Recent content by Stefan1983

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    ATM's not working anymore with foreign bank cards?

    I have multiple guests in our Guesthouse the last couple of days that cannot use their foreign cards anymore. Not in Las Terrenas, but also not where they were travelling from. VISA, AMEX and even cards with maestro are being denied. Anyone knows what's going on?
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    Las Terrenas river filters

    In Las Terrenas, every time when it rains a lot, the river overflows and all the plastic washes into the ocean and onto the beaches. The people in the barrios use the river as a zafacon and dump all their trash in it. There are some iniatives to get them more concious but just this week we had a...
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    Dermatologist in Santo Domingo

    Hello, As the title says, I am looking for a recommendation for a Dermatologist in Santo Domingo. Please help :)
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    Hotels near SDQ

    Hello, I have friends visiting who will be arriving late to SDQ and can't make the bus to Las Terrenas. Ive noticed before that the options around the airport are very limited, and I don't want to send them to BC. Any suggestions?
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    Las Terrenas mayor 'kidnapped' from courtroom

    By his own (armed) supporters: Pistoleros del Alcalde de Las Terrenas impiden su apresamiento y provocan l?os - Acento Reporte para NCDN causa Alcalde de Las Terrenas Ordenador - YouTube Rebu en el palacio de justicia en el caso sindico de las terrenas - YouTube .........
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    Mobile Internet?

    Hello Dr1 members, I have a question about internet. Which provider is the best when it comes to mobile internet? I need good coverage, especially in the Las Terrenas area. When I lived in SD 5 years ago I had Viva, which was very good (never disconnected). Thanks!
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    Natural skin care protector?

    Hi guys, As a Dutchie, I have a (very white and) sensitive skin. Especially the skin in my face is not in love with the sun as much as my brain is. Which natural products would u advice for skin protection / sun block / aftersun?
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    Best moving company Santo Domingo

    Hello, I am moving to DR in 2 weeks, and shipped most of my stuff 1 month ago. It will be delivered to my gf mom in Santo Domingo. Now, I need a moving company that is based in Santo Domingo, and delivers to Las Terenas. A small truck will do, as I only have 6 boxes (240 liter) and 2 pieces of...
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    Moving to DR in 2 weeks! New member introduction

    Hello all DR1 members! My name is Stefan, 29, and I am new here. From the Netherlands, moving to Las Terenas in a couple of weeks. Lived in Santo Domingo for 1.5 year (wish I knew about dr1 back then!), where I met Julia 5 years ago. Since then we have lived in Spain and The Netherlands. Now we...
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    Moving to DR; what to do with my 220V European electronical appliances

    Hi guys, I am new to this forum, and hope I posted this in the right section. Well, the title describes my question. I have read about some adaptor's that convert power. Is this what I should buy and take before I come to DR? Do you know which ones work well? Or are there other options? I have...