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I have heard stories of the mythical pawn shops or "Compra y venda" store on the north coast, but cant seem to find them. I am moving and want to get rid of a television, playstation, tv stand, and scooter for really cheap. I also have some small electronics I'd like to get rid of too. Every...

So yesterday I went to the place that that the US embassy advised me to go to report being robbed by policia national. All the information on the Embassy website was wrong. I was directed to go to the main policia national office. Once there I was shuffled from person-to-person, basically no one...

I was parked on the side of the road adjusting my shorts so that my wallet didn't fall out while I was driving. 2 Policia Nacional, both young boys, pulled up to me and began harassing me. I remained calm, showed my papers and didn't make a fuss as they went through my pasola looking for...

I have been looking for an apartment for the last month or so. Through my experience I am now preferring to rent from an expat than Dominican. I won't go into all my reason's (I'm sure you know them anyways), but after having my Dominican friend talk to the owners and then I arrive and they...

SUPRISING right??? Yea, so apparently due to mismanagement and money issues PURE nightclub and Casino in Puerto Plata has closed. It's sad bc this place had so much potential, but the way they ran both the nightclub and casino was not proficient at all. The only reason I care is b/c Now the...

Oye! Any of you Gringos have any inside info on nice places to live in Las Terrenas? I'm kinda over the puerto plata malecon life and I doubt my landlady is going to stop overcharging me when the rent date is up. What I'm looking for: Reliable.....> Hot water, electricity, gas Secure...

So I was originally going to spend a week in Samana, but I was bored as hell. Rincon has nothing but the beach, and in my opinion is not that great. Las Terrenas is a great little beachtown that has all the flavors you want in RD. Great Food, Calm tourist town, decent locals, and a nice little...

Part 1 of this thread was very very helpful. Many of you who have lived here for many years gave good advice and helpful commentary. For that I thank you. Many of you stated that I came to the DR with way too high of expectations. After consideration, I believe that you all were correct. I came...

DISCLAIMER: I know that writing a post like this opens me up to ridicule from the jaded and those who think that they are funny, but honestly this post is not for anyone but myself. It's 6:30am and despite my having a few drinks (cuba libre) last night, I find myself wide awake FRUSTRATED about...

I am wanting to take public transportation from Puerto Plata or Santo Domingo to Punta Cana. It seems neither MetroBus nor Caribe Tours makes this trip. So I was just wondering if any of you knew of other ways to get there. Obviously I can rent a car, but I am looking to take public...

I need to expand my Dominican horizons and meet more people. Many people suggested that I take classes, but being that I have 2 bachelors degrees and a masters, I'm not really looking to go back to school, especially only to meet new people. I was thinking that I could brush up on my Salsa since...

I know that there are a couple of older posts about buying cars in the DR. I've read them and wanted to post looking for more specefic info. I am living in Puerto Plata and would like to find a decent used car to get around. Mostly once and a while trip to Santiago, Punta Cana, and the...

I've been here going on my third week. Have been spending my days getting set-up and localized, and my nights out and about the town. I've been all over and have grown a little tired of hearing the same exact songs all day and all night. It's like every Dominican has a playlist of 20-30 songs...

Hello everyone. I just moved to POP from the US. I've been here for 8 days and have had pretty good luck. I've found a pasola(moped), apartment, and despite CLARO, wifi internet for my apartment. Now just looking for like minded people that won't hustle me at every turn. LoL I am in paradise...