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05-16-19 16:35 #31080
Posts: 2390Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
1) Advise your bank well before you leave. First World banks are rightly suspicious of the DR, one of the most corrupt and incompetent nations on earth, and might block your card if they unexpectedly see sizable sums being frequently withdrawn here. You might want to nominate a maximum amount to be withdrawn to protect your account.
2) Bring at least two cards in case one ceases to function for any reason.
3) Draw money during banking hours inside the bank at the teller counter. You will need your passport. This is safer than doing so on the street, you will not be in danger of having your card cloned, and you can ask for a selection of small bills and change (which can be elusive otherwise, leading to over-paying). You might want to write down a "shopping list" to make things clearer to the teller. For example to draw RD $20,000 (about US $400) I ask for:
10 x RD $1000.
10 x RD $500.
10 x RD $200.
10 x RD $100.
20 x RD $50.
RD $1000 en moneda (coins).
4) If you must draw money outside banking hours, use an ATM outside a bank. These will normally have a security man on guard. Also, if the machine eats your card or fails to issue cash, the matter will be more easily resolved if you go straight to the bank when it opens next day. For an ATM in a store or filling station, it could take days to resolve, with all parties passing the buck.
5) When using an ATM draw an "odd" amount, such as RD $4900 (rather than RD $5000). This will give you some smaller bills.
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05-16-19 10:45 #31079
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by Sammon [View Original Post]
Just reminding some guys who denigrate the very girls they are sharing a meal, a bed, and bodily fluids with, Lol.
I get flamed all the time for giving the girls too much trust and respect!
I trust and respect my own particular circle of chicas, and I get it back in spades! But I have known them for quite a while now. They've earned it.
We all get off in different ways.
Like you, I have many stories of the good will of Dominicans over the last 10 years, which is why I prefer them over the average Canadian in my home town, and choose to live among them. Nobody is perfect, but as my fellow Canadian buddy always says, "never have I seen people with so little, give so much"!
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05-16-19 10:22 #31078
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by CkNice11 [View Original Post]
If you have never been here before, or arriving at night, I would book a room for the first night, get a good night's sleep and take a short walk around town after breakfast to get your bearings, and see where you'd like to be for the rest of your trip.
As to ATMs, I love them. I don't like carrying cash around with me, so I would bring a few dollar bills, and get the rest from ATMs (there's one at the airport) I'm Canadian so, ATM's give me the best rate for pesos, even with the service charge. It also provides an online record of my daily spending.
Other guys don't use ATMs and prefer to change their USA Dollars in town and can get a better rate!
You can use your smart phone here but the roaming charges can be a nightmare. Unless you have an unlocked phone that can take a local SIM card, like i do, guys borrow or buy a cheap local phone.
Others here may give you some pointers too!
Have fun!
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05-16-19 00:44 #31077
Posts: 3281Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
I do not believe in treating any girl badly irrespective of what she does for a living. All the same I will lock up all valuables and carry only local currency enough for the days activities.
I have driven alone all hours of the night in DR and never had a problem. Once I had a flat tire and couple of locals changed the tire and refused to accept money. Nowadays all major roads have regular police vans cruising with their lights on. They are there to help any motorist and I have not seen any roadblock checking. I really like mountain road going from Sosua to Santiago. Once there was a tree limb blocking. Some guys moved it so that I can pass. Driving that road I have met few girls who are waiting for the bus. I have given them rides and successful in bedding few.
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05-15-19 19:04 #31076
Posts: 614Originally Posted by Doc8008 [View Original Post]
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05-15-19 17:07 #31075
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by Tempoecorto [View Original Post]
Not some Hollywood adonis! LOL.
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05-15-19 16:43 #31074
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by Tempoecorto [View Original Post]
Mongers buying sex from poor third world hookers is not usually associated with manhood, balls, and least of all, pride. where I come from. Any old lame dog, male or female with a little money in his pocket can do it!
I tell them back home that I am wifed up down here. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Lol.
I don't moralize about it, I just enjoy it!
And the locals are smart enough to figure out who's in control when they see an old white guy with a young chica, or a fat old white broad with a young, buff local chico, even if she has him pay her tabs for her.
Some here, haven't quite figured that out?
And just for the record I have never, ever carried a woman's purse for her! Lol
Obsessing about balls, pride and manhood is for the insecure with fragile egos, and is very prevalent among some mongers.
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05-15-19 13:39 #31073
Posts: 45Waiting to book.
So should I wait until I arrive to get a room? I was gone book one online but is it smarter to wait till you get there. Also should I not being cash? How safe is it to use ATM's there. I was going to bring cash then exchange it once I got there but should I just wait and use an ATM there? Also how is the phone service over there will I be able to use my cell phone with no issues.
Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
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05-14-19 21:49 #31072
Posts: 2116Originally Posted by Oakie [View Original Post]
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05-14-19 21:45 #31071
Posts: 2116Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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05-14-19 18:20 #31070
Posts: 15925Originally Posted by Wrx2005 [View Original Post]
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05-14-19 18:00 #31069
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by Yanqui69 [View Original Post]
I just like the freedom of everything at my disposal, and not having to carry anything with me. No man bag, no passport, no phone, no bank card, no keys, no dinero, no change.
I always liked the all inclusive resorts for that, and I've worked it so I have a little of that freedom in Sosua!
I have no problem managing the other 4 days after I send her home, Lol
I have to laugh though. I've lived and worked in 4 counties on 2 continents plus the Caribbean.
My career was totally self employed as a Land Acquisition Consultant to the best in the business. Almost all negotiating, almost all the time!
To be lectured on negotiating, by a couple of uptight third world mongers, is both funny, and sad!
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05-14-19 17:47 #31068
Posts: 1348Originally Posted by Manizales911 [View Original Post]
This is not the type of behavior conscientious and responsible men typically endorse or encourage. In fact just the opposite. A man who is accustomed to handling his own personal effects and responsibilities, is less likely to appear like he's lost or a prime target the moment they are alone and can't rely on some woman. Locals always are watching and paying attention to how one handles themselves. And when they notice that you don't speak for yourself, don't negotiate for yourself, don't hold your money etc, I imagine them looking at you as an extension of the female that represents you. Just another woman. The point is. Even though entrusting some female may seem cool and convenient. Some men see a bigger picture, where it's important to represent themselves, as men. That is more important than the benefit derived from having a woman as a personal valet
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05-14-19 17:02 #31067
Posts: 1908Originally Posted by Manizales911 [View Original Post]
It's about choice, not "lack of ability".
It's only a day's spending money for incidentals, not my life savings, LOL
And getting a local driver with a nice car, always on call, who has no English, to get us to PP for 700 pesos when the regular taxi fare is over $50, comes in handy!
My pussy is almost free!
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05-14-19 16:59 #31066
Posts: 20Originally Posted by SamWebster [View Original Post]