Recent content by ambre

I am currently working at the American School here in the capital, which is one of the better paying private schools. They are hiring for a High School Literature teacher, Social Studies teachers. Admin Assistant and I am sure that there are other openings. However, you need to have either a...

I am an American woman working at the American School here in SD. I am needing to find a place in the next two weeks and found a really nice, fully furnished apartment in the Colonial Zone on Pedro Bellini for US $700 a month which is approx 22,000 pesos (all utilities included and cable), it is...

Hi, Are there currently any sites that have discounted rates for airfare from SD to major cities in the US (similar to Priceline and Orbitz in the US)? Or any current "deals" going on? I am helping my bf who is in the Peace Corps find a flight home in December, and so far nothing is under...

Hi, in reading past stickies - I noticed that someone had requested one dedicated to public transport in the DR... Does this exist yet? I've read (and heard stories from my boyfriend who's in the PC) about Guaguas, carros publicos and the like - but can someone please elaborate and expand on...

Hello, Just wanted to know if anyone had any information on this school and also, if you could tell me where in Santo Domingo this is: Bonaire # 130 Ens. Ozama. I am considering taking a job there, but first wanted to know if anyone had any feedback on it. Much thanks, Ambre

I am trying to decided whether to stay in Boca Chica or Santo Domingo when I arrive for my DR trip in August. I am looking for tickets online and trying to decide which airport in Santo Domingo is better - I'm guessing SDQ? Also, someone posted in another thread that staying in Boca Chica is...

Hi - If anyone can help me out... I am trying to send my CV/application as was specified on their website (Instituto Cultural Dom?nico-Americano's website), and for both the emails listed on their, I keep getting my emails returned saying: "User mailbox exceeds allowed size." All I have attached...

I can't find it on the map I have - what sector is it located next/closest to?

I had posted this earlier on the Santo Domingo forum, since I believe this is near there... but I am trying to get as much information on this area as possible, as that is where my boyfriend just found out he will be living for Peace Corps. Has anyone been there (either Bayaguana or Los...

Does anyone have a map that includes Bayaguana? Also, how far is it to get to Bayaguana from Santo Domingo, and what is the quickest and most efficient way to get there? Thanks so much! Ambre

Hello, I've found this site to be an extremely helpful/useful tool over the past couple of months as I've been planning my relocation to the DR. That said, I've noticed a lot of other younger people from all over enlisting in the same search. I wanted to know if any other...

Hi, I've posted a couple of times on here, but let me reintroduce myself... My name is Ambre, I am a 26-year-old currently live and work at an ad agency in Washington, DC. I am planning on relocating, though, to the Dominican Republic in November/December of this year for a change in pace...

Hello, I've read through the various threads on banking, but most pertain to people who are either retiring and/or living off of savings... I am planning on moving in August/September and working as a teacher. Since I don't know which one I will be working at, I am not sure if they do direct...

Hello, I'm attempting to research this school, but everywhere I look, I am given the following link (www.intlschool.com), and it's no good. It takes me to a general random page with various related other links - but definitely not a School's homepage. If anyone knows the actual website and could...

I am currently living and working in Washington, DC - as a writer/account executive at a Communications/Ad agency. I have a background in media (public relations), journalism and advertising which I received a degree in at James Madison University in 2003) - but also have an extensive background...