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Hello. Perhaps it was because I have been a tourist. Having spent some time in a couple of Central American countries, I find that one thing that is common to both, as well as folk from neighboring lands, is a complete disregard for the truth. Not to be insensitive, but I am beginning to...

Hi. Anybody have experience with living in one place while owning rental/commercial property in a different country? Thoughts welcome.

Hello. Since I last posted here I have visited Central America twice, staying for a total of about 3 months. It was not bad. Wonderful at times. But I am an artist. I need supplies, like many of you need beer. Seriously. To the point, I felt the sloooooooooooow pace of everything and...

Hello. I know the answsers are here, because this question has been asked various and sundry times as well as ways. Those answers are old, and as everything changes as time progresses, I want new ones, even if they are the same. Sooo... I have the travel bug, and am seriously considering DR...

Spending 6 weeks in one Latin American country has convinced me that living here long term is out of the question. The people here are all of the above mentioned in the topic title, to the extreme, for my tastes. How so with DR? I think I will make an extended side trip before heading home...

Hi. Are Dominicans culturally similar to Jamaicans? I had some great experiences with people of Jamaican decent--in Latin American country, and am wondering if they are more Latin or more Caribbean. Hopes this makes sense.

Hello. I have asked many questions about DR on this forum, and have gleaned some very useful information as a result. Although I have still not visited the country yet, I just returned from a trip to a different Central American country. What I found perhaps most striking, in terms of...

Interesting how, although not Latino, I tend to find the local Latin American community far more...accepting, for lack of a better word, of my presence than the community in which I was raised. Perhaps it has to do with my appearance, which is apparently "other". In recent weeks, I have been...

The title says it all. When a Dominican says "an hour and a half", in English, what does that mean in the true true English? Because I got a call from the DR yesterday, and the lady said she would call me back in about and hour and a half. That was more than a day ago? Cultural dissonance?

OK. Been talking about this so long I am sick of me. Could move to another part of the U.S., but will always have that " I shoulda given living abroad a chance" thing bothering the hell outta me. Could not talk anybody into investment venture, so I am gonna take my pitiably low funds, a coupe of...

Hi. Opinions, please. If you were to take the plunge and go live in a foreign land, without the security of social security benefits and no pension (too young), would you think it advisable to try to establish an income stream prior to arrival, or take the money and try to do something with it...

Those of you who have traveled extensively... how does DR rank in terms of friendliness of the people to foreigners? How does it rank among Latin countries? Asian countries? European? Please share your thoughts.

Hi. I want opinions. Your opinions. Hitting the reset button, cause life is too short and tired of... you know... the consumerist treadmill. From YOUR perspective: 1. How much cash do would make you comfortable jumping ship (you are single, w/no kids, and at least 10 years from social...

Hello. Well... I don't know if they ban people here for asking such questions, but, if so, there will be no real loss. In any event, it will likely suffer the same fate as is referenced in its title. Is there any real criteria, other than a moderator having a gas pain, for closing a thread...

From reading mutliple posts here about male/female relationships, I get the impression that, in the DR, sex is for sale to the highest bidder, and romance, dare I say, love, is simply not part of the program. Domincan women are often incredibly beautiful; it is sad to think that no matter how...

Those of you born before 1990 probably know what film is. Anyway, I need to know if there is anybody who frequents this forum who knows where one might procure medium format film on the Island. After you stop laughing, just let me know that I need to bring it myself. I would rather avoid doing...

Hello. How come I can get a vacation pkg to Costa Rica for about $300 less than DR from the midwest, USA? Also...what is the best city to fly into from the States, SD or POP? (In terms of proximity to places to overnight, ease of getting a taxi, etc.)

People on this forum have been very helpful. So, before I "pull the trigger", one last inquiry. Your opinion: Best place to land for 1st time visitor. Interests: peace, landscapes, women, people who don't mind an artist sitting around drawing sh#t, or making photographs, good food, and...

Hello. I have two questions. If I should start two separate threads, please let me know. Why did you choose to stay in DR as an ex-pat? I see a few testimonies, if you will, under the "why do you live here" heading, but I'd like to hear more. Especially since the price of a ticket to Asia...

OK... I just read a really weird thread that ended up being closed. But, it gave me food for thought (maybe it should not have... I don't know). But, suffice it to say, I am getting the feeling that there is apparently some animosity that exists in the DR against Haitians. Is this correct? I...