Hey guys,
Just started browsing the forum, looks like an awesome resource.
I'm currently looking into moving to the DR for a couple of months, maybe longer. I've been to the country in '99, stayed in Sosua and made trips all over the country. Loved everything, but I realize living there is not the same as being a tourist for two weeks. So I'd appreciate if you could help me out with this. I'm flexible as to the location, but need certain things.
I work over the Internet, so I need to open a bank account. First, can I even open a bank account as a non-resident whilst there and receive funds? I'm an euro, btw.
Second, I need at least two Internet connections, so I'm thinking DSL + cellular. Doable? Experiences? Power outages were pretty common when I stayed there, does the DSL go down when the power is out?
And third, I'd like to be close to a decent beach and some normal nightlife wouldn't hurt. Not interested in prostitutes or w/e the term is.
Yeah, saw some condo's listing for like $300/mo, furnished, community pool, is that achievable? Seems too good to be true... I've budgeted like $1.5K/mo for rent and living expenses. I'm single, I cook and don't have any other needs aside from coffee, cigarettes and beer. Doable?
So basically, what part of the country would best suit my needs? Appreciate your input.
Just started browsing the forum, looks like an awesome resource.
I'm currently looking into moving to the DR for a couple of months, maybe longer. I've been to the country in '99, stayed in Sosua and made trips all over the country. Loved everything, but I realize living there is not the same as being a tourist for two weeks. So I'd appreciate if you could help me out with this. I'm flexible as to the location, but need certain things.
I work over the Internet, so I need to open a bank account. First, can I even open a bank account as a non-resident whilst there and receive funds? I'm an euro, btw.
Second, I need at least two Internet connections, so I'm thinking DSL + cellular. Doable? Experiences? Power outages were pretty common when I stayed there, does the DSL go down when the power is out?
And third, I'd like to be close to a decent beach and some normal nightlife wouldn't hurt. Not interested in prostitutes or w/e the term is.
Yeah, saw some condo's listing for like $300/mo, furnished, community pool, is that achievable? Seems too good to be true... I've budgeted like $1.5K/mo for rent and living expenses. I'm single, I cook and don't have any other needs aside from coffee, cigarettes and beer. Doable?
So basically, what part of the country would best suit my needs? Appreciate your input.