michael brazell
@michael brazell
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in cross city, fl
Speaks english and minor spanish
Registration: 22 July 2013
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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 ...
oh yeah, thats a picture of me at el carey 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 ...
hi darlene, i often read your daily life stories, a bit lengthy but you always include some very good info that newbies should apppreciate. i spent 4 months in puerta plata so i know about a lot of the problems, not all of course. keep writing about ... Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
I rented in costambar for a couple of months and felt safe there walking the streets at night. the only time I didn't feel safe was when I stayed at a hotel by the fence which was adjacent to the nearby town. I walked for 600 ft or so along the ... Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
hi bob, I have heard the beaches are nice there and a nice little town also. I spent a few months in :)costambar, and met a lot of nice people most of which are only part-timers like myself. I am coming to Puerto plata again in mid nov., and will ... Read More
HOW CAN I MAKE DOMINICAM REPUBLIC MY HOME? by glory53
I find myself getting older and every day asking myself if i had to chose between my country and Canada, which one would i chose to? Unfortunately, Canada its all i know, i wish that i have a place beside Canada that i could call home. I was ...
it was a good post except for the misleadings about Puerto plata' a beach town, gimme a break Read More
getting married to a Dominican girl by frost bite
hello, i fell in love with a local girl and we are planning to get married soon, would i be able to work in the Dominican Republic or would i have any rights at all? thanks
so I take it that the info may not be correct, do you know anything about this. if so, I can relay it to others, i'm not going to get married, i'm 73, been divorced over 20 years and will never do it again. i'm not against marriage it just takes ... 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 ...
this message is in response to LtHel for his help. great info on samana town, the internet builds it up to be a paridise. due to your info I won't go there. in your response as to how long I will stay, i'm thinking 3 to 4 months to get a feel for ... Read More
getting married to a Dominican girl by frost bite
hello, i fell in love with a local girl and we are planning to get married soon, would i be able to work in the Dominican Republic or would i have any rights at all? thanks
I know an American man who married a Dominican and moved back to florida, it cost him over $8000 just for the process which didn't include a passport and the process took 18 months. a year later he found that if his wife had done the same process ... 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 ...
hi, i'm considering living in las terrenas. i'm going to visit first of course. i'm looking to rent an apartment for less than $400/mo, is this possible. and do the prices increase during high season or anything else as they do with hotels. I expect ... Read More
two things by qim
Could you tell me at what time are the rush hour traffic in SD, Please? Another thing: internet searches return many 4 star hotels, but no consistent 5 star. What is the best 5 star hotel in Santo Domingo? (it is not for me...) Thank you
what does the word propina mean? I thought it was the word for tip Read More
Introduction by Mrstwayner
Hi, y'all. A bit of Texas humor. My husband and I are getting ready to retire and want to do it in Panama. He was stationed there in the 60's and we have visited several times. We have family living in Panama but not sure where we want to ...
mike again, mike again, mike again. not a misprint, just submitted too quickly. maybe I should have ask " what is your role " not purpose Read More
Introduction by Mrstwayner
Hi, y'all. A bit of Texas humor. My husband and I are getting ready to retire and want to do it in Panama. He was stationed there in the 60's and we have visited several times. We have family living in Panama but not sure where we want to ...
mike again. I see you are an active member. what is an active member and what is the purpose? Read More
Introduction by Mrstwayner
Hi, y'all. A bit of Texas humor. My husband and I are getting ready to retire and want to do it in Panama. He was stationed there in the 60's and we have visited several times. We have family living in Panama but not sure where we want to ...
very good advice Allig. i'm new to the forum but know very well about " go there and see for yourself ". you definitely cannot rely on advertisements. mike is my name Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
thank you very much for looking into insurance for me, you've gone a step above helping Read More
Healthcare in Dominican Republic by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Dominican Republic ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Dominican Republic ? Thanks in ...
thanks bob, just after asking you, I noticed planner had the same insurance and I found out from her the same info Read More