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    Music Julio Iglesias' luggage seized after officials find stash of groceries at Punta Cana airport

    I'm not sure for DR but bringing dairy products are usually a no no in most countries, I remember many years ago they stopped my mum coming to UK, in fact a dog started smelling her suitcase and following her, they took some cheese she had..., plus a warning notice that next time, will be a fine...
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    Music Julio Iglesias' luggage seized after officials find stash of groceries at Punta Cana airport

    I'm interested now, do dried nuts and fruits also not permitted...!? Recently they ask me to open my luggage after going under x-ray on arrival, the guy specifically ask me if I have food, I usually just mumble something in Spanish and he let me through, but it's good to know what they are...
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    Any recommendations for pool painter Sosua

    The guy who did our condominium pool this year has promoted himself to the chief executive now...! , he brings a couple of Haitians, gives them some paint in the morning and comes back in the evening to collect the money...! For this reason I don't recommend him... Make sure the guy you get do...
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    Hydrofoil Surfing in Cabarete

    I tried learning kite surfing years ago, it's hard, needs a lot of practice...(forget 1 week advertising lessons, it's for tourists to get them hooked and get their money), was a lot easier doing windsurfing for me though..., I like to give this a try, but the body might refuse to cooperate...
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    Overstay Fee Increased AGAIN

    Exactly, this is a bit of hype post, and 2 months late, if I remember right, it's been 2500 for as long as maybe 10 or 15 years. And I very much doubt it increases again in the summer...! Residency lawyers on exaggeration overdrive for 2024 ... , business must be slow...😂
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    New Overstay Schedule??

    I saw this photo on Facebook, but don't hold me to it, no date from when it is applied makes it odd...!
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    Sosúa Beach Renovations

    I just think the right-click on a png file might not work, the photo needs to be opened somewhere, and can be seen, then copy, open that png file and then try to copy/paste ... ( if photo also open on a website or in emails etc., it might work...! ).
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    Passport not stamped

    Years ago they told me I had to pay 1 year overstay fee, but I only had 1 month. They couldn't find my entry stamp, I panicked for a minute, I was sure it would be in the computer, but they were trying it on, I took the passport off them and did a thorough check, I finally found the stamp, be...
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    North Coast hernia operation doctor/hospital recomendation

    Thanks, I have passed it on ... 🙏
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    North Coast hernia operation doctor/hospital recomendation

    Yes, that's why I was asking for a recommendation for a hernia specialist in Puerto Plata or Santiago...
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    North Coast hernia operation doctor/hospital recomendation

    He lives on a small pension, not sure going to Santo Domingo is worth it or needed, any useful surgeon in Puerto Plata or Santiago...? I'm no expert, but I thought the hernia operation is considered minor these days, I am told they put a mesh for most older people and stitch them up and send...
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    North Coast hernia operation doctor/hospital recomendation

    My Canadian neighbour in his 60s need a hernia operation, done one side years ago, the other side is causing problem now... Any good doctor and hospital recomendation in the north coast and/or your general experience doing this in DR would be appreciated, I pass on any info. He lives here for...
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    Migration Announcement:No Cash for Overstay Fee

    I have the same from UK from some years ago , but it's no longer available from this bank, not often we can find free commission and no exchange rate overload cards these days, well, I know of UK... Should agree my comment apply to majority of those who end up paying this fee by credit card...
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    Migration Announcement:No Cash for Overstay Fee

    Foreign currency payment by credit card or debit card incur hefty commission and exchange rate rip off, expect a good increase on what we used to pay with cash..., but I guess no more cash disappearing in the side pockets...!
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    De Lancer WIFI La Mulata

    Not sure what protocol router VPN was using but this sounds like you may need to change some configuration on the Delancer modem to allow VPN traffic of a router through it. Search the web..., my ExpressVPN on my Android TV box goes through it fine... The fiber optics cable they use here by...
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    Claro Fiber Optic Internet Speed

    Claro offers pre-paid 4G internet on mobiles only of 1 Day 1G 50p, 3 Days 3G 95p, and 5 Days 5G 145p ..., something called Paquetes Libres... , after capacity runs out it throttles to 756kps - slower than that I found... No other longer term option/capacity, the speed is not bad but I used to...
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    Car discussion in Dominican Spanish

    I had similar issue with my bike last year, after a full service that changed the spark plug, took 3 months of headache (in another country), Honda dealer computer showed all perfect, but engine was not running well. This is a single 300cc cylinder... About 4 different mechanics tried...
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    Whats App connexion to sim card

    This is only possible if beforehand the WhatsApp account is transfered to the new number, using "change number", feature and backed up ... . Otherwise not possible...!
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    Best croissants on the north coast?

    I like chocolate crossoint, the ones in playero are not too bad, but after eating I feel some strange sticky residue in my mouth, I think it may have to do with the oil they use, has anyone had it, could this be a wrong margarine or butter they use ...!? Or something else... Come to think of...
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    Whats App connexion to sim card

    You can take your SIM out and WhatsApp will still work, the problem as described above is when you need to change phone, or reset phone, reinstall WhatsApp, or restore backup etc. , in all cases an SMS code is sent to the registered WhatsApp number, if that can not be received then say goodbye...