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VATICAN CITY — CNN journalists on the ground at the Vatican are reporting that behind closed doors, Pope Francis remains focused, sharp, and brimming with energy. Though videos circulating online have purportedly showed Pope Francis to be dead and lying in state at Saint Peter's Basilica, CNN...

Good info from the Bee: Go back home: Simple, but effective. Obey immigration laws: Studies show the best way to avoid being charged with a crime is to not do anything to break the law. Take off your sombrero: You'll be less identifiable and blend in with every other Juan, Ricardo, and Geraldo...

Tried logging in a couple of times and got a 404 error. I thought maybe someone posted a slanderous comment and Luis shut it down. 😂

With tourism at record numbers, cruise ships backed up half way across the Atlantic, infrastructure projects going hot and heavy, and lots of foreign investment, why does the DOP continue to weaken? A few years ago when the exchange rate was about 50, I mentioned to a friend how great the...

Oscar de la Renta, the Dominican fashion designer who is considered to be the greatest designer in the history of humanity, has become the target of a boycott by butt-hurt American liberals. I'd write more, but I'm on my way out to buy as many of his outfits as will fit in my truck...

I didn't want mi amiga to drive at night so I took an Uber to STI which I've never done before. The receipt shows a 320 peso "airport surcharge"! If you know STI you know it's a 30 second walk from the street to the terminal. I've walked a lot further for a lot less in my day. Does anyone know...

Anyone know why? https://dominicantoday.com/dr/north-coast/2024/09/16/metro-bus-offices-seized-in-puerto-plata/

A dear friend in Santiago recently had an episode of Bell's Palsy. She's still beautiful to me, but not so much to herself. A friend in the states had the same thing, went to an acupuncturist, and had nearly immediate results. She's been here (U.S.) many times but can't come right now. Does...

How many guesses did it take? https://nypost.com/2024/03/29/world-news/american-youtube-star-kidnapped-in-haiti/

We're headed to Cabarete next week and want to try a different place. The reviews are positive, but words like "boutique", "temple", and "zen" concern me. Lagoon means water which could mean mosquitos. Not my kind of zen. Anyone know it? Anyone have a favorite spot? Airbnb in Barrio Blanco...

Anyone know anyone? Specifically, brakes. Friend girl needs hers done and her last mechanic was inept. Can't find anything recent in other posts. Thanks in advance.

It's not even election day.... https://nypost.com/2022/12/07/family-exhumes-grandma-after-10-years-shocked-by-her-appearance/

The article is 4 years old, but still relevant.... https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2018/09/14/dominican-republics-link-to-the-9-11-attacks/ This isn't an invitation to discuss U.S or international politics or religion. Just an article I found interesting.

Friend in Santiago says there's word on the streets that things will get loud for the next day or so in some towns. Protests will be about high cost of living and demands for infrastructure improvements. She says two people have already been killed in San Francisco de Macoris. I sure hope she's...

Apparently they know I just got home. Such an honor to be among the chosen few. Hi! We hope you had a lovely stay in the Dominican Republic. It is very important for us to gather some info about your experience, so we’ve chosen you as one of the small set of people to ask about their...

Is it legal in D.R.? I can't find anything definitive on the D.R. or U.S. government sites. I've travelled with it many times without issue, but a friend's recent comment had me wondering.

Anyone familiar with it? I've stayed there several times over the past 5 years and always had a wonderful experience. Tried to book earlier this year and it was listed as "permanently closed". I sent an e-mail and received no response. I drove by a couple of weeks ago and the house looked...

This may have been addressed previously but I can't sort through all of the covid posts. A Dominican friend in Licey (citizen) has developed most of the symptoms. She can't get tested because she can't afford it. Is free testing available for Dominican citizens, and if so, does anyone know...

Someone posted something about this previously but I can't remember who and can't find the post/thread. It piqued my interest and I haven't forgotten. I want to visit on my next trip and am wondering if any English speakers here are familiar with these "Americanos". If so, is their English...