peipete
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
Good thing is we are able to smile and tell the tale on this side of the turf! Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
Well I've only been here six weeks. Taken down an alley and robbed once, almost run over every day, taken to the cleaners by roadside vendors who see a "gringo" coming. Same thing every day. The European tourists are ignorant, snobbish ... Read More
Information on Las Terrenas - where to meet expats? by Dragonsden
Hello All, I just found this forum and would like some help if it is available. I will be in LT starting tomorrow for about a week. I was hoping there is a hang out or a place I can go to meet with other Ex Pats who have made the move. I would ...
Thanks Dan, look forward to meeting you and others at Mojitos in February. Pete Read More
Information on Las Terrenas - where to meet expats? by Dragonsden
Hello All, I just found this forum and would like some help if it is available. I will be in LT starting tomorrow for about a week. I was hoping there is a hang out or a place I can go to meet with other Ex Pats who have made the move. I would ...
Hi there, I too would be interested in locating a place where English speaking expats meet for drinks or meals. We will be in LT from late Feb to May. Thanks Pete Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
Thank you, will look the tour bus on line and see if I can get it looked after sooner than later. Best, P Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
Thanks Bob, appreciate the information. They gave us a card on the plane, now that I remember. We landed in Samana and then took transport to Las Terrenas. This time we are arriving in Santo Domingo from Miami. We will overnight there and then ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’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 on ...
Hi, my name is Peter, partner is Pamela and we are looking at spending time in Las Terrenas each year. We made a quick visit in June and liked much of what we saw. I am a retired restoration architect and restauranteur. I still dabble in both if i ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
Am new to this. We spent a week in Las Terrenas in June. Flew from T.O. but to my knowledge didn't have any kind of "visa". We were trying to check things out and looking for a longer term stay for the spring of 2016. We have decided ... Read More