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    Superbowl

    Where's a good spot to watch the game in SD? Is there a place where it'll be the main attraction and the volume will be up (rather than trying to watch it on one of 50 TVs amidst a bachata soundtrack) Thanks!
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    Is a trip to Constanza a good idea?

    Been looking through some older threads, and I get the impression that this is a quiet place without much going on except cool weather and nice views......and that's exactly why I want to go. Is it do-able to get there by guagua from El Capital, and stay in a cheap but respectable enough...
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    b?isbol game...need to buy tix in advance?

    How easy / hard would it be to go see the Leones in Santo Domingo tomorrow night? Would I need to buy tickets for 4 people in advance or just show up? Thanks
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    Guaguas between La Romana and Punta Cana?

    Are there guaguas between La Romana and Punta Cana? Thanks!
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    Is the World Cup on "blackout" or something?

    Is it possible to watch the World Cup at home here? Today's earlier games were supposed to be on ESPN, but weren't...and now USA vs. England is supposed to be on ABC, but instead of watching it I'm getting this stupid *%$ing "claro que si" screen and salsa music. Is there any way to pick up...
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    where to cash a US money order?

    Got a US money order in the mail....anybody know where I can cash it? The banca de reservas wouldn't do it and said they don't know of anyone else who would. Thanks!
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    Good spot to watch the NHL playoffs in SD?

    Is there one? If not, &*% it, I'm moving home.
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    just a plug for an excellent hostel

    This isn't spam, just a plug that I thought would be useful. My family and I have just begun our year of living in Santo Domingo. Our first stop was HOTEL CONDO PARQUE, on Palo Hincado, a couple blocks down from el conde. If you're looking for a cheap place to stay, go here....nothing...
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    Is there a health food / naturopathic store in Santo Domingo?

    Hey hey hey...I'm moving to Santo Domingo for about a year and wanted to know if there's a North-American-style health food / naturopathic store in the city. Should I be bringing a years' worth of vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies and non-chemical soap, or can you get these types of things...