Steverino7777
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in La Romana
Speaks Engilsh, Spanish
Registration: 01 February 2019
Activity
Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9
So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...
Puerto Plata is nice but you should seriously consider Sosua and Cabarete. A short drive to either location from Puerto Plata, these communities provides nicer beaches, all the services you need, and a better vibe for daily living..... Read More
Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada by Nathan Roddick
Hello, looking for some ideas for business to start in the DR we are a young family. I have a tech background from maintenance infustucture to installs at homes to fixing computers and troubleshooting any problems, also photography. any ideas if any ...
Hello Nathan,The D.R. is not Canada or the U.S. Business is different down here and if you are not fluent in Spanish, you will struggle. Unfortunately it is that simple. Further, the general population is not paying North American labor rates for ... Read More
Teaching in La Romano, DR. by tanyaohareps
I have been offered a job in La Romano in a private School which includes accommodation. I am wondering has anyone lived in the area or worked in the Schools there that can give me any tips or insights into life there. For example medical, quality ...
Hi Tanya,I live in La Romana and I am familiar with 2 private schools here. Abraham Lincoln and St. Johns. They are both professional and well respected by the community. Graduates from Abe Lincoln are able to attend university in Canada, the U.S. ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Dominican Republic can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or ...
When I came to the D.R. 8 years ago, I had no idea what Expat Fatigue was. I was expecting sunny days at the beach, travelling thru the countryside enjoying life in the tropics, and beautiful sunsets while my friends and family in Canada were ... Read More
New to Cabarete by njflgirl1228
Looking to meet people and make new friends. Enjoy exploring this part of the island and trying out the restaurants and nightlife
There really is no comparison between La Romana and Cabarete. I spent a month in Cabarete once upon a time. Small, clean, friendly, more English spoken and yet higher prices for food because there are fewer services for a small population. Great ... Read More
New to Cabarete by njflgirl1228
Looking to meet people and make new friends. Enjoy exploring this part of the island and trying out the restaurants and nightlife
I'm looking forward to the same thing after living in La Romana for 8 winters. I hope to immerse myself in the expat North American / Euro culture I am familiar with as well as the Dominican culture I have come to know on the south side of the ... Read More
CONNECTING WITH CANADIAN EXPAT GROUPS VIA FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM by Steverino7777
Hello,I would like to communicate with other Canadian and American expats who may have communities in the D.R. and who have a Facebook page, Instagram or any other mode of communication. I will be travelling to the north coast soon and wish to make ...
Please contact me privately regarding any Facebook, instagram, or social media group information. Thank you Read More
CONNECTING WITH CANADIAN EXPAT GROUPS VIA FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM
Hello,I would like to communicate with other Canadian and American expats who may have communities in the D.R. and who have a Facebook page, Instagram or any other mode of communication. I will be travelling to the north coast soon and wish to make ... Read More
Living in Cocotal by claborde66
My name is Capenter Laborde,I'm a retired airport operator from the Port Authority of NY and NJ.I live in Villa Birdie in Cocotal.I'm there every 2 to 3 months.
@bmtracker45 Hola,You can contact Alfredo Guzman from Guzman Aria Law Group. He is located in La Romana / Casa de Campo. He will have good, honest information for you. Read More
Cell Phone by michaelbatt1967
Hi, My name is Mike. I am currently living in NL, Canada. I am new at this and was exploring different places to live as a retirement. This winter I plan to spend a month in DR. I am wondering about cell phone services. I am with Telus here in NL ...
Hi Mike,I live on the opposite side of Canada. We are about 7000 kms apart in the summer. I am a snow bird for many years and I bought a Samsung phone for $200.00 here in La Romana. I am on a plan that costs $800 pesos a month (cheap but maybe you ... 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 ...
There is a massive need for animal rescue in the Dominican Republic. The streets are full of stray, starving dogs. It is absolutely heart breaking to see these poor animals struggling to survive. Many sustain machete injuries from irate locals and ... Read More
Beginning My Plans to Retire in the DR by Remmy Sheda
Greetings!I'm a 75 year old widow considering a move to the DR and I am so overwhelmed at all the info I will need to find.Here's my plan:Rent an apartment or buy a condo, new or fairly new, with pool, near beach, standard amenities.Keep my home in ...
Hi Remmy,I am a snowbird from Victoria B.C. who has spent the last 8 winters down here in Casa de Campo / La Romana. My advice to you is do not buy anything until you have lived here for a year. Find out if you are one of many expats who discover ... Read More
Universal vs Humano experience and some questions by colmcb
Looking for some input from people who have experience with either, or both. I've tried to keep up with all the information I can find on them and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what the big difference is between the two if you currently have ...
I began my health care insurance plan before I turned 65. The company is "Universal" and the company in La Romana who sold me the plan provided a detailed outline of what was covered and for what percentage of the total cost. They also included a ... Read More
BUYING A VEHICLE IN DR by 2VPsoldier
Okay, I am getting close to being ready to purchase a vehicle. What I would like to know is how it generally works here in the DR. I will only be able to give a deposit and then "finance" the remainder. Just wondering how it works and if ...
I bought my used Honda Fit off a car lot in La Romana in 2018. I negotiated the price with the manager and he took care of all the paper work including meeting us at the government registration office to get plates and sticker (Marbete).It might be ... Read More
Traffic tickets by gainkeeper
I hope people on here aren't too cautious to give an honest answer. My experience is that DR police look for any excuse to stop a gringo. I've been stopped several times for very minor infractions while 3 Dominican drivers drove on the wrong side of ...
Yes paying a bribe is the norm. I pay $20.00 U.S. for speeding tickets on the Coral Hwy. I have owned a car down here for 6 years and never encountered a random pull over in La Romana. I guess there is a first time for everything..... Read More