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Hi all! I've been living in the DR for about a year and am hoping to find a women's running group to run within the city. I was wondering if anyone is either a part of a group like this or would know where I can go about finding information about joining a running group? If so, please reply...

Hi all, I posted awhile back, but unfortunately did not get the help that I needed. I'm currently living in Santo Domingo, where I work at a bilingual school. My husband wants to stay at the school, but since I'm not a career teacher, I'd really love to find something in my field, which is...

Hi all, We're heading out of town for Samana Santa and need to find a place, preferably near the Paraiso/Piantini area, that we can board our kitty. We boarded her over Christmas when we went to the states, but I don't like the place that we took her - her cage was tiny and dark and I didn't...

Hi all! My fiance and I live in Santo Domingo and have some friends visiting this week. Since we don't have a car, we usually take Caribe Tours or Metro from Santo Domingo. We're heading to Cabarete with our friends this weekend and they would like to head to Jarabacoa after that. So - my...

I am currently living in Santo Domingo and would like to find a writing job at a magazine, newspaper, or corporation. I'm contracted at my current job until mid-to-late June, but I want to start meeting people and making contacts now so that I can secure a position at the beginning of August...

Hi all, One more question (I thought it best to start a new thread) - where can I play volleyball in Santo Domingo? I've been dying to find an intramural team where I can play at least once a week. I'd really like to play competitively in an intramural league. Any (any, any, any) advice is...

Hi all, I've been living here for a couple of months and haven't had any luck finding a gym other than Body Shop or Gold's. While I understand that gyms can be costly, paying a $200-300 deposit AND $60 a month is just more than I'm willing to spend. Can anyone offer a suggestion of where my...

Hi there, My fiance and I just found an apartment in Paraiso and I was wondering if anyone had feedback on that area of town. (i.e. how safe is it, are there fun things to do in that area, etc.). Any help is appreciated as we would like to sign the contract tomorrow! Thanks all!:)

Hi there, My fiance and I are looking for an apartment in or near (walking distance) of Paraiso. We're looking to move immediately and have a budget of up to $1000/month. We're needing some help - we're working with three realtors right now and have had no luck! Part of our problem is the...

Hi there, I've tried the search function, but haven't found what I need, so I'm coming to you all for help. :) I'm moving to the DR in 24 days (yay!), but I have no idea how to go about getting my mail! I've heard that the mail system in the DR is shoddy at best, so I'm searching for other...

Hi there, I'm moving to the DR in six weeks and will have bills that I need to pay in USD. I'm being paid partially in USD, so I'd like to find a way to deposit my money and keep it in USD instead of pesos. I can pay all of my bills online, so I don't need to worry about mailing checks or...

Hi there, I'm wondering whether obtaining "legal resident alien status" in the DR makes it legal to work there? Or, do you have to obtain a separate work visa? I've been googling up a storm, but I can't seem to find it. Oh, and I'm a US citizen. Thanks!

Hi guys - another questions: What's the situation with art supplies in Santo Domingo (particularly paint and drawing supplies)? I'm trying to decide whether to buy a traveling easel before I leave and I'm also wondering about solvents like paint thinner. Any advice is greatly appreciated and...

Is it true that basically all the beaches are topless? I've heard as much and did a google search about it, but I'm just curious if it's true.

Hi All, My boyfriend and I were just offered very good teaching positions in Santo Domingo. Our purpose of going is twofold: 1)To experience a new culture and volunteer, and 2)To pay off student loans So, my questions: 1)How afraid should I be of safety issues? I'm going to stick out like a...