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Registration: 13 May 2014
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Children integration in a new school in Dominican Republic by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to the Dominican Republic, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their childrenÂ’s transition is as ...
Concerning non-Dominican children going to school here, I would like to write some notes about school uniforms. Most schools in this country use school uniforms. The reasons for using a uniform are not aesthetics, camouflage or identification, as ... 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 ...
Well, I have never imported a pet from Europe, so our Rockey is not realy an Expet. But he is my friend and has been for more than elleven years now. Yes the photograph was taken a long time ... Read More
Keeping fit in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Dominican Republic is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Dominican ...
Note that I have lived in the Dominican Republic for the last thirteen years or so. I di not live in a tourism hotspot, but in a street of a Dominican town, in a Dominican 'villa'. I am perhaps not the averige expat, married to a Dominican, ... Read More
Keeping fit in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Keeping fit during your time in Dominican Republic is of utmost importance. How about sharing with us and your fellow expats how you keep healthy in your host country? What are your daily health hacks in Dominican ...
The Dominican diet is very healthy, if you keep track of your fat balance. To keep the tempeature of your body at an agreeable level your body needs lot of energy. And the Dominican diet is energyrich if anything. I used to be walking a lot, ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Dominican Republic? Do you use gps systems such as ...
Never ever trust the locals to tell you where you are. Unless it is about a close relative or very good friend of them, they simply do not know. Most people here have nicknames and are only known by that nickname, Gordo, Flaka, Blanco, Americano, ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Dominican Republic. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
First of all I have to tell you that I am crazy about languages, and I love playing with words. The Spanish language as spoken in for example Madrid is very different from the language as it is spoken here in the Dominican Republic. When I came here ... Read More
Safety in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Dominican Republic? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
It so happens that I have to use a walking cane to help me walk. So I bought a doorknob, filled it with pure cement and pressed it on a peace of broomstick cut to size. Let it dry well and it gives you a weighted stick. I do not know about the ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to the Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to the Dominican Republic? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Dominican Republic? Were there any that helped ...
I actually entered the country as a tourist and decided to stay. To be exact my present wife made that decision for me. But this sudden move caused many problems with my bank in The Netherlands. So whether you do it before you come to your new ... Read More
Studying in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Dominican Republic? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study ...
All colleges and universities in the Dominican Republic teach mainly in the Spanish language. The reason is very simple, the state and level of English teaching in the Dominican Republic is simply bad. I wanted to greet the English teacher of my ... Read More
The holiday season in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Dominican Republic? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Dominican Republic? How do Dominicans celebrate ...
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The holiday season in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Dominican Republic? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Dominican Republic? How do Dominicans celebrate ...
Christmas on a Tropical Island. We redecorated the house, painting and fixing the floors with the typical multcolored cement/concrete, so the mess has cleared a lot. That is a big job, but it looks very noce now. We will be celebrating the holidays ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Dominican Republic by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Dominican Republic: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other ...
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Insurance coverage in Dominican Republic by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Dominican Republic: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other ...
Insurance is a way for insurance companies to make money! Those companies were not created to help you when you are in need but to make you pay when you are not! That said, it does not make sense to expect an insurance company in your home country ... Read More
Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11
Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...
An appostille is an internationally recognized form that authenticates signatures and stamps on official documents. As it is impossible to translate a signature or a stamp it is also difficult to make sure they are real. You have to get an ... Read More
Dominican cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Dominican Republic? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of the Dominican Republic and why not ...
I had a good mother who thought all of us should learn how to cook, not just the girls. Seasoning needs time is the trick. Read More