Recent content by mandymeme

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    American Embassy in PP?

    Anyone have expierence with renewing a childs American passport in PP? How long does it take? Wondering if the one in Santo Dominigo would be better?
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    renew childs american passport

    We live on the North Coast, can i go to the Puerto Plata office or is it better to go to SD? Also how long is process on a American childs passport renewal?
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    Private Investigator

    Would you or could you trust a PI from the DR to do some checking around on a significant other residing in the DR?
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    unfair leverage of deposit funds

    We rented a 2 bdrm condo for 2 months in Cabarete and were told if we paid 150$ extra that electricity was included. We were not once asked to sign a contract nor were we ever shown one. We were responsible with the ac, used it at night, off during the day...unit had a w/d. Family of 6 in a 2...
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    Used washer/dryer

    looking for a used washer/dryer unit......any leads or where to go? Cabarete/PP area thanks
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    Santiago

    We went looking for a furnished apartment and or house a few weeks ago and didnt know about the abagado fee and the 2+1 or 3+1 rental fees. OMG!!!! How can people afford to rent a house? We are looking for a 3 bedroom furnished for long term at least 6 months. But do not want to pay all these...
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    what is the name of that song?

    Been in DR for 3 weeks now and keep hearing this song on the radio. I've asked a few people and was once told it was Tego Calderon....but i've cheked him out online and cant find this song. During parts of the song he says "mi carazon"...It's not prince Royce.....Carozon sin Cara....it's a more...
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    electricity?

    How much in USD $(converted from dr pesos) would you guestimate that a mini split ac unit cost per hour to run in Cabarete/Sosua?
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    looking for house rental in Puerto Plata for 2 months...help!

    Family of 7.....5 kiddos. Spending the summer in Puerta Plata.....looking for possible gated community, A/C...and back up electricity. Internet, pool access. Washer Dryer. Budget up to $2000 USD per month. Looking to rent June 6-August 6. Would like to be in walking distance to store...even if...