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    Finding an Apartment for this Winter

    Hey Guys, so, I am getting a bit tired of Sosua and want to spend the winter on the East Coast. I got a few questions and hope you can help me. 1) Cost for a nice 1BR/1BA somewhat close to the beach/center I don't care about sea view, but I like to be able to get around with a bicycle and...
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    Caribe Tours / Metro to SDQ?

    Am I reading the schedule correctly, the bus from Sosua does not go to SDQ? They seem to have a bus station 'SD-Las Americas', but I haven't found a single route at Caribe Tours which has this station included? No success with Metro either. Is there any way to go Sosua-SDQ with public...
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    Driving to Bavaro, anything on the way to look at?

    Hi, I will be going with a friend to Bavaro for a few days and we were wondering if there are any sights, interesting places on the way we should stop for? The best way seems to be via Nagua, then down route 7 (this is the toll road, or?), San Pedro, La Romana, ... We are not in a hurry, so...
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    Whole Beans Decaf, anywhere available?

    I know, I am a pussy for drinking decaf. Still, anyone a clue where I can buy whole beans decaf for an espresso machine. The only decaf I ever saw here is the green Santo Domingo. But that one is ground coffee and doesn't work in an espresso machine. It just feels so stupid to have coffee...
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    AMET doing something else than checking the soup bowls

    Up to now I thought the only job of AMET is to check if every rider of motorbike has his plastic soup bowl on his head. You can do pretty much everything else on the street, ride on the wrong side, drive recklessly, endanger other driver, doesn't matter - as long as you have your plastic soup...
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    bike lock in Sosua/CAB/POP?

    Hey Guys, anyone have a clue where I can get a bike lock in Sosua/CAB/POP? something like this: http://media.rei.com/media/232389.jpg I was at Ferretero Linares in CAB and Pappaterra in Sosua, nothing. Was about to go to the Ferretero in POP (entering POP, left hand side before the round...
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    @admin / how to contact them?

    Hey Guys, the dr1 forum has been hit by an exploit, for some reason I cant see the verification image at the contact us page, any clue how to contact them? pretty common exploit (redirection to myfilestore.com), plz see here for fixing instructions: My website is redirected to myfilestore.com...
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    Kiteboarding Lessons - any recommendations?

    Hi, after some time away I am back (and super happy to be here) and I'd like to try some kiteboarding lessons. When I lived in Cabarete I always saw them trying to fly the kites on the beach when I was jogging. I am just wondering if anyone as a recommendation where to go. There is an...
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    various items for sale in PP (Computer, Monitors, Nespresso, MTB Bike)

    i also have a classified, so thanks for allowing me to post it. my last post hinted already, I am moving and see what I can sell. The Items on the list are between 1-2yrs old, are technically all in excellent shape (might have some scratches or signs of usage). I am selling them between 20-40%...
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    am I allowed to post a list things to sell here?

    i wanted to contact DR1 via the contact form, but it doesnt show the image for the verification process, so i cant inquire them.
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    Forwarding Agent POP ->MIA

    Hey Guys, i need to send several boxes from Puerto Plata to Miami (or better Fort Lauderdale). Some of the stuff is rather large (eg a Bike, TVs, ) and its not time pressing, using EPS/AirFreight would be a bit of an overkill (and obv to expensive). Does anyone have a recommendation here? We...
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    how to improve street safety - the dominican way

    ignore the following things: - ignoring red lights - stopping in the middle of the street, best on the passenger way - exhaust pipes louder than a starting jet - missing front and tail lights - filled gas containers but check on a daily basis that everyone is wearing those helmets. it doesnt...
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    Passport photo cnear Av. Jimenez Moya ???

    Hey Guys, i forgot to make a passport photo here, so I need one taken tomorrow morning before i go to the embassy. The embassy is here and would be helpful if it could be done close by (I am coming from Santiago) Av. Jimenez Moya 71 http://goo.gl/maps/SgKP1 Does anyone knows a photograph (or...
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    Passport photo machine in PP?

    I am epicly stupid. Organised all documents to get a new passport in SD tomorrow, rented a car and just realized I forgot to make passport photos. Is anyone aware of one of those portrait photo machines (24/7)? I need one for a biometric passport. Its a bit to late to go to a photographer...
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    whats going on at pp beach?

    anyone can elaborate? something else, is there any site where events are listed, i am to stupid to find it even when trying google.comdo. i am sure this thing has been announced somewhere, its a bit more than the typical gathering at the malecon.
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    where to buy a pepper spray in puerto plata?

    hey guys, anyone got a clue where i can buy a pepper spray (and/or a stun gun) here in PP? the next stupid kid luring at me at the beach should think twice. thanks
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    Dermatologist in Purto Plata Area

    Can anyone recommend a dermatologist in Puerto Plata (or area, Sosua would be ok too). I'd like to check up on some moles and he should have the proper equipment for it. Thanks!
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    can i leave DR with an expired passport?

    my passport is due to expire in July, so i was planning on visiting home around that time and get a new one. well, now something has come up so i'd be helpful if i could postpone that trip by one month, my passport (austrian / european union) would be expired by then. is it still possible to...
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    Orange - problem receiving internetional SMS/text message

    Hey guys, anyone having the same problem currently? i have a orange prepaid and cant receive international text messages for some days now. it worked until like 2 weeks ago when i tested it the last time. will go to orange later on, just want to be sure its "me". thanks, chris
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    Lawyer in PP for an apostille

    Hey Guys, can you recommend a (English speaking) lawyer here in Puerto Plata? I need to get an apostille for a copy of my password. thanks Chris