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    USA Cell Phone compatibility in Dominican Republic

    Hope someone can give me advice on this: I have a friend in the DR who needs a cell phone. The prices in the DR for a good smart phone are pricey. I was thinking of buying a lightly used phone on eBay and sending it to her. I think it would need to be an AT&T or T-Mobile phone because they are...
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    Need to ship small generator to DR - shipping cost?

    Can someone give me a ball park figure on the cost to ship a small 6000 watt generator to Santiago? The weight is about 80 pounds and can fit in a 36 inch x 36 inch x 24 inch crate or box. The value is $250.00. It is a used item. My friend, who lives in Santiago, needs a generator and the cost...
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    My Dominican friend needs help finding a better job

    Ok, I know this is a long shot, but I'm trying to help a friend. My friend is a Dominican born and raised in Santiago where she currently lives. She speaks only spanish. She currently has a job in retail but the pay is very low and she is struggling to survive. She is hard working and an honest...
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    Just got back from 3 days in Santiago - here are my thoughts

    I just spent 3 days in <st1:City w:st="on">Santiago</st1:City>. Here are my thoughts: I flew on JetBlue (nice airline) into <st1:City w:st="on">Santiago</st1:City>. The airport in S<st1:City w:st="on">antiago</st1:City> is very nice and I went through customs in 5 minutes. All of the airport...
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    Dollars or Pesos in Santiago

    Do you think I can get by with US Dollars in Santiago or will I have to convert to Pesos? Thanks
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    Safe for a Gringo to travel to Santiago?

    Ok folks, I've been hearing different stories from different people. One person told me that as a Gringo I would be a target to get robbed or taken advantage of in Santiago and that I should only visit a resort area like Puerto Plata. Another person said Santiago is no more dangerous than NYC...
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    Traveling to DR for first time - basic advice needed

    I will be traveling to Santiago in a few weeks. I'll stay there for 2 -3 days. This will be my first time traveling to the DR. I have a passport, I called Verizon Wireless (my cell phone company) and figured out what I have to do to use my phone while I'm there. I plan to stay at the hotel Aloha...
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    Is there a Craigslist equivalent in the Dominican Republic?

    Does anyone know if there is a website like Craigslist in the DR that is popular? The real Craigslist has a Dominican Republic section but it is not used by many people. Thanks
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