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Just wondering if anyone knows the address-locations for the peace corps headquarters or branch houses-locations here in the Dominican Republic. I thought that there was a location in San Pedro de Marcorix. If anyone has any info on this or has the address-location, please let meknow.

Hello! I am currently in San Pedro, staying in a place near somefriends from here, but have found that there is not that much to do in san pedro and there is an endless supply of carwashes and motoconchos, and my friends are working during most of the day-eve. I visited Sto. Dmgo yesterday and...

Hi: Just wondering if anyone could recommend any airlines flying from the DR to Puerto Rico. I realize that there are several airports in both the DR and PR but really the city isn't so important for either one....really just whichever cities would result in the cheapest aifrare. I would be...

Hello: I am planning on living in the DR for the summer. I am Bilingual and have experience in both business and teaching. I am hoping to be able to find a job/internship in a business setting or else to teach english as a second language. I am a US citizen. Does anyone know if there is...

Hi: Does anyone know of any resource/publication/website that lists hostels in the Dominican Republic? I did a search on this site and everything that I came across was more related to actual hotels. Maybe they are one and the same there? Anyway, if anyone knows of where I could find a...

Hi: I will be living in the RD for the summer and wanted to find out if it is a good idea to open up a bank account there? Is that possible to do from here? Should I just go to the branch of the bank that I deal with here in the US and talk to them about it? Comments appreicated. Thanks...

OK: I was reading the posts about the cell phone service. This is a slightly different question, so I thought maybe I needed to make a new post/message title. I'm not sure. But, anyway: I just got a new cell phone from Verizon--new plan. My old phone still works fine, but just is a...

So, any typical standard in about how quickly one can move into an apartment (assuming there are vacancies) and payment can be made? Can you move in the same day? Any apartment that I have rented here, usually I have signed the paperwork and agreed upon the rent/move-in day at least a month...

...I think they are called "centros de llamada..." The places where you can go to make telephone calls and use the internet? At any rate: at these places, roughly how much does it cost to call the U.S.? (per minute, or if the fees are calculated by any other means/cost to connect, etc)...

So, what's the story with the ratings: I'm guessing it goes along with usage of the site/number of posts? When does it go up? Does your rating allow you access to any different stuff?

Hi: So, I read the posts on "dating a resort worker or any other dominican" and it was interesting. However, it is closed, so I couldn't respond to it. So, a couple of questions: 1. Why should he have a US/Canadian VISA? If the concern is that he is using you to try to get to the...

Hi, I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Spanish and am planning on living in the Dominican Republic for the summer and/or fall of 2004. I am not 100% decided on a location, but am leaning towards either Santo Domingo or Punta Cana. I visited the DR in January and have some...

Hi: I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on where to check for cheap flights to (anywhere) in the Dominican Republic departing from the U.S. on Friday 2/27 and returning on either saturday 2/28 or Sunday 2/29 or even super early on Monday 3/1. My 27th bday is on Feb 27th and I know the 27th...