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Hola amigos, After almost 6 weeks in DR, I am leaving this Sunday for London. I am currently in Cabarete and looking to buy 12 sets of Larimar jewellery (necklace, earings and bracelets) for my family and friends. I checked in Sosua and a shop quoted RD$650 per set. Few questions: 1. Whats...

Hola amigos, Does anyone know how I can travel from Cabarate to Moca? cheapest and fastest way please. Also, is it safe to party with friends in Moca in the night and return thereafter to Cabarate? Or is it better just to stay in a hotel in Moca? and how much would a hotel cost? thanks Ruz

Hola amigos, After spending a really boring week in Sosua, I am moving to Cabarate for 2 weeks. I am crazy (to say the least) about bachata, salsa y merengue. Does anyone know where I could dance especially with a younger crowd (read chicas) including esta noche? Muchas gracias Ruzbeh

Hola, I've been in Santo Domingo for a week now, but have managed to go only to tourist trendy clubs/bars- Jet Set and some places in the Plaza de Espana. I love dancing Bachata; but these places don't really offer a local favour :( Also, there is like a 2:1 ratio of men to women. Does anyone...

Hiya I am avid lover of Bachata and planning to go to Bachata congresses worldwide. Some of the Organisers are selling their congresses by publicising one of the instructors Julio Gomez (Oscar nominated choreographer) "directly from Santo Domingo"- See...

Hi All, I will be in DR (from London) for 7 weeks. I wonder whats the best and cheapest way to carry/spend money and in what currency? Cash, TC, Debit, prepaid or credit card? Most UK banks (I use Natwest) charge 2.75%!!! load fee on FX transactions through debit or credit card, plus the...

Hi All, I am planning to visit DR for 6 weeks to study Spanish. I will buy a tourist card from UK which is valid for 30 days. Please could you give me some guidance on 1. How easy/difficult is it to extend the stay in DR? 2. How much does it cost? 3. Can I do it in Sosua or closeby? Many...

Hola :) I am planning to travel alone to DR (from UK) during Mar/Apr. I am really confused on what cities to go to. As of now, I am thinking on IIC/ Casa Goethe in Santo Domingo for 2 weeks and Sosua for 3 weeks. Over 5 weeks, I wanna improve my Spanish (currently a beginner) and also...