Glauriel
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Las Terrenas
Speaks English/bastante espanol
Registration: 13 September 2013
Raising kids the local way in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Raising children as an expat in Dominican Republic means discovering new parenting habits. School routines, discipline, food habits, independence, social life… many things may work differently in Dominican Republic compared ...
@Cheryl Well I spent four and half years with a young teen there.It was fine, I found an international school with teachers from all over the globe so some spoke English. My teen had to learn the language on the job so to speak but that was an ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
@planner Lol! Never ever pay anyone up front full price! Not there not here! Human nature is weak and you will be taken for an unpleasant ride!I would only ever do that with someone I knew and trusted beyond any reasonable doubt! If they need it all ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
I must say we did meet some good honest people while there...One guy who "adopted" us along with his whole family. He was honest and only worked with expats. He learned early he said that if you were fair and honest with them they treated you the ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
Well we know about scams! Our trusted attorney took funds for residency papers and kept telling me he was workinng on it...After a very long time, at least a year we decided to pack up. I asked for all my documentation. Guess what? The only thing in ... Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by Expat! So you will see her under a new name
@planner thanks for all the good info! Does she help people in reverse meaning a DR citizen married to a US citizen with two kids who are now US citizens as well? They have been waiting months to hear about her visa guess it is so she can start her ... Read More
Traveling with pets from DR to US by DRCulture
Hi, I am hoping for updated information on traveling with pets. I am in the DR and want to travel back with a cat that I am rescuing. I also have a dog that I want to be able to bring to the DR and take back home to US with me as we travel back ...
@DRCulture Well not sure whats current post covid but before we had paperwork filled out in advance by DR vet then our dogs flew to us and nothing special was done after we got back.We had originally brought them down and had filled out the vet ... Read More
Tropical Storm Fiona by planner
I am starting a thread for all of us to be aware. Currently she is off the east of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. She dipped a little south and has slowed her speed down.It is projected she could be near Hurricane strength when she ...
@snowinpalm Planner is HIGHLY respected on the island and always has everyones best interest at heart!Hurricanes can be quite severe there! Irma and Maria did alot of damage in my neighborhood when we were there and my neighbors told me about a ... Read More
HELP: Met someone in the DR and I don't know what his intentions are by travellinglady1429
Hello to everyone,This is my first time posting on a forum, desperate measures as I scour the internet to find out whether the intentions of the man I met in the DR are authentic or not. I vacationed to Punta Cana with a friend of mine about 3 ...
Ahhhhhh RUN! Rent a fast moving vehicle and GET AWAY!!Sure your sincere and naive but he is anything but....so my gut says!He's probably done this before, watched it happen from my neighbor female doing this to expat guys. If you fall into this trap ... Read More
Home security on Las Terrenas by Freedmeister
We are in the process of buying an older house in the "El Centro" area. It has a low wall in the front and high wall on one side and the back where it borders hotel/Condo complexes. There is nothing between the neighbor's house, which ...
My 2 cents or dos pesos is to agree with Planner. The security with the long battery is good because it will go far if you have images of people involved.Also my advice try to keep appearances of what you have low key. If they see/hear loud ... Read More
The best age to move to the Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everybody, No two people experience expatriation in Dominican Republic in the same way, depending on their age and personal situation. We would like to know more about you and ask you to share with us when you decided to move to the ...
Just saying for myself that age doesn't matter....its when your ready. People move there at least to Las Terrenas at all ages and for lots of different reasons. If you have a plan and a way to have income either through a job where you can work ... Read More
What struck you about the Dominican Republic? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in Dominican Republic, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in the Dominican Republic and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with ...
Keep an open mind!!! Its NOT your home country! All in all I was surprised by the extreme poverty I witnessed and how many live in day to day survival mode. Life is hard for many in the countryside where we lived on the Samana peninsula. They all ... Read More
Vaccines required in Dominican Republic by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Dominican Republic, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future ...
Hi....I did not need vaccines to enter the DR......pretty sure no vaccines are needed currently to enter. I do believe though that a negative test is required. Read More
Dominican Nationality obtained by marriage - any advice is welcome! by Elia86
Hi guys, I hope you are staying safe and healthy through these challenging times! After 4 years living in the DR, I would like to get the Dominican citizenship through the naturalization process. Right now, I have a tarjeta de residencia (RT-9 ...
Yes! I KNOW this woman also. She is in the town where I lived. Even there it was known that alot of hype but no results. Sadly can't think of anyone to recommend. I paid a deposit of $700 to one guy and got zip for it!! There is one guy ... Read More
Adopting a pet in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Dominican Republic. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making ...
Never heard the word viralattas in four plus years there!!! We called them street dogs or beach dogs and after joining forces with DCDR we called them Coconut Hounds/Cats....they are very popular in Canada....No matter what you call them PLEASE ... Read More
Adopting a pet in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Dominican Republic. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making ...
Great reply there!! Thank you for being such a good soul....Look up Brenda Van den Bosch, Coco Dog, Enrique the vet.....So much need....Thank you for caring! Read More
Adopting a pet in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Dominican Republic. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making ...
Well there is so much to be said about this.. After living there for 4 years and being heavily involved in pet rescue work let me say this to start: PLEASE if you bring your dog or cat to the DR and then decide to return to your native country again ... Read More
Reality of living in Dominican Republic by Cookiea-z
I am looking for some honest insight about living in Dominican Republic, I get a lot of different input from family members, and I am open to all the realities of living abroad.
Well let me add for LT....it is a smaller beach town but has alot of amenities....The electric is pretty consistent here with planned outages that are usually announced ahead. They are to date not outrageously long ones either. We have two large ... Read More
The pet culture in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Dominican Republic just to make sure that their ...
A topic very dear to my heart. I do rescue work in LT. My experience is that expats as a rule take good care of their pets. But some expats do not! When they leave they abandon their dogs sometimes on the street or leave them at the former home to ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Not surprised except that its less than I expected....One must do what one must do... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Not sure what you mean....told me by the weight and we are guestimating that weight. It could actually be little less or more if my calculations are really off but don't think so. Also waiting to hear the logistics of pick up and delivery on the ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
That is for an estimate of 700 pounds....We are evaluating and exploring ALL options. Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Ok have one answer finally.....MailBox Etc will send my stuff in a crate on a plane??? That is what I was told today by an employee who is trying to help me figure it out. Supposed to do a conference call to answer my questions and hammer down ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Ok still haven't gotten a response from the Mediterranian Shipping people need to email again. Mudanza haven't been able to call yet because want a more fluent speaker to call. I did find out that Mailboxes Etc ships things, big things ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
If there is a way I will find it.... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Thank you....sure there is a way....just need to keep knocking on doors till find the right one that's all.... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Will do.....sure not the only one who has had this issue....if I had only known 3+ years ago that this would happen would have found a nice friend with a basement....but thought we were here for the long haul...sigh.....like is so like a river with ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Also I looked for other shipping out conversations and couldn't anything except coming in hence started this chat. I really do appreciate all the advice!!!! There is answer just need to find it! Its like a treasure hunt! Its buried somewhere! Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
I do not need a 40' container. Was thinking more like a 10' container. I have books I cannot leave....been in family too long, a few kitchen supplies...not many trust me, wall decor including two larger mirrors, 7 pieces of furniture the ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Mudunzas? I missed that....believe saw Hispanola, Montero and Larosadelmonte.... Mudanzas???? Please elaborate..... I kmow the company that got us here professed to ship to and from practically anywhere in the world but can't/won't there ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Ok my search for the suggested companies led me to one with almost 5 star reviews called Mediterrean Shipping Company. Their page sounds good....but then of course it would! Sure they all sound good....I like the positive reviews of like 49? people ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Why is it a tough one? If they come here they have to go back right???? Have alot of people trying to help me find the right company... Thanks! Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Thanks Planner and Tinker....No offense taken Tinker....my story is book worthy or so I have been told but no time to focus on that only on the living at this moment. Too busy/crazy for more.... I truly thought our life was going one direction but a ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
It was unexpected Planner....Must say though one life lesson learned here is that life is like a river full of twist and turns....One must learn to navigate them well or capsize your little boat of life.....I am trying to learn to do that better ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Thanks Planner......Tinker not confortable explaining all the circunstances but Planner is aware of them. I don't make rash decisions. Too cautious a personality for that. I do sometimes make quick decisions but not before analyzing them well ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States by Glauriel
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ...
Please do.....there are things like our books and a couple of pieces of furniture that have to return....If they come here SHIPPERS they must also leave from here right???? The company we used to come here Shipping Quest was the worst ever or I ... Read More
Shipping Company from DR to States
Ok soooooo we thought we were here for vacation but ended up building a house. Soooo sent some stuff down that was going to be used to furnish it as a rental and a vacation home. That got changed to ooops we are living here and now its changed ... Read More
DOMINICAN SPY GIRL 😊 by Elizabethcc
Hello, I am Dominican 35 born and raised. I have decided to write this reflection moved by the comments and other reflections that I have been reading since yesterday, some very curious and other funny, of Canadians who either live in Dominican ...
Great post! Not Canadian but no matter...very well written post. Very insightful! I wish you the best in your brave new adventure! May your dreams for a happy family come true!!! And lastly your English is amazing! Read More
Life as a female expat in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
We have been hanging here for three years...Initially the marriage proposals and hopeful boyfriends made me crazy! One ol guy around 80 offered me marriage 3 times in two weeks saying he didn't have a house or money but he had his canuco? garden ... Read More
Life as a female expat in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Planner aa usual you say it so well....what can be added? Not much..... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
Planner sent PM hope goes through. Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
You are absolutely correct....I hope you are alright....I miss family but have been away before. My child has not and she is entering a difficult age....She needs family right now and she is my priority. Also we lost a sibling she and aunt and were ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
Tinker your words are very kind....my life motto of many years has been to "be a light in dark places when all others go out" from Tolkien.....I try to as I put it leave a trail of good deed breadcrumbs behind me....so when my days are ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
Will try to PM you....love to finally meet.... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
Don't worry....you notice I didn't tear the country down only our experience...On the positive side there are many things we will take with us! It has been an adventure beyond our wildest dreams! Wow! The personal growth we have experienced ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
Thanks Planner.... I have loved reading your and Bobs advice over the years...You were an inspiration to me even before we crossed over the waters. I really really believed we were here for the long haul until very recently. When my child starting ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the Dominican ...
Hmmmn....guess it depends on the individual and where you live. Think each experience is different depending on WHO you are...We don't do the bar scene and not a lot of restaurants either, occassionally. Now perhaps it matters your time of life ... Read More
Parenting in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in Dominican Republic. How are you experiencing your parental ...
Well maybe I can....Been here off and on for three years....Know many other parents as well and we each have our own challenges. For some its where to send the kids to school. Depending on the home country the pressure can be stronger or less so ... Read More
Pets in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Dominican Republic have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Dominican Republic? What about pet adoption ...
We are in Las Terrenas and the amount of street dogs and beach dogs is overwhelming. The upside is that people try hard not to run them over when in the streets and alot seem to be fed by the local meat vendors. Not all though. Many are thin and ... Read More
Are you happy in Dominican Republic? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Dominican Republic? Do you feel happier today in your host country than ...
I would say yes.....we have been here off and on for a year now. It is much more peaceful here, less stress, less demands on time and money. People as Planner said are generally happy, the locals I'm referring to...Life is a slower more ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Dominican Republic can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Hi good posts as always. Re; Loneliness. to be honest we love it here and going back and forth is a killer! When back with the family I want to be here, when here there are times that I really, really want to pick up the phone and call a friend. I ... 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 ...
Thanks Planner, That is the mirror image of what I have with MailBox Etc....there is an CPS location here as well so I will go sign up with them and see what happens....Guess my confusion is in reading some saying they had something sent straight ... 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 me again....very confused. Had a small letter size sent to Miami Feb 19.....it is not here yet. Then last Monday so a week ago my mom paid $18 to Fed Ex another small envelope to me and was told it would be here Wed past....NOT. Finally I got ... 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 ...
Wow, so whats my issue then? Hope my little package comes soon....been two weeks now....Maybe we need to use Fed Ex then. Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Sorry Planner, Hugs and remember if you come our way you have a place to stay! 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 ...
Awsome Bob! Thanks! Planner...thanks too, We do have the account with the Miami address but the store here never said if you don't Fed Ex or UPS then it will take forever to arrive... The item shipped is of no value to anyone but me is.... So ... 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 ...
So is THAT the reason?!!!! We are between two rivers! And also built into a bit of mountainside also with new construction (cement floors)....Glad to be clued in! We are going to convert to ceramic floors. And LOVE the AC idea....been contemplating ... 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 ...
Thanks Bob, We have the CPS here and also a MailBoxEtc. store which is supposed to be less expensive...How long does it usually take? I am waiting on my pocket calendar to arrive. Was wondering who the Dominican Company mentioned was.... Also ... 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 ...
Not much just perhaps a couple of smaller boxes with perhaps some meds or food products that I can't find here like the pumpkin... :) 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 ...
Wow, thought I'd lost contact with this site unless this is a new one that I had also joined this summer but never posted on....sorry... We had a container shipped here from the US but were horribly deceived by the company. They really ... Read More
Shipping to DR from US by brodies2013
I've read a bit about Encargo on the forum here, but nothing super recent. Has Encargo Pac Miami gotten better/more reliable? Is there an alternative? And is the posted $3.80 per pound? And I'm assuming ITBIS is import tax?? But, ...
Well then guess I'll probably be the guinea pig and have to tell.... :) Read More
Shipping to DR from US by brodies2013
I've read a bit about Encargo on the forum here, but nothing super recent. Has Encargo Pac Miami gotten better/more reliable? Is there an alternative? And is the posted $3.80 per pound? And I'm assuming ITBIS is import tax?? But, ...
But does that necessarily mean not a good company? Blue Barrel isn't well know either... My friend who is Dominican and lives in the Las Terrenas area. She works for an American who lives there, has for some years now. The American gave her the ... Read More
Shipping to DR from US by brodies2013
I've read a bit about Encargo on the forum here, but nothing super recent. Has Encargo Pac Miami gotten better/more reliable? Is there an alternative? And is the posted $3.80 per pound? And I'm assuming ITBIS is import tax?? But, ...
A friend of mine in Las Terrenas who works for an American friend told me about a company called Shipping Quest that the American apparently uses alot to have stuff shipped down... Has anyone else heard of them? She seems to like them alot. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Dont 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 ...
Wanted to reply having spent some time in Las Terrenas...NOT an expert on it of course not...just a small point of view. We did not make it to any other towns really....But we have enjoyed the Las Terrenas experience for what it is. The beaches we ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Isn't that the truth....if its your time your going no matter where you are or what your doing lol! Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
Best wishes for your mom Bob....she sounds incredibly amazing... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Interesting, never heard of any of them, but good to be educated! Thx. Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Thanks Gypsy, obviously you know many gardening tips... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Interesting! Thanks for the insight... Unfortunately I just gave away all my pots! In anticipation of the move of course... All my babies and pots are living elsewhere except for the few remaining that wintered over here in the house...They are ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Didn't know that either...wow! Knew about the bell peppers but not the other stuff...thx Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Bob, thanks for all your kindnesses...and for the b'day wish....the older I get the more I appreciate my b'days! Have been guilty of throwing my own parties too...Everyone deserves a happy b'day in my book! If your were born there was a ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Oh Bob! You just made my day! Its actually my b'day today and after receiving so many good wishes this really puts a cherry on top Just love herbs for the aromatic as well as other uses... Love mint too for vomiting/nausea. But have to say ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Good luck Bob and Planner! My your plants thrive and grow quickly! You guys taught me something else didn't know, Bay leaves grow on trees! How fun is that! How big do they get? That would be a lovely thing to whiff... Does anyone grow rosemary ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Awesome Planner! Wishing you a very green thumb! Oh not to act like I know anything about stuff there but know here at the beach there is a grass that grows "across" the sand and quite quickly and allows beach people to have yards...Just ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Oh wow! You are going to the same area we are going to!!! How exciting! We are going to Las Terrenas and want to explore Samana proper as well...Also wanted to check out Luperon, Cabrera and maybe Santiago but prob not this trip if we only stay the ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
No Bob/Planner sorry to make you think it was you...It wasn't! You two are WONDERFUL....I have tried to be totally honest, respectful and grateful... There was a recent comment made that I thought was intended to be hurtful but to be sure I ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Thanks Bob, it has been very helpful listening to you, Planner and some of the others.... I did get some very good advice. I also detected some unnecessary negativity which has made me regret speaking at times. I am coming here as a newbie and ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Thanks all....got it...when we come if we like it and decide to stay then will apply for the correct paperwork and take it from there....Appreciate everyone's input.... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
You will practically have a "bionic" mouth! Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Planner, do I need all the receipts for every item or just furniture? And don't think I have those, its not furniture I bought in last couple of years! What do I do? Not sure I could replace the furniture unless I just bought whatever...The ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Awesome! I love aromatic plants so much...Have found the rosemary to be so soothing and you don't even have to pick it! If you just brush your hands around it you will find a lingering scent that is to me so wonderful and lasting... Where did ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Thanks Bob...appreciate your not yelling at me....not that you do such things of course but with all stress I'm under right now perhaps getting a little sensitive? Will being taking ALL of this into serious consideration. Will also maybe speak ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Ok not sure if I should be going here on this topic or move it (but) will try anyway...Would the movers know about all this tax business? Or do they expect me to figure that out? I have been quoted a price for door to door pick up/delivery...They ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Thanks all.... really appreciate all the advice and support.... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Yes, Planner thank you...I know about the tropic's I remember well from my eight years elsewhere and yet so similar. Initially as for all I'm sure it will be a bit of shock to the system as every move has been for me no matter where that ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Looks right! Thank you! Do you know who ships them then? Confused as thought it was a company that sold and shipped them for like $55....Maybe I don't remember correctly...Thanks again... Oh just saw note about Bob will pm him...thx! Read More
Moving to the DR by BMorgan
Hi, can anyone advise me if American style Washing machines, Fridge freezers , coffee machines and other electrical appliances are available in the DR, and if so any idea of cost or websites where I could check this out.We are moving to Punta Cana ...
Sorry didn't mean to upset you....don't want to get stuck wishing "I had known before I came" kind of thing... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Yes, one of the joys of the tropic's they have time to germinate and grow without cold winter winds coming along and killing them... The tropics so make me think of heaven on earth...Of course the bugs don't count in that thought! How many ... Read More
Bicycles by Jaydabell
Does anyone know where I can find used or new bicycles on the north coast Thank you
Dreamtime, thank you...Guess I will just bring one via movers then...If we only stay the month we won't need it but if we stay then would love to have...Do you think its safe to ride a bike around? Heard the driving there leaves something to be ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping by Glauriel
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out....
Thank you so much will do that? Still want to find the "Blue Barrel" too as think it said for like $55 anything you could fit into the thing got shipped! Sweet! Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Ok read what you linked...the first was wonderful and beautiful, mentioned irises blooming year round, interesting...the other in espanol, I couldn't find actual plant names unless I missed it...The third is similar to other site I have now ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Your awesome! Appreciate any and all advice...love to garden, find it a necessary thing to be able to do somehow, someway...Love tropical plants but have some long standing fav's that will just miss soooooo much if can't have them too even ... Read More
Trying to find the "Blue Barrel" that someone mentioned for shipping
Someone think Bob? Used a blue barrel? for shipping a grill lately if not mistaken... Trying to find this company online without success... Thanks to anyone who can help me out.... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants? by Glauriel
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ...
Ok finally found it again! Something about a phytosanitary certificate needed then a DR agricultural permit upon arrival. Now just need to find that fellow again and ask him about my plants. BUT still would love to know if they can be found ... Read More
Can you find Lavender, Rosemary, figs or other familiar to US plants?
Wondering if you can find seeds or live plants for the above mentioned plants? I love my gardens and although quite familiar with tropical plants sometimes you just want something you know and love from home too... I have had to donate so many ... Read More
Moving to the DR by BMorgan
Hi, can anyone advise me if American style Washing machines, Fridge freezers , coffee machines and other electrical appliances are available in the DR, and if so any idea of cost or websites where I could check this out.We are moving to Punta Cana ...
We are coming from VA and didn't find the accommodations that we chose outrageous at all...of course we didn't pick a fancy place as that's not my style...But the lady is English and her husband local and they seem quite nice. I just ... Read More
Bicycles by Jaydabell
Does anyone know where I can find used or new bicycles on the north coast Thank you
Can anyone tell me if you can get lavender, rosemary or fig plants there for planting? I am trying to see about getting permission to bring mine with but the guy won't call me back....Not giving up yet... Would be easier not to have to bring ... Read More
Moving to the DR by BMorgan
Hi, can anyone advise me if American style Washing machines, Fridge freezers , coffee machines and other electrical appliances are available in the DR, and if so any idea of cost or websites where I could check this out.We are moving to Punta Cana ...
Confused...I was sure someone just told me that I could plug in stuff from here like my laptop, maybe a toaster...SO which is true? We are coming in July for a month but hoping to make that a year or longer...Trying to purge and figure out what we ... Read More