I am moving to Santo Domingo in August. I found a place already (in Bella Vista) and visited last week for orientation at UNIBE.
BOY OH BOY did the insight provided on this forum help me... Although I definately experienced culture shock, I reflected on some things I had read on the forum and was able to minimize the effects...First things FIRST, I HAVE GOT TO LEARN SOME SPANISH FAST...On the other hand, I left Santo Domingo with a smile, and couldn't help but notice how beautiful the people are there - men and women!
I've been reading about shipping personal items, which I have decided not to, or at least to keep them to the BARE minimum, after reading the horrors!
I am coming with my 3 children so I figure we each get to bring 2 check in backs totalling 72 pounds each AND we each get to bring on a carry-on...
I have a printer, fax-machine, VCR and a couple of phones that I am planning to "stuff" into our carry-on luggage... then I will pack all the personal things that I can possibly fit into our check in luggage. Will bringing these items with me on the airplane be a problem coming through customs?
My dilema... I have a desk-top computer that I'd like to ship. I considered getting a lap top but my children use the desk-top all the time... I have looked for the company that the forum talks about... EPS but I haven't found any contact information on them...
Will someone help me get a better understanding of how to ship my computer from San Francisco to Santo Domingo using the best company, and also provide the contact information....
BOY OH BOY did the insight provided on this forum help me... Although I definately experienced culture shock, I reflected on some things I had read on the forum and was able to minimize the effects...First things FIRST, I HAVE GOT TO LEARN SOME SPANISH FAST...On the other hand, I left Santo Domingo with a smile, and couldn't help but notice how beautiful the people are there - men and women!
I've been reading about shipping personal items, which I have decided not to, or at least to keep them to the BARE minimum, after reading the horrors!
I am coming with my 3 children so I figure we each get to bring 2 check in backs totalling 72 pounds each AND we each get to bring on a carry-on...
I have a printer, fax-machine, VCR and a couple of phones that I am planning to "stuff" into our carry-on luggage... then I will pack all the personal things that I can possibly fit into our check in luggage. Will bringing these items with me on the airplane be a problem coming through customs?
My dilema... I have a desk-top computer that I'd like to ship. I considered getting a lap top but my children use the desk-top all the time... I have looked for the company that the forum talks about... EPS but I haven't found any contact information on them...
Will someone help me get a better understanding of how to ship my computer from San Francisco to Santo Domingo using the best company, and also provide the contact information....