Hi everyone.
My name is Cleff and I'm married with 3 young children turning 6,5, and 2 this year. Me and my wife are a mixed couple in our early 30s. We have been wanting to move abroad for quite some time and have looked at several different countries mostly in Asia including: Singapore (too expensive), Thailand (too far, inconvenient [visa runs]) and Japan but it's too polluted and kind of price too.
We had just about given up until my chance I read an article about DR and both find living in a beach paradise quite appealing. And the fact that we could stay for a couple of years without having to worry about visa runs, etc. with residency possibilities being quite appealing as well. Another benefit is the chance of learning Spanish as opposed to Thai or something that just isn't very useful outside that country.
Some things that make me hesitant are the fact that their isn't 24/7 electricity and hence internet I suppose. As I work online the thought of having black out periods would be quite troublesome. Another issue is our complete lack of Spanish speaking ability although we'd plan take language courses. Also safety and clean drinking water and food are a concern too. Any information on that would be appreciated.
As far was cost of living and finance I've selling my home owner finance with a 2 year balloon. Ideally my plan would be to live off the $2200/month cash-flow in DR while waiting for the note to mature. But would that be enough money for 2 adults and 3 small kids without having to require heavy on savings?
Is it a good place for family in general?
Are there many American there?
Got tons of questions.
Thanks
My name is Cleff and I'm married with 3 young children turning 6,5, and 2 this year. Me and my wife are a mixed couple in our early 30s. We have been wanting to move abroad for quite some time and have looked at several different countries mostly in Asia including: Singapore (too expensive), Thailand (too far, inconvenient [visa runs]) and Japan but it's too polluted and kind of price too.
We had just about given up until my chance I read an article about DR and both find living in a beach paradise quite appealing. And the fact that we could stay for a couple of years without having to worry about visa runs, etc. with residency possibilities being quite appealing as well. Another benefit is the chance of learning Spanish as opposed to Thai or something that just isn't very useful outside that country.
Some things that make me hesitant are the fact that their isn't 24/7 electricity and hence internet I suppose. As I work online the thought of having black out periods would be quite troublesome. Another issue is our complete lack of Spanish speaking ability although we'd plan take language courses. Also safety and clean drinking water and food are a concern too. Any information on that would be appreciated.
As far was cost of living and finance I've selling my home owner finance with a 2 year balloon. Ideally my plan would be to live off the $2200/month cash-flow in DR while waiting for the note to mature. But would that be enough money for 2 adults and 3 small kids without having to require heavy on savings?
Is it a good place for family in general?
Are there many American there?
Got tons of questions.
Thanks