Hi everyone, after lurking through the site for some time now I have decided that it's time I ask for some advice.
Firstly, I'm glad this site exists which gives me an outlet for my questions, so thank you all in advance.
After a few trips to the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) I have now found myself with a serious girlfriend and we are looking for a good area of Higuey to call home.
I'm 34, Caucasian, Canadian, native English but can read/write/speak French and have been learning a lot of Spanish but I still am not to the point of feeling comfortable having a conversation in it. Fortunately her English is good enough that with my Spanish we can discuss anything but she has to do most of the Spanish negotiations. She's sharp and fast like most Dominicans so there's no issue when we work as a team.
My work schedule provides me with 1 week off per month in which I plan on spending in the Dominican.
She is from Higuey and wants to stay there where she can work, shop etc. I on the other hand don't much care where I live as long as it's not -45C and realistically only need a safe place for us.
Currently we are looking to rent until things progress. My only concerns are her safety while I am back in Canada and our safety when we are together.
I've already got her looking, but I would love to hear some input from a non-Dominican or a Dominican who has experience with sort of thing.
Thanks again
Firstly, I'm glad this site exists which gives me an outlet for my questions, so thank you all in advance.
After a few trips to the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) I have now found myself with a serious girlfriend and we are looking for a good area of Higuey to call home.
I'm 34, Caucasian, Canadian, native English but can read/write/speak French and have been learning a lot of Spanish but I still am not to the point of feeling comfortable having a conversation in it. Fortunately her English is good enough that with my Spanish we can discuss anything but she has to do most of the Spanish negotiations. She's sharp and fast like most Dominicans so there's no issue when we work as a team.
My work schedule provides me with 1 week off per month in which I plan on spending in the Dominican.
She is from Higuey and wants to stay there where she can work, shop etc. I on the other hand don't much care where I live as long as it's not -45C and realistically only need a safe place for us.
Currently we are looking to rent until things progress. My only concerns are her safety while I am back in Canada and our safety when we are together.
I've already got her looking, but I would love to hear some input from a non-Dominican or a Dominican who has experience with sort of thing.
Thanks again