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Hey guys, Just a quick one - has anyone installed one here? does it work? any recommendations on brands? Cheers Chris

Hey everyone, Does anyone know anyone living in Las Olas in Juan Dolio? Just want to find out from someone living there what its like to own and live in the building? We have almost settled on Las Olas but anyone else have any recommendations? We have checked out quite a few - needs to be beach...

Hey guys, Just quick one, does anyone know of a delivery company that will send a package (with passports) to the UK? I am applying for my daughters first passport and I need to send mine and my wifes back to the UK with the application... I already got my other daughters last year but I had a...

Hey guys, I posted this a few hours ago but for some reason it did not show up... anyhows... Anyone know of a great tattoo studio in Santo Domingo? Looking for a full sleeve - already have the design - I have heard (and seen) good things about Santo Domingo Ink. I would prefer SD as it will take...

Anyone know what has happened to Neptunos today? Police were there and taking away everything (furniture) etc) today.  I used to like the place but havent been for over a year (service was getting worse and they crammed so many seats in). Chris

Hey everyone, Does anyone in SD know where I can rent an industrial floor sander for wood floors? I have asked at a few rental places and they just look at me like I am crazy! I have been to two just past Carrefour and the one behind Diamond mall - hoping someone will be able to point me in...

Hey guys, Anyone know where I can get electric fence posts and wire in SD? I have tried about 10 stores but no luck... Thanks in advance chrisdr

Hey everyone, Have a project in Santo Domingo - need a good maestro for general building work. Also plumber and electrician. Honest ones if possible lol - I find that as soon as I have shown people the job and they see I am not from here they add an extra 0 on the end of the quote. I m...

Ok, I am embarrassed to say that I have been here for the best part of two years and I still cannot speak Spanish. Don't get me wrong I know a bit, I get by in shops, driving, etc but I am finding it impossible to follow conversations and engage in them. In England I only ever learnt French and...

Well I had a fun experience today... Driving down the malecon in SD with the windows down as the gas light had been on for a while so thought I would turn the AC off. Low and behold 2 seconds later the PN came up beside me and tapped on the window and pointed to the side of the road... Usually...

Hey guys and gals, Its not a massive money maker but my friend just linked me me onto a music site that you get paid for reviewing new artists songs... If you want me to send you the link just let me know and I will PM you, it seems legit - they pay you via paypal. I have just sat in the sun...

Not sure why I am posting this but just thought I d share... Driving along Luperon in Santo Domingo today, stopped at a red light, sitting there singing along to music as you do... Bang, idiot on his cell phone slams in to the back of my Jeep (that has just came out of the garage this day with...

Hi everyone, I have been told when you officially move to the country you are allowed to ship a tax free container of your household furniture to the DR... A few questions... - What paperwork do you need to prove you are living moving here? Do I have to show this before I ship - or when the...

Finally bought myself a motorbike! Not quite the small engine offroader I was looking for but hey... 100% legal suzuki GSXR750. I have to say it is a bit of a minefield out there when looking for a bike so be warned. Seen about 7 but all had dodgy or fake papers. Finally found one that all...

Hey everyone, Anyone know of a villa for rent over Samana Santa weekend? Looking in the Las Terrenas area for around 10 people... I have tried looking online but not having much luck... Thanks in advance Chrisdr

Hey everyone, Decided to do a little road trip at the start of Jan as some family and friends are coming to visit and I need some accommodation recommendations. If anyone knows of any half decent hotels in the following areas that would be great! nothing to expensive though... Jarabacoa Punta...

Hi guys, I am not sure about anyone else but the recent posts about motorcycle trips has made me want to get a bike again! Did a 6 week trip up through Vietnam a couple of years back and would love to try a few smaller trips around here. Is there any clubs that meet up here? Im in the Capital...

Hi everyone, I have been living on and off in Santo Domingo for the past couple of years and have recently bought myself a property in the Colonial Zone. I thought it would be fun to write a blog about the renovation project as it needs a lot of work and also what it is like living over here...