Recent content by jessicalee_nv

Hi everyone, I am working on getting funding to do a video, & still photography documentary of the need for food, clean water, education, etc in the bateys & barrios in the Dominican Republic. We will also be documenting some of our mission work while we are there. We would like to acknowledge...

Are there any buses, taxis or gua guas that run between JD & SPM in the late evening? The reason I ask is because I like to go to Las Estrellas games & check out Malecon afterwards but have always had problems getting back to JD. I'm not brave enough to rent a car when I visit & would prefer...

I'm in the information gathering stage of planning a mission trip to SPM. (clothing, food, baseball equipment & school supplies) I did a short trip there in 2006 & stayed at the HoJo's in SPM & then did one in 2007 and stayed at an apartamento in JD. I'd like to plan another week long trip...

A few years ago I stayed at the Howard Johnson in SPM right by malecon and really enjoyed it. Recently on the main Howard Johnson website I have tried to book a room there but it has said there is no availability. Then just today I tried again on the main site & the Dominican Republic is no...

I wondering if anyone can help me figure out where I can rent for 7 or 8 days in SPM. Hotel, apartamento, studo is all ok. There will be approx 5 (maybe a few more) people from my church for a week long mission trip. In the past we have stayed in Juan Dolio which is a hassle without a car...

Ok, just to set up the question. I am renting a car (thankfully my friend is driving) and staying in Juan Dolio for a week. Then we will be driving to Sosua for our timeshare week. My questions are: Approximately how long will the trip from JD to Sosua take? What is the best...

I've read alot about real estate agent and lawyer recommendations on these forums, but they seem to all be on the north coast. I am looking to purchase in the San Pedro De Macoris area, and hope someone can recommend a good real estate agent and/or lawyer. Also, if anyone can provide...

I've read alot about real estate agent and lawyer recommendations on these forums, but they seem to all be on the north coast. I am looking to purchase in the San Pedro De Macoris area, and hope someone can recommend a good real estate agent and/or lawyer. Also, if anyone can provide...

Can anyone tell me where in the DR I can purchase baseball equipment and what the approx cost would be? I am trying to gauge whether it would be more cost effective to purchase in the States and ship to the DR, or if purchasing in the DR would be better. Any and all input would be greatly...