mick_luna
MemberCanadian looking for information about Cuba
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Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
True. But some people work abroad and live part of the year in Cuba, or are retired or whatever. There is some great culture and history to the place. But for me, all things being equal, I'd rather be where I can potentially work. Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Thanks Bob. So the North Coast is good, IYO? Do you have any experience with Cuba, can you compare? I'm trying to narrow things down a bit before I leap. It seems the DR might offer some potential for work, that's the main advantage I'm ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
It sounds like you have pretty good work MacDuff. My work is a little insecure, so I'm leaning towards the Dominican Republic. There may be some possibility of working there, as an English teacher or journalist/editor/graphic designer as I have ... Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: 鈥淐ivil鈥� marriages are those in which the parties ...
Of course, what the wives thought about that and what they told their wives, that was another matter entirely ;0) Read More
How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: 鈥淐ivil鈥� marriages are those in which the parties ...
Yes girlfriends many, depending on your morals or lack there of. Most men I know have wife, girlfriend, mistress all rolled into one :) Bob KWow, she sounds like a big girl ;0) But seriously, most men I knew in developing countries, from the ... Read More
living cost in DR by kuda1965
does anybody have an idea for cost in Santo Domingo for one person/month: room (or small apartment) electricity tv internet food and How much i can make for a month without the knowledge of spanish language - can I make enough to cover the abouve ...
Hi Kuda, I'm interested to hear how you make out. I am in a similar situation, with a small rainy day fund for backup. Is the DR similar in cost to Cuba? Do you find the people friendlier than there? I think there are a lot of Cubans who ... Read More
Introduce yourself HERE! by planner
This thread is where you should introduce yourself. Tell us a little bit about you, where you live or where you want to live, how you came to this forum and how we can help you. When you need some answers: Check recent threads, if you cannot ...
Hola! I am a single male Canadian English teacher and journalist (writer, editor, photographer,graphic designer/illustrator) who has lived in Asia, Europe and Brazil. I have long thought of trying the DR or Cuba, and have decided I will go down to ... Read More
How to make friends in Santo Domingo by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Santo Domingo :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Santo Domingo?? ...
I am interested in traveling to the DR, or Cuba, to live for a bit. So just doing my research now. But in my travels to Brazil and Asia and Europe, I've always found that offering English lessons in exchange for lessons in the local lingo is a ... Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
Thanks MacDuff, I was told by a friend to check out couchsurfing.org as well, people offer accommodation there too. Do you have any recommendation as to locales? I do prefer the beach, but the main thing is the friendly and down to earth type ... Read More
Dominican Rep. vs. Cuba
Does anyone here have experience with both? Just wondering how it compares. Obviously Cuba won't allow you to actually earn money there, as opposed to the Dominican where you have more freedom that way. But then Cuba is safer and has a better ... Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
Good to know, thanks MacDuff. I keep hearing from the travel agents that travel insurance is mandatory, I guess they really want to sell it. Read More
Cuba vs. Dominican Republic, etc.
Does anyone here have experience with both? Just wondering how it compares. Obviously Cuba won't allow you to actually earn money there, as opposed to the Dominican where you have more freedom that way. But then Cuba is safer and has a better ... Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE by mick_luna
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ...
From what I understand, travel insurance isn't mandatory in most cases. Maybe if the person looks sickly they force them to have/buy travel medical insurance at the airport. But generally provincial Canadian health insurance is enough to prove ... Read More
MANDATORY TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE
I've been told that you have to have travel medical insurance to enter Cuba, although it sounds like enforcement isn't universal (some people aren't asked about it, maybe younger people? Others are forced to buy Cuban insurance in the ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
That's interesting about the Can. consulate Macduff, and tallies with my experience at consulates in Brazil, Vietnam, etc. The last thing they seem interested in doing is serving Canadians, it's like we're interrupting their cushy ... Read More