the condo market there. Richmond market used to be mostly family houses, not as ... Read More
How is living in Richmond B.C. compare to Vancouver. by yinyu
How is living in Richmond B.C. compare to Vancouver. I would like to know if the weather is not as bad and if is cheaper (I have been in Vancouver during the fall). I am journalist (MA), executive director of an NGO and looking to join it with ...
Richmond is part of the Greater Vancouver area, basically the same city ;) Read More
New law frustration :S by kostis.m
Hola!i am Kostis from Greece and i am currently living in Sfm..i came in the DR for the first time two years before and stayed here for 23 days to meet from close with my girl that is from here...then i went back to Greece and prepared my papers so ...
Bob K if you have the last one for 2 years you can get the next one for 4 years, you cannot skip to 8 ;) Read More
New law frustration :S by kostis.m
Hola!i am Kostis from Greece and i am currently living in Sfm..i came in the DR for the first time two years before and stayed here for 23 days to meet from close with my girl that is from here...then i went back to Greece and prepared my papers so ...
Not yet Bob K, I still had to do 2 years. My husband did for 4 years and the next time he can do 8 which is the maximum right now. But who knows how it will be then Read More
New law frustration :S by kostis.m
Hola!i am Kostis from Greece and i am currently living in Sfm..i came in the DR for the first time two years before and stayed here for 23 days to meet from close with my girl that is from here...then i went back to Greece and prepared my papers so ...
Unfortunately mine was due couple months ago, so I had to do it by the new rules - all over again (almost) - the medical exam, asset confirmation, etc. It was much easier before and much cheaper too! I had to do almost everything again - medical ... Read More
New law frustration :S by kostis.m
Hola!i am Kostis from Greece and i am currently living in Sfm..i came in the DR for the first time two years before and stayed here for 23 days to meet from close with my girl that is from here...then i went back to Greece and prepared my papers so ...
It's a bummer with all these new laws, even for the residency renewals, but I've heard it should be changed again by the end of the year - hopefully back to the easier process like before :) Read More
Citizenship
To live (and work) in Dominican republic, you don't have to be citizen, you just need residency. You can get more info about all on this page https://www.expat.com/en/guide/central-america/dominican-republic/ Read More
buying a condo by annieloraine
Are there very many condos that have a rental pool for investors? Ive heard that you can buy a condo to rent out until youre able to live there yourself. Apparently the management will handle all aspects of the rental if you join this rental ...
I agree with Bob K, I would buy whenever I decide to move down full time. Come few times, explore different areas of the island, each part has a different feel, find out where you like it the best and then make a decision. We lived on the north ... Read More
CAN I GET AN JOB IN CANADA
To work in Canada you have to be either a resident or have a working visa. Read More
CZECH to CANADA new members - kindly asking for your opinion:) by ronyt
Hello all good people from CANADA! :) Me and my girlfriend finally made a serious decision to permanently move and work in Canada. What led us to that decision? We are originally from Czech Republic, but from the age of 24 to 34 we lived in USA. ...
We are originally from Czechoslovakia too (today Czech republic) and lived in Vancouver, but left the old country almost 30 years ago and the situation was different then. The "easiest" would be to have a job offer from a Canadian company, but that ... Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
We use these guys for auto / house insurance, not bad rates, good service, good coverage. The small pumps don't take too much power, but yes it is a closed circle :) Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
Yes, I forgot about the lower water pressure for the gas heaters. A small pump to increase the pressure is not too expensive, and in long run it saves lots of money. Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
http://www.arshumano.com/app/do/planes.aspx This is what we use, we do pay about 80 USD per month for couple. You can see the plans and what they cover. Also when you reach certain age, you might have some limitations and it does not matter if you ... Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
We use propane heater for hot water (shower / dishes) and spend about 700 pesos (17 USD) every 6 months. So much much cheaper to run than electric heaters. Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
It looks like the prices haven't changed much since we left 6 years ago. I remember it was around 7 pesos then too. Our power is very expensive, and I believe the same rate is in Punta Cana area because they have sister company if not the same like ... Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
yes, that is what you pay for having power 24/7 ;) Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
It's more expensive than in Cabarete (or what it was when we lived there), we pay 14.68 pesos/kWh and the company is called CEB (Compañia de Electricidad de Bayahibe). How much is it in SDQ or Cabarete / Sosua these days? Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
I live on the south coast and we have power 24/7, nobody here has a back up generator except the resorts. The water we have is from the close by caves. It is a "clean" water, but still I wouldn't suggest drinking it even boiled. As planner said the ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
For some reason my first post didn't show here, so here I am again :) We've been in Dominican Republic for almost 8 years now. For the first couple years we lived in Cabarete and then we moved to the south side of the island, Bayahibe and have been ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
In case you come to Bayahibe for a boat excursion - that's where all the tourists from Punta Cana / Bavaro area resorts come for the island trips, let me know. Read More