Hello,
My first post here, but I have been reading for a while.
I have really been considering moving to the DR for a while. I am thinking the North Coast, from what I have read - like Sousa (sp) or Caberette (sp).
I would like to:
- Live on the Beach with a great view in a modest apartment
- Surf and/or learn =)
- Hang out with people from all over - US, Europe and DR ( I am 23 if it matters )
- Possibly learn Spanish - seems logical
I also need a few things. Many of you know if this is possible, if it is not please let me know and it'll save me much trouble!
- Hopefully no trash in the ocean (?)
- Electricity - fairly reliable ( seems like a big "if" ? )
- A/C or fans because...
- Friendly enough apartment/condo for my cat who would be coming with me
- Security
- Internet access
Now these things seem like big question marks. I wonder if they are all as bad as they seem from reading. I know someone posted they went back to Atlanta and it was like returning to civilization. I know the DR is "3rd" world or whatever, but I was hoping for just a place on the beach, wireless internet access (I read a post on here about a guy in Caberette who offers it - wondering if it is reliable as I work online for a living) and also some sort of place where I can trust a fan or a/c can be on fairly often so my cat doesn't fry. She is a good friend. =)
Also, this may be a stupid question - but I am assuming the beaches on the North Coast nice? I've read about trash etc in some posts - just wondering if there is a place w/o it?
Finally, the thing that brought me here and away from the Puerto Rico classifieds, of course is the lower prices. I have read some places are available monthly in the DR on the beach for $300-$400 - is this accurate? Anyone have any recommendations?
Also has anyone known of anyone who's gone to the North Coast just to kick it at my age - 23? I want to pick up some spanish because I feel like it would be a productive thing to do, but most of all I want to kick it on the beach and build my business online here and there. And cheaply, without things hopefully getting stolen. (like my iBook or cat) =)
I was looking for the cheapest place to do this, and it looks like the DR could be the answer - but I am wondering if I should just save myself the trouble and understand you truly do "get what you pay for" or if there is some place on the North Coast a bit touristy, clean, secure, online, by the month that is not too much cash.
I am sure people have searched for a place like I am describing. The perfect little spot in paradise with some great scenery, blue water - the kind you can look down into - crystal clear. Nice people.
Oh yes... is there a gym around? Haha. May be a dumb question - but maybe not! I have read and hey, it seems a bit rough of course.
Well hopefully this post is well-received by some great adventurers and vets of the DR out there. The beach-lovers and the "smart shoppers" all in one. =)
Is anyone concerned too about not having any rights (expats) in the DR or no medical coverage on the north coast since santa doming. is rather far?
I would like some adventure, just trying to cover my bases before I sell my furniture, and my pontiac sunfire and book a flight from detroit to ny to the DR with my cat Jasmine (oh yeah, www.ramblincat.com rocks).
Hey I've done things just about as crazy. You only live once, right?
Thanks in advance!
My first post here, but I have been reading for a while.
I have really been considering moving to the DR for a while. I am thinking the North Coast, from what I have read - like Sousa (sp) or Caberette (sp).
I would like to:
- Live on the Beach with a great view in a modest apartment
- Surf and/or learn =)
- Hang out with people from all over - US, Europe and DR ( I am 23 if it matters )
- Possibly learn Spanish - seems logical
I also need a few things. Many of you know if this is possible, if it is not please let me know and it'll save me much trouble!
- Hopefully no trash in the ocean (?)
- Electricity - fairly reliable ( seems like a big "if" ? )
- A/C or fans because...
- Friendly enough apartment/condo for my cat who would be coming with me
- Security
- Internet access
Now these things seem like big question marks. I wonder if they are all as bad as they seem from reading. I know someone posted they went back to Atlanta and it was like returning to civilization. I know the DR is "3rd" world or whatever, but I was hoping for just a place on the beach, wireless internet access (I read a post on here about a guy in Caberette who offers it - wondering if it is reliable as I work online for a living) and also some sort of place where I can trust a fan or a/c can be on fairly often so my cat doesn't fry. She is a good friend. =)
Also, this may be a stupid question - but I am assuming the beaches on the North Coast nice? I've read about trash etc in some posts - just wondering if there is a place w/o it?
Finally, the thing that brought me here and away from the Puerto Rico classifieds, of course is the lower prices. I have read some places are available monthly in the DR on the beach for $300-$400 - is this accurate? Anyone have any recommendations?
Also has anyone known of anyone who's gone to the North Coast just to kick it at my age - 23? I want to pick up some spanish because I feel like it would be a productive thing to do, but most of all I want to kick it on the beach and build my business online here and there. And cheaply, without things hopefully getting stolen. (like my iBook or cat) =)
I was looking for the cheapest place to do this, and it looks like the DR could be the answer - but I am wondering if I should just save myself the trouble and understand you truly do "get what you pay for" or if there is some place on the North Coast a bit touristy, clean, secure, online, by the month that is not too much cash.
I am sure people have searched for a place like I am describing. The perfect little spot in paradise with some great scenery, blue water - the kind you can look down into - crystal clear. Nice people.
Oh yes... is there a gym around? Haha. May be a dumb question - but maybe not! I have read and hey, it seems a bit rough of course.
Well hopefully this post is well-received by some great adventurers and vets of the DR out there. The beach-lovers and the "smart shoppers" all in one. =)
Is anyone concerned too about not having any rights (expats) in the DR or no medical coverage on the north coast since santa doming. is rather far?
I would like some adventure, just trying to cover my bases before I sell my furniture, and my pontiac sunfire and book a flight from detroit to ny to the DR with my cat Jasmine (oh yeah, www.ramblincat.com rocks).
Hey I've done things just about as crazy. You only live once, right?
Thanks in advance!