Recent content by PeteyPablo

When opening an account in a DR bank, do they offer checks when you open a 'cuenta corriente'? For the life of me I have never seen anyone in the DR pay with a check before. Also does anyone know how long it takes a US check to clear at a DR bank? Depending on the answer I might have a nice...

I'm goin to Sosua this week (ahhhhhh) and need to chase down some much needed R&R. I got the hankering for the three B's...Beach, Beer, and BBQ. I need to get a new grill, someone touched my last grill with krazy glue hands and walked off with it. I'm looking for a Weber portable...

I was browsing the 'Sosua Mi Pueblo' facebook page and ran across this: [/IMG] Nice! It's a Rocket Stove... DR style! The venting design could be better, but seems like it should work just fine. Anyone out there messed around with one of these?

Just figured I'd post this in case anyone here uses Xoom.com for money transfers... Use this code in the "Apply Coupon" section: XOOMNEWYEAR That code is supposed to work for all of January. I just used it myself so confirmed it works.

Need to advertise several jobs in Sosua. Looking to hire 5 people and possibly 1 manager. A bilingual employee would be the best candidate but spanish only is ok. I may post the manager job here as I really need them to be bilingual. Anyone in the North Coast have an idea what is the best...

When I travel to DR, I typically only take a carry on. I had been eating -really- healthy thanks to my Nutri Bullet (which works like a charm btw), so I figured let me take one to DR with me....yea riiiight! TSA agents put an end to that! The TSA went completely ape **** with just seeing my...

Hey guys! Been busy for a while, but I'm back ;) And with tons of war stories jeje For any of you that have family that calls you from outside DR or if you need to make the calls yourself...I found the absolute cheapest "calling card" for making those calls. The company is Amantel.com they...

Yesterday I was at the Dominican Consulate in Miami, and I finally got my Cedula! Quick story... As I walked in to the Consulate I flirted with the receptionist (she was a looker!) and cracked a few jokes. She eventually asked if I needed help, and I told her I am picking up my Cedula for...

Does anyone have experience with the mechanic shop "Talleres Alexis" in Santiago??? These guys were referred to me for machine shop work. Does anyone know if they are good?

Throughout this forum, I have heard many of you say that you live in D.R. but work online. Kudos to you all!!! I think that is sheer genius that you leverage your talents to work in a world wide market. As a technology person myself, I am curious to know what you guys do for an 'online' living...

I have heard that this is a nice restaurant and that reporters and politicians usually stop to eat there whenever they travel from south to north (or vice versa). Word on the street is that it is pricey to eat there. Has anyone tried this place? Is it worth it?

I love Craigslist here in the states. Whenever I want to buy or sell something stateside, this is the go-to site. In my case I want to buy some used, but good furniture for my apt. Is there a Craigslist equivalent in the D.R???

HELP!!! I am OVER the bone chiiling, scream inducing, North Pole temperature water that comes out of my shower! No matter how hard I try, I can't cope...I need a hot shower in the mornings!!! My criteria: 1) Must produce HOT water, lukewarm not acceptable 2) Can be electric IF I can use it...

Hello to all!!! I want to follow through with something I have long wanted to do for fellow DR1 members. The knowledge I have received on this forum has helped me a great deal, and I feel it is only fair that I return the favor with my field of expertise. I will be posting some of the...

Hello to all! I joined back in April of last year but just realized I never 'formally' introduced myself! Where are my manners! LOL I have been a long time lurker before that. I have a habit of being a "forum ninja"...meaning I get in, get my info, and get out fairly quickly. I strive for...