OP, maybe you could/should get back to us when you have your camping business up and running. Thanks
- Thread starter MoJoInDR
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Camping, Campgrounds in The DR?
Damn, that's the same beer that Mr. Ken offered me Keepcoming. These guys just don't keep their promises. 
Overall a good discussion to see some
Positives and negatives. Both are worthwhile.
I hope it doesnt go downhill as many do.
Positives and negatives. Both are worthwhile.
I hope it doesnt go downhill as many do.
Damn, that's the same beer that Mr. Ken offered me Keepcoming. These guys just don't keep their promises.
Is there a store I could pay for it online for you and have it delivered to your abode (or you could pick it up). Or I could just Western Union the money to you. And going to all that trouble, how about I make it a six-pack?
I'm not talking budget beer, but neither super premium... Just a good ol' affordably priced brand.
And this would just be to keep you happy until I'm actually in the DR, at which time we can meet face-to-face and say, "...Salud!...".
Let me know.
Unfortunately, it's par for the course on online forums... We just need to take the good with the bad and be happy we have such a thing as the internet.
Thanks though for the positive response, I appreciate it. And yes, I also hope it doesn't go downhill.
Being the adventurous type I have (mostly) enjoyed and followed this thread so thought I'd add my 2 cents. First let me say kudos to you MoJo for keeping your civility in the face of naysayers and denigrators, you are a welcome member of the community and I wish you the best in whichever endeavor you choose in this phase of life.
The DR is indeed a beautiful and diverse country, and if people had seen what I have they would certainly want to explore more and stray from the AI that most park at while there. One member here, Cobraboy, had a business (not sure if he's still around or the biz is still up) which took people on motorcycle tours to various parts of the country and it always seemed a great business model to me. If advertised and marketed to the right demography I'm sure something like you envision could be done, certain people are always looking for a different type of vacation/adventure.
Most people who camp are either young or have their own RV, thus most is done in their home country. As many have stated comfort and safety while in another country is important. It is one thing to pack all you need into a vehicle, drive for miles to the beach/mountains, and visit a park or campground. Doing these things by flight is a whole new ball game While I understand all these amenities can be provided it takes a certain amount of enjoyment and adventure from the process.
In order to offer this as a full country immersion would be a logistical nightmare. You would need transportation for large groups, camping gear for each location or more vehicles to haul gear, people to set up, etc. I understand and admire your objective to employ young disadvantaged folks for this but supervision, translators etc. would be a must, even if done locally and not on a country-wide scale. And security if not in a very isolated and secret place would be imperative, unfortunately.
In my late 40's and 50's I had an inflatable kayak I would vacation with but never took it to the DR . If I had known what I know now I would have vacationed more in my early years with one, paddled the coasts of places like CR, Mex Belize etc. and camped on public beaches, no problem. Sweating in a tent with a young companion would have been more fun Now more into comfort but still like adventures lol. Best of luck again!
The DR is indeed a beautiful and diverse country, and if people had seen what I have they would certainly want to explore more and stray from the AI that most park at while there. One member here, Cobraboy, had a business (not sure if he's still around or the biz is still up) which took people on motorcycle tours to various parts of the country and it always seemed a great business model to me. If advertised and marketed to the right demography I'm sure something like you envision could be done, certain people are always looking for a different type of vacation/adventure.
Most people who camp are either young or have their own RV, thus most is done in their home country. As many have stated comfort and safety while in another country is important. It is one thing to pack all you need into a vehicle, drive for miles to the beach/mountains, and visit a park or campground. Doing these things by flight is a whole new ball game
While I understand all these amenities can be provided it takes a certain amount of enjoyment and adventure from the process. In order to offer this as a full country immersion would be a logistical nightmare. You would need transportation for large groups, camping gear for each location or more vehicles to haul gear, people to set up, etc. I understand and admire your objective to employ young disadvantaged folks for this but supervision, translators etc. would be a must, even if done locally and not on a country-wide scale. And security if not in a very isolated and secret place would be imperative, unfortunately.
In my late 40's and 50's I had an inflatable kayak I would vacation with but never took it to the DR . If I had known what I know now I would have vacationed more in my early years with one, paddled the coasts of places like CR, Mex Belize etc. and camped on public beaches, no problem. Sweating in a tent with a young companion would have been more fun
Now more into comfort but still like adventures lol. Best of luck again!Nice short article by local DR person on hiking, with info on tour guides/companies...
jessieonajourney.com
Dominican Republic Hiking: 12 Amazing Trails Not To Miss
Dominican Republic hiking is amazing! Don't miss these 12 local trails featuring stunning waterfalls, beaches, and panoramic views.
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Hey these are my domes
Glad to see someone found us, opened in July, the only domes in miches... for now... #LosDomosDeMiches is our tag 
I think you have some very noble thoughts and plans on trying to help unprivileged youth.
But…
Why Haitians? (I think very few Haitians dream of moving back personally).
Who’s going to pay for it?
Are you sure you could handle situations among young people from barrios where some might be used to solve discussions with violence?
Great question for MoJoinDR. Housing illegal aliens could also cause some issues with the DR government. People that want to help Haitians should do that IN HAITI!
Other excellent questions that are no small issues. Illegal aliens should be deported.