Hi, this is my first post on here and I guess what I'm looking for is a little confirmation that going to the DR is going to be a good time and a little advice from those that have been (especially women alone) and also live there on how to make my trip a little safer and thus more enjoyable.
So, I have been all over this site for the past few weeks doing my research and what not. Have also been on other sites just seeing what there is for someone independent and advernturous like me to do. I'm a 27 year old woman from Chicago, who will be traveling alone to Cabarete for a week, and I am by no means a pushover or bumbling tourist type at all. However, after reading some of the stuff on here and watching the sankie pankie video I will admit: you guys have succeeded in scaring me s***less! In fact, I'm even more scared than when I used to have to collect rent on the south side of Chicago!
But seriously, aside from totally making myself look like the biggest dyke on the planet (no offense if you're a lesbian) how do I ward off the sankies without telling them to go f*** themselves (works in Chicago, don't think that line will go over well in DR)? I'm about as pale as they get so I'm sure there will be a big neon sign hanging over my screaming "gringa"!!! Any advice (and trust me, I've already contemplated fake tanning before I go)...I just want to have a good time, see the country and be left the hell alone honestly, not really looking to party.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
-H
So, I have been all over this site for the past few weeks doing my research and what not. Have also been on other sites just seeing what there is for someone independent and advernturous like me to do. I'm a 27 year old woman from Chicago, who will be traveling alone to Cabarete for a week, and I am by no means a pushover or bumbling tourist type at all. However, after reading some of the stuff on here and watching the sankie pankie video I will admit: you guys have succeeded in scaring me s***less! In fact, I'm even more scared than when I used to have to collect rent on the south side of Chicago!
But seriously, aside from totally making myself look like the biggest dyke on the planet (no offense if you're a lesbian) how do I ward off the sankies without telling them to go f*** themselves (works in Chicago, don't think that line will go over well in DR)? I'm about as pale as they get so I'm sure there will be a big neon sign hanging over my screaming "gringa"!!! Any advice (and trust me, I've already contemplated fake tanning before I go)...I just want to have a good time, see the country and be left the hell alone honestly, not really looking to party.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
-H