Recent content by gpeplinskie

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    Santiago to Cap-Haitien

    Hey, Does anyone know what time the CaribeTours bus runs from Santiago to Cap-Haitien and how long it takes to get there? Do the busses take you right to Cap-Haitien or just to the Haitian border? Any insight or comments from people who have made the trip would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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    Poker on the North Coast

    Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone here could tell me what the cash game situation is like at the Casinos in Sosua, Puerto Plata, Confresi, and Playa Dorada. I know that sitngos and tournaments run often and that most of the cash games here are 100-200 blinds but if anyone has any...
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    Bussing on the North Coast

    hey folks, does anyone here know what time the Gua-Guas run from and until? I'm in Cabarete now and been bussing between here and Sosua but i want to hit up the casino in Sosua tonight and wondering what time they stop running. Thanks!
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    Apartment in Cabarete

    Hey everyone, I'm in Cabarete with a buddy and we've decided to stay in this town for a while and are looking for more permanent housing. We would need a furnished apartment with 2 bedrooms if possible or at least 2 beds and everything included (electricity, water, etc..) as well as TV and...
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    Beer in the DR

    Hey folks, I just had a real quick question; what does a case of Presidente cost? Thanks!
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    Apartment Needed on the North Coast!

    Hey all! I posted in the Living Forum this question alreayd and got a lot of really good response so I thought I'd try my luck here too: A buddy and myself are heading to the DR on November 2nd or 3rd and we are planning on staying for at least 2 months maybe longer and we are in need of a...
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    Looking for an Apartment in Sosua or Cabarete

    Hi everyone! I posted looking for a place in P. Plata a few days ago but after speaking to some of you in this site I'm leaning towards Sosua or Cabarete as my destination. I'm moving on November 4th from Canada and I plan on staying in the DR for about 10 months mostly in Sosua or Cabarete...
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    Banking!

    Hey peeps! Moving to the DR (Sosua) in November for a few months. Plan on mostly playing poker as my source of income (playing professionally here in Canada for a while) but it gets cold here from time to time so what would be the best thing to do for banking purposes? Should I get a bank...
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    Moving to Puerto Plata

    Hey Everyone! First off, this site is incredible! So helpful! Long story short me and a buddy of mine are moving to the DR in November 2009. I have found plenty of apartments and villas online in Sosua and Cabarete but we were looking for something in Puerto Plata preferably as close to Ocean...
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    Where in the DR?

    Hey folks, I've been thinking about moving to the DR for a while, i have years of experience working and managing call centres here in Canada and was looking to do something similar in the Dominican. Where on the island would I find the most call centres? I'm assuming Santo Domingo but is...