@mutantbee
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum
18 posts
About me
American
Lives in Santiago de los Caballeros, Sa
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 04 May 2018
Activity
Schools in Sosua area
Looks like there are two main choices for private schools. Either the International School or ISLA Academy. We have a 10 year old Dominican boy we want to put into school. Any recommendations on either? Pros/Cons? Thanks! Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
His name is Anthony. Tell him I sent you and he will hook you up. Robert Sieh Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
My landlord runs the hotel Anton reef. It's really nice, it's new and very modern. I recommend it and I can ask if he'll give a discount to members of expat. Read More
Next north coast Meetup by planner
Tinker wants a meet up. So Tinker gets one. Saturday Sept 15th at 2pm until you all leave. Tinker will tell us where - 3 minutes from his house in Sosua !!! Anyone who wants to spend a couple hours at the beach first let me know!!! Please join ...
I'm moving into my place in Sosua at the end of August. I'll be there with bells on! Read More
Remote Employment by mutantbee
Hi! I'm new to the forums but have been visiting the DR for about 14 years. I have many friends there and Dominican friends here in the Miami area. I've been planning to "retire" there for many years and am now finally going to do ...
Sorry bro, not my type. Read More
Another Residency question! by mutantbee
Sorry about this folks. I know it's like beating a dead horse. I've been reading here and other places, and the government websites (UGH). But I wanted to see if anyone can tell me if I'm thinking correctly. Going to be living there ...
Thanks Planner. I do want residency, I just didn't know if it's possible to roll the work visa over into residency. Read More
Another Residency question!
Sorry about this folks. I know it's like beating a dead horse. I've been reading here and other places, and the government websites (UGH). But I wanted to see if anyone can tell me if I'm thinking correctly. Going to be living there ... Read More
Shipping by mutantbee
Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ...
Thanks jgolak and Tinker! I'll check them out Read More
Shipping
Curious about recent experiences people have had with package forwarding companies. My buddy who is from Santiago says he's been using Transexpress for years and his family is happy with it. Any other company recommendations for getting my ... Read More
VPN for Wifi So I Can Use Firestick/Chromecast without Geo Blocking? by Jgolak
Does anyone know of how I can get a VPN (Virtual Private Network) assigned and associated with a Delancer wifi in Sosua? Amazon Firestick and Google Chromecast associated with TVs (not "Smart" TVs) each require me to add my wifi id & ...
I do not. However, if you read the articles on the ExpressVPN website and their preferred vendor for the router, I think you will realize it's pretty simple to do yourself. I'm still traveling back and forth between Miami and Montellano (20 ... Read More
VPN for Wifi So I Can Use Firestick/Chromecast without Geo Blocking? by Jgolak
Does anyone know of how I can get a VPN (Virtual Private Network) assigned and associated with a Delancer wifi in Sosua? Amazon Firestick and Google Chromecast associated with TVs (not "Smart" TVs) each require me to add my wifi id & ...
There are many ways to do that, but I use a router that has been configured with my ExpressVPN account. You can actually install the ExpressVPN client on many different devices, but I find it easier to use the router, That way, everything is ... Read More
Buying a NEW vehicle
I've searched all over and mostly get advice on importing or buying used. I'm just trying to determine how much I will pay in taxes and fees when I buy a new vehicle in the DR. For planning purposes. Yes, I know they are super expensive ... Read More
T-Mobile by mutantbee
Anyone have experience with using them in the DR? According to their website, they offer full coverage on the island. under the same plan I have here (US). If that's true that would be great for me to have one number while I am traveling back ...
Thanks for the replies and info. I agree about the upcoming merger. The 55+ plan is great. They have an even better plan for Veterans. I suggest all my fellow Vets (US) check it out. Actually its' for Vets, active duty, Gold Star families, ... Read More