Tippj
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 12 February 2022
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Paper map of Santo Domingo by wondering9
Is there any such thing as a good, commercially available, paper map of Santo Domingo?I'm guessing not, but thought I'd check here just in case I missed something.Thanks!
@wondering9 I would try a tourist store ( trap ) for something like that ,,, maybe down by the ships. ( barcos ))where people want to set out and explore by foot Read More
Credit cards and other ways to pay bills by wondering9
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ...
That鈥檚 beyond comprehension , it鈥檚 馃 nuts Read More
Credit cards and other ways to pay bills by wondering9
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ...
@wondering9 Hi , I put your # 1&3 together , I鈥檝e used my US credit cards here for 4 years on payment of bills , I have a card on file with the elect company , internet , car insurance , water, auto pay every month , only had a problem ... Read More
To move or not to move ? by Locomotionone
I have been planing for a while to move to Dominican republic this month ,I am a disabled cancer survivor ,I just recently found out if I stay in a foreign country more than 30 days I could lose my benefits,any suggestions ?
@Locomotionone Are yer sure it SSI or SSDI , there鈥檚 a big difference as far as losing benefits , check your status , I thought the same Read More
Electrical Wiring in our Dominican House by raymondlbest
I understand that the electrical supply company has blown the electrics 3 X in our house in Puerto Plata.Is there a qualified electrician who can check this out and put things right ?
@jfdubien You can bring anyone you want to do any thing you want , there nobody holding a license here , just b aware that the electric in the DR is totally different from North America , there is no Black and White ( wire ) to make it light鈥� ... Read More
Coming and going! by planner
Here is a thought:. Those coming and going who are willing to bring things back and forth OR need something carried, this is your thread. Post where you are coming to, when arriving, when leaving. Need something brought or delivered, post from ...
@Brewpub56 I usually buy a large suitcase at a tag sale in NY for $10 -20 , then fit one or two smaller ones inside for the return after they start piling up Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don'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 ...
@carlheard9277 Hey Carl, I have a place in puerto plata, puerto plata鈥�. Very close to San Felipe 鈥s I find it鈥檚 getting a little more busy in my area now with traffic鈥�..basically in the morning , i find it has retained ... Read More
Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee
Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.
@ddmcgheeI knew they shipped out but I wasn鈥檛 aware of their limitations , good luck 馃憤 Read More
Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee
Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.
@ddmcghee I use a company called Awilda shipping to send items to the DR , but the guy said they ship out of country also鈥�..not sure where yer going but their listed on google鈥�. Good luck 馃 Read More
Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9
So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...
I live in puerto plata and I would start with puerto plata, there鈥檚 buses going East and west, and once you鈥檙e done sightseeing here you could take abus hugging the north coast鈥�. Safe travels Read More
Purchasing a condo in Puerto Plata -Dominican Republic by billellis
Hello everyone. I鈥檝e been considering purchasing a condo in the Dominican Republic.聽 I prefer the north coast and I鈥檓 looking at Puerto Plata. I鈥檝e never been there and was wondering what expats think of that specific area. ...
@billellis Hi bill , I live in puerto plata and I like it here , yer don鈥檛 see the crime here like that of the big city, and a lot of less tourists, the traffic has increased in the last couple of years , but I think that鈥檚 because ... Read More
Shipping furniture and items from the US by dlreilly18
Has anyone shipped furniture and household items to Punta Cana from NJ? if so how does that work? we are building a vacation home and Ive been told it is crazy expensive to buy furniture there in the DR. I have some time to figure it out. I have ...
@maxdoxie I use Awilda Shipping in New York and find them to be very reasonable , usually a 3 week delivery door to door service, I鈥檝e shipped everything from steel security doors and bi-fold doors to food and clothing Never a ... Read More
LOOKING FOR A 20 FT CONTAINER by mocaman67
I'm looking around for a 20 ft container for my property here in Moca. I found RAVA Group in SD that sell & transport for about $2600 USD. Wondering if anyone has any other suggestions? Thanks
That鈥檚 an excellent price for a 20 foot, just inspect it first and make sure the floor isn鈥檛 rotted away鈥�. Remember they鈥檙e used on ships鈥�. Salt air does tremendous amounts of damage鈥�. Good luck 馃憤 Read More
How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS
I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.
i know a person who came to my house took the measurements of the room ( house ) told me the size ( BTU鈥檚 ) told me two different prices for two different models , told him i would have it on 24/7 so he suggest one , so i bought it 4 years ago ... Read More
Import new Vehicle from US by tylerbruce7
Does anyone have experience or know the cost to import a new US made vehicle into Dominican Republic? To be specific, it will be a "Moke". I understand shipping but the customs, duties and taxes are unclear.
Being the Moke is electric you might save $$$i heard they tax on the cyc(6) or (4) and they go really easy on the electric vech. Read More