bman
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Speaks English and am learning Spanish ( very slowly!! )
Registration: 08 March 2024
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FOODS/SHOPPING/ETC by itsnuthinbfree123
THE FOOD HERE IS GREAT THEY HAVE IT HOW EVER YOU LIKE IT, DON'T JUST DO ANY STREET VENDOR CHECK FOR CLEAN NAILS N FREQUENT HAND WASHING, THE COCONUT WATER IS OUT O THIS WORLD NO ICE, I ALSO GET THE FLESH TO SNACK ON OR BLEND AT HOME, IF BUY FRUIT ...
@planner so I am a tech guy, I read more than I speak and when I read all caps , I hear yelling. Honest I really do. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't 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 us more ...
@Francescamunroei hope it all falls into place for you friend . i will say this , you selected a good place to plant roots . the DR is paradise , with a few road bumps along the way. Thank goodness , there are many people on this site that will help ... Read More
Rude & Disrespectful Folks in Punta Cana by Conifer
no respect for personal space.no order, everyone cuts in linepeople look you up and down to judge you based on appearance.no smileno seeking to understandif they can cheat you off of 50 pesos at the market, they willno one follows instructionsyou ...
@rfmauroneas do i , i mean love this place. its an amazing country! Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
@UncleBuckduly noted sir. Your input is important to me. thank you! Read More
Container houses by hocevartomi
Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...
Good Morning fellow expats! I like this subject as I am exploring ways to build housing on land and I like the idea of using modern building ideas to do so. Some of the container homes in the USA are quite clever and ascetically pleasing to the ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@Steverino7777 amen brother! I agree 100% its a tropical paradise. beautiful country! Read More
Moving to Punta Cana with 2 kids from Canada by Kriss1989
We are considering moving to Punta Cana or Sosua. We have 2 kids (5 and 10). I don't think we will have an issue with the residency as we do have a property in Punta Cana and we do have our own business that allow us to WFH (in fact we are 100% ...
@Dave1967 well... i have watched his videos, and for me he does not work, i find him annoying. there are others in the dr with you tube channels that are much better then that guy. in my humble opinion Read More
Dating, getting engaged and marrying a Dominican Girl by Jay012394
Good afternoon, I am new to the expat community/forums and I wanted to create an updated forum/article related to dating in the dominican republic, as well as getting engaged and marrying a dominican. My dominican friend introduced me to one of ...
@Oscarsahony Sanchezyou are the luckiest man I know. Blessed for sure, you are bro!! Read More
SENDING BARRELS FROM CALIFORNIA TO SAMANA, DR by annamayking19
Does anyone know of a service to send barrels from cali to the dr?
Hello, I would like to find out about that also. I have barrels to send to the DR from Socal. Thanks, Brandon Read More
DHL versus FedEx by Mark Mclaurin
Maybe someone can help me my job had to send me a computer and they sent it through FedEx which charge me custom fees which was fine. I went to the FedEx office and paid it and they gave me my package. It took a few extra days but I was OK with ...
@Mark Mclaurinok so here is the deal friend. I no longer use DHL in the DR, they are the worst. I could share my horror story with DHL in SD but no point really. Avoid shipping anything to the DR using them, FED-EX Is only slightly better. The best ... 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 ...
@SandyS_retiredI called mike and he responded quickly. very professional. Read More
Apostille process from abroad by Gylla
Hi all馃憢馃徏Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I鈥檓 living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I鈥檝e found some ...
@aurincdislathank you nice lady! Read More
Apostille process from abroad by Gylla
Hi all馃憢馃徏Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I鈥檓 living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I鈥檝e found some ...
@aurincdislawhat did they charge you for the service? Read More
Shipping EV to DR by Neil st surin
I want to ship my 2014 Tesla to DR. The rule is that cars can't be more than 5 years old. The rule is for ice vehicles for emission purposes. So if you have a car with no emissions does that rule still apply? I also read that there are different ...
@Neil st surinexcellant question , something for me to consider also. In california, the used tesla market is great. they are giving them away practically. I would love to hear what the verdict is for 100% electric. BTW, I have seen 2 Rivian ... Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Dominican Republic can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
@ondamiright, so am I , I haved reached out to Lishali for professional help. Read More