Richard Johnston
@granca2
English expat in Dominican Republic
Forum posts
22
Contacts
2
About me
English
Lives in Las Terrenas
Speaks english, french, german and an increasing ammount of spanish
Registration: 04 August 2012
Activity
Speaking Spanish in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Dominican Republic. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend ...
Hi Priscilla, I am by no means fluent but its coming on. I get frustrated by few things. The trouble that Dominicans either either shout or they gabble at enormous speed. I get frustrated too with some words and concepts eg techo - a roof or a ... Read More
Advice needed on posting a large parcel to the UK by CJJC
Hi there, Just need a little advice on how to post a large parcel of my stuff from Santo Domingo to the UK, there is no rush for it to arrive in the UK any time soon so I don't need to use express services, I just need it all to arrive in one ...
UPS is horribly expansive, I´ve had no problems with IMPOSDOM but they´re very slow. 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 ...
I agree with Bobk. If you find you like it here find a piece of land and get a Dominican maestro to build for you. 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 ...
our daughter age 10 goes to the Las Terrenas International School, it costs 8000 pesos a month, a bit expensive but good, she is now quite bilingual although her maths could be better. 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 ...
Yes, I'm happy here, mind you I wasn't unhappy before moving. 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 ...
I, granca2 have been retired in Las Terrenas for 10 years now. I'm glad I came and don't want to leave until it is in a box. There are only three things that I don't like, one is over loud music, two there are no good concerts or plays ... Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
I am confused! This is supposed to be an ex-pat blog about the RD not lots of little tales about things happening or have happen in the USA! Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
We are going to put a second storey on our our house. As a result of recent visits to Super Pola i like the idea of the little room they have to keep drinks cold and would like one, only a little one, where any of us could go to cool down when ... Read More
Love it, Hate it, Miss it....Expats in DR by ns143
Hi Everyone, My wife and I are considering the move to DR for an early retirement, leaving NYC behind. I'd like to ask the expats living in DR, if in one sentence only, they could answer the following. I'm curious if there is a common thread ...
Hola ns143 1. No PC here, very, very little interference by officials, only tax is the VALUE added and the climate suits my health. 2. The noise, vehicle drivers and having to go sometimes to Santo Domingo. 3. Fish & chips, Tripe & onions ... 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 ...
Hola Emilia, as we say in English you've got suck it and see (if you like it), let me know when you're coming and if it's not too debilitatingly hot we can have a coffee or beer or something and you can ask me all the questions you like!! Read More
Medical Insurance for over 65 by carlvelas
Does anyone know of a private company offering medical insurance for persons over the age of 65?
Planner. Yes ma'am, message received and understood!!! The "how to do it" came from a Dominican friend, we did ask about putting the policy in our 9 year old daughter's name but not possible - she doesn't have a cedula! Read More
Medical Insurance for over 65 by carlvelas
Does anyone know of a private company offering medical insurance for persons over the age of 65?
I am not American, i have visited the US but have absolutely no desire to live there. I occasionally go back to visit the UK but am very happy to get back home to Las Terrenas. What i said about humano insurance is absolutely true, my Dominican wife ... Read More
Medical Insurance for over 65 by carlvelas
Does anyone know of a private company offering medical insurance for persons over the age of 65?
Humano a Dominican insurer will assure to whatever age, the trick is to have a Dominican spouse much younger than you and have the policy written in his/her name. Read More
Securing your home in the Dominican Republic by PARADISECAT
Just curious to know what are the best tips each person can provide for securing homes or apartments in DR. Here in the states we have professional home monitoring systems for fire and theft from a command center, does DR have anything like that? I ...
well i dunno like. i have NEVER had any problem with any repairs ever done, nor any bits replaced, OK some of the replacement bits didn't seem to have the original makers name on them but they worked, which is all that mattered. these people who ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Dominican Republic by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Dominican Republic. What recommendations ...
1) Learn at least some Spanish ASAP. 2) Keep away from other expats except very occasionally. 3) Marry a Dominican. 4)Do not live in an ex-pat community with walls and bribable security guards. 5)Build your house in a Dominican community as a ... Read More