Sorry to hear about your stay, it kinda gives me secound taughts about going to D R. I am a single african american and i was planning a trip there alone for aug,Im not gonna lie i hear alot of rumors about the pretty ladies in D R and i wanted to find out are these rumors tru. i also hear alot of rumors about crime there also. im not really scared of crime,because im pretty sure i can handle my self if a phiscal situation happens, im more afraid of the unknown, meaning which pt of the island is the best and the safest, wich citys are close to the airport(just incase i have to escape lol) i hear the boca chica is close to the airport and the night life is the best on the island but im also hearing that santos domingo is safer,,,what do you think?
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Which is why, IF the OP reports it, he shouldn't go in cold to unknown cops. He should use an intermediary with a bit of pull to go with him.
Other than 8 different threads pertaining to guns or bullets, seems pretty normal. If you can call that normal........
No pity for you
Forastero read my mind.
To the OP: Move on, you were relieved of $800 by a not so slick p*ta, that s part of the game :cheeky:
Where I am from, people would laugh at you, LMAO
Forastero read my mind.
To the OP: Move on, you were relieved of $800 by a not so slick p*ta, that s part of the game :cheeky:
Where I am from, people would laugh at you, LMAO
Amortized over 8 trips it was an inexpensive session/lesson.
1. NEVER leave a drink unattended.
2. Lock up your stuff.
t'
Look, its not as complicated as many people make it sound like. If you are a decent looking man who was not chasing some cheap carwash puta, I am sure the police would be more than happy to assist you. I never have problems getting assistance from police. This is why its important to know some important dominicans where you live (example: coronel). I have friends who are important figures in police force and military. A high ranking general is my patient. So in addition to general dominican friends, try to take some time out to make some important friends who hold important positions in this country. If some chick had robbed me like this and I knew her where-abouts or the university she studies in; believe me, I would teach a lesson to her, her chulo that they will never forget.
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why do people insist on having "valuables",,,,get the cheapest cell phone you can, go to internet cafe, timex, small or no TV, for a show go outdoors, for music go across the street, have nothing and there is nothing to steal............
Yes give up all the luxuries in life so to appear less desireable to robbers...
Ahh, if thats the case we are far from Paradaiso, and its time to move elsewhere.
I agree about not flaunting or showing of wealth, that must be saved for the locals, but NO TV!!! or internet. What would that do to Codetel????
i have luxurie,,,, it's hard, large, need more than a skinny kid, to steal my king size bed, bathtub x 3 w/showers, etc. a couple of guys could steal a nice plant and vase but other than that there is nothing "exotic" worth stealing, sofa? rattan? so what? i don't know any major furniture bandits. i do have a tinaco "500" gallons on the roof, do you think it might be stolen with the water in it?
I think it is what they "think" they can steal rather than what they will actually get.
If they 'think' you are wealthy simply because you are a gringo (and by "they" I mean the robbers. not the ordinary citizens of the DR), then 'they' will put you and your family at risk, at the drop of a hat.
I doubt if any of us has enough "stuff" worth robbing at any given time, when everything is said and done, but it the 'perception' of what the spoils might be that the robbers think about, if they think at all.
Sometime what is actually taken amounts to very little, but the robbers have more when they walk away than they had previously.
Just beware, and don't take anything for granted. There are those out there who have NOTHING, so anything looks good to them.
If they 'think' you are wealthy simply because you are a gringo (and by "they" I mean the robbers. not the ordinary citizens of the DR), then 'they' will put you and your family at risk, at the drop of a hat.
I doubt if any of us has enough "stuff" worth robbing at any given time, when everything is said and done, but it the 'perception' of what the spoils might be that the robbers think about, if they think at all.
Sometime what is actually taken amounts to very little, but the robbers have more when they walk away than they had previously.
Just beware, and don't take anything for granted. There are those out there who have NOTHING, so anything looks good to them.
Sweet Teeth
Perfect advice.
For a long time I did not know why Dominicans only buy in small quantities... then my worker told me that they had stolen some sugar (less than half a pound) from his (locked) room.
donP
Perfect advice.
For a long time I did not know why Dominicans only buy in small quantities... then my worker told me that they had stolen some sugar (less than half a pound) from his (locked) room.
donP
The OTHER reason is:
.... The larger the quality you have on hand, the faster it gets used!
Never carry more money on you then you can afford to lose.
The women (Hookers) love to rub up against the tourist and distract them with one hand, while the other hand is relieving their pocket of their money.
SantiagoDR
That is a great story, JD. It is also very instructive.
I think it should be posted in the "What have you done for us lately" thread. I believe those small, generally untold, gestures of humanity are the greatest contributions that can be made.
Good for you, JD!
I think it should be posted in the "What have you done for us lately" thread. I believe those small, generally untold, gestures of humanity are the greatest contributions that can be made.
Good for you, JD!
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