Santo Domingo

[SubCmdr]

Anyone who thinks "hood rats" are in Mega Centro has not been there in a while and maybe they just got their nose up in the air a bit. Amazing what happens to people when they get a little money in their bank account. Because the current line up of stores have changed dramatically from when I first moved to Santo Domingo este. And it is an excellent spot to make one stop to take care of things both business and personal. And for everyone's information the final stop on the Metro at this point in Santo Domingo este is at Mega Centro.

There is a new Nacional Supermarket going on San Vicente right down the street from Mega Centro. Opens on July 20th. For those interested, Nacional is the equivalent of Whole Foods (expensive) here in the Dominican Republic. So, much for the idea that Santo Domingo este is less affluent. Within waking distance of the new Nacional Supermarket is a building going up where the apartments start at 149,999 USD. That is right gentlemen USD. Immerse yourself in the culture. LOL!

Greenbowl is also located in Galeria 360. A very interesting mall that seems to have many girls with both money and children. It is a regular stop for me. I usually avoid Agora because it really is not on my route often. I can take care of all I need to at Galeria 360 while hitting two other of my favorite stores both before and after.

Those of use who live here are immersed in the culture on a daily basis. If you are here for just a short time your focus should be on your personal objectives not the desires of the "Mr. Brothers". LOL! But if you want to enjoy the culture, make sure you roam about with your head on a swivel. Keep yourself safe. Do not flash your things of value or your cell phone. Learn the language. That is what will get you the best overall experience during your visits here.

Someone mentioned that they needed more information on girls. You can find it in Grownman's Boom Boom room. A new spa in Santo Domingo este. You see my post count stays low, because I am busy. Doing. Not writing from a half a world away.

So, stop reaching cause I set the bar that high!

[SubCmdr]

Mr. E,

If you need my advice on where to find girls here it is:

I find almost all of mine on Tinder and Tagged. If I want a hardcore professional I use Skokka or I goto a casa. I also meet meet girls that I like in person in malls mostly. But sometime in campo.

There are also lots of them in Sosua. You can find extensive documentation of my activities there in the Sosua Reports thread and the Grownman's Boom Boom Room users blog.

I have a regular rotation so I do not have to "party like it's 1999" on the streets to find girls. So, if your thing is night clubs I got nothing for you on that. Got regular activities of daily living that keep me busy. So my girls get with me when I have time to get with them.

My post count stays low because I am busy. Do you know about the half dozen casas in Santo Domingo este?

I agree there is very little or even no actionable intelligence to be had from repeated posts saying who not to listen to or parroting about men in an arena. On a sex guide we should at least be hearing about an arena where we can find women. But that is just my opinion.

Now you can tell us where you find girls.

[Tempoecorto]

Just a thought!

The wise use of tipping can get you a lot of "prompt service" anywhere, but a tip left at the end of a meal, or at the end of a stay in a hotel, is only productive if you intend to go back soon, or you are a regular customer. Otherwise it's just a nice surprise "thank you" from an anonymous source.

Wise thought! No gainsaying that it has higher leverage if you are going to do a repeat. Let's not forget though, for many here, especially from the US, tipping is a habit that has been inculcated, plus it feels good at times, right?

I have my favorite restaurants in Sosua, the laundry guy who comes to pick up and deliver, who are typical recipients of such gratuity. For the women, food and drink are the additional incentives although there are quite a few women, who do not care about an alcoholic drink, especially the visitors in the mornings. The doggy bag can be an useful and much appreciated gratuity with the motoconcho fellows, my recent discovery.

[Mr Enternational]

There have always been the individuals that are quick to be critical. As a fellow man in the arena, I simply suggest that you ignore them. Remember, credit belongs to the actual man in the arena.

Many visitors here simply do not understand the nuances of the culture in the Dominican Republic. And no amount of explaining is going to change this. Remember most posting here are giving their opinions. There is very little real actionable intelligence to be had.

I agree there is very little or even no actionable intelligence to be had from repeated posts saying who not to listen to or parroting about men in an arena. On a sex guide we should at least be hearing about an arena where we can find women. But that is just my opinion.

[Mr Enternational]

Momma is funny to me because something's she just won't change for. We used to argue about keeping chicken or eggs out at night and not put them in the frig. I would put them in the frig and she would take them out so I gave up and let her have it her way, but I don't eat chicken that has been set out.

That depends on how the egg was processed after it was harvested. In the USA I think most of them have to be refrigerated because of some chemicals they spray on them after washing. In most other countries they do not wash them so do not need to use that chemical on there, instead letting the natural enzyme stay on and do not need refrigeration. Food is refrigerated to slow the bacteria growth.

Last year when I was in Colombia I saw this chick pull margarine from the cabinet. I was like what the hell. Then when I went to the grocery store I saw a pallet of margarine sitting out that was not refrigerated. You learn a lot of stuff traveling that is different from how you were raised that you may not otherwise have ever known.

[Oakie]

TIPS: an acronym, invented if I recall, by the Brits, stands for "To Insure Prompt Service", in the context of paying a server. Of course there are others who would disagree including the Oxford English Dictionary.

Just a thought!

The wise use of tipping can get you a lot of "prompt service" anywhere, but a tip left at the end of a meal, or at the end of a stay in a hotel, is only productive if you intend to go back soon, or you are a regular customer. Otherwise it's just a nice surprise "thank you" from an anonymous source.

As an expat, I have a routine where I mostly use the same domestic staff, bars, restaurants, dedicated moto and publico divers, so they anticipate my propina, and pay more attention to, and even prioritize my needs. I get the extra towels, water dispenser filled without asking, on time pick ups and drop offs, errands, undocumented friends pass the security guy, etc. And the perk of running a tab at my favorite places, to be paid when it's convenient for me.

I learned a lot from my regular who can send her guy out for an onion, garlic, stuff she's cooking, even a fresh chicken, and my glasses to be repaired at the Optica, and stuff she needs from the pharmacia.

I don't go overboard, but my regular propina adds up over the weeks and months, and keeps the folks around me happy, reliable, and interested in my well being.

[Tempoecorto]

That would be teps, not tips.

TIPS: an acronym, invented if I recall, by the Brits, stands for "To Insure Prompt Service", in the context of paying a server. Of course there are others who would disagree including the Oxford English Dictionary.

Now if you are into US treasurys, that would have a whole different meaning.

[Mr Gogo]

Here are some of my proven and tried spots to visit in Santo Domingo. If you are scared to leave the hotel maybe this info is not for you. It's for the adventurous guys who aren't scared to venture out and soak up the culture.

El Conde is a great starting point to hangout and people watch. The cigar shop by the park (parque Colon) is great to scope the honeys or order some food from the restaurants nearby. Pacos, Onos, and petras are nice spots. Even walking around Zona colonial you will discover some of the mom and pop spots.

Clubs: Onos, Venezuela, Spartas, Mixer etc.

Parks: Colon park is the best to hangout at the end of conde.

Cervantes near Napolitano is great for the local culture.

Espana is also great place to have lunch.

Casas: Oasis, Foxys, flash dancer and about 5 others I can't name. Oh, GBP.

For music, drinks and some nice working girls try the Jaragua. There was a discussion here a while ago about the girls entry fee to the hotel rooms at Jaragua. My understanding is that a tourist and his wife were returning to the hotel and security stopped her and gave her a hard time. Well the woman was a Marriot executive and she raised hell. After her issue they relaxed the policy but please don't run up in there with 2 or 3 raggedy street tricks and have an incident. The girls working the casino and the bar are your best bet as they won't get harassed by security.

Skoka and a few new Venezuelan casas round out the lineup.

There is a nice cigar shop at Santiago and Pasture that I highly recommend. On Mercedes it's a new heath food spot run by Rastas that doesn't open till 7 pm wed-Sunday.

Get indriver app on your phone, fuck Uber. Uber drivers change the price too much for me. Catch indriver to Agora mall for 150-200 pesos and have yourself a wrap from green bowl and checkout the ladies. A Greenbowl is also in Sambil. Go to Mega central for the hood rats. Go to Blue mall for the stuck up girls. Ride the subway, and feel the culture.

[SubCmdr]

Mr E: it would be best if you stopped responding to my posts.

There have always been the individuals that are quick to be critical. As a fellow man in the arena, I simply suggest that you ignore them. Remember, credit belongs to the actual man in the arena.

Many visitors here simply do not understand the nuances of the culture in the Dominican Republic. And no amount of explaining is going to change this. Remember most posting here are giving their opinions. There is very little real actionable intelligence to be had. I read about a lot of stuff that I never see or experience while I am here. That is why my post count stays low.

The real value of ISG to me has been exchanges via private messages that I have led to fruitful relationship where mutual respect is the foundation.

[Mr Gogo]

Momma is funny to me because something's she just won't change for. We used to argue about keeping chicken or eggs out at night and not put them in the frig. I would put them in the frig and she would take them out so I gave up and let her have it her way, but I don't eat chicken that has been set out.

I brought a can opener that you turn and she looked confused. She is used to grabbing a big knife and stabbing the can. I showed her how to use the can opener but she won't use it.

Just yesterday she came to my new spot for the first time. I've been keeping my spot in Zona colonial and this spot till my lease expired in Zona. The first month here I was running two new friends. A Venezuelan Uber driver and my Agora mall side pieces were frequent visitors. Momma just knew about the Zona spot. Anyway momma was doing my laundry and sitting in front of the stackable washer and dryer with clothes in her hand. I asked what she was doing and she said she was waiting for a door to open. She thought it would magically open LOL. She has one of those cheap washers and no dryer. I showed her how to open the lid on the bottom washer and tried to explain the settings. I walk away and come back ten minutes later and she is washing clothes in the laundry sink by hand LOL. I started to laughing but she wasn't.

[Turgid]

...... And, I ALWAYS give the chicas "un regalo", whether they ask for it or not. Generally, I send them home with 2500 or 5000 DOP. I don't pay them outright, I just slip the money into their clothing or purse. They are poor, and I am not. What is the big deal? Have I just turned a non-pro into a hardened prostitute?

I am tired of trying to justify how I classify the girls. And justifying how I give them money. Gogo will tell me they are all hookers and Mr E will tell me I have paid too much. I just see things differently. You guys should do what you want, and stop trying to help me see THE TRUTH.

So let's give this topic a rest.

I appreciate your point of view and apologize to you for not giving the topic a rest as I think your post deserves responding to. I maintain that if I go out on a date with a woman and she asks me for money at the end of the date she is a pro. There are different types of pros, there are street walkers, brothel workers, escorts and those who do none of the aforementioned but meet guys socially and ask for money. If, as you have done, you offer her dinero even though she does not ask for money and she accepts, it would be unfair to regard her as a pro as she never asked for the cash. Some girls would actually refuse it and be offended by it. Yes, she may be so poor as to be unable to refuse, but I maintain that if she does not ask then chances are she is a non-pro. If I date a non-pro in the US after spending money on buying her a meal and other what nots she will not get a gift from me. I think I'll be treating a Dominican chica very well if in addition to treating her on a date I give her a gift.

[Mr Gogo]

I opened up an account with Banreservas long time ago and It was very easy. All I had to provide was my passport and a local address with 2 local references. Maybe it changed now. Pension residency is very slow and a lot of paperwork is required. Everything needs to be correct some documents need to be translated some apostilled. Send me a PM if you would like to use a lawyer to make it easier and faster. I know a local lawyer, she is good, honest and reasonable.

Ok. I'm getting prices of 1500-4500 usd for regular residency. I definitely will hit you on the back channel in a few days. Thanks much.

[Ozzie1451]

I went to Banco poplar, Bank reserves and BHD and all three turned me down to open a bank account. You need a 3 month bank statement, bank approval letter,500 usd, and a few other things. I was rejected because I'm over my 30 day tourist visa so I'm illegal.

Now I'm good to make my moves but I'm going to probably do the fast track pension residency. You just need proof of a pension for more than 1500 usd a month and it supposedly can get don in 6-8 weeks.

I opened up an account with Banreservas long time ago and It was very easy. All I had to provide was my passport and a local address with 2 local references. Maybe it changed now. Pension residency is very slow and a lot of paperwork is required. Everything needs to be correct some documents need to be translated some apostilled. Send me a PM if you would like to use a lawyer to make it easier and faster. I know a local lawyer, she is good, honest and reasonable.

[Mr Enternational]

Tips stands for: to ensure proper service.

That would be teps, not tips. And how is the money you give after the service is rendered ensuring you get good service? You don't give the tips before the service. Unless you are doing like Grown Man and beforehand promising a specific tip if certain conditions are met.

[Mr Enternational]

Mr E: it would be best if you stopped responding to my posts.

I am not criticizing people about how they pay chicks; I am just pointing out some of the nonsense reasoning behind it. Put your life savings next to a tree in their backyard for them to pinch off of when they want for all I care. But don't say you give them money because they have less than you when if they did not fuck you you would not have given them money at all no matter how poor they were.