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I am thinking of staying at Rockys Hotel and bar. Has anyone ever stayed there? I am just looking for a clean cheap room close to the action with a nice bar / restaurant area to hang out in.
Any help or advice appreciated. I stayed at Rockys years ago, it is probably the closest place to classicos. This site lists 47 places to stay in and around sosua: http://www.hotel-dominican-republic.net/ (webpages for many of the places listed can also be found on the site). Choose Sosua and click search (their are about 8 pages with listings.
Webpage for Rockys: http://www.rockysbar.com/
You may want to call Rockys and inquire as to whether they have air conditioning.
Thanks Jao for the info. I was able to get a room w / AC at a great price. Looking forward to the stay nd to eat some rib's.My bad sir, I forgot that the Rocky guy rents condos at the palms amd tradewinds. Hopefully you got one of those. Please excuse my silliness.
Tonight the 24th of December is the grandest holiday of all in the DR. December 25th is a day to tend to your hangover and January 6th is Three Kings Day when gifts are given out.
Merry Christmas to ALL.
One of the main foods to be served on la noche buena is roasted pork (cerdo asado). Here are a few videos from Sosua News on how the pig is prepared. This is some good eating.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCTfpWo6Olo&eurl=http://sacandomelao.********.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt-OxLktQeg&eurl=http://sacandomelao.********.com/
Sosua News (28 December 2007)
http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=1211&article=1
No Ovi Maps Of DRI used the Nokia Ovi Suite 3. 0 tonight and saw they have a map download for Dominican Republic, free. I will install it on my Nokia phone and see how it works in Dom Rep, supposedly no internet or data connection necessary to use the maps with the GPS in the phone.
Blk Big Bootyluv
01-07-11, 23:33
Anything else?
I will be in Santo Domingo for about 6 months beginning this May. Does anyone venture out of the DR while on vacation? The cheapst flight I found was from DR-PR. Tht was about 100 buck round trip. I looked on expedia for Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and Spain. Nothing under $600usd?
I used the Nokia Ovi Suite 3. 0 tonight and saw they have a map download for Dominican Republic, free. I will install it on my Nokia phone and see how it works in Dom Rep, supposedly no internet or data connection necessary to use the maps with the GPS in the phone.The DR map works on my Nokia phone in offline mode (the map is stored on the phone) it resembles the google map of DR. You almost need eagle eyes to read the street names (small font). I will use the Nokia phone in DR with a Claro SIM card, so at least I will always have a DR map with me in the cellphone, in case I need to find a street. The GPS, I will see how it works with the DR map on the Nokia on my next trip. The free Nokia DR map has hotels, restaurants, tourist sites etc.
The phone has a driving mode and a walk mode. I guess in the future, chica venues with their coordinates, can be listed and any monger will be able to plug the coordinates into his cell phone and get spoken, turn by turn, walking or driving directions.
Belatedly, I discover Geico provides no coverage.
Nor does State Farm. Are any of you aware of a USA company that provides basic coverage in thr D R?
Belatedly, I discover Geico provides no coverage.
Nor does State Farm. Are any of you aware of a USA company that provides basic coverage in thr D R? All companies in the US will only provide coverage for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, & the USA Virgin Islands. The Best option I have is Amex $19. 95 when you use their card for complete physical damage & liability coverage including "loss of use" otherwise I'd be buying the coverage from the rental company.
All companies in the US will only provide coverage for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, & the USA Virgin Islands. The Best option I have is Amex $19. 95 when you use their card for complete physical damage & liability coverage including "loss of use" otherwise I'd be buying the coverage from the rental company.How does that work? I use my CC to cover CDW but I pay the daily rate for liability, window and tire coverage.
Belatedly, I discover Geico provides no coverage.
Nor does State Farm. Are any of you aware of a USA company that provides basic coverage in thr D R? Confirm coverage before your trip. Citibank has been consistent. Amex varies by card product (green, gold, platinum, etc.)
Also, if you know your way around the country or know someone who does, you can easily replace tires and or auto glass for much less money than the cost of that insurance. The insurance for glass and tires won't even save you time because you have to wait for the rental company to replace the parts or exchange your car. It's faster to do it privately. Taxi drivers can help you with that but as always you want to make sure you are dealing with a trustworthy taxista if you can.
All companies in the US will only provide coverage for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, & the USA Virgin Islands. The Best option I have is Amex $19. 95 when you use their card for complete physical damage & liability coverage including "loss of use" otherwise I'd be buying the coverage from the rental company.I have a visa cc that covers me completely if I refuse all other insurance options. But this is the DR so count on shit to go afoul. I usually use the local non airport dominican agencys. They already have their vehicle covered and have liability options. Plus I figure if I get in a jam ill just pay to get out of it with the help of the local boys. But if everyone involves has to wait on an outside company to render payment, your passport will be seized or you will be jailed for atleast the 48 hour minimum.
Just remember if their is an accident with injury try to take that person to the clinic (if its not serious) pay their bill and give them some pesos to sign off on it. If it goes to the hospital the police will be called and your cost just tripled. Bottom line, get all the insurance coverage you want but save some get out of jail money just in case.
Also BQ, my two Sosua girls have packed up and moved back to SD. So that might be my new DR home (SD). The Sosua board has just died, damn I feel like I lost my best drinking buddy. When I buy a CD for one song I usually press repeat and wear that song out, then one day ill take a drive and listen to the whole CD and like it. Then I forget about that first song. Thats kind of like Sosua is for me with SD being the whole CD.
All companies in the US will only provide coverage for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, & the USA Virgin Islands. The Best option I have is Amex $19. 95 when you use their card for complete physical damage & liability coverage including "loss of use" otherwise I'd be buying the coverage from the rental company.I urge each of you to investigate insurance coverage with you respective cc companies. All seem to be differnt. Some provide coverage for collision. None for liability! Some have other coverages. For example AmEx has different coverages for my 3 cc's and 42 days and a $24. 95 annual fee. Citi MC has good coverages for 31 days.
.......I have a visa cc that covers me completely if I refuse all other insurance options. But this is the DR so count on shit to go afoul......
I urge each of you to investigate insurance coverage with you respective cc companies. All seem to be differnt. Some provide coverage for collision. None for liability! Some have other coverages. For example AmEx has different coverages for my 3 cc's and 42 days and a $24. 95 annual fee. Citi MC has good coverages for 31 days.Take Sidney's advice and double check. You need to call your credit card company NOT the issuing bank. The credit card company will explain their coverage and email or fax you the agreement. It is my understanding the credit card company provides CDW protection and it is your responsibility to pay for liability coverage. I have a general knowledge of what the credit card company will and will not do in the event of an accident. I speak from experience with three fender benders on record.
............Also BQ, my two Sosua girls have packed up and moved back to SD. So that might be my new DR home (SD). The Sosua board has just died, damn I feel like I lost my best drinking buddy. When I buy a CD for one song I usually press repeat and wear that song out, then one day ill take a drive and listen to the whole CD and like it. Then I forget about that first song. Thats kind of like Sosua is for me with SD being the whole CD.There has been an increasing amount of chit chat about guys thinking of trying Santo Domingo. I am a Santo Domingo lover but honestly I feel most guys will NOT enjoy SD as an alternative to Sosua. You really need to be willing to devote time to learn the ins and outs of Santo Domingo. If casas are your thing SD is a piece of cake. I don't care for the casas for the most part so chica chasing involves a little extra work but the reward is worth it.
For the true Sosua Lovers, I say stay North young men, stay North.
BogieMaker
01-09-11, 22:47
I urge each of you to investigate insurance coverage with you respective cc companies. All seem to be differnt. Some provide coverage for collision. None for liability! Some have other coverages. For example AmEx has different coverages for my 3 cc's and 42 days and a $24. 95 annual fee. Citi MC has good coverages for 31 days.I usually book through Expedia and purchase the $9 per day insurance from Berkely. They paid all but the $250 deductible on my accident. I also purchase the liability insurance from the rental company which also paid off when I had my accident. They opened a $1000 charge on my card for the liability insurance. I realize the credit card also has collision coverage but the Expedia coverage is pretty straight forward and paid without problems and they know you are not driving in the USA.
Also the advice given by Mr. GoGo as far as injury is the same the Budget guy gave me. Take the person to a clinic to be checked out. Since I was hit by a motor cycle, he also recommended I pay for the bike repairs if not excessive and have the guy sign off on future claims, they would reimburse me. I was lucky to have a couple hundreds in my wallet to pay for the repairs.
There has been an increasing amount of chit chat about guys thinking of trying Santo Domingo. I am a Santo Domingo lover but honestly I feel most guys will NOT enjoy SD as an alternative to Sosua. You really need to be willing to devote time to learn the ins and outs of Santo Domingo. If casas are your thing SD is a piece of cake. I don't care for the casas for the most part so chica chasing involves a little extra work but the reward is worth it.
For the true Sosua Lovers, I say stay North young men, stay North. LMAO. I met two guys at MIA airport that were going to SD to purchase heavy duty equipment for Haiti work. They had never heard of Sosua but met some Dominican girls that were tricking in Haiti. Well they semi retired these girls and were sending money and had unlimited funds for their SD visit before Haiti. They spoke no spanish, didn't have an ioda of common sense, but had "Haitian relief money" falling out of their ass. Getting to know SD is for guys like us that like to interact and get a fair price for pussy. These fools with unlimited money usually just want an overpriced slice of pretty ass before for they go home to their wives and daily jackoff sessions. Santo Domingo doesn't have the grouped up gringo thats partying his ass off like Sosua used to have. But mongerers are there usually independently. The true Sosua lovers will sit in America looking at their pictures of the good ole Sosua days, but as "savepros" says the ones with game will be there soon. Just look for the 25yo gringo in white tee, Ny baseball hat turned sideways "nike air max" shoes on, eating a ham and cheese sandwich and you will know they have arrived.
............................The true Sosua lovers will sit in America looking at their pictures of the good ole Sosua days, but as "savepros" says the ones with game will be there soon. Just look for the 25yo gringo in white tee, Ny baseball hat turned sideways "nike air max" shoes on, eating a ham and cheese sandwich and you will know they have arrived.LMAO, no one dresses like that in Santo Domingo and you know it. Let them spend one Sunday in SD and they will be so bored to never, ever return.
I urge each of you to investigate insurance coverage with you respective cc companies. All seem to be differnt. Some provide coverage for collision. None for liability! Some have other coverages. For example AmEx has different coverages for my 3 cc's and 42 days and a $24. 95 annual fee. Citi MC has good coverages for 31 days.For extended trips over 30 days, you may want to get insurance from a local Dominican Insurance Company such as Universal "http://www.universal.com.do/Inicio/Servicios/Casa_Conductor"
Casa Del Conductor is an institution with Judges and links to law enforcement that is useful to have on your side after an accident in the Dominican Republic.
I urge each of you to investigate insurance coverage with you respective cc companies. All seem to be differnt. Some provide coverage for collision. None for liability! Some have other coverages. For example AmEx has different coverages for my 3 cc's and 42 days and a $24. 95 annual fee. Citi MC has good coverages for 31 days.From the Gay Santo Domingo Google map, http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?source=embed&geocode=&ie=UTF8&hq=nueva+creacion&hnear=&view=map&attrid=&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=117137536156148139697. 00047ca31e06320cb6ea6, the creator of that map recommends this insurance broker in the DR, with the following comments: " Franco & Acra Tecniseguros, If you are looking for insurance (health, home, theft, personal) in the Dominican Republic, then Franco & Acra are the places to look. Insurance brokers with many years of experience. http://www.francoacra.com/app/en/frontpage.aspx"
Google keeps track of the number visits to the user created google maps. Boricua Online's Santo Domingo Monger Map has been viewed about 15000 times. The Gay Santo Domingo Google map has been viewed about 278000 times.
I have heard that Clinica Abreu is an excellent medical facility in Santo Domingo, from the creator of the other map: "Clinica Abreu, If you should take ill while visiting Santo Domingo, the Clinica Abreu is the place you should go. The emergency room is staffed 24 hours and there is usually a doctor on-call who speaks English. Highly Recommended."
Clinica Abreu is just about across the street from Hotel Venezia on Avenida Independencia, Santo Domingo and a few blocks from the chica casas on Avenida Pasteur.
For extended trips over 30 days, you may want to get insurance from a local Dominican Insurance Company such as Universal "
http://www.universal.com.do/Inicio/Servicios/Casa_Conductor
". One also needs to remember a trip over thirty days your tourist card expires and you are "technically" in the DR illegally. That is why they always ask how long you have been in the country just before they stamp your passport when leaving rep dom.
Sure plenty of people over stay and pay the fine when they leave the country but I don't want to be the person to find out what happens if you get into an accident. There are a few threads on DR1 that discuss the procedure to extend your tourist (visa) card.
For extended trips over 30 days, you may want to get insurance from a local Dominican Insurance Company such as Universal "
http://www.universal.com.do/Inicio/Servicios/Casa_Conductor
"
Casa Del Conductor is an institution with Judges and links to law enforcement that is useful to have on your side after an accident in the Dominican Republic. Casa del Conductor is a really nice place on Avenida Bolivar. I visited the casa today for a brief time escorted by two Policia Nacional, officer Senor Stupid and officer Senorita Chunky. The place is really, really nice. I was tempted to ask if they rent rooms.
My understanding is you can obtain an additional insurance premium from Casa del Conductor. Having this coverage you are NOT taken to a police station to possibly be detained up to 48 hours to determine if you have adequate insurance. Instead of going to the Police Station you go to Casa del Conductor to process paperwork and if you need to be detained you stay there. Just one more reason to stick with the major car rental companies.
Notorious for his brutal regime, the ousted former dictator of Haiti. 59-year old Jean Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc) returned to Haiti yesterday traveling on a Haitian diplomatic passport. He is accused of widespread corruption, repression and human rights abuses since he inherited government from his father and ruled Haiti from 1971-1986 prior to having been ousted in a coup. He has since resided in France and arrived on an Air France flight after 25 years abroad.
Listin Diario interviewed two Dominican former ministers of foreign relations for their comments. Victor Gomez Berges (Joaquin Balaguer administration) speculated "all indicates that he was brought there by the US, by the US government, seeking to establish a strong regime, capable of putting order in the neighboring republic. He felt this is a message that President Rene Preval will not stay on beyond 7 February. He doubted that ousted former President Jean Bertrand Aristide would be allowed to return."Duvalier is more inclined towards the US, more pro-US than Aristide, and the Americans are trying to find a way to organize Haiti with a strong government," he speculated. He said the DR would benefit from a government that could control the situation in Haiti.
Former Minister Hugo Tolentino Dipp (Hipolito Mejia administration) said the situation is strange in that a former dictator is being welcomed as some kind of divine envoy."I wonder how Justice, government and how the situation will be. One cannot know if this will contribute to the creation of more problems," he wondered.
Meanwhile, the return of Baby Doc has boosted international coverage on Haiti, with dozens of journalists expected to arrive to cover the return and possible reasons.
Notorious for his brutal regime, the ousted former dictator of Haiti. 59-year old Jean Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc) returned to Haiti yesterday traveling on a Haitian diplomatic passport. He is accused of widespread corruption, repression and human rights abuses since he inherited government from his father and ruled Haiti from 1971-1986 prior to having been ousted in a coup. He has since resided in France and arrived on an Air France flight after 25 years abroad...Sid - Shouldn't this be posted in the Haiti forum or perhaps the "revamped" Sosua forum?
-Helpmann ;)
Notorious for his brutal regime, the ousted former dictator of Haiti. 59-year old Jean Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc) returned to Haiti yesterday traveling on a Haitian diplomatic passport. He is accused of widespread corruption, repression and human rights abuses since he inherited government from his father and ruled Haiti from 1971-1986 prior to having been ousted in a coup. He has since resided in France and arrived on an Air France flight after 25 years abroad.
Listin Diario interviewed two Dominican former ministers of foreign relations for their comments. Victor Gomez Berges (Joaquin Balaguer administration) speculated "all indicates that he was brought there by the US, by the US government, seeking to establish a strong regime, capable of putting order in the neighboring republic. He felt this is a message that President Rene Preval will not stay on beyond 7 February. He doubted that ousted former President Jean Bertrand Aristide would be allowed to return."Duvalier is more inclined towards the US, more pro-US than Aristide, and the Americans are trying to find a way to organize Haiti with a strong government," he speculated. He said the DR would benefit from a government that could control the situation in Haiti.
Former Minister Hugo Tolentino Dipp (Hipolito Mejia administration) said the situation is strange in that a former dictator is being welcomed as some kind of divine envoy."I wonder how Justice, government and how the situation will be. One cannot know if this will contribute to the creation of more problems," he wondered.
Meanwhile, the return of Baby Doc has boosted international coverage on Haiti, with dozens of journalists expected to arrive to cover the return and possible reasons.Helpmann is correct. But right now anything North coast related is slow. Therefore I'm going to drag your post to Gogos forum for discussion. Hope you don't mind.
When I originally obtained my passport I never thought I would be traveling back and forth so much.
I'm running out of blank visa spots in my passport, I heard you can get more pages added to it, but the online form from the gov looks like a passport renewal form.
Does anyone have info on this?
Much appreciated.
I added pages to my passport about a year ago. You complete form DS-4085 which can be found online. Mail your passport in with the fee. Using the express service option, additional fee, you will have your passport back in less than two weeks.
When I originally obtained my passport I never thought I would be traveling back and forth so much.
I'm running out of blank visa spots in my passport, I heard you can get more pages added to it, but the online form from the gov looks like a passport renewal form.
Does anyone have info on this?
Much appreciated.
Manizales911
01-30-11, 18:24
I added pages to my passport about a year ago. You complete form DS-4085 which can be found online. Mail your passport in with the fee. Using the express service option, additional fee, you will have your passport back in less than two weeks.I added pages to mine about 8 months ago and used the standard service and got mine back in about two weeks. I now have to renew mine but I have been traveling so much that I am going to drive to Boston and do it in person, I don't trust them people to be consistent at all, the website says it takes 4 to 6 weeks, I can't go without pussy for that long, no way.
I added pages to mine about 8 months ago and used the standard service and got mine back in about two weeks. I now have to renew mine but I have been traveling so much that I am going to drive to Boston and do it in person, I don't trust them people to be consistent at all, the website says it takes 4 to 6 weeks, I can't go without pussy for that long, no way.When you renew your passport I believe you can get a new one with additional pages at renewal time.
Fares at $106 each way plus taxes and fees (total price $346) , New York JFK to Santo Domingo SDQ, in February. Not a bad price for this time of year. I did not check the fares for the other Dominican airports (STI=Santiago, POP=Puerto Plata, PUJ=Punta Cana).
Sweeper239
02-03-11, 04:10
Continental Airlines Pittsburgh to Newark. Newark nonstop to POP April 5th return April 14th $368 RT.
Fares at $106 each way plus taxes and fees (total price $346) , New York JFK to Santo Domingo SDQ, in February. Not a bad price for this time of year. I did not check the fares for the other Dominican airports (STI=Santiago, POP=Puerto Plata, PUJ=Punta Cana).
Sweeper239
02-03-11, 04:17
It is an extra $82 to add additional pages. A new passport costs $110. Not much of a savings. As a pilot we don't bother with the extra pages. Often, if you ask at customs, they will not stamp your passport. Suprising how many countries will do that. I have only two re-entry stamps back into the USA and no entry stamps into EU.
When you renew your passport I believe you can get a new one with additional pages at renewal time.
Greek Niko
02-10-11, 02:49
On the road in La Vega saw this cool biker chic riding her ass off. Caught up to her, took a couple of pics and pulled her over. Had a few beers and she was cool as can be. Another reason to come back to La Vega.
BoricuaOnline
02-12-11, 18:47
On the road in La Vega saw this cool biker chic riding her ass off. Caught up to her, took a couple of pics and pulled her over. Had a few beers and she was cool as can be. Another reason to come back to La Vega.If anyone is interested in attend La Vega Carnival:
http://carnavalvegano.com/cv/
Every Sunday on February. live music shows. you can go on your car or take a Metro or Caribe bus, also Expreso Vegano.
If anyone is interested in attend La Vega Carnival:
http://carnavalvegano.com/cv/Thanks man, excellent.
Can a foreigner purchase and register a vehicle in Dom Rep? What is the proper procedure?
Charles Pooter
02-19-11, 15:02
Can a foreigner purchase and register a vehicle in Dom Rep? What is the proper procedure?Yes, but you can only drive on your home country's driving license for three months. After that you need a Dominican driving license. And to get a Dominican driving license you need residencia.
Above is the official version. Thousands carry on ignoring one or both of those requirements, or bribe their way round them, and save money and trouble. That is fine unless and until you get involved in an accident or incident (possibly only as a witness). Then if you don't have the right paperwork you could get crucified.
Can a foreigner purchase and register a vehicle in Dom Rep? What is the proper procedure?
Yes, but you can only drive on your home country's driving license for three months. After that you need a Dominican driving license. And to get a Dominican driving license you need residencia.
Above is the official version. Thousands carry on ignoring one or both of those requirements, or bribe their way round them, and save money and trouble. That is fine unless and until you get involved in an accident or incident (possibly only as a witness). Then if you don't have the right paperwork you could get crucified. A UK or International driving license is valid to drive in the DR for three months. After three months, a Dominican driving license is required. It can be requested to the "Oficina de Tránsito Terrestre", Ministry of Public Works & Communications.
Keep in mind your Tourist Visa (card) expires after 30 days so that would have to be renewed. Obtaining car insurance would be another hassle. Bottom line is don't do it.
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea?
I am thinking about catching-up with a old friend, who is now married with kids. Her husband is usually out of town on business, so it would give me an opportunity to grab some lunch with her, then bang her back at my apartment.
Honestly, if this works out, married Dominicanas may be the way to go.
-Helpmann :)
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea?
I am thinking about catching-up with a old friend, who is now married with kids. Her husband is usually out of town on business, so it would give me an opportunity to grab some lunch with her, then bang her back at my apartment.
Honestly, if this works out, married Dominicanas may be the way to go.
-Helpmann. There was a somewhat heated discussion about this awhile back in I believe the Sosua or PP threads. Just my two pesos but isn't there enough pussy in the DR without having to deal with married women?
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea.
-Helpmann. If the husband finds out and you just happen to be in rep dom you will find out real quick whether it was a good idea or not?
Traveler04
02-21-11, 16:50
In my opinion having sex with a married women is not the best choice period! I would not to like to deal with her husband, Dominican or otherwise. In the DR there are just to many other options that are much less risky. To each his own, but you asked the question first.
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea?
I am thinking about catching-up with a old friend, who is now married with kids. Her husband is usually out of town on business, so it would give me an opportunity to grab some lunch with her, then bang her back at my apartment.
Honestly, if this works out, married Dominicanas may be the way to go.
HelpmannDo it, who cares. The Dominican husband probably has 100 novias on the side.
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea?
I am thinking about catching-up with a old friend, who is now married with kids. Her husband is usually out of town on business, so it would give me an opportunity to grab some lunch with her, then bang her back at my apartment.
Honestly, if this works out, married Dominicanas may be the way to go.
-Helpmann. The negative repurcussions are potentially are beyond belief. What if you broke up the marriage. The negative implications on the children are unimaginable. The effect of divorce will always hamper their lives. Children never recover! Pleeeeze!
The negative repurcussions are potentially are beyond belief. What if you broke up the marriage. The negative implications on the children are unimaginable. The effect of divorce will always hamper their lives. Children never recover! Pleeeeze!You got that right. Some guys only think with their dick without any consideration for other peoples feelings. One million naked pussies in the DR so missing out on the married lady surely will not be a major disappointment.
Sure the chance of getting caught are probably very slim but like you mention Sidney if this were to have negative implications on any kids who may be involved it is not worth it.
Just my two centavos, I have done some wild shit in my life but I draw the line on tapping somebodys wife.
My religious training is quite rusty but I adhere to this!
BoricuaOnline
02-21-11, 20:33
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea?
I am thinking about catching-up with a old friend, who is now married with kids. Her husband is usually out of town on business, so it would give me an opportunity to grab some lunch with her, then bang her back at my apartment.
Honestly, if this works out, married Dominicanas may be the way to go.
-Helpmann. It is not a good idea, but you can have lunch with her on a discrete location, not near her barrio. Then have sex with her! Again, it is a bad idea, but her husband is having sex with another chicas while on business. Hire another chica and have a 3some with that married woman and the chica. Bring some gifts the woman can give to her kids. Bring also a Casio or Armitron watch for her husband. Everybody is happy.
The negative repurcussions are potentially are beyond belief. What if you broke up the marriage. The negative implications on the children are unimaginable. The effect of divorce will always hamper their lives. Children never recover! Pleeeeze!Sidney, I hear you. Nevertheless, this is the DR. If she would bang me, then she's already banging someone other than her husband. Also, you of all people should know that the husband most likely has a mistress and some girls on booty call.
Personally, I don't think that an extra fuck buddy is going to change the dynamic of a Dominican marriage.
-Helpmann :D
It is not a good idea, but you can have lunch with her on a discrete location, not near her barrio. Then have sex with her! Again, it is a bad idea, but her husband is having sex with another chicas while on business. Hire another chica and have a 3some with that married woman and the chica. Bring some gifts the woman can give to her kids. Bring also a Casio or Armitron watch for her husband. Everybody is happy.Christ, I have enough sense not to step foot in her neighborhood. I don't want her husband to chop her up into little pieces, because the neighbors are a bunch of busy body haters. Also, this is something I would not dare contemplate in the United States.
Nevertheless, you should know better than most, that a lot of hot Latin women already have a man, whether it be their boyfriend, baby daddy, chulo, or husband. When we're hooking-up with these ladies online, at the club, in the restaurant, at the mall, they might not tell us that they have a man, but many of them do. In this situation, the only difference I see, is this time I know her status before the date instead of the morning after.
-Helpmann :D
There was a somewhat heated discussion about this awhile back in I believe the Sosua or PP threads. Just my two pesos but isn't there enough pussy in the DR without having to deal with married women?There is plenty of pussy in the DR and with all pussy there is an upside and downside.
The Upside to Banging a Dominican Man's Wife
1. You don't have to pay for shit!!!! Her man pays all her bills. Expensive gifts would get her caught.
2. No Commitment!!! She's not looking to get married. She just wants some dick.
3. No calls!!! She ain't going to be ringing you every 5 minutes, because she has a life.
4. Sex!!! Great sex!!! Immoral, dangerous sex without commitments!!!
5. Free to roam!!! She's not sleeping over and she's not with you 24/7!
The Downside
1. The husband finds out and kills her, you, or both of you.
-Helpmann :confused:
LittleTruths
02-22-11, 00:34
Sleeping with a Dominican man's wife? Good idea or bad idea?
I am thinking about catching-up with a old friend, who is now married with kids. Her husband is usually out of town on business, so it would give me an opportunity to grab some lunch with her, then bang her back at my apartment.
Honestly, if this works out, married Dominicanas may be the way to go.
-Helpmann. Depending on a lot of variables I suppose; like whether or not he is the kind of Dominican businessman packing heat or something; how prone she is to let there be drama and so on. Being a guy that once had to climb down from the balcony of a third floor trying to bring my ass back home safe, I rekon this situation potentially offers plenty of possibilities and most of them are bad, but best of luck anyways!
The negative repurcussions are potentially are beyond belief. What if you broke up the marriage. The negative implications on the children are unimaginable. The effect of divorce will always hamper their lives. Children never recover! Pleeeeze!True that, I wholeheartedly agree, but still you might want to consider how SHE is the one who's jeopardizing her marriage to begin with. If it all goes down in pieces, God forbid, she is the one who made it happen and not the first swinging dick walking down the street at the time (with all due respect for Helpman).
Nevertheless, you should know better than most, that a lot of hot Latin women already have a man, whether it be their boyfriend, baby daddy, chulo, or husband. When we're hooking-up with these ladies online, at the club, in the restaurant, at the mall, they might not tell us that they have a man, but many of them do.EVERY good looking woman on planet earth has a man of sort somewhere around her. Always.
There is plenty of pussy in the DR and with all pussy there is an upside and downside.
The Upside to Banging a Dominican Man's Wife
1. You don't have to pay for shit!!!! Her man pays all her bills. Expensive gifts would get her caught.
2. No Commitment!!! She's not looking to get married. She just wants some dick.
3. No calls!!! She ain't going to be ringing you every 5 minutes, because she has a life.
4. Sex!!! Great sex!!! Immoral, dangerous sex without commitments!!!
5. Free to roam!!! She's not sleeping over and she's not with you 24/7!
The Downside
1. The husband finds out and kills her, you, or both of you.
-Helpmann :confused:
Well, if her hubby lives in China and only visits her 3 times a year then chances are she is already having all of her holes jammed with plenty of dicks and you won't do no hurt. Afterall, it isn't like any Dominican would ever dare asking himself or others whether or not would it be proper for him to fuck a woman.
Bless
Vincelee76
02-22-11, 00:48
Sidney, I hear you. Nevertheless, this is the DR. If she would bang me, then she's already banging someone other than her husband. Also, you of all people should know that the husband most likely has a mistress and some girls on booty call.
Personally, I don't think that an extra fuck buddy is going to change the dynamic of a Dominican marriage.
Helpmann.If you truely love her, you should not try to bang her after she is married. Just have a verbal relationship that would be enough. You never know, if her husband finds out, he will beat the crap out of her, and in those developing countries, women don't have any legal rights what so ever. The cops, courts, judges won; t help her. She may become the husband's punching bag. And that would not be right, since you will NOT be able to PROTECT her.
There are soooooo many other women in DR, why do this and potentially harm a women.
If her husband agrees to it. Then that would be a different story.
Remember, many developing nations, it is a male dominated society, she will get the short end of the stick.
Thanks guys for all of your input. I got an education in morality today.
Although, illegal in the United States, there is a kind of a moral straightforwardness in paying a woman for sex, where you are neither lying, cheating, or stealing to get what you want.
Nevertheless, if I am going to spend time in the DR, I might as well be a tiguere.
Cheers!
Helpmann :cool:
Thanks guys for all of your input. I got an education in morality today.
Although, illegal in the United States, there is a kind of a moral straightforwardness in paying a woman for sex, where you are neither lying, cheating, or stealing to get what you want.
Nevertheless, if I am going to spend time in the DR, I might as well be a tiguere.
Cheers!
Helpmann :cool:Attitudes about sex are less complicated in DR than here in the States. In the DR you have sex, the chica has an orgasm or several, the guy gets his rocks off and everybody moves along with their life. Sex is not complicated in the DR and doesn't have all the stigmas and BS attached to it, like here in the States.
Sex here in the States is used like a tool for various purposes by different groups, politicians, religious groups, feminists, pornographers all use sex for their own agenda. In the DR sex is a natural act that is part of life and after you have had sex you move onto more important things.
Thanks guys for all of your input. I got an education in morality today.
Although, illegal in the United States, there is a kind of a moral straightforwardness in paying a woman for sex, where you are neither lying, cheating, or stealing to get what you want.
Nevertheless, if I am going to spend time in the DR, I might as well be a tiguere.
Cheers!
HelpmannIf the husband of your amiga was taking care of business with his wife in the bedroom, she wouldn't be looking for some dick on the side (assuming she is a normal person and assuming the husband is not a cabron who wants his wife to have sex with other men).
The husband could be banging other chicas on the side and maybe gives his wife no sex. The wife might be miserable, not getting any dick from her husband and after she has an episode with a clean, disease free guy she might be more cheerful around the house with the husband LOL.
Yes, but you can only drive on your home country's driving license for three months. After that you need a Dominican driving license. And to get a Dominican driving license you need residencia.
Above is the official version. Thousands carry on ignoring one or both of those requirements, or bribe their way round them, and save money and trouble. That is fine unless and until you get involved in an accident or incident (possibly only as a witness). Then if you don't have the right paperwork you could get crucified. Thanks for the response. Considering I visit down there 4 or 5 times a year for 2 to 3 weeks at a time, I think I could save much more buying some used beater than spending on car rental. Plus not having to worry about nicks and scratches while driving in Santo Domingo would be great.
In my opinion having sex with a married women is not the best choice period! I would not to like to deal with her husband, Dominican or otherwise. In the DR there are just to many other options that are much less risky. To each his own, but you asked the question first.It's a good policy to always consider it a no no.
Guys here have pointed out that there are so many other options available.
Its ok to screw a chica as long as you don't know (and shouldn't ask!) what her domestic arrangement are.
You're always an innocent party and the logistical problems are hers.
But once its established that you KNOW she married with kids, you automatically become part of a NOVELLO.
You may be able to handle it, but can she?
Maybe over a fight with the husband, she may goad him by saying your dick is twice as big as his, or something like that.
It maybe ok to fuck with his wife, but if you fuck with his pride, and he loves his kids, he or his familia may come after you.
It's a small possiblity to be sure, but not knowing his mentality, there's always risk.
But, again, that may make it more pleasurable for both of you.
I agree with all the above points and I have just a word to add. I made it a point many years ago that I only had one rule when it comes to having sex with any woman, she must NOT be married. There are so many women that are available without the unnecessary risk that it just doesn't make sense to be with one that's married. We all know that women lie and married women lie more then most. The information they give you is totally unreliable and they won't give any thought to her husband killing you if he found out. Women are attention *****s and married women are more so because they need the validation that they are still desirable without any concern for you. I have been doing this for 20 years plus so all I can say to anyone and everyone that is just starting their mongering careers is, NEVER do a married woman. She doesn't have anything that a single woman doesn't have that is equally enjoyable without the concern for retaliation. Be safe and smart, it's what works in our community.In the DR the concept of marriage is somewhat nebulous. Most of the women have children, and may or may not refer to the baby daddies as their "e'poso". For practical purposes you may assume that all are single unless they indicate otherwise.
Marc Anthony
02-24-11, 23:37
In the DR the concept of marriage is somewhat nebulous. Most of the women have children, and may or may not refer to the baby daddies as their "e'poso". For practical purposes you may assume that all are single unless they indicate otherwise.The real issue of course is may be not whether someone is legally married but whether there's a chance some enraged jealous guy will pop up. If a chica is still legally married but has been abandoned for years and hasn't even seen the baby daddy in a long time it hardly seems like an issue, on the other hand an ex novio who has no legal claim but is still very jealous and lives in the area ought to be a red flag. Despite the fact she is technically single and well within her rights.
Manizales911
02-25-11, 23:47
The real issue of course is may be not whether someone is legally married but whether there's a chance some enraged jealous guy will pop up. If a chica is still legally married but has been abandoned for years and hasn't even seen the baby daddy in a long time it hardly seems like an issue, on the other hand an ex novio who has no legal claim but is still very jealous and lives in the area ought to be a red flag. Despite the fact she is technically single and well within her rights.95% of the Dominican men don't give two fucks about their women. All they care about is whether or not they make enough money so that they can go out to party.
Has anybody tried to get to POP from the USA via Continental using their United fly miles?
I am finding nothing but headaches getting open fly dates and such. First I called United, who could not find me anything in a two week time span one month out. Then I called Continental. C tells me the Newark to POP segment is wide open. Getting to Newark is where the bottle neck is from my local airport.
Has anybody confronted this, and if so, how did you get through it.
Has anybody tried to get to POP from the USA via Continental using their United fly miles?
I am finding nothing but headaches getting open fly dates and such. First I called United, who could not find me anything in a two week time span one month out. Then I called Continental. C tells me the Newark to POP segment is wide open. Getting to Newark is where the bottle neck is from my local airport.
Has anybody confronted this, and if so, how did you get through it.I have the same problems for POP and SJO, they don't have good dates, and the times suck!
BogieMaker
02-27-11, 07:30
This may sound like a silly question but a female friend ask me if there is a place in the Dominican Republic that is basically a Blackbeard's for women. I know that when in Sosua there were older women with young men and I told her about Sanki Panki ect. I would guess some place kind of private with guys available like BB.
I don't know how serious she was but I told her I would ask.
Vincelee76
02-27-11, 08:48
95% of the Dominican men don't give two fucks about their women. All they care about is whether or not they make enough money so that they can go out to party.Oh come on, this can't be right. I watching youtube, and saw many young dominican couples. The men there do treat their women just like any other men all over the planet. They like their women alot.
I think, because of economic reasons, more of their women are working as hookers to make money. Which is understandable. We are all God's children, why not treat these folks with equal respects.
Vincelee76
02-27-11, 08:54
Has anybody tried to get to POP from the USA via Continental using their United fly miles?
I am finding nothing but headaches getting open fly dates and such. First I called United, who could not find me anything in a two week time span one month out. Then I called Continental. C tells me the Newark to POP segment is wide open. Getting to Newark is where the bottle neck is from my local airport.
Has anybody confronted this, and if so, how did you get through it.I am using fly miles with united as well in my up coming trip to DR. There is two stop overs, and total time is 24 hours each way, and the 6 segments don't include MEALS, yes, it really sucks!
Well, what the hell, it free, right. Pack peanut butter sandwich and I plan to sleep in the airport for 12 hours.
Blk Big Bootyluv
02-27-11, 09:43
Has anyone successfully opened up a account with a DR bank IN the DR? If so, please share the easiest method?
Thanks
BBL
Has anyone successfully opened up a account with a DR bank IN the DR? If so, please share the easiest method?
Thanks.
BBLYes, it is possible. I have a peso account with La Nacional and a USD account with BHD. I just keep a small amount in each account for emergencies.
The peso account with La Nacional was very easy to open. I went to the office on avenida bolivar at sanchez with my passport. Within 30 minutes the account was open and I had a debit card in hand. The USD account with BHD is another story. I will say most, because I did not go to every bank in Santo Domingo, banks will have to run a credit check on you before you can open a USD account. I did the application at BHD and about two months later the paper work was processed and I was able to open an account.
If you have a cedula, which I doubt, you can open any type of account the same day.
The pesos account with the debit card is very handy. When I arrive in SD I just deposit the USD I brought with me. During my stay I just withdraw pesos as needed. There is no bank ATM fee as this is a Dominican Republic account.
Has anyone successfully opened up a account with a DR bank IN the DR? If so, please share the easiest method?
Thanks.
BBLHey you can open account with Bank Popular very easy. I opened both pesos and USD accounts all in the.
Same day. As long as you have passport and another I'd, no problem. There is a min. To open each.
Sorry forgot the amounts but they are reasonable.
Hey you can open account with Bank Popular very easy. I opened both pesos and USD accounts all in the.
Same day. As long as you have passport and another I'd, no problem. There is a min. To open each.
Sorry forgot the amounts but they are reasonable. How long ago was that and in what city?
I have the same problems for POP and SJO, they don't have good dates, and the times suck!I thought I was the only one in the SF area that made the trek. My mongering buddy who lives on the city really wants to go too. See your PM.
I am using fly miles with united as well in my up coming trip to DR. There is two stop overs, and total time is 24 hours each way, and the 6 segments don't include MEALS, yes, it really sucks!
Well, what the hell, it free, right. Pack peanut butter sandwich and I plan to sleep in the airport for 12 hours. 24 HOURS! LOL How brutal. Where you coming from?
It is possible to get to POP in 10-13 hours depending on the carrier from San Francisco. That is, if they allow you to book a flight. Continental says there is room all the way there and back but the star alliance forces me to book through United and they say there are no seats. Go figure.
Kinda pisses me off that the room is there but they won't allow me to use my miles during a 2 week time window.
Charles Pooter
02-27-11, 20:01
The USD account with BHD is another story. I will say most, because I did not go to every bank in Santo Domingo, banks will have to run a credit check on you before you can open a USD account. I did the application at BHD and about two months later the paper work was processed and I was able to open an account.
If you have a cedula, which I doubt, you can open any type of account the same day.
The pesos account with the debit card is very handy. When I arrive in SD I just deposit the USD I brought with me. During my stay I just withdraw pesos as needed. There is no bank ATM fee as this is a Dominican Republic account. My peso account with BHD was opened in 30 minutes so, as you suggest, it is not which bank but which currency is the key issue. I didn't have a cedula.
Yes, the debit card is handy as you say. Only problem is BHD don't have too many ATMs on the North Coast (don't know about elsewhere).
My peso account with BHD was opened in 30 minutes so, as you suggest, it is not which bank but which currency is the key issue. I didn't have a cedula.
Yes, the debit card is handy as you say. Only problem is BHD don't have too many ATMs on the North Coast (don't know about elsewhere). My experience was a cedula or credit check was required to open an account in currency other than pesos.
Manizales911
02-27-11, 22:25
Oh come on, this can't be right. I watching youtube, and saw many young dominican couples. The men there do treat their women just like any other men all over the planet. They like their women alot.
I think, because of economic reasons, more of their women are working as hookers to make money. Which is understandable. We are all God's children, why not treat these folks with equal respects. Yeah that's where I usually get my factual information from, Youtube. Dude you have GOT to be joking right? Trust me sir, what I said is correct.
Blk Big Bootyluv
02-28-11, 04:14
Thanks for all the input and responses. I had a much different experience when I was in DR last October. Each time I went into a bank and asked to open an account. The account ladies looked at me like I was asking her to lift her blouse and show me her jugs because I was obviously the international jugs judging expert.
I had to ask several time to get them to help me. This was both in banco popular why scocia bank. Banco progressivo wouldn't even talk to me. Scocia gave a laundry list of requirements like a letter from Road emigration department and a notorized letter from my current bank two letters of recommendations from businesses people in Road or locals. Basically a bunch of ridiculous requirement.
I walked in both banks with $250 Road my passport my DL and smile with good hopes.
Did I do something wSosua? BTW I was in Sosua?
Yes, it is possible. I have a peso account with La Nacional and a USD account with BHD. I just keep a small amount in each account for emergencies.
The peso account with La Nacional was very easy to open. I went to the office on avenida bolivar at sanchez with my passport. Within 30 minutes the account was open and I had a debit card in hand. The USD account with BHD is another story. I will say most, because I did not go to every bank in Santo Domingo, banks will have to run a credit check on you before you can open a USD account. I did the application at BHD and about two months later the paper work was processed and I was able to open an account.
If you have a cedula, which I doubt, you can open any type of account the same day.
The pesos account with the debit card is very handy. When I arrive in SD I just deposit the USD I brought with me. During my stay I just withdraw pesos as needed. There is no bank ATM fee as this is a Dominican Republic account.
Hey you can open account with Bank Popular very easy. I opened both pesos and USD accounts all in the.
Same day. As long as you have passport and another I'd, no problem. There is a min. To open each.
Sorry forgot the amounts but they are reasonable.
My peso account with BHD was opened in 30 minutes so, as you suggest, it is not which bank but which currency is the key issue. I didn't have a cedula.
Yes, the debit card is handy as you say. Only problem is BHD don't have too many ATMs on the North Coast (don't know about elsewhere).
Charles Pooter
02-28-11, 05:52
We are all God's children, why not treat these folks with equal respects.Because they have nil self-respect. They are liars, thieves, have no interest in learning anything useful, too lazy to look for a job, easier to put their women on the streets, take most or all of the proceeds and beat them up if it isn't enough (or if they are drunk enough, even if it is). I guess God is like the rest of us. Not all of our children turn out well. He would probably send a plague to rid the Earth of Dominican males but they are doing the job for him on their motor-bikes.
Vincelee76
02-28-11, 07:15
Because they have nil self-respect. They are liars, thieves, have no interest in learning anything useful, too lazy to look for a job, easier to put their women on the streets, take most or all of the proceeds and beat them up if it isn't enough (or if they are drunk enough, even if it is). I guess God is like the rest of us. Not all of our children turn out well. He would probably send a plague to rid the Earth of Dominican males but they are doing the job for him on their motor-bikes.Ok, interesting. The dominican men, must be similiar to phillippino men, they will try to get money from tourist every chance they get. Yes, I will be more careful, since this will be my first trip to DR.
I am also assuming that you or people you know have been ripped off by dominican men? Do tell me some scnarios.
Vincelee76
02-28-11, 07:17
24 HOURS! LOL How brutal. Where you coming from?
It is possible to get to POP in 10-13 hours depending on the carrier from San Francisco. That is, if they allow you to book a flight. Continental says there is room all the way there and back but the star alliance forces me to book through United and they say there are no seats. Go figure.
Kinda pisses me off that the room is there but they won't allow me to use my miles during a 2 week time window.Yes, it is quite burtal. From SF to phoenix, then phoenix to NJ, then NJ to DR. And no meals in any of the flights. This will be the first flight with no food for me. God help me.
Thanks for all the input and responses. I had a much different experience when I was in DR last October. Each time I went into a bank and asked to open an account. The account ladies looked at me like I was asking her to lift her blouse and show me her jugs because I was obviously the international jugs judging expert.
I had to ask several time to get them to help me. This was both in banco popular why scocia bank. Banco progressivo wouldn't even talk to me. Scocia gave a laundry list of requirements like a letter from Road emigration department and a notorized letter from my current bank two letters of recommendations from businesses people in Road or locals. Basically a bunch of ridiculous requirement.
I walked in both banks with $250 Road my passport my DL and smile with good hopes.
Did I do something wSosua? BTW I was in Sosua? You must be ugly like me cause I went through the same thing in Santo Domingo. Initially I wanted to open a USD account. I probably went to ten different banks and got the same answers as you. I got the laundry list also, think it was six or seven items of things to bring.
Someone told me opening a pesos account was much easier and to try La Nacional. I went to La Nacional and not being a fluent Spanish speaker I was still able to open the peso account the same day. I got a generic La Nacional debit card on the spot. Weird thing the account is a savings account but with a debit card. All my other debit cards are linked to a checking account so I have to remember to hit savings account when making an ATM transaction. No big deal except for a few times when the Brugal and Presidentes were kicking in big time and I kept hitting checking and couldn't get more beer money. LOL.
As I mentioned I filled out an application with BHD and I also filled out an application with Banco Leon. Two months later BHD had processed my paper work and Banco Leon was still waiting. I went ahead and opened the USD account with BHD but there is no debit card associated with this account. I just leave a couple hundred in the account for an emergency and that has happened a few times.
....................I walked in both banks with $250 Road my passport my DL and smile with good hopes....................
hahahaha, auto correction at work again. How much is $250 Road in USD?
Yes, it is quite burtal. From SF to phoenix, then phoenix to NJ, then NJ to DR. And no meals in any of the flights. This will be the first flight with no food for me. God help me.Before a trip I go to Walmart to buy stuff for the trip. Tylenol cold and benadryl (tablets and the spray on) , immodium and gas-x (the presidente beer gives me the farts). I usually carry a few of those tablets / pills with me on the airplane in my laptop bag (being congested on an airplane when your ears cannot decompress can be torture).
At Walmart I buy a box of Clif Energy Bars, a box of 6 costs about $7US. I put a few of those bars in my laptop bag and have had no trouble going through airport security with them. I have read that airport security will allow you to go through security with a sandwich. I have also gone through security with small bags of candy to eat on the airplane.
Once through security most airports have restaurants where you can buy food to carry-on the airplane. I always buy a good size bottle of water that I carry on and drink on the airplane.
I bring my own condoms, Trojans to the DR.
Mosquito repellent I always bring with me, mosquitoes are worse in the beach towns, in santo domingo I never was bothered by mosquitoes.
Yes, it is quite burtal. From SF to phoenix, then phoenix to NJ, then NJ to DR. And no meals in any of the flights. This will be the first flight with no food for me. God help me.See your inbox Vince
Banco Popular has many branches in the US. Do a search on their webpage to see if their is a branch located close to where you live: http://www.popular.com/
Helpmann does not like Banco Popular. But they might be an option if you want to have an account that you can access both in the US and the DR. I would inquire with them whether ATM usage is free in the DR with a US banco popular account. Banco Popular from what I saw has the most ATM machines in Dom Rep, usually in the most convenient locations. You may also be able to open an account with them online and they may have a free checking account.
Thanks for all the input and responses. I had a much different experience when I was in DR last October. Each time I went into a bank and asked to open an account. The account ladies looked at me like I was asking her to lift her blouse and show me her jugs because I was obviously the international jugs judging expert.
I had to ask several time to get them to help me. This was both in banco popular why scocia bank. Banco progressivo wouldn't even talk to me. Scocia gave a laundry list of requirements like a letter from Road emigration department and a notorized letter from my current bank two letters of recommendations from businesses people in Road or locals. Basically a bunch of ridiculous requirement.
I walked in both banks with $250 Road my passport my DL and smile with good hopes.
Did I do something wSosua? BTW I was in Sosua?
Blk Big Bootyluv
03-01-11, 00:11
Well I'm going to be in SDQ soon so I will try again. Hopefully the banks there will be more liberal with their requirements.
You must be ugly like me cause I went through the same thing in Santo Domingo. Initially I wanted to open a USD account. I probably went to ten different banks and got the same answers as you. I got the laundry list also, think it was six or seven items of things to bring.
Someone told me opening a pesos account was much easier and to try La Nacional. I went to La Nacional and not being a fluent Spanish speaker I was still able to open the peso account the same day. I got a generic La Nacional debit card on the spot. Weird thing the account is a savings account but with a debit card. All my other debit cards are linked to a checking account so I have to remember to hit savings account when making an ATM transaction. No big deal except for a few times when the Brugal and Presidentes were kicking in big time and I kept hitting checking and couldn't get more beer money. LOL.
As I mentioned I filled out an application with BHD and I also filled out an application with Banco Leon. Two months later BHD had processed my paper work and Banco Leon was still waiting. I went ahead and opened the USD account with BHD but there is no debit card associated with this account. I just leave a couple hundred in the account for an emergency and that has happened a few times.
Hahahaha, auto correction at work again. How much is $250 Road in USD?
BoricuaOnline
03-01-11, 03:08
Before a trip I go to Walmart to buy stuff for the trip. Tylenol cold and benadryl (tablets and the spray on) , immodium and gas-x (the presidente beer gives me the farts). I usually carry a few of those tablets / pills with me on the airplane in my laptop bag (being congested on an airplane when your ears cannot decompress can be torture).
Johnson & Johnson sells a first aid travel kit that includes bandages, tylenol, motrin, antibiotic oinment, cleasing wipes, Cortaid anti-itch cream and gauze pads all stored in a convenient 4x5x2 inches plastic case. It has enough space to add a couple of more items as for example condoms and other kind of pills. It cost six or seven dollars with 70 items inside. Very convenient.
Johnson & Johnson sells a first aid travel kit that includes bandages, tylenol, motrin, antibiotic oinment, cleasing wipes, Cortaid anti-itch cream and gauze pads all stored in a convenient 4x5x2 inches plastic case. It has enough space to add a couple of more items as for example condoms and other kind of pills. It cost six or seven dollars with 70 items inside. Very convenient.Good to have that stuff in a small size, some times the chicas will have a headache, good to have motrin. The wipes are good to have if you visit a home where the water is not working, you can clean your hands.
Metronidazol MK Oral 500 mg is the same of the pills that I bought at the pharmacy at the airport in santo domingo. I was told two pills should kill intestinal parasites. Price at the airport was 50 pesos per pill, I was told the price in local pharmacies is 15 pesos per pill.
After eating the pineapple from the street, I started to think twice, so I bought these pills as a precaution, I have not taken them yet. Leafy greens found in salads might be a more likely source for parasites, I don't know. I was with one medical doctor from the US and he wouldn't use the ice in Santo Domingo for his bottled water.
Johnson & Johnson sells a first aid travel kit that includes bandages, tylenol, motrin, antibiotic oinment, cleasing wipes, Cortaid anti-itch cream and gauze pads all stored in a convenient 4x5x2 inches plastic case. It has enough space to add a couple of more items as for example condoms and other kind of pills. It cost six or seven dollars with 70 items inside. Very convenient.
Before my last trip I bought an unlocked Nokia E71 cell from dell. Com using a coupon code I found on dealnews. Com, cost was about $160US. My longtime Walmart $30US Samsung sch-340 prepaid verizon cell that I had unblocked at carrefour (sdq) years ago finally died. That cell did not use a sim card (cdma). On a past trip I bought a 500 pesos zte cell phone from Claro, that phone is not user friendly.
The USB sync cable that comes with the Nokia is about 4 inches long, very short. I bought a USB cradle ($9US from Amazon) that has a longer cable, that syncs the phone with the computer and charges the cell. The cradle I ordered has an open slot to charge a second battery and I bought a second battery for $10 from Amazon. The company sent me a cradle that did not have the open slot for a second battery (I will straighten that out with Amazon) ; http://www.amazon.com/USB-Cradle-Battery-Charger-Nokia/dp/B002PNAC58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299006203&sr=8-1
The nokia e71 has a full keyboard (the buttons are a little small and the numbers / letters on the buttons are small). I downloaded and installed onto my computer Nokia Ovi Suite 3. 0 for free from Nokia. With that Suite and the nokia cell connected to my PC, I can manage contacts, music, videos, read and send text messages through the cell using my PC. Using that Suite, I downloaded free maps onto the cell, including free maps of the Dominican Republic.
The Nokia e71 has wifi and I connected to the internet with it in the DR, no problem. I tried out the built in GPS while I was in San Pedro de Marcoris, the Nokia found my approximate location with the map showing the street names (not sure if I would rely on the Nokia GPS to give me great turn by turn directions in the smaller Dominican cities, it may work better in more populous locations).
Before the trip I added the phone numbers of various Dominican chicas, who I met online using ovi suite and my computer. For some I added their cell phone numbers in this format: 1-809-555-1212. When I was in Dom Rep using the nokia with a claro sim card, trying to call a number in that format the call would not go through. I edited the phone number to appear like this: 8095551212 and the call went through. Problem might be the 1 in front of the area code.
When I called the states I needed to have the 1 in front of the area code: 1 212 555 1212.
I usually wear Dockers pants in DR and one time while sitting on a sofa in a bar, the nokia slid out of my front pants pocket onto the floor, I didn't notice. The chica who was with me, told me my cell was on the floor (another time a few credit cards fell out of the front pants pocket while sitting).
You can download and install various free and inexpensive applications for the nokia e71. A free application that I used was Flashlight which makes the screen totally blank with light so it can be used like a flashlight (I used it at D'Luis Parrilada to read the menu at night). The Nokia also has a program that uses the cameras zoom to make thing appear larger on the screen.
I would like to make the fonts bigger on the Nokia, but the application to increase font size costs about $15US. I bought an application for about $3US called Lockme which will password protect any and all programs on the phone, including contact list, call log, text messages, photo gallery etc. You can still use the cell to make and receive calls, while whatever programs you chose are password protected. One time I was driving in my car and a chica in the back seat asked to use my cell, with the lockme program, that chica could not snoop around inside my cell.
I need to figure out how to send incoming calls directly into voice mail. If a chica is using my cell and another call comes into the cell, sometimes the chica will answer that call.
ATT sells a refurbished pantech link cell (takes sim cards, full keyboard) for $29. 99. I was told the cost to unblock that cell in DR costs from 600 to 1200 pesos. A cell phone place in Megacentro mall (sdq) called Tony, may charge 600 pesos to unblock it. I bought one that I sometimes use in the states and may buy another to use in the DR. Possibly get a second DR sim card for it and use that cell when I am out at night slumming (if it gets lost or stolen, it won't be a huge loss) ; http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/prepaid-phones.jsp?wtSlotClick=1-004ROX-0-2&WT.svl=button
Blk Big Bootyluv
03-02-11, 00:15
Thank you for your message.
Please be advised that our branches are located in Florida, Illinois, California, New York and New Jersey. Banco Popular North America is not affiliated with the Banco Popular in Dominican Republic.
Regards,
EG.
Popular Online Banking Team
Customer Care Specialist.
Banco Popular has many branches in the US. Do a search on their webpage to see if their is a branch located close to where you live:
http://www.popular.com/
Helpmann does not like Banco Popular. But they might be an option if you want to have an account that you can access both in the US and the DR. I would inquire with them whether ATM usage is free in the DR with a US banco popular account. Banco Popular from what I saw has the most ATM machines in Dom Rep, usually in the most convenient locations. You may also be able to open an account with them online and they may have a free checking account.
Thanks BBL.
I can cross Banco Popular off the list of banks to open an account with. I will probably open a Bank of America free e-banking account and use their debit card at Scotia Bank ATMs in Dom Rep for no fee ATM withdrawals.
Thank you for your message.
Please be advised that our branches are located in Florida, Illinois, California, New York and New Jersey. Banco Popular North America is not affiliated with the Banco Popular in Dominican Republic.
Regards,
EG.
Popular Online Banking Team
Customer Care Specialist.
Ok, interesting. The dominican men, must be similiar to phillippino men, they will try to get money from tourist every chance they get. Yes, I will be more careful, since this will be my first trip to DR.
I am also assuming that you or people you know have been ripped off by dominican men? Do tell me some scnarios. The comparison with Philippino men is accurate in the sence that no matter how cool you are to each other, how well you can communicate in spanish, how friendly and courteous you act, you will always be seen as the foreigner with money. So in other words, get too friendly and they will eventually try to ask you for money or other shit as they start to feel confortable talking to you. I know it sounds harsh but I would never trust a Dominican in the DR unless I am paying for a service needed by that person. Keep things at a professional level and you should be fine. Even in the US Dominican men tried to rip me off, I think it runs in the blood.
BoricuaOnline
03-02-11, 03:34
Thank you for your message.
Please be advised that our branches are located in Florida, Illinois, California, New York and New Jersey. Banco Popular North America is not affiliated with the Banco Popular in Dominican Republic.
Regards,
EG.
Popular Online Banking Team
Customer Care Specialist. Banco Popular North America is a subsidiary of Banco Popular of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico's largest bank for over a hundred years.
Blk Big Bootyluv
03-02-11, 03:43
Oook. Got it.
Banco Popular North America is a subsidiary of Banco Popular of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico's largest bank for over a hundred years.
Blk Big Bootyluv
03-02-11, 03:56
Yeah see that is scary rite there, parasites I've taken a first aid kit with me to Road since '05 after I got sick and was stuck in Hotel Kaoba in Cabarete under the toilet for 2days. BTW I think I stayed in that hotel during low season and paid like $135 two weeks. I got back home and did my calculation and was like damn. But the very next year they raised prices.
Good post thanks for the pills info. I will research that. Good post. Jao.
BBL.
Metronidazol MK Oral 500 mg is the same of the pills that I bought at the pharmacy at the airport in santo domingo. I was told two pills should kill intestinal parasites. Price at the airport was 50 pesos per pill, I was told the price in local pharmacies is 15 pesos per pill.
After eating the pineapple from the street, I started to think twice, so I bought these pills as a precaution, I have not taken them yet. Leafy greens found in salads might be a more likely source for parasites, I don't know. I was with one medical doctor from the US and he wouldn't use the ice in Santo Domingo for his bottled water.
Before my last trip I bought an unlocked Nokia E71 cell from dell. Com using a coupon code I found on dealnews. Com, cost was about $160US.I was looking at this phone last week.
Sears has it for $181 + tax (after coupon) + free shipping for opened-box units.
I still haven't pulled the trigger on it yet but it is nice to hear the GPS supports maps for the DR.
Do you need to use a memory card for the DR map?
I was looking at this phone last week.
Sears has it for $181 + tax (after coupon) + free shipping for opened-box units.
I still haven't pulled the trigger on it yet but it is nice to hear the GPS supports maps for the DR.
Do you need to use a memory card for the DR map?Before I bought that cellphone I visited http://dealnews.com/ Everyday to see what deals they had listed for cell phones. I found some dell coupon on that site which took off some percentage from dell's normal selling price.
Amazon and Newegg also sell the e71 unlocked. I looked the other day on Newegg and I believe I saw an open boxed E71 at a reduced price.
Expansys is another site that sells unlocked cell phones: http://www.expansys-usa.com/mobile-phones/sim-free-phones/
Expansys sells the BLU Samba Blue (Quad Band / Dual Sim) which has a keyboard for $49US. I know nothing about the cell phone maker Blu.
The E71 has internal memory and I put in a 4gb micro sd card. With the cell connected to my computer I downloaded and installed the United States map, Dominican Republic map and some other maps, using the nokia ovi suite 3. 0. That suite installed the maps into the cell. I don't know if they installed the maps into the internal memory or on the micro sd card. I will take the micro sd out of the cell and see if I can use the maps (to check where the maps might be stored).
I was looking at this phone last week.
Sears has it for $181 + tax (after coupon) + free shipping for opened-box units.
I still haven't pulled the trigger on it yet but it is nice to hear the GPS supports maps for the DR.
Do you need to use a memory card for the DR map?Newegg and amazon no tax for many states in the US. Oftentimes Newegg offers free shipping and usually I get the items within 5 days after I place the order with their free shipping.
The on / off button for the Nokia is flush with the top part of the case, you have to apply a bit pressure to turn the phone on and off and switch modes, which is good, no accidental changes to the phone's status when it is in a front jeans pant's pocket while driving (one time I was driving and had a samsung flip cellphone in my jeans front pant's pocket and somehow that cell phone went into speaker mode and answered a call, I had a GF in the passenger seat and the next thing I hear a voice of another chica coming from my cell in my pants pocket, busted) LOL.
Has anyone used a dual sim card cell phone in DR? I have no clue how a dual sim card cell phone may function in DR. Could one sim card be for claro and the other other sim card for orange? Are both sim cards active at the same time (when the phone is on) for incoming calls or does a person have to make one sim card active and the other sim card will be in some type of sleeper mode? Any information would be appreciated.
The E71 has internal memory and I put in a 4gb micro sd card. With the cell connected to my computer I downloaded and installed the United States map, Dominican Republic map and some other maps, using the nokia ovi suite 3. 0.I bought a car GPS some months ago and was disappointed there was no DR map available. Top priority for that unit was not for the DR though. Real-Time traffic conditions integrated with auto re-routing around them is huge for me for driving in the US. This is why I have been looking at a second unit where I could maybe toss my $20 DR phone.
I will probably pull the trigger when I know exactly when my next trip will be.
Your E71 probably does not need the memory card for the GPS map because the country is so relatively small. Since the USA map I am sure requires less than 2GB, my gut tells me a DR map is probably no larger than 500MB (could even be ½ that size too).
I bought a car GPS some months ago and was disappointed there was no DR map available. Top priority for that unit was not for the DR though. Real-Time traffic conditions integrated with auto re-routing around them is huge for me for driving in the US. This is why I have been looking at a second unit where I could maybe toss my $20 DR phone.
I will probably pull the trigger when I know exactly when my next trip will be.
Your E71 probably does not need the memory card for the GPS map because the country is so relatively small. Since the USA map I am sure requires less than 2GB, my gut tells me a DR map is probably no larger than 500MB (could even be ½ that size too).I read somewhere that Nokia uses some program so that the maps don't use too much memory. Newegg has an open box e71 for around $190 with about $3 for shipping. I would wait, someplace will put them on sale.
An ISG member bought the Dominican Republic map for his Garmin GPS from this company and said it worked fine in the DR (prices from $34 to $79US)
http://www.gpstravelmaps.com/dominican_republic.php?gclid=CLTj8sy77aUCFaVx5Qod4nXGow
The screen size of the Nokia E71 is not super large. Unless you have eagle eyes, I had to zoom in to read the street names. For me it is good to have if I get lost or if I need to find a particular street while in the car. The GPS took a little while to load. For guys driving for the first time in the DR, I would probably suggest bringing a Garmin unit and buying the maps.
I bought a car GPS some months ago and was disappointed there was no DR map available. Top priority for that unit was not for the DR though. Real-Time traffic conditions integrated with auto re-routing around them is huge for me for driving in the US. This is why I have been looking at a second unit where I could maybe toss my $20 DR phone.
I will probably pull the trigger when I know exactly when my next trip will be.
Your E71 probably does not need the memory card for the GPS map because the country is so relatively small. Since the USA map I am sure requires less than 2GB, my gut tells me a DR map is probably no larger than 500MB (could even be ½ that size too).
Yeah see that is scary rite there, parasites I've taken a first aid kit with me to Road since '05 after I got sick and was stuck in Hotel Kaoba in Cabarete under the toilet for 2days. BTW I think I stayed in that hotel during low season and paid like $135 two weeks. I got back home and did my calculation and was like damn. But the very next year they raised prices.
Good post thanks for the pills info. I will research that. Good post. Jao.
BBL.I have gotten the shits in DR. Good to have Wet Ones wipes so that your ass doesn't get too irritated from using the paper toilet paper (wet ones come in travel size packages).
One thing that I would rather have in every hotel room than a Bible, is a plunger for the toilet when it gets blocked.
Also the Dom Rep should open an academy to train plumbers and maybe build a manufacturing plant for plumbing fixtures (to replace the poorly functioning plumbing found in many places).
I bought a car GPS some months ago and was disappointed there was no DR map available. Top priority for that unit was not for the DR though. Real-Time traffic conditions integrated with auto re-routing around them is huge for me for driving in the US. This is why I have been looking at a second unit where I could maybe toss my $20 DR phone.
I will probably pull the trigger when I know exactly when my next trip will be.
Your E71 probably does not need the memory card for the GPS map because the country is so relatively small. Since the USA map I am sure requires less than 2GB, my gut tells me a DR map is probably no larger than 500MB (could even be ½ that size too).According to Nokia Ovi Suite 3 the map size for the Dom Rep is 8. 53 mb. Map size for New York is 81mb, California 124mb, Colombia 21. 3mb, Brazil 162mb.
I have gotten the shits in DR. Good to have Wet Ones wipes so that your ass doesn't get too irritated from using the paper toilet paper (wet ones come in travel size packages).
One thing that I would rather have in every hotel room than a Bible, is a plunger for the toilet when it gets blocked.
Also the Dom Rep should open an academy to train plumbers and maybe build a manufacturing plant for plumbing fixtures (to replace the poorly functioning plumbing found in many places). Your not supposed to flush your paper dude. That's what the waste paper baskets are for. I think that's a nasty thing, but I've seen it in other Latin countries as well. Must be that they don't have waste treatment for the sewage.
My live in girlfriend (I've been with her for more than 2 years now) wants to live with me full time, here or there it doesn't matter to her. I would love to live there full time but money wise I can't.
So this weekend she hits me well why not take me to the US, we can get married and start a family, so on and so forth.
She'll be 22 and she wants a kid, so I tell her OK we can have a kid and start a family but it will take me some time to get everything together etc.
She asks how long? I tell her 1 year and no more than 2, and I actually mean it. It would be great to have a piece of ass like her nearby when I'm not traveling for work. She says the visa process doesn't take that long I can do it in 8 months, etc.
I tell her no. 1 to 2 years. She's crying, complaining and says that if I'm not going to do it she will look to get residency and pay for it herself because she loves me that much and wants to be with me forever. I reply with, that's a great idea I'll pay for everything here, housing, food, clothes, car, everything. You just need to pay for the visa process, she then retorts, if I do it it will take me more than 5 years. I tell her that's ok I can wait for you.
She back tracks and says she'll wait the 2 years.
I have gotten the shits in DR.I think everyone whom has been to the DR has gotten the shits. With me, I usually describe it as the "squirts" and it usually sets in after the first week.
Is this "Metronidazol" you posted about a potential remedy for my said "squirts"?
If it is a remedy it is pretty under-advertised.
Your not supposed to flush your paper dude. That's what the waste paper baskets are for. I think that's a nasty thing, but I've seen it in other Latin countries as well. Must be that they don't have waste treatment for the sewage.This is minor compared to some girls that try to flush their used tampax down the crapper. Both though, will stop things up right quick!
She back tracks and says she'll wait the 2 years.I think it only took 7 days for the walls of Jericho to fall so you more likely have the advantage. LOL
My live in girlfriend (I've been with her for more than 2 years now) wants to live with me full time, here or there it doesn't matter to her. I would love to live there full time but money wise I can't.
So this weekend she hits me well why not take me to the US, we can get married and start a family, so on and so forth.
She'll be 22 and she wants a kid, so I tell her OK we can have a kid and start a family but it will take me some time to get everything together etc.
She asks how long? I tell her 1 year and no more than 2, and I actually mean it. It would be great to have a piece of ass like her nearby when I'm not traveling for work. She says the visa process doesn't take that long I can do it in 8 months, etc.
I tell her no. 1 to 2 years. She's crying, complaining and says that if I'm not going to do it she will look to get residency and pay for it herself because she loves me that much and wants to be with me forever. I reply with, that's a great idea I'll pay for everything here, housing, food, clothes, car, everything. You just need to pay for the visa process, she then retorts, if I do it it will take me more than 5 years. I tell her that's ok I can wait for you.
She back tracks and says she'll wait the 2 years. As soon as you bring her back she'll be properly schooled on the ways of the American wife by her Puerto Rican hair dressers. Once she realizes how hot she is to all the younger cock blocking dudes on the block she'll leave you for one of them. Most likely she'll just call the cops on you after an arguement and have you removed from your own house while her emergency restraining order slowly works its way through the justice system. If you are married and have kids with her, she'll end up with 1/2 your shit and probably majority custody of the child.
Dude, just leave her there and save yourself from all of this. You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck.
I think everyone whom has been to the DR has gotten the shits. With me, I usually describe it as the "squirts" and it usually sets in after the first week.
Is this "Metronidazol" you posted about a potential remedy for my said "squirts"?
If it is a remedy it is pretty under-advertised. Some pepto or Imodium A-D, and you should be good.
.........You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck.Amazing with all the info available there are still a few who believe this. As soon as your wallet is empty the love affair is over.
As soon as you bring her back she'll be properly schooled on the ways of the American wife by her Puerto Rican hair dressers. Once she realizes how hot she is to all the younger cock blocking dudes on the block she'll leave you for one of them. Most likely she'll just call the cops on you after an arguement and have you removed from your own house while her emergency restraining order slowly works its way through the justice system. If you are married and have kids with her, she'll end up with 1/2 your shit and probably majority custody of the child.
Dude, just leave her there and save yourself from all of this. You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck.
As soon as you bring her back she'll be properly schooled on the ways of the American wife by her Puerto Rican hair dressers. Once she realizes how hot she is to all the younger cock blocking dudes on the block she'll leave you for one of them. Most likely she'll just call the cops on you after an arguement and have you removed from your own house while her emergency restraining order slowly works its way through the justice system. If you are married and have kids with her, she'll end up with 1/2 your shit and probably majority custody of the child.
Dude, just leave her there and save yourself from all of this. You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck.Not to mention the Dominican dudes who will say"you're Dominicana you have to fuck me". It amazes me how they spoil and worship these guys when they only shit on them. Its bread into their culture to always give the Dominicano whatever he wants. If the Dominicanas ever get some independence along with economic and political clout, the Dominicanos would start killing them.
Dominicanas love attention and are open minded sexually. How can you domesticate a women with these types of traits? If you want a wife try the Asians, who are more traditional or maybe even a Colombiana. Also if you sponsor her then you are financially reponsible for her, even if she is fucking the Dominican mailman. Go visit them in the DR, have your fun and undertand the Dominicano out ranks you always in their eyes.
Riky Rapido
03-03-11, 18:08
Some pepto or Imodium A-D, and you should be good.And I never got the shits. Moreover, I lived with Dominicans which means I ate their food and drink. I ain't had nuttin' like Montezuma's revenge like I got in Cancun years back. Not sure how you got the shits, maybe you ate some bad pussy?
And I never got the shits. Moreover, I lived with Dominicans which means I ate their food and drink. I ain't had nuttin' like Montezuma's revenge like I got in Cancun years back. Not sure how you got the shits, maybe you ate some bad pussy?Congratulations, felicedades, you have great intestinal fortitude.
I always bring chew-able Immodium (anti-diarrhea) , pepto bismol in the tablet chew-able form and chew-able gas-x (I always carry-on some of those tablets on the airplane, not fun having diarrhea on an airplane or the farts, LOL).
After drinking loads of presidente beer my stomach gets gassed up. Depending upon the chica I am with, I generally don't like to let out a long, loud fart while she is next to me.
Also after drinking lots of presidente beer and thereafter having a chica slamming into my lower abdomen during cowgirl, can be a little uncomfortable, if I am gassed up.
[QUOTE=Jaosousa; 1129232]I have gotten the shits in DR. Good to have Wet Ones wipes so that your ass doesn't get too irritated from using the paper toilet paper (wet ones come in travel size packages).
I had the same problem as you had, I am very careful about food here in D. R. As I also spend days and hours in the bathroom.
I exclusively eat at la sirena usually they have a cafeteria and you can get a decent meal for a 150 to 200 pesos.
When I cook I also buy all the ingridents at la sirena and so far I have not had any problems. I aviod food which is sold in the streets.
Charles Pooter
03-03-11, 20:54
[QUOTE=Jaosousa; 1129232]I have gotten the shits in DR. Good to have Wet Ones wipes so that your ass doesn't get too irritated from using the paper toilet paper (wet ones come in travel size packages).
I had the same problem as you had, I am very careful about food here in D. R. As I also spend days and hours in the bathroom.
I exclusively eat at la sirena usually they have a cafeteria and you can get a decent meal for a 150 to 200 pesos.
When I cook I also buy all the ingridents at la sirena and so far I have not had any problems. I aviod food which is sold in the streets. I have been living here a year and a half now. Only problem I have had was the shits after eating at La Sirena.
I don't eat there now after I noticed that when they come out of the kitchen with new supplies, they don't remove or clean the serving bowls / platters. They just add the new stuff on top of what's left of the the old. You can imagine that by the end of the day there are stratas of food at the bottom which have been hanging around all day. Not good.
More generally, even when young and fit I never had a particularly robust stomach. First two trips to the DR five years ago I had stomach trouble. Since then on two trips a year, and living here now, only one episode (as above) so I think you can get acclimatized and build up resistance to the local bugs.
Of course, I cannot be sure it was the La Sirena food. They have a pretty good reputation and there is a wide selection at cheap prices. But I am not taking any more chances after my observations above.
Blk Big Bootyluv
03-03-11, 21:03
You are no alone in your views. I've herd too many sad sad tales about this. The only ones I hear that workout well are when the dude saves properly for his retirement and moves to DR lives like a KING for the rest of his days. Or when a dude gets a chick from China. Since this is not the China form that doesn't apply to us here.
Peace.
BBL.
As soon as you bring her back she'll be properly schooled on the ways of the American wife by her Puerto Rican hair dressers. Once she realizes how hot she is to all the younger cock blocking dudes on the block she'll leave you for one of them. Most likely she'll just call the cops on you after an arguement and have you removed from your own house while her emergency restraining order slowly works its way through the justice system. If you are married and have kids with her, she'll end up with 1/2 your shit and probably majority custody of the child.
Dude, just leave her there and save yourself from all of this. You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck.
Member #3437
03-03-11, 21:59
When I originally obtained my passport I never thought I would be traveling back and forth so much.
I'm running out of blank visa spots in my passport, I heard you can get more pages added to it, but the online form from the gov looks like a passport renewal form.
Does anyone have info on this?
Much appreciated. Yes, just go the the US embassy website and fill out the form and mail in your passport with the money. It comes back pretty quick with pages added. Bad idea if you are traveling soon, so you have to pick a down time or pay to expiedite it.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds4085/ds4085_2662.html
Last 4 times down I have eaten alot of yogurt for a month or so before I depart. Have not had one problem since I started this. I still pack immodeum just in case. My wing man was eating it like candy back in January.
Manizales911
03-03-11, 23:42
Yes, just go the the US embassy website and fill out the form and mail in your passport with the money. It comes back pretty quick with pages added. Bad idea if you are traveling soon, so you have to pick a down time or pay to expiedite it.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds4085/ds4085_2662.htmlIt took two weeks for me to get pages added to mine, now I am almost full again. My passport expires next year so I am just going to get it renewed instead.
Charles Pooter
03-04-11, 03:05
Dude, just leave her there and save yourself from all of this. You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck.Great post. But never say never. It might work 1% or 2% of times but you would have to have some special kind of arrogance to think you are going to be the 1-in-50 or 1-in-100 guy. And none of the candidates I have met have been remotely in the running for that special honor. Either look like shit, or are alcoholics, or are near broke.
Now living in the DR with a chica, happiness is still a long-shot, but your odds are vastly improved.
There is a vast cultural difference between them and us. So if you cannot make a marriage work with someone of your own or a similar nationality (and most of us cannot) you have fuck all chance with a dominicana. Possibly different if you have a Latin American background yourself? I wouldn't know about that.
Congratulations, felicedades, you have great intestinal fortitude.
I always bring chew-able Immodium (anti-diarrhea) , pepto bismol in the tablet chew-able form and chew-able gas-x (I always carry-on some of those tablets on the airplane, not fun having diarrhea on an airplane or the farts, LOL).
After drinking loads of presidente beer my stomach gets gassed up. Depending upon the chica I am with, I generally don't like to let out a long, loud fart while she is next to me.
Also after drinking lots of presidente beer and thereafter having a chica slamming into my lower abdomen during cowgirl, can be a little uncomfortable, if I am gassed up. Sometimes I get a sensitive stomach. I was out and about the other day and had the craving for some chicharon from Villa Mella (supposedly the best). This stuff is pretty good but you can only usually get it off the street carts. I was with a girl that went out and bought it for me and it was great and no stomach problems. The next time I wanted some I was out with another girl and I was a bit drunk, I went to the same place but this time I went out to buy, the cart not only had the chicharon, but had about any part of the pig on display including snouts, ears and other parts I couldn't make out. Being drunk, I made what probably was a bad decision and I bought one of their cart made sausages, it was deep fried and looked fairly good with my rose colored glasses.
It was great, my dominican companion refused to even try it, she said I was going to get sick. The next morning, no problems whatsoever. I was shocked. I've gotten sick from much milder things over there from some supposedly good / clean restaurants.
However, I will not be repeating the sausage incident as there is no way to judge what is going into it.
Chicharon de Villa Mella is quite good, if you can get the courage of eating from one of the street vendors I would recommend trying.
My live in girlfriend (I've been with her for more than 2 years now) wants to live with me full time, here or there it doesn't matter to her. I would love to live there full time but money wise I can't.
So this weekend she hits me well why not take me to the US, we can get married and start a family, so on and so forth.
She'll be 22 and she wants a kid, so I tell her OK we can have a kid and start a family but it will take me some time to get everything together etc.
She asks how long? I tell her 1 year and no more than 2, and I actually mean it. It would be great to have a piece of ass like her nearby when I'm not traveling for work. She says the visa process doesn't take that long I can do it in 8 months, etc.
I tell her no. 1 to 2 years. She's crying, complaining and says that if I'm not going to do it she will look to get residency and pay for it herself because she loves me that much and wants to be with me forever. I reply with, that's a great idea I'll pay for everything here, housing, food, clothes, car, everything. You just need to pay for the visa process, she then retorts, if I do it it will take me more than 5 years. I tell her that's ok I can wait for you.
She back tracks and says she'll wait the 2 years. You got a warning. A chica hissy fit already.
Your situation is similar to mine.
I agree with the posters here that you should forget love and / or mariiage in the conventional sense. The cultural differences would make living together a very difficult proposition indeed. After a while, either you'll feel imprisoned, or she will.
But if you can enjoy time together outside of the sex, you can have an arms length relationship which can be very beneficial to both parties, as long as YOU stay in control. You have the money, you define the terms.
It's enjoyable and convenient to have the full GFE / Wifey experience on a regular part time basis, and each of you can get back to your normal lives between visits. It stays fresh.
Leave it at that tho, and don't let her try to turn it into more than that or you'll lose control, and it will be about her happiness and future, not yours. You can still talk the talk,"only mi for you, and only you for mi" bullshit, but be ready to walk at a moments notice. She instictively knows this, so there's incentive keep up her end of the bargain.
Always have an exit strategy.
Mine's lasted two years now and I see no reason why it won't continue in the same way as long as we keep it more or less on an employer / employee basis.
But, she's coming up here in May for a visit, so we'll see how that develops.
Sometimes I get a sensitive stomach. I was out and about the other day and had the craving for some chicharon from Villa Mella (supposedly the best). This stuff is pretty good but you can only usually get it off the street carts. I was with a girl that went out and bought it for me and it was great and no stomach problems. The next time I wanted some I was out with another girl and I was a bit drunk, I went to the same place but this time I went out to buy, the cart not only had the chicharon, but had about any part of the pig on display including snouts, ears and other parts I couldn't make out. Being drunk, I made what probably was a bad decision and I bought one of their cart made sausages, it was deep fried and looked fairly good with my rose colored glasses.
It was great, my dominican companion refused to even try it, she said I was going to get sick. The next morning, no problems whatsoever. I was shocked. I've gotten sick from much milder things over there from some supposedly good / clean restaurants.
However, I will not be repeating the sausage incident as there is no way to judge what is going into it.
Chicharon de Villa Mella is quite good, if you can get the courage of eating from one of the street vendors I would recommend trying. Http://www.imodium.com/page.jhtml?id=imodium/include/5_0.inc
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You got a warning. A chica hissy fit already.
Your situation is similar to mine.
I agree with the posters here that you should forget love and / or mariiage in the conventional sense. The cultural differences would make living together a very difficult proposition indeed. After a while, either you'll feel imprisoned, or she will.
But if you can enjoy time together outside of the sex, you can have an arms length relationship which can be very beneficial to both parties, as long as YOU stay in control. You have the money, you define the terms.
It's enjoyable and convenient to have the full GFE / Wifey experience on a regular part time basis, and each of you can get back to your normal lives between visits. It stays fresh.
Leave it at that tho, and don't let her try to turn it into more than that or you'll lose control, and it will be about her happiness and future, not yours. You can still talk the talk,"only mi for you, and only you for mi" bullshit, but be ready to walk at a moments notice. She instictively knows this, so there's incentive keep up her end of the bargain.
Always have an exit strategy.
Mine's lasted two years now and I see no reason why it won't continue in the same way as long as we keep it more or less on an employer / employee basis.
But, she's coming up here in May for a visit, so we'll see how that develops. Amazing how an unexpected baby can change the control issue 180 degrees to the chica having an enormous amount of power. You might not see it but the whole thing is like playing with matches.
Coolie High
03-04-11, 22:57
amazing how an unexpected baby can change the control issue 180 degrees to the chica having an enormous amount of power. you might not see it but the whole thing is like playing with matches.anytime your dealing with woman period your playing with matches. hell in the states i had a four year relationship ended cus my ex fiance started to stalk me. and let me tell you having to pull a james bond, golden eye speed chasing move on the highway to shake my ex ain't no fun.
oakie knows what type of matches he's dealing with cus the ogs on the board have told him. i got faith if a fire starts he'll be able to put it out. or at the very least stop, drop and roll to get the fire off of him lol
Amazing how an unexpected baby can change the control issue 180 degrees to the chica having an enormous amount of power. You might not see it but the whole thing is like playing with matches.Thanks EH, you got a good point.
But Coolie has a good point too.
So, since we are only debating long term vs short term (as in ST, TLN, TLAnno) the pregnancy issue is the same, no?
On a broader level, just what are a ST puta's options if a one time newbie gets her pregnant? And how is it different just because this chica happens to know where I live?
I'm serious. Tell me what I am missing here, and I appreciate your input.
anytime your dealing with woman period your playing with matches. hell in the states i had a four year relationship ended cus my ex fiance started to stalk me. and let me tell you having to pull a james bond, golden eye speed chasing move on the highway to shake my ex ain't no fun.
oakie knows what type of matches he's dealing with cus the ogs on the board have told him. i got faith if a fire starts he'll be able to put it out. or at the very least stop, drop and roll to get the fire off of him lolhey coolie, thanks for that!
my last 3 long time relationships, all with younger women back home, ended because they wanted a baby.
i got two already grown up and don't want any more. the last one was totally pissed and stopped fucking me when i suddenly started using a condom lol.
i have this vision of you and sade, me and princessa on some jerry springer show, waiting for the dna results.
or even worse, down there on "caso cerrada", arguing and fighting and what the fuck are they saying? lol.
i am talking about more than just handling the game coolie.
he stated he is engaged in gfe (meaning no-condom sex).
once a chica tells the authorities a gringo got her prego and is going to flee the country, the guy is held until significant extortion money is paid. a scenario has been written about this here in the past.
ain't nobody a good enough player once the authorities have their hand around your collar. this is what i mean about playing with matches as opposed to the regular everyday dealings with some crazy bi*ch.
anytime your dealing with woman period your playing with matches. hell in the states i had a four year relationship ended cus my ex fiance started to stalk me. and let me tell you having to pull a james bond, golden eye speed chasing move on the highway to shake my ex ain't no fun.
oakie knows what type of matches he's dealing with cus the ogs on the board have told him. i got faith if a fire starts he'll be able to put it out. or at the very least stop, drop and roll to get the fire off of him lol
Coolie High
03-06-11, 00:03
I am talking about more than just handling the game Coolie.
He stated he is engaged in GFE (meaning no-condom sex).
Once a chica tells the authorities a gringo got her prego and is going to flee the country, the guy is held until significant extortion money is paid. A scenario has been written about this here in the past.
Ain't nobody a good enough player once the authorities have their hand around your collar. This is what I mean about playing with matches as opposed to the regular everyday dealings with some crazy bi*ch.Ehunter I definitely don't dispute what your saying I'm just stating that there are similarities when dealing with your woman in the states as if you were in the DR.
Case in point let's say you get into an argument and your woman calls the cops and lies and says that you hit her guess what your going to jail.
Or how about your lady putiing child support on your ass when you know your not the father but you now have to get a DNA test and spend court money to prove that's not your child.
The same bullshit that a chica can put you thru in the DR is the same bullshit that a woman can out you thru in the states. The only thing is that you pay more in the states.
Now given the fact that Oakies dealing with age difference, culture and language difference plus adding the time and space apart from one another does severely increase his odds of him dealing with a volatile match but odds are still just that, a number.
In any case I'm treading softly with any female I consider my girl or who I come in contact with.
Hey Coolie, thanks for that!
My last 3 long time relationships, all with younger women back home, ended because they wanted a baby.
I got two already grown up and don't want any more. The last one was totally pissed and stopped fucking me when I suddenly started using a condom LOL.
I have this vision of you and Sade, me and Princessa on some Jerry springer show, waiting for the DNA results.
Or even worse, down there on "Caso Cerrada", arguing and fighting and what the fuck are they saying? LOL. They slick way around this is to get a vasectomy. When the girl starts to wonder why she is not getting pregnant (at least a year). Then you can meekly tell her that naybe something is wrong with you. Ha
As soon as you bring her back she'll be properly schooled on the ways of the American wife by her Puerto Rican hair dressers. Once she realizes how hot she is to all the younger cock blocking dudes on the block she'll leave you for one of them. Most likely she'll just call the cops on you after an arguement and have you removed from your own house while her emergency restraining order slowly works its way through the justice system. If you are married and have kids with her, she'll end up with 1/2 your shit and probably majority custody of the child.
Dude, just leave her there and save yourself from all of this. You can't marry these girls and they can NEVER love us, only their own kind. Good luck. They don't even love their own kind. They love themselves and that is about it.
No man in his right mind should bring these guys out. I know a number of guys who have done it and NONE has worked out beyond 2 years. Heck marriages with your own don't work out so why risk it.
I know we are allowed 30 days on entry to DR, Does anyone know the fine if you stay past that? Is there a way to extend this?
BoricuaOnline
03-06-11, 06:35
I was on the Greater Santo Domingo mongers map and noticed that one of the main pages referring the map is not the ISG. It is a link about clubs and adult resorts in the DR, even nudist clubs. I never imagined there were so many adult resorts in the DR, in Puerto Plata, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica etc, most of them too expensive. Here is the link: http://www.sexcation-review.com/Travel-Caribbean-DR.html
I was on the Greater Santo Domingo mongers map and noticed that one of the main pages referring the map is not the ISG. It is a link about clubs and adult resorts in the DR, even nudist clubs. I never imagined there were so many adult resorts in the DR, in Puerto Plata, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica etc, most of them too expensive. Here is the link:
http://www.sexcation-review.com/Travel-Caribbean-DR.htmlBoricua, thanks for all your great intel, I'm a big fan of your posts.
Now, I obviously haven't stayed at most of the high end AI clip joints mentioned in that link. Most of these so-called AI places operate out of rented places, promise the world for crazy cash, don't live up, import foreign women (illegal) , or hire fairly regular looking, not medically vetted beach girls nearby, etc. One of the places mentioned is closed and the previous owner is in a Brazilian jail for sex trafficking according to one of my well informed sources. There are only 2 places in the AI catagory that live up to their billing. 1) BB's on the very affordbale end. 2) O2 is the highest one should go. Actually, BB's is not AI but its very affordable. Paying anywhere from $400 to $2, 500 a night at these other joints is just STUPID and exploitive.
The above link does a pretty good job however listing all the places and I credit them for that.
Thanks. Those outdoor pork places are under the overhead metro tracks on Ave. Maximo Gomez or are they after the last metro stop?
Sometimes I get a sensitive stomach. I was out and about the other day and had the craving for some chicharon from Villa Mella (supposedly the best). This stuff is pretty good but you can only usually get it off the street carts. I was with a girl that went out and bought it for me and it was great and no stomach problems. The next time I wanted some I was out with another girl and I was a bit drunk, I went to the same place but this time I went out to buy, the cart not only had the chicharon, but had about any part of the pig on display including snouts, ears and other parts I couldn't make out. Being drunk, I made what probably was a bad decision and I bought one of their cart made sausages, it was deep fried and looked fairly good with my rose colored glasses.
It was great, my dominican companion refused to even try it, she said I was going to get sick. The next morning, no problems whatsoever. I was shocked. I've gotten sick from much milder things over there from some supposedly good / clean restaurants.
However, I will not be repeating the sausage incident as there is no way to judge what is going into it.
Chicharon de Villa Mella is quite good, if you can get the courage of eating from one of the street vendors I would recommend trying.
BogieMaker
03-07-11, 03:49
Paying anywhere from $400 to $2, 500 a night at these other joints is just STUPID and exploitive.Can't speak for the other places but I stayed at affordable-adult-vacations a couple to times and did not feel like I over paid considering everything was paid as part of the $350-$400 / day fee. Having never left the US before it was nice to have the a person taking care of everything from pickup to drop off. Depending how much you eat, drink and partake in the ladies, BB is not a lot cheaper with everything considered. For the first time visitor to the DR I think the cheaper places like Total Satisfaction and Affordable are a viable option. I assume if I could afford $1200 or more a night discretion would be more of a concern than price.
I realize I might take a little heat on this board for supporting the AI places like Affordable but everyone has different needs and comfort levels and like me the nice little place in Boca Chica was the perfect place to begin my adventures in the DR. Two years later I speak a little Spanish and feel comfortable traveling by myself in the DR but still stop in to visit with Carlos when in Boca Chica.
I don't want to come off as negative towards Geolopes because now I would not think of staying at Affordable but at one time that was the perfect option for me as it could be for other individuals who visit this board.
Grand Pollo
03-07-11, 04:33
I know we are allowed 30 days on entry to DR, Does anyone know the fine if you stay past that? Is there a way to extend this?You do not get a visa when you enter, you get a tourist card, a better way you can view that is a visa exemption. A visa is applied for before and in some countries they issue a visa on arrival. DR is not one of them. If you overstay there is a penalty with clear signs at the airport as to how much. For a few days it is peanuts. For a few years it can cost you.
The fact they post a fine for over 30 days and as much as 5 years shows you it is just a tax and not a big deal. Unlike Thailand where if you are caught in country over 30 days on an exemption you go to jail until they deport you.
These are the rates in Spanish. Note the over 5 years used to be about $50 US. Now it is a lot more, though not a fortune. You can extend a tourist card (once, I think) at the immigration in Santo Domingo but I suspect the cost and hassle is more than the exit fees for just about any time period , the only reason is if you get hassled by the cops a lot and they calculate the overstay and want to make an issue of it.
De 30 dias a 3 meses 800. 00.
De 3 meses a 9 meses 1, 000. 00.
De 9 meses a 1 año 2, 500. 00.
De 1 año a 1 año why 6 meses 4, 000. 00.
De 1 año why medio a 2 años 5, 000. 00.
De 2 años a 2 años why 6 meses 6, 500. 00.
De 2 años why medio a 3 años 9, 000. 00.
De 2 años a 5 años 14, 000. 00.
De 5 años en adelante 17, 000. 00.
Thanks. Those outdoor pork places are under the overhead metro tracks on Ave. Maximo Gomez or are they after the last metro stop?The one I like is next to the metro stop Mama Tingo. If you go before 9PM the lady is more generous with the cut than the guy that works later in the night. I also think they get a kick out of serving gringos.
She was giving me samples of stuff, one thing was something called buffo or something, I have no idea what it was but it looked like deep fried steak (not chicken fried like here in the states). But I'm sure its some part of the pig I don't want to know about.
The sausage was really good, very intense spice (not hot) but rich in flavor.
De 30 dias a 3 meses 800. 00.
De 3 meses a 9 meses 1, 000. 00.
De 9 meses a 1 año 2, 500. 00.
De 1 año a 1 año why 6 meses 4, 000. 00.
De 1 año why medio a 2 años 5, 000. 00.
De 2 años a 2 años why 6 meses 6, 500. 00.
De 2 años why medio a 3 años 9, 000. 00.
De 2 años a 5 años 14, 000. 00.
De 5 años en adelante 17, 000. 00. I've been there about 30 times in about 2 1/2 years and have never seen these signs. I've been down there for 3 weeks at a clip but never more than 1 month at any given time. Thanks for the info. 800 pesos is no biggie.
I just sold my house and will not be moving into the new one until May and figure I'll go stay down there for the duration until the new place is availalble.
The rental car is going to kill me for that time period, I might go local during the week (w / guaguas and carros) and rent on the weekends.
I'm trying to buy a car down there and put it in my girls name (with insurance) but she hasn't taken her test yet. I've seen people advertise in mundoanuncio looking for rentals from locals, anyone have any ideas?
I have a friend (working chica) who is a real smart business lady. She's been renting a room at the all inclusives acting like she is on vacation with her sister and does her business there. It's a good opportunity for those guys that are on vacation with their families and want to get some action without attracting any attention or getting the wife suspicious by leaving the property.
Marcia has asked me to help by publicizing for her, as soon as I find the next hotel she's staying at I'll post or if you guys are staying at an all inclusive just PM me and I'll let her know which hotel she should be looking into. She's very pretty (very petite girl, real tight, offers BBBJCIM, anal) her sister has a huge rack and a bit bigger, don't know her services but I can find out.
I exclusively eat at la sirena usually they have a cafeteria and you can get a decent meal for a 150 to 200 pesos.
When I cook I also buy all the ingridents at la sirena and so far I have not had any problems. I aviod food which is sold in the streets.Have you been to playa palenque (45 minutes from san cristobal) and is it worth visiting? I saw mundy car wash bar, blue bar and some liquor store bars in San Cristobal (I heard blue palace is a nice place) , any other bars or pay for play places you can recommend in san cristobal? Gracias.
Have you been to playa palenque (45 minutes from san cristobal) and is it worth visiting? I saw mundy car wash bar, blue bar and some liquor store bars in San Cristobal (I heard blue palace is a nice place) , any other bars or pay for play places you can recommend in san cristobal? Gracias.I go there all the time, very nice beach but not for mongering. Everyone is there with someone or its full of families.
However if you want to bring a girl it's a nice beach almost no vendors to speak of, there is a restaurant / bar called merry coco or something like that, they have the greatest seafood empanadas. At the end of the street that runs along the beach are a couple of big bars / restaurants that blast music the biggest is called dominican york.
Overall never really crowded, there is one decent hotel nearby (Hotel Paleque) overpriced for the area, they have real good food but again overpriced.
Ask some more questions if you need more info.
My live in Novia has been reading Cosmo since I've been gone and has sent me links with new ideas and ways to please your man.
I'm expecting the blowjob of my life when I return. Also, we have anal sometimes but afterwards she complains for 2 or 3 days about the pain. She has now asked me to get some different lubricants to desensitize the anus so she can give it to me more often.
She knows I step out on her when I'm down there and she wants to keep me happy and without the desire to do so.
Once I left my laptop on and she found a picture of me with a girl hugging at the beach and she was crying for a few hours, but later that week she was having sex with me 5 times a day, and that actuall worked, I had no energy to do anything else and later in the week had to beg her no mas.
Anyone ever use EREC-F it's supposed to be chewable generic viagra. I like cialis better and la pela (generic) but was intereseted in EREC-F because it chewable I would think it would work faster.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Triple Stacks
03-18-11, 19:28
A friend and I are trying to plan a vacation this year, either summer or fall, but we're not quite sure where we want to go yet, debating between mainly DR and Philippines.
We're up for the full on mongering scenes, but we also like the idea of actually getting genuinely involved with a couple of girls romantically leading up to our vacation and just spending the the time with our new girl friends.
I like DR because the chicks are soo hot and its so close (we're in US). But neither of us know much spanish.
If we're to go to DR, I think we'll be better off sticking to a place like BlackBeard's-from all the reviews, seems like we'd be in good hands there. I'm still concerned about not being able to make a really passable romantic connection with the chicks, though. Frankly, I'm the kind of guy to be genuinely interested in a lady. If I can make a real connection with her, its a more genuine GFE experience. But I don't see that connection happening if I can't really communicate with the girl properly.
Then, on the other hand, we're thinking about Philippines. I hear its amazing. And now I've come across DIA-can't believe I didn't know about this! LOL, obviously, communication is not a problem here, everyone speaks English. We're already making connections. But it's got it's drawbacks too. Mainly that it's much longer and more expensive flights. But I'm also more genuinely into the lantinas. Though, I do really like petite chicks and those phili chicks are certainly petite.
So, I'm wondering if maybe there's a website out there like DIA for DR / the latin world where we might have the possibility of connecting with those DR latinas (that surely must exist) that do know a little English and would want to hook up with us. Not really lookin for pay sites, though, I'm guessing DIA is one of a kind (pretty awesome). But if pay sites are all that are available, which is best?
And, also, besides the flights how do DR and Philippines compare financially for the monger in US equivalent expenses?
Any other notable comparisons you'd point out?
Ath Trainer
03-19-11, 17:14
A friend and I are trying to plan a vacation this year, either summer or fall, but we're not quite sure where we want to go yet, debating between mainly DR and Philippines.
We're up for the full on mongering scenes, but we also like the idea of actually getting genuinely involved with a couple of girls romantically leading up to our vacation and just spending the the time with our new girl friends.
I like DR because the chicks are soo hot and its so close (we're in US). But neither of us know much spanish.
If we're to go to DR, I think we'll be better off sticking to a place like BlackBeard's-from all the reviews, seems like we'd be in good hands there. I'm still concerned about not being able to make a really passable romantic connection with the chicks, though. Frankly, I'm the kind of guy to be genuinely interested in a lady. If I can make a real connection with her, its a more genuine GFE experience. But I don't see that connection happening if I can't really communicate with the girl properly.
Then, on the other hand, we're thinking about Philippines. I hear its amazing. And now I've come across DIA-can't believe I didn't know about this! LOL, obviously, communication is not a problem here, everyone speaks English. We're already making connections. But it's got it's drawbacks too. Mainly that it's much longer and more expensive flights. But I'm also more genuinely into the lantinas. Though, I do really like petite chicks and those phili chicks are certainly petite.
So, I'm wondering if maybe there's a website out there like DIA for DR / the latin world where we might have the possibility of connecting with those DR latinas (that surely must exist) that do know a little English and would want to hook up with us. Not really lookin for pay sites, though, I'm guessing DIA is one of a kind (pretty awesome). But if pay sites are all that are available, which is best?
And, also, besides the flights how do DR and Philippines compare financially for the monger in US equivalent expenses?
Any other notable comparisons you'd point out? Pardon my ignorance, but what does DIA stand for / mean?
UcBrother79
03-19-11, 20:09
Pardon my ignorance, but what does DIA stand for / mean?It's a website called Date In Asia [just Google it] used for making contacts with women in the Philippines and certain other areas in Asia.
Hi guys,
I'm relocating from the UK to southern Spain. To my disappointment I find it difficult to find Spanish airliners / holiday makers who offer direct flights to the Dominican Republic.
I have found 1 flight to Santo Domingo but that is it. Some sites do advertise Dom Rep but no direct flights / packages come up when searching.
I'm hoping we have a Spanish member who can recommend sites offering flights / packages – preferably to Punta Cana?
Thanks in advance
Hi guys,
I'm relocating from the UK to southern Spain. To my disappointment I find it difficult to find Spanish airliners / holiday makers who offer direct flights to the Dominican Republic.
I have found 1 flight to Santo Domingo but that is it. Some sites do advertise Dom Rep but no direct flights / packages come up when searching.
I'm hoping we have a Spanish member who can recommend sites offering flights / packages – preferably to Punta Cana?
Thanks in advanceThe spanish national carrier iberia has direct flights to Santo Domingo. www.iberia.es
Another carrier is Air Europa which offers direct flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo www.aireuropa.com
Concerning packages try www.viajeselcorteingles.es
Where are you going to live in southern Spain? I have family in the Malaga / Torremolinos area
well lawrence taylor got six years probation for [CodeWord125] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord125) a minor.
the kicker is what someone posted in the new york post newspaper online comments:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lawrence_taylor_sentenced_to_months_ly1b2mids8nf5e1dwofucn
nypost quote:
hummertop.
03/22/2011 5:58 pm.
"poor taylor:
why in the world would anyone have to paid for sex? don't he know how to buy an airline ticket to santo domingo aka replublic dominiquen.
where are the most beautiful latins young girls that love to have sex for less than 500 pesos= 15 us dollars.
what a fool to ever go out with anyone in the united stated of america."
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The spanish national carrier iberia has direct flights to Santo Domingo.
www.iberia.es
Another carrier is Air Europa which offers direct flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.
www.aireuropa.com
Concerning packages try.
www.viajeselcorteingles.es
Where are you going to live in southern Spain? I have family in the Malaga / Torremolinos areaThanks for the links.
I had found the AirEuropa option but man. €1500-€2000 for a return flight! When I then go to viajeselcorteingles. Es they have 1 week AI packages – using the same AirEuropa flights – from €1200 and upwards LOL.
I'm used to £350 return flights (sometimes cheaper) with Thomson from the UK. Ouch!
I haven't yet found out where exact I'm going to live but it should give me the same distance to both Seville airport and Malaga airport. Unfortunately I can't find any direct flights from these airports to the Dom Rep.
Professor 1
03-26-11, 02:43
well lawrence taylor got six years probation for [CodeWord125] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord125) a minor.
the kicker is what someone posted in the new york post newspaper online comments:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lawrence_taylor_sentenced_to_months_ly1b2mids8nf5e1dwofucn
nypost quote:
hummertop.
03/22/2011 5:58 pm.
"poor taylor:
why in the world would anyone have to paid for sex? don't he know how to buy an airline ticket to santo domingo aka replublic dominiquen.
where are the most beautiful latins young girls that love to have sex for less than 500 pesos= 15 us dollars.
what a fool to ever go out with anyone in the united stated of america."she is rather handsome. i have seen prettier sws on the north coast.
I need some help.
I have never been to Dominican Republic and know just about nothing other than mongering is quite available in this country.
I will be going with GF to an all inclusive place, GF was just approved vacation and I must find & reserve something in the next few days. She wants Dominican Republic (anywhere is fine)
I know that all inclusive is far from the best way to go but I have no choice in the matter.
Does someone know an all inclusive hotel within or very close to a city?
Somewhere I can go for an afternoon walk and find a bar and some action?
I would also appreciate if I could get the norm as for pricing for services and rooms since I won't be able to bring them home.
Thanks, there is no way I have time to read through all this in time!
I need some help.
I have never been to Dominican Republic and know just about nothing other than mongering is quite available in this country.
I will be going with GF to an all inclusive place, GF was just approved vacation and I must find & reserve something in the next few days. She wants Dominican Republic (anywhere is fine)
I know that all inclusive is far from the best way to go but I have no choice in the matter.
Does someone know an all inclusive hotel within or very close to a city?
Somewhere I can go for an afternoon walk and find a bar and some action?
I would also appreciate if I could get the norm as for pricing for services and rooms since I won't be able to bring them home.
Thanks, there is no way I have time to read through all this in time! You are in luck. Google Casa Marina resort in Sosua. You can walk out the front door, grab a motoconcho to La Passion club any time after 1 pm and get laid, showered and back to the hotel in less than 1/2 hour. Or else you can walk 100 yards from your hotel to Belki's Beauty Salon before breakfast and get your pudding pulled. Many other possibilities too.
The reviews at the link below are mostly good, but mixed. I have stayed there a few times and as far as I am concerned it is fine. I love the food and of course you have unlimited drinks included in the room price. A lot of Dominican families stay there and everyone has a good time. Obviously it is not 5 star Marriott style luxury, but it is a perfectly OK place to take the little missus.
If you Google the La Passion Sosua Web site, they have a menu with prices posted that you can refer to. Actually it is here. The Dominican peso is about 37 to the US dollar.
http://www.lapassion-sosua.com/menu.php
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g317146-d209586-Reviews-or10-Casa_Marina_Reef-Sosua_Dominican_Republic.html#REVIEWS
You are in luck. Google Casa Marina resort in Sosua. You can walk out the front door, grab a motoconcho to La Passion club any time after 1 pm and get laid, showered and back to the hotel in less than 1/2 hour. Or else you can walk 100 yards from your hotel to Belki's Beauty Salon before breakfast and get your pudding pulled. Many other possibilities too.
The reviews at the link below are mostly good, but mixed. I have stayed there a few times and as far as I am concerned it is fine. I love the food and of course you have unlimited drinks included in the room price. A lot of Dominican families stay there and everyone has a good time. Obviously it is not 5 star Marriott style luxury, but it is a perfectly OK place to take the little missus.
If you Google the La Passion Sosua Web site, they have a menu with prices posted that you can refer to. Actually it is here. The Dominican peso is about 37 to the US dollar.
http://www.lapassion-sosua.com/menu.php
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g317146-d209586-Reviews-or10-Casa_Marina_Reef-Sosua_Dominican_Republic.html#REVIEWSThanks Frannie, This is exactly the kind of info I am looking for!
The only down side is that this and all Sosua all inclusive are (3*) for me that's fine but GF might not agree.
Many of the negative reviews seem to be about renovations to the hotel, that could be a plus since they should be done by now.
If anyone has info about other places (4*) with this type of proximity to a city I would appreciate.
What I really want to avoid is a very secluded hotel where there are only tourists for miles and no action to be had.
Also, what is the going rate for a girl you just pick up?
I don't want to be a cheap bastard but I also wouldn't want to be duped in paying twice the going rate.
Thank's!
I need some help.
I have never been to Dominican Republic and know just about nothing other than mongering is quite available in this country.
I will be going with GF to an all inclusive place, GF was just approved vacation and I must find & reserve something in the next few days. She wants Dominican Republic (anywhere is fine)
I know that all inclusive is far from the best way to go but I have no choice in the matter.
Does someone know an all inclusive hotel within or very close to a city?
Somewhere I can go for an afternoon walk and find a bar and some action?
I would also appreciate if I could get the norm as for pricing for services and rooms since I won't be able to bring them home.
Thanks, there is no way I have time to read through all this in time! Hey Pooh did you happen to find another site like this one that is more focused on the DR? I really want to visit.
http://www.drnightsresort.com
Thanks.
Thanks Frannie, This is exactly the kind of info I am looking for!
The only down side is that this and all Sosua all inclusive are (3*) for me that's fine but GF might not agree.
Many of the negative reviews seem to be about renovations to the hotel, that could be a plus since they should be done by now.
If anyone has info about other places (4*) with this type of proximity to a city I would appreciate.
What I really want to avoid is a very secluded hotel where there are only tourists for miles and no action to be had.
Also, what is the going rate for a girl you just pick up?
I don't want to be a cheap bastard but I also wouldn't want to be duped in paying twice the going rate.
Thank's! Any of the hotels at Playa Dorada, near Puerto Plata, or the Oasis Hamaca resort in Boca Chica. Not quite as easy to walk out of hotel and get laid as at Casa Marina, but not very hard either.
You can definitely get laid for 2000 pesos if there is no salida or commission to taxi driver or motoconcho involved. You may be able to negotiate a lower price depending on your negotiating skills. Below 1000 pesos is unlikely. Actually 1000 pesos is unlikely for a DR newbie. If she asks for 3000 pesos and you say you only have 1500 pesos in your pocket and show it to her, she will almost certainly accept it.
Partly it depends on the attractiveness of the girl. It can be hard to negotiate with a hard on as the blood seems to leave the brain.
Sweeper239
04-02-11, 03:15
What is the price in Puerta Plata for a pack of US cigaretts (Marboro if it matters).
Any of the hotels at Playa Dorada, near Puerto Plata, or the Oasis Hamaca resort in Boca Chica. Not quite as easy to walk out of hotel and get laid as at Casa Marina, but not very hard either.
You can definitely get laid for 2000 pesos if there is no salida or commission to taxi driver or motoconcho involved. You may be able to negotiate a lower price depending on your negotiating skills. Below 1000 pesos is unlikely. Actually 1000 pesos is unlikely for a DR newbie. If she asks for 3000 pesos and you say you only have 1500 pesos in your pocket and show it to her, she will almost certainly accept it.
Partly it depends on the attractiveness of the girl. It can be hard to negotiate with a hard on as the blood seems to leave the brain. Thanks Frannie, you came through for me again, now all is left is to find the best choice in Playa Dorada.
I forgot to ask.
I keep on reading how the US $$$ can be used directly and / or easy to exchange.
How does Canadian $$$ go over in the Dominican Republic?
At the moment Canadian currency is worth more than US. (About 1. 03$)
Would the Dominican's realize that or spit on other currency than US dollars or pesos?
Do I have to exchange Can$ to US$ and then to pesos?
I don't want to get hit twice with exchange fees.
Riky Rapido
04-02-11, 17:53
I forgot to ask.
I keep on reading how the US $$$ can be used directly and / or easy to exchange.
How does Canadian $$$ go over in the Dominican Republic?
At the moment Canadian currency is worth more than US. (About 1. 03$)
Would the Dominican's realize that or spit on other currency than US dollars or pesos?
Do I have to exchange Can$ to US$ and then to pesos?
I don't want to get hit twice with exchange fees. The fees are negligible, but only use your card at a bank ATM. There is always a guard with a shotgun for your protection. I use Scotia Bank, they are just about everywhere here in the DR. But, just about any ATM will give you a fair exchange at your home bank
This only goes out to Americans. I have very strong feelings about this report, but it may only apply to certain areas of the DR including Punta Cana where US dollars are accepted. ONLY BRING US DOLLARS! Do not exchange your money!
Bring what you expect to spend on girls in $20s and FOR EVERYTHING ELSE, BRING ONLY SINGLES! Seriously, bring like $400 in singles. What happens is that everyone you pay, like cab drivers, bartenders etc. Will say,"We don't have change." So you hand them a $20 for a $15 cab ride and you get nothing back or they give you some pesos, which doesn't amount to $5. My girl wanted to buy some $1 trinket made in China from some kid on the beach. Again I only had a $5 and of course, they have no change. Most Dominicans on resorts probably make like $2 an hour so $5 is like $20 or more to an American. How many times have you handed a cab driver a $20 as a tip in the US? Never!
In my experience, all the cabbies see an American and jack up the prices. My girl is Dominican and she took a cab ride from our resort by herself and it was a few bucks. The same cab ride for me was $15. In fact everywhere I went it was no less than $15 even only 5 minutes away. Thats more expensive than any city in America.
My advice is to take one ride from your resort to a club and pay what they ask for example $15. The next time, let the porter at your resort call a cab. Then cut the price in half or more. Before you get in the cab say,"$5 to Club So and So?" If he says no, turn around and walk away. I guarantee he will say OK or compromise for like $8. Don't feel bad because all you are asking for is the going rate for dominicans. He spent 10 minutes driving to you, so he is not going to lose a fare completely.
Does someone know an all inclusive hotel within or very close to a city?
Somewhere I can go for an afternoon walk and find a bar and some action?
I would also appreciate if I could get the norm as for pricing for services and rooms since I won't be able to bring them home. Pooh, read my recent posts on the Punta Cana board. This is a very common legit tourist area full of AIs. I also went with my girl and only had a few opportunities for action. I found it to be very overpriced. I would stay away from Punta Cana unless you can afford to get ripped off. If you do go there, a rule of thumb is to cut whatever their asking price is in half. Sometimes they will accept, or compromise on 75% of what they were asking. Do this for girls, cab drivers, trinket salesmen etc.
This only goes out to Americans. I have very strong feelings about this report, but it may only apply to certain areas of the DR including Punta Cana where US dollars are accepted. ONLY BRING US DOLLARS! Do not exchange your money!
Bring what you expect to spend on girls in $20s and FOR EVERYTHING ELSE, BRING ONLY SINGLES! Seriously, bring like $400 in singles. What happens is that everyone you pay, like cab drivers, bartenders etc. Will say,"We don't have change." So you hand them a $20 for a $15 cab ride and you get nothing back or they give you some pesos, which doesn't amount to $5. My girl wanted to buy some $1 trinket made in China from some kid on the beach. Again I only had a $5 and of course, they have no change. Most Dominicans on resorts probably make like $2 an hour so $5 is like $20 or more to an American. How many times have you handed a cab driver a $20 as a tip in the US? Never!
........but it may only apply to certain areas of the DR including Punta Cana where US dollars are accepted. ONLY BRING US DOLLARS! Do not exchange your money!........That ONLY applies to Punta Cana. Anywhere else in the DR exchange your USD into DOP. I have no idea what someone would do with $400 USD in singles traveling to Sosua, PP, or SD.
Thanks Frannie, you came through for me again, now all is left is to find the best choice in Playa Dorada.Well, you will have to research that depending on your budget. I think there is only one resort there that has a casino, but of course you can visit it from any of the hotels.
If you want to get out of Playa Dorada and get laid as quickly and efficiently as possible with minumum fuss, I would walk out and take a taxi to Sosua to La Passion Massage, have the taxi wait and take you back again. You could be out and back in no more than 1 1/4 hours without having to rush at all. There are possibilities too in Puerto Plata, but be aware that all the taxi drivers will be getting commissions from clubs, so you pay for the taxi, plus another 500-1000 pesos secret commission that the taxi driver gets for taking you to a club which gets added on to your cost for a girl. Also at La Passion the room is included in the price. With other options you may have to waste a lot of time window shopping and run into unexpected expenses for cabana, commissions, taxis.
I'm not on commission for La Passion or anything like that, but it really is the most convenient option for a guy who has limited time to sneak out and wants to be sure of a satisfactory experience at a reasonable price and not get ripped off. Not open in the mornings, but from 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm Good luck.
Manizales911
04-03-11, 04:13
Well, you will have to research that depending on your budget. I think there is only one resort there that has a casino, but of course you can visit it from any of the hotels.
If you want to get out of Playa Dorada and get laid as quickly and efficiently as possible with minumum fuss, I would walk out and take a taxi to Sosua to La Passion Massage, have the taxi wait and take you back again. You could be out and back in no more than 1 1/4 hours without having to rush at all. There are possibilities too in Puerto Plata, but be aware that all the taxi drivers will be getting commissions from clubs, so you pay for the taxi, plus another 500-1000 pesos secret commission that the taxi driver gets for taking you to a club which gets added on to your cost for a girl. Also at La Passion the room is included in the price. With other options you may have to waste a lot of time window shopping and run into unexpected expenses for cabana, commissions, taxis.
I'm not on commission for La Passion or anything like that, but it really is the most convenient option for a guy who has limited time to sneak out and wants to be sure of a satisfactory experience at a reasonable price and not get ripped off. Not open in the mornings, but from 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm Good luck. Excellent advise Frannie with one correction, La Passion opens at 11 a. M.
Marc Anthony
04-03-11, 04:48
I forgot to ask.
I keep on reading how the US $$$ can be used directly and / or easy to exchange.
How does Canadian $$$ go over in the Dominican Republic?
At the moment Canadian currency is worth more than US. (About 1. 03$)
Would the Dominican's realize that or spit on other currency than US dollars or pesos?
Do I have to exchange Can$ to US$ and then to pesos?
I don't want to get hit twice with exchange fees. Any cambio will exchange $cdn for $dop directly but they probably will give a lower exchange than for the $US even if the current $US. $CDN favors Canada. Chances are unless you are exchanging a whole lot of cash it won't matter too much. It's about 37 for US, and you want to get as close to the US rate as possible. Shop around. There are lots of Canadians on the north coast and it's hardly an obscure currency.
No direct experience but I'd be surprised if people didn't take it the same as US dollars, Euros, UK pounds. In every case the exchange rate you get trying to pay with a foreign currency directly will be significantly worse than using a decent cambio.
Thanks Frannie, you came through for me again, now all is left is to find the best choice in Playa Dorada.There really is no cheap pay for play venue located within walking distance of Playa Dorada complex. The closest venue to Playa Dorada complex is Crystals near the Malecon in Puerto Plata. Crystals is less than a 10 minute taxi ride from Playa Dorada complex. Crystal prices I have read $100US or more.
For all inclusive hotels within walking distance to pay for play venues with onsite rooms, would be in Boca Chica or Sosua.
Sosua all inclusive hotels include Casa Marina Beach / Reef, Sosua Bay Hotel / Victorian House. Sosua by the Sea Hotel may offer a meal package. If you stay at any of the all inclusive hotels in Sosua, you can easily walk to Passions Massage or CMP and get your rocks off.
Boca Chica has about three all inclusive hotels; Be Live Hamaca, BelleVue Dominican Bay (formerly Hotetur Hotel Dominican Bay) and Don Juan Beach Resort. There are a few massage / casas in Boca Chica, where you can visit and get your rocks off. Boca Chica is fairly small, massage / casas will be within a five minute moto ride from the hotels or a 10-15 minute walk.
That ONLY applies to Punta Cana. Anywhere else in the DR exchange your USD into DOP. I have no idea what someone would do with $400 USD in singles traveling to Sosua, PP, or SD.Singles are for everything you might buy and everyone you might pay. For example: drinks for you and your girls, rides in a taxis, trinkets you might buy, tips you give anyone, etc. I actually thought about this prior to my trip and brought maybe $200 in five and tens, but that was not enough. I still did not receive proper change multiple times and I could just tell it was another scam.
This post was primarily directed at guys staying in AI resorts, but I guess I should have posted it in the Punta Cana thread.
By the way, has anyone seen that they now have dominican pesos made out of plastic? Its like clear cellophane film with holograms all over. I guess their counterfitting problem is serious. If anyone can hook me up with some counterfit pesos, I could squeeze another DR trip into my budget for the year!
Well, you will have to research that depending on your budget. I think there is only one resort there that has a casino, but of course you can visit it from any of the hotels.
If you want to get out of Playa Dorada and get laid as quickly and efficiently as possible with minumum fuss, I would walk out and take a taxi to Sosua to La Passion Massage, have the taxi wait and take you back again. You could be out and back in no more than 1 1/4 hours without having to rush at all. There are possibilities too in Puerto Plata, but be aware that all the taxi drivers will be getting commissions from clubs, so you pay for the taxi, plus another 500-1000 pesos secret commission that the taxi driver gets for taking you to a club which gets added on to your cost for a girl. Also at La Passion the room is included in the price. With other options you may have to waste a lot of time window shopping and run into unexpected expenses for cabana, commissions, taxis.
I'm not on commission for La Passion or anything like that, but it really is the most convenient option for a guy who has limited time to sneak out and wants to be sure of a satisfactory experience at a reasonable price and not get ripped off. Not open in the mornings, but from 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm Good luck.Sosua is about 30 minutes from Playa Dorada complex. Round-trip would be about an hour. A private taxi would cost at least $20US (probably more) each way.
Sosua Bay Hotel / Victorian House nice all inclusive in Sosua owned by a scumbag Italian guy who probably had an American killed.
If the guy is willing to take a 30 minute taxi ride to get some tail, while staying at an all inclusive, he probably could go do that in Punta Cana / Bavaro. Many all inclusive hotels in Punta Cana / Bavaro in different price ranges and from what I saw, Bavaro Beach was much nicer than the beach at Playa Dorada.
Singles are for everything you might buy and everyone you might pay. For example: drinks for you and your girls, rides in a taxis, trinkets you might buy, tips you give anyone, etc. I actually thought about this prior to my trip and brought maybe $200 in five and tens, but that was not enough. I still did not receive proper change multiple times and I could just tell it was another scam.
This post was primarily directed at guys staying in AI resorts, but I guess I should have posted it in the Punta Cana thread. I would imagine in Punta Cana at the AI the USD is widely accepted and you are also getting beat on the exchange rate using USD. Try going to a local colmado with USD and see what happens.
.....By the way, has anyone seen that they now have dominican pesos made out of plastic? Its like clear cellophane film with holograms all over. I guess their counterfitting problem is serious. If anyone can hook me up with some counterfit pesos, I could squeeze another DR trip into my budget for the year!The new 20 pesos bill has been in circulation for a little over a year now. Actually it had nothing to do with counterfitting. The 20 pesos bill gets a lot of wear and tear within the barrios and the government needed a bill that would withstand the constant abuse. Think of it, why try to counterfit a bill worth less than $1 USD?
What is the price in Puerta Plata for a pack of US cigaretts (Marboro if it matters).A small pack 10 cigaretts should be between 50-60pesos.
A regular pack 20 cigaretts should cost around 100 peses.
Asking for cigaretts.
The me una caja pequena (small) de marlboro por favor.
The me una caja grande (regular) de marlboro por favor.
Where I live in San Christobal you can also buy single cigaretts for 5 pesos each at all colmados.
The fees are negligible, but only use your card at a bank ATM. There is always a guard with a shotgun for your protection. I use Scotia Bank, they are just about everywhere here in the DR. But, just about any ATM will give you a fair exchange at your home bankGood advice.
For Canadians, exept for a few small bills to get you to your hotel, get all your cash from an ATM in town. Preferably Scotiabank. Its a seemless way to get pesos without going thru the extra step of US conversion, and the bank rate is the best you will find.
Every day or so, short walk to the arm guarded ATM (during the daylight hours. Take a motoconcho at night) is also protection against losing your bundle.
And, since the Can $ is up about 25% over the last couple years, you'll be getting a lot more for your money if you pay for everything in Pesos.
An example, two years ago a 2000 peso chica cost you about $75 CAN. Now that same 2000 chica will cost you less than $60 CAN.
What a deal!
Sweeper239
04-03-11, 16:54
Thanks for the info. Arriving Tuesday staying until the 14th. Will provide some live on the ground reports.
A small pack 10 cigaretts should be between 50-60pesos.
A regular pack 20 cigaretts should cost around 100 peses.
Asking for cigaretts.
The me una caja pequena (small) de marlboro por favor.
The me una caja grande (regular) de marlboro por favor.
Where I live in San Christobal you can also buy single cigaretts for 5 pesos each at all colmados.
Professor 1
04-03-11, 21:44
Singles are for everything you might buy and everyone you might pay. For example: drinks for you and your girls, rides in a taxis, trinkets you might buy, tips you give anyone, etc. I actually thought about this prior to my trip and brought maybe $200 in five and tens, but that was not enough. I still did not receive proper change multiple times and I could just tell it was another scam.
This post was primarily directed at guys staying in AI resorts, but I guess I should have posted it in the Punta Cana thread. As for me, I deal almost exclusively in the DOP. While I do take $100 in singles when I travel, I only give those for baggage tips. When a taxi driver or another asks for $USD, I tell them--in Spanish--that I am not a tourist, I live here, and I do not have $USD. Also, I do not stay in AI resorts. That is for tourists and folks with money. I am a poor university English professor. (Stop laughing Mr. Pooter!)
Attached is the Master Card policy information for CDW. This document can easily be obtained for any type of card by calling your Credit Card Company, NOT the issuing bank.
I still say renting a car is NOT for 95% of the guys. If you must, do whatever you can to try to protect yourself.I had to laugh when I read under: "What is Not Covered": Damage sustained on any surface other than a bound surface, such as concrete or tarmac.
Good advice.
For Canadians, exept for a few small bills to get you to your hotel, get all your cash from an ATM in town. Preferably Scotiabank. Its a seemless way to get pesos without going thru the extra step of US conversion, and the bank rate is the best you will find.
Every day or so, short walk to the arm guarded ATM (during the daylight hours. Take a motoconcho at night) is also protection against losing your bundle.
And, since the Can $ is up about 25% over the last couple years, you'll be getting a lot more for your money if you pay for everything in Pesos.
An example, two years ago a 2000 peso chica cost you about $75 CAN. Now that same 2000 chica will cost you less than $60 CAN.
What a deal!If a guy has a Scotia Bank account and uses his ATM card at Scotia Bank ATMs, then there will be no fee. I have a Chase ATM card and when I withdraw money at ATMs in DR, the fees per transaction are about $10US. Dominican banks charge $5US per transaction (some Dominican ATMs only allow you to withdraw a max of 2000 pesos per transaction) and Chase hits me for a $5US international service fee per transaction.
Some guys go with Charles Schwab ATM cards or Paypal ATM cards to save on the fees. Guys in the US could open a Bank of America account and use the Bank of America ATM card at Scotia Bank ATMs in the DR to save on fees.
BogieMaker
04-14-11, 05:55
Has anybody ever used XM or SIRIUS satellite radio in the DR?
I have one of the portable radios and thought if it worked I could listen to some music I understand as I drive across the island.
Azertiefou
04-15-11, 14:57
Hello,
I am looking for sites offering packages but as alexisclub. Com but least expensive. Because alexisclub is too expensive.
Thank you for giving sites adresses please.
BogieMaker
04-16-11, 04:44
Hello,
I am looking for sites offering packages but as alexisclub. Com but least expensive. Because alexisclub is too expensive.
Thank you for giving sites adresses please. I have stayed at Affordable in Boca Chica twice and would recommend the place. Price wise the place is one of the least expencive. PM me if you want specifics. Carlos takes care of everything and the girls were not too bad.
http://periastron-vacations.com/index.php
Azertiefou
04-16-11, 15:59
Hello,
I search review on the services of alexisclub, do you know where I put review on your site?
There is a members of this forum who had try this agency? (alexisclub).
I know that site is expensive but I search just a review or temignage of members of forum on your site.
Thank you answer me
Oh Ya Papi
04-17-11, 01:00
I had Sirius radio and when I talked to the rep on the phone he told me the satellites do a figure 8 pattern above the USA, so no in the dr but you can try and repost if it works, but no signal. GL and Happy Mongering!
Has anybody ever used XM or SIRIUS satellite radio in the DR?
I have one of the portable radios and thought if it worked I could listen to some music I understand as I drive across the island.
Sunset Strip
04-18-11, 23:47
Can't call it good, and can't call it a show either, just some guy playing with a camera in Sosua and mumbling his incoherent thoughts. However, for someone who has never been to Sosua, this video will give you a little bit of the vibe and the girls come off as likeable.No problem, just delete your post and I have asked the moderator to delete mine too.
SS
Can't call it good, and can't call it a show either, just some guy playing with a camera in Sosua and mumbling his incoherent thoughts. However, for someone who has never been to Sosua, this video will give you a little bit of the vibe and the girls come off as likeable.Sosua? Not quite sure about that one. This video sure nuff looks like it was taken in Boca Chica and not Sosua. The yellow brothel looks very much like one in Boca. Sosua to the best of my memory does not have a hill, where in Boca you need to go up the hill to most chica friendly hotels. One more thing makes me believe it is Boca is the colmado in the video is very, very much like the colmado on Duarte across from Europa Hotel.
Thanks Sunset for posting, good or bad I like looking at anything related to rep dom.
Sosua? Not quite sure about that one. This video sure nuff looks like it was taken in Boca Chica and not Sosua. The yellow brothel looks very much like one in Boca. Sosua to the best of my memory does not have a hill, where in Boca you need to go up the hill to most chica friendly hotels. One more thing makes me believe it is Boca is the colmado in the video is very, very much like the colmado on Duarte across from Europa Hotel.
Thanks Sunset for posting, good or bad I like looking at anything related to rep dom. I guess you are right. I couldn't take more than a few minutes of it and didn't pay much attention.
Sunset Strip
04-21-11, 02:40
Http://www.imodium.com/page.jhtml?id=imodium/include/5_0.inc
This is a $2. 00 off coupon
I used it already, the coupon works. Why is this posted here?
Give me a reason why you posted about imodium on this site?
SS
Sunset Strip
04-21-11, 02:41
Some pepto or Imodium A-D, and you should be good.You seem to have forgotten to tell us your intentions here!
SS
Why is this posted here?
Give me a reason why you posted about imodium on this site?
SSImodium is an over the counter medicine that is effective against Diarrhea (the squirts, the shits). I have used imodium chew-able tablets in DR. Imodium also has a version that includes an ingredient that helps with gas (farting). Drinking lots of presidente beer in DR usually gives me the farts.
Take 20% off for flights between September 7, 2001 and October 29, 2011, use promo code FALLNY11, might only work with flights from New York. Jetblue also has a one day sale today, April 21, 2001, for vacation packages with 20% off flights.
Bobsthrobbinknob
04-21-11, 15:49
You seem to have forgotten to tell us your intentions here! SSShit man. Chill out! It looks to me like the guy is responding to an old post without the quote where a guy had a stomach problem. I, for one, have had my share in the D. R. And take this crap with me down there. Damn. Your posts are more annoying than his!
Shit man. Chill out! It looks to me like the guy is responding to an old post without the quote where a guy had a stomach problem. I, for one, have had my share in the D. R. And take this crap with me down there. Damn. Your posts are more annoying than his!From the FAQ: "If there are particular members that bother you and you do not want to see their posts or receive Private Messages and Emails from them, then you can add these members to your 'Ignore List'. There are several ways to do this:
Through your User Control Panel: User CP, Settings & Options, Edit Ignore List. Then, type their name into the empty text box and click 'Okay'."
from the faq: "if there are particular members that bother you and you do not want to see their posts or receive private messages and emails from them, then you can add these members to your 'ignore list'. there are several ways to do this:
through your user control panel: user cp, settings & options, edit ignore list. then, type their name into the empty text box and click 'okay'."good points but the sosua forum is due another ayyipoopi its been a year. when someone posts personal attacks and doesn't understand how to translate their ideas respectfully just ignore them. bobbsthrobingknob and jaosousa, you are wasting your energy repling to that guy.
Charles Pooter
04-22-11, 19:29
Imodium is an over the counter medicine that is effective against Diarrhea (the squirts, the shits). I have used imodium chew-able tablets in DR. Imodium also has a version that includes an ingredient that helps with gas (farting). Drinking lots of presidente beer in DR usually gives me the farts.Imodium is excellent in emergencies for helping you get through a particular situation without embarrassing mishaps, such as a journey, or a task or meeting you cannot postpone.
But you should never be taking more than one or two tablets, as all it does is "seal in" the crap, and the infection which caused it, inside your body, postponing recovery for that period and maybe even allowing the infection to intensify.
Imodium is not, and does not claim to be, a cure. Best thing you can do is to rest and wash out the infection by drinking gallons of pure water. If no improvement within a few hours, or other symptoms appear, see a doctor and get checked for cholera and other diseases.
Beer is the worst thing you can drink as the bacteria enjoys it even more than you do and will thrive. Purer alcohol like vodka or white rum may sterilize the bacteria but give you other problems while you are feeling low like headaches or fever, so best avoided too.
Imodium is excellent in emergencies for helping you get through a particular situation without embarrassing mishaps, such as a journey, or a task or meeting you cannot postpone.
But you should never be taking more than one or two tablets, as all it does is "seal in" the crap, and the infection which caused it, inside your body, postponing recovery for that period and maybe even allowing it to intensify.
Imodium is not, and does not claim to be, a cure. Best thing you can do is to rest and wash out the infection by drinking gallons of pure water. If no improvement within a few hours, or other symptoms appear, see a doctor and get checked for cholera and other diseases. Good advice, numerous medical doctors offices (clinics) in DR, that most foreigners would not believe are expensive, a visit to a doctor, basic exam 1000 ($27US) to 2000 ($54US) pesos.
Imodium can be useful on an airplane, also generally don't want to be sitting on the bowl when you are paying for some pro (sitting on the bowl will give a chica more time alone to potentially look through a guy's stuff).
Symptoms of Cholera include diarrhea. Do you know how they test for and treat Cholera in the DR for adults (and prices for the tests or treatments)? Thanks
Riky Rapido
04-22-11, 23:13
Good advice, numerous medical doctors offices (clinics) in DR, that most foreigners would not believe are expensive, a visit to a doctor, basic exam 1000 ($27US) to 2000 ($54US) pesos.
Imodium can be useful on an airplane, also generally don't want to be sitting on the bowl when you are paying for some pro (sitting on the bowl will give a chica more time alone to potentially look through a guy's stuff).
Symptoms of Cholera include diarrhea. Do you know how they test for and treat Cholera in the DR for adults (and prices for the tests or treatments)? ThanksAnd never got Montezuma's revenge that worries you so much. To be safe, don't eat food off the street unless the food handler has a way of handling food that is sanitary. Chances are he pissed out back someplace and has not washed his hands. Cholera is pretty much isolated in areas where there is no plumbing. Chances of getting it are close to zero unless you go grovelling in the worst of barrios. Medical care is cheap here, and if you want a drug for just about anything, you can buy it without a prescription.
Imodium is excellent in emergencies for helping you get through a particular situation without embarrassing mishaps, such as a journey, or a task or meeting you cannot postpone.
But you should never be taking more than one or two tablets, as all it does is "seal in" the crap, and the infection which caused it, inside your body, postponing recovery for that period and maybe even allowing the infection to intensify.
Imodium is not, and does not claim to be, a cure. Best thing you can do is to rest and wash out the infection by drinking gallons of pure water. If no improvement within a few hours, or other symptoms appear, see a doctor and get checked for cholera and other diseases.
Beer is the worst thing you can drink as the bacteria enjoys it even more than you do and will thrive. Purer alcohol like vodka or white rum may sterilize the bacteria but give you other problems while you are feeling low like headaches or fever, so best avoided too. Http://www.imodium.com/page.jhtml?id=imodium/include/5_0.inc
And never got Montezuma's revenge that worries you so much. To be safe, don't eat food off the street unless the food handler has a way of handling food that is sanitary. Chances are he pissed out back someplace and has not washed his hands. Cholera is pretty much isolated in areas where there is no plumbing. Chances of getting it are close to zero unless you go grovelling in the worst of barrios. Medical care is cheap here, and if you want a drug for just about anything, you can buy it without a prescription.Thanks.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/1/27/38410/Two-local-tycoons-also-got-cholera-that-sickened-Venezuelans
"SANTO DOMINGO. – Public Health Minister Bautista Rojas confirmed Thursday that 14 people contracted cholera this weekend in the posh resort Casa de Campo, La Romana, including the business leaders Ricardo Hazoury and Manuel Enrique Peynado."
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/3/26/39041/Dominican-health-authorities-report-seven-cholera-deaths
"Santo Domingo. – With the death of a 43-year-old woman in Pedernales. 330 kilometers west of Santo Domingo, the cholera outbreak in the Dominican Republic brings the total to seven deaths, while the number of infected people reaches 650.
Authorities plan to launch a public awareness campaign to warn people about the waterborne bacterial disease and urge strict hygiene measures to control the outbreak, officials said Friday.
Cholera is an intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. It can strike swiftly, causing intense diarrhea, vomiting and nausea that leads to severe dehydration and sometimes death.
After the disease broke out in Haiti's Artibonite valley, the death toll from the cholera epidemic in the neighboring country has reached 4, 672."
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/1/27/38403/Fest-turns-to-cholera-contagion-for-21-Venezuelans-Hoy-reports
Santo Domingo- At least 21 Venezuelans who traveled to Dominican Republic the last week contracted cholera, said Venezuela Health minister Eugenia, Sader yesterday, quoted by hoy. Com. Do.
She stressed that the disease is under control and the patients have been isolated and are being treated. 'We have suspicious cases and positive cases of cholera in the country. We want to inform the nation that it must remain calm because all the cases we have are of those who attended a family gathering in Dominican Republic."
Sader said there are at least 21 Venezuelans hospitalized with cholera symptoms, including confirmed and probable cases in clinics in Caracas and 12 infected who are still in Dominican Republic.
The official added that two people who also attended the activity, reportedly a wedding, had later flown to Madrid; one who traveled to Boston and another to Mexico."All have symptoms and are currently being attended."
Cholera is pretty much isolated in areas where there is no plumbing. Chances of getting it are close to zero unless you go grovelling in the worst of barrios.Casa de Campo price to stay at the hotel there, ranges from about $300 to over $1000US per night. http://www.casadecampo.com.do/
This house in casa de campo is for sale for 15 Million US Dollars: http://www.casadecampogolfandvillas.com/property-details.php?propertyid=4&fromSearch=true
Victoryrecords
04-24-11, 21:42
Unless you're into Blumpkins!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blumpkin
Imodium can be useful on an airplane, also generally don't want to be sitting on the bowl when you are paying for some pro
Unless you're into Blumpkins!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blumpkinThat is funny, LOL.
How would you ask for that in Spanish with a chica;"Quiero tu chupar mi pene, cuando yo cagando".
Cholera is pretty much isolated in areas where there is no plumbing.April 23, 20011;"Dominican health officials report 19 new cases of cholera, the Public Health Ministry yesterday reported 19 new cases of cholera, with which the number of cases in the country increases to 758.
According to health minister Bautista Rojas, the cases confirmed this week are from the National District and Santo Domingo province, as well as from Santiago, La Romana, San Pedro de Macoris and Valverde.
Bautista also said the number of deaths due to the disease is still 10, and highlighted that in three weeks no deaths have been recorded in the Dominican Republic."
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2011/4/23/39326/Dominican-health-officials-report-19-new-cases-of-cholera
From the World Health Organization: "Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period and produces an enterotoxin that causes a copious, painless, watery diarrhoea that can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death if treatment is not promptly given. Vomiting also occurs in most patients.
Most persons infected with V. Cholerae do not become ill, although the bacterium is present in their faeces for 7-14 days. When illness does occur, about 80-90% of episodes are of mild or moderate severity and are difficult to distinguish clinically from other types of acute diarrhoea. Less than 20% of ill persons develop typical cholera with signs of moderate or severe dehydration.
Cholera remains a global threat and is one of the key indicators of social development. While the disease no longer poses a threat to countries with minimum standards of hygiene, it remains a challenge to countries where access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation cannot be guaranteed. Almost every developing country faces cholera outbreaks or the threat of a cholera epidemic."
http://www.who.int/topics/cholera/about/en/index.html
Hi there,
Can I buy it without any prescription at the Pharmacy in DR?
Regards,
Mark
Hi,
I am thinking of going to DR in the fall, possibly Blackbeards. My Spanish is not really passable, but I want to learn. Do any of you have any recommendation for a book about the kind of Spanish usefull for talking to chicas?
Should I post this to some other tread?
Hi there,
Can I buy it without any prescription at the Pharmacy in DR?
Regards,
MarkViagra, Cialis, Lapela and others are readily available in DR, without a prescription. Antibiotics also available without a prescription. Santo Domingo airport, on the second floor has a pharmacy that sells viagra, cialis and others.
Some pharmacies in Santiago and Santo Domingo are open 24/7. Some larger pharmacies in DR, also sell soda, orange juice, chips etc.
Hi there,
Can I buy it without any prescription at the Pharmacy in DR?
Regards,
MarkYes. Also generic tadalafil, the longer acting drug, known by the brand name LaPela in the DR.
The amoxicillin in the DR works great. It helps flush out parasites from the water you bathe in and any other bacteria you contract.
It only cost like 200 pesos at any pharmacia
Charles Pooter
05-07-11, 05:29
The amoxicillin in the DR works great. It helps flush out parasites from the water you bathe in and any other bacteria you contract.
It only cost like 200 pesos at any pharmaciaYes it works OK but it is very dangerous to take it indiscriminately without medical supervision as you will undermine your body's natural resistance. I must admit I have taken more in the eighteen months I have lived in the DR than in the previous 69 years. The doctors and pharmacists here hand them out like M&Ms.
Yes it works OK but it is very dangerous to take it indiscriminately without medical supervision as you will undermine your body's natural resistance. I must admit I have taken more in the eighteen months I have lived in the DR than in the previous 69 years. The doctors and pharmacists here hand them out like M&Ms.In the Gazcue section of Santo Domingo there is almost a pharmacy on every street, most times when I enter to buy Cialis, there is a line of people at the counters waiting for medicine.
Zithromax is a Pfizer antibiotic you can buy in DR without a prescription, I bought it for my father one time when I traveled with him to DR. It helped abate a respiratory infection, until we got back to the states. Generic version is called Azithromycin.
Hi,
I am thinking of going to DR in the fall, possibly Blackbeards. My Spanish is not really passable, but I want to learn. Do any of you have any recommendation for a book about the kind of Spanish usefull for talking to chicas?
Should I post this to some other tread? Learn In Your Car Spanish is a set of CDs that come with booklets that is pretty good for learning Spanish. That is what I used and I am fairly fluent now. Your really need to listen and speak rather than just reading a book. You could carry the booklets with you to use as a phrasebook.
Once you get the hang of the pronunciation, a lot of Spanish is quite easy to pick vocabulary wise or understand when you see written, since many words are similar to English, for example policia, dentista, antibiotico, sexo (!). What you really need is the basic greetings, please, thank you, excuse me, how are you, etc. Plus some knowledge of basic common verbs. With the top twenty verbs you can go a long way.
For example if you know how to say "stop!", then it is only a small step to say "don't stop!" which could be really useful in the right circumstances.
Also if you learn a few pattern sentences like "please, where is the nearest bank?" (Por fabor, donde esta el banco lo mas cercano?) you can adapt such basic patterns almost infinitely, for example,"where is the nearest bathroom, pharmacy?","where is the best restaurant?","where is the prettiest chica.
Or take this sentence (from Wikipedia) :
"El uranio natural está formado por tres tipos de isótopos"
You will soon discern that this means "natural uranium is made from three types of isotopes". Now just think how you could drop this into a conversation with a chica."La boca tuyo esta equipado con tres tipos de dientes why una lengua tambien! Me gustaria mucho insertar mi guevo para conocerla mejor." To which she will probably reply with something like: "Mil pesos."
[Your first homework assignment is to figure out what this means. Spanish for homework is "la tarea".]
Another thing that you could do for practice is find passages of news in Spanish, like from a Dominican newspaper Web site, then paste it into Google translator and look to see which words mean what and try to make up your own sentences.
Remember, Spanish is not a hard language and many words are similar to English.
Buena suerte con sus estudios!
Also note you may be able to download that course or other similar courses free of charge via your public libary. Also you make be able to borrow books like Spanish for Dummies to see if you want to buy the book.
Your really need to listen and speak rather than just reading a book.Here's another learn Spanish quickly plan that I call the rule of 20's. It worked for me for my first visit.
Learn:
1. The 20 most common phases and sentence patterns, e. G. Please, thank you, excuse me, I would like, where is, how much, today, tomorrow, yesterday.
2. The 20 most common verbs, e. G be, have, stop, go, come, give, buy, pay, eat, drink, wash, bathe, fuck, suck.
3. The 20 most common adjectives, e. G. Good, bad, pretty, ugly, big, small, hot, cold, wet, dry, fast, slow.
4. The 12 most common prepositions, e. G. Up, down, to, from, on, at, for, here, there.
5. The colors, e. G white, black, brown, red, blue, white, green, blue, silver, yellow, gold, pink.
6. The numbers.
7. Learn a few stock all purpose conversational phrases. This will make you seem smarter than you really are: "Que bueno" (how nice), "En tus suenos" (in your dreams), "Que lastime" (what a shame), "se puede + verb" (May I, is it possible).,"Caramba" (wow), "con(y)o" (darn it.)
When you think about it, you probably already know or half know a lot of these, even if you don't speak Spanish.
FORGET ABOUT THE NOUNS! They will come naturally as you need them and you can always say "come se llama eso en espagnol" (What is this called in Spanish?) or you can mime any object like a pen or a knife or a razor. You do not need to waste your time learning that "tomate" is tomato or that "cerveza" is beer, or that "taxi" is taxi, or "salida" is exit or "mesa" is table.
Follow the above program and you will make out absolutely fine at Blackbeard's, I promise you, and you will be able to have plenty of chatter with the chicas.
This plan won't make you fluent in Spanish, but it will give you enough words that you can work around any situation in terms of making your basic needs known, inviting a chica to go to the casino with you, dealing with public transport or restaurants, etc.
Finally remember that "embarasada" means pregnant, not embarrassed, and you will be fine.
Hi,
I am thinking of going to DR in the fall, possibly Blackbeards. My Spanish is not really passable, but I want to learn. Do any of you have any recommendation for a book about the kind of Spanish usefull for talking to chicas?
Should I post this to some other tread? If you can watch TV or movies with Spanish subtitles, or TV or Movies in Spanish with English subtitles.
Google has a free language translator, on the main Google page click language tools.
Cuanto cuesto=how much?
Oral sexo sin condon=oral sex without a condom.
Cuanto tiempo=how much time.
500=quienentos (keen-yen-toes)
Mil=thousand.
Cien=hundred.
Hacer=to do or to make.
Puedo=I can, puedes=can you.
Que hora=what time.
A que hora puedo encontrar ti para hacer el amor? =What time can I meet you to make love?
Si=yes.
Vamos=lets go.
Un rato=short time.
Propina=monetary tip.
Chupar=suck
Dame=give me.
Dos mil=two thousand.
Mil quienentos=1500.
200=doscientos.
Cerveza=beer (presidente is the most popular beer in DR) , dame un presidente, porfavor=give me a presidente beer, please.
Claro=yes.
Pequena=small.
Grande=big.
Refresco=soda.
Traigos in DR, I am fairly certain means drinks.
Pollo (poy-yo) =chicken.
Lejo (lay-ho) =far.
Cerca=close.
Quiero (key-air-o) =I want; quieres (key-air-es) =you want, Quieres un refresco? =Do you want a soda?
Tengo=I have; tienes=you have; tu tienes un buen tota, mami=you have a good pussy.
Tu=you.
Yo=I
Ath Trainer
05-07-11, 17:15
Here's another learn Spanish quickly plan that I call the rule of 20's. It worked for me for my first visit.
Learn:
1. The 20 most common phases and sentence patterns, e. G. Please, thank you, excuse me, I would like, where is, how much, today, tomorrow, yesterday.
2. The 20 most common verbs, e. G be, have, stop, go, come, give, buy, pay, eat, drink, wash, bathe, fuck, suck.
3. The 20 most common adjectives, e. G. Good, bad, pretty, ugly, big, small, hot, cold, wet, dry, fast, slow.
4. The 12 most common prepositions, e. G. Up, down, to, from, on, at, for, here, there.
5. The colors, e. G white, black, brown, red, blue, white, green, blue, silver, yellow, gold, pink.
6. The numbers.
7. Learn a few stock all purpose conversational phrases. This will make you seem smarter than you really are: "Que bueno" (how nice),"En tus suenos" (in your dreams),"Que lastime" (what a shame),"se puede + verb" (May I, is it possible),"Caramba" (wow),"con (why) o" (darn it.)
When you think about it, you probably already know or half know a lot of these, even if you don't speak Spanish.
FORGET ABOUT THE NOUNS! They will come naturally as you need them and you can always say "come se llama eso en espagnol" (What is this called in Spanish?) or you can mime any object like a pen or a knife or a razor. You do not need to waste your time learning that "tomate" is tomato or that "cerveza" is beer, or that "taxi" is taxi, or "salida" is exit or "mesa" is table.
Follow the above program and you will make out absolutely fine at Blackbeard's, I promise you, and you will be able to have plenty of chatter with the chicas.
This plan won't make you fluent in Spanish, but it will give you enough words that you can work around any situation in terms of making your basic needs known, inviting a chica to go to the casino with you, dealing with public transport or restaurants, etc.
Finally remember that "embarasada" means pregnant, not embarrassed, and you will be fine. Getting ready for my summer international mongering. Spanish is always an issue with me. Last summer was better because I did better with the language barrier, but w / o using it all winter, I am almost starting over. I will use your advice, which sounds like an excellent plan, and see what happens. Gracias!
Thanks to all that responded to my question about "chica approved Spanish". I will take your recommendations to heart, but if anyone else has something to contribute, please do.
Regards,
Andy72
Abr Mainline
05-10-11, 21:54
Will be heading back to SDQ in June, wanted to hit Boca Chica, but found that the company that makes the kevlar vests are on backorder, prices are great used promotional code (ISG) for a 15% discount. Will be looking for a guide, that knows all the casa's (Baby Dolls, Foxy's, Casa Azul, GBP, Club MC, Pink Pony,) also I will be hanging out on the malecon, el conde. I will be staying at Hotel Palacio, if anyone else is in town hit me up first bottle of warm Baileys is on me jejjejjejejjejeje
To keep this thread on point, just about every DR chica likes Baileys. Many hotels in DR will provide ice for a guest. Tienes hielo? (hielo sounds like yellow) =Do you have ice?
Will be heading back to SDQ in June, wanted to hit Boca Chica, but found that the company that makes the kevlar vests are on backorder, prices are great used promotional code (ISG) for a 15% discount. Will be looking for a guide, that knows all the casa's (Baby Dolls, Foxy's, Casa Azul, GBP, Club MC, Pink Pony,) also I will be hanging out on the malecon, el conde. I will be staying at Hotel Palacio, if anyone else is in town hit me up first bottle of warm Baileys is on me jejjejjejejjejeje
Mr Enternational
05-11-11, 12:08
Will be heading back to SDQ in June, wanted to hit Boca Chica, but found that the company that makes the kevlar vests are on backorder, prices are great used promotional code (ISG) for a 15% discount.What the fuck? We get a mongering discount on bullet proof vests? And I thought I mongered in some shady places...
Abr Mainline
05-11-11, 15:28
What the fuck? We get a mongering discount on bullet proof vests? And I thought I mongered in some shady places...Yes my friend we do get a (ISG) member discount, but only if you frequent Boca Chica, Because according to someone only gang fights and gang wars happen in Boca Chica no were else in the Dominican Republic do they have guns or gang fights so you will only need a Kevlar vest in Boca Chica. So when ordering a Kevlar vest tell the sales person you are headed to the bad part of Dominican Republic and they will know you are going to BC that plus you are in (ISG) member that's when the 15% comes into effect!
Yes my friend we do get a (ISG) member discount, but only if you frequent Boca Chica, Because according to someone only gang fights and gang wars happen in Boca Chica no were else in the Dominican Republic do they have guns or gang fights so you will only need a Kevlar vest in Boca Chica. So when ordering a Kevlar vest tell the sales person you are headed to the bad part of Dominican Republic and they will know you are going to BC that plus you are in (ISG) member that's when the 15% comes into effect!This is the General Info thread for the Dominican Republic.
I will respond to yours posts in the Boca Chica and the Santo Domingo threads.
BoricuaOnline
05-12-11, 00:22
Yes my friend we do get a (ISG) member discount, but only if you frequent Boca Chica, Because according to someone only gang fights and gang wars happen in Boca Chica no were else in the Dominican Republic do they have guns or gang fights so you will only need a Kevlar vest in Boca Chica. So when ordering a Kevlar vest tell the sales person you are headed to the bad part of Dominican Republic and they will know you are going to BC that plus you are in (ISG) member that's when the 15% comes into effect!There is some confusion here, when you visit a touristic beach town you buy bikinis or swimwear, not bullet proof vests. This Boca Chica gang fight is not in the touristic area and even outside the touristic area it is not a 24/7 thing. There are more dangerous places in the country than BC. In fact, for what I read everyday in multiple internet DR news pages, Sosua looks to me as a more dangerous place than BC. Instead of buying a bullet proof vest you should be buying a "Help improve the economy, buy me a beer" shirt.
There is some confusion here, when you visit a touristic beach town you buy bikinis or swimwear, not bullet proof vests. This Boca Chica gang fight is not in the touristic area and even outside the touristic area it is not a 24/7 thing. There are more dangerous places in the country than BC. In fact, for what I read everyday in multiple internet DR news pages, Sosua looks to me as a more dangerous place than BC. Instead of buying a bullet proof vest you should be buying a "Help improve the economy, buy me a beer" shirt.I have driven around to many areas in the Dominican Republic and Boca Chica is the last place I would want to spend time at. I have read posts from other ISG members who visited Boca Chica first and then moved on to Sosua and in most of those posts it was stated they preferred Sosua over Boca Chica. I never felt unsafe in Sosua.
First time trip to DR. Booked a flight on Delta headed to SDQ the challenge that I have is I will be staying at BB's WELL north of Santo Domingo. Does anyone have suggestion on transportation to get to Costambar? I know Caribe Tours is an option, but understand its like a 6 hour drive with the multiple stops?
Was wondering what other options are available if any.
Thanks in advance,
Larry
First time trip to DR. Booked a flight on Delta headed to SDQ the challenge that I have is I will be staying at BB's WELL north of Santo Domingo. Does anyone have suggestion on transportation to get to Costambar? I know Caribe Tours is an option, but understand its like a 6 hour drive with the multiple stops?
Was wondering what other options are available if any.
Thanks in advance,
LarryDepends if you want to rent a car, take a bus or be in a car with someone else driving. Also depends what time your flight gets into SDQ (santo Domingo) airport. Rental car companies in DR allow you to rent in one location and return the car to another location.
Several ISG members have rented cars at the SDQ airport and then driven to Sosua and Puerto Plata. Taking the new high for Samana to the end and then going left (west) along the road that runs along the north shore, the trip could take about 3 hours, depending on fast you want to drive, also depending on whether you drive at night or in the day time, with no rain.
If you don't want to rent a car, A2B Transfers has shared transfers from SDQ airport into santo domingo city for about $16US. Some ISG members have had trouble reserving with A2B transfers. Taxi drivers on the main floor of the airport near the exit will ask for $40US or more, for the trip into Santo Domingo City. ISG member Boricua Online has a taxi driver that charges him $25US. Some guys go to the second floor of the airport, where passengers arrive for departing flights out of DR, and talk with a taxi driver who is dropping off passengers and sometimes they get a better rate.
Two major bus lines you can take from Santo Domingo City to Puerto Plata, Metro and Caribe Tours. Usually Caribe Tours is a little cheaper and may have more buses scheduled for the trip to puerto plata. Metro and Caribe Tours have webpages with their schedules. The Caribe Tours bus station in Santo Domingo on Ave 27 de Febrero, would be about 10 minutes closer to the airport. The Metro Bus Station is located further inside Santo Domingo, on Avenida Churchill, north of Avenida 27 de Febrero.
Bus fares, santo domingo to puerto plata should be under $10US.
The Metro and Caribe Tours bus stations in Puerto Plata City, would be about a 10 minute taxi ride to Costambar.
Travel times will increase, if you ride during rush hour or if there is a heavy rain.
Usually only a few stops between santo domingo and puerto plata. Most buses will go from Santo Domingo and stop in Santiago and then from Santiago to Puero Plata. Several ISG members have taken the bus from Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata.
Hiring a taxi to drive you to Costambar from the Santo Domingo Airport, more than likely will cost well over $100US.
Manizales911
05-23-11, 21:15
First time trip to DR. Booked a flight on Delta headed to SDQ the challenge that I have is I will be staying at BB's WELL north of Santo Domingo. Does anyone have suggestion on transportation to get to Costambar? I know Caribe Tours is an option, but understand its like a 6 hour drive with the multiple stops?
Was wondering what other options are available if any.
Thanks in advance,
LarryLarry,
The bus ride to Puerto Plata from SDQ is generally about four and a half to five hours and they only stop twice maybe three times. Then you will need a taxi into Costambar. The only other option is a taxi from SDQ to Costambar and he is only going to save you about a half hour maybe 45 minutes and it will cost you some serious coin, about 200-225 USD. You should have flown into POP airport.
Mr Enternational
05-23-11, 22:42
First time trip to DR. Booked a flight on Delta headed to SDQ the challenge that I have is I will be staying at BB's WELL north of Santo Domingo. Does anyone have suggestion on transportation to get to Costambar? I know Caribe Tours is an option, but understand its like a 6 hour drive with the multiple stops?
Was wondering what other options are available if any. Rent a car and drive or take Caribe Tours. You will come out cheaper renting the car I suspect because the one way taxi ride from the airport to Caribe Tours in Santo Domingo will be at least $20 alone. If you rent a car it will be like $20/day and you can go where you want when you want. On the flip side you don't know where you are going and you may not speak Spanish.
Treatment: Rehydration is the cornerstone of treatment for cholera. Oral rehydration salts and, when necessary, intravenous fluids and electrolytes, if administered in a timely manner and in adequate volumes, will reduce fatalities to well under 1. Oral rehydration salts, in the United States, these products can be purchased at stores that sell equipment for camping or other outdoor activities.
Antibiotics reduce fluid requirements and duration of illness. Antibiotics are indicated for severe cases, which can be treated with tetracycline, doxycycline, furazolidone, erythromycin, or ciprofloxacin. When possible, antimicrobial susceptibility testing should inform treatment choices.
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Health Information for Travelers to Dominican Republic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/dominican-republic.htm
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For detailed information about these antimalarial drugs, see Choosing a Drug to Prevent Malaria.
Medicines you may need:
The prescription medicines you take every day.
Antimalarial drugs, if traveling to a malaria-risk area in Dominican Republic and prescribed by your doctor.
Medicine for diarrhea, usually over-the-counter.
Other items you may need:
Antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
To prevent insect / mosquito bites, bring:
Lightweight long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat to wear outside, whenever possible.
Flying-insect spray to help clear rooms of mosquitoes. The product should contain a pyrethroid insecticide; these insecticides quickly kill flying insects, including mosquitoes.
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Larry,
The bus ride to Puerto Plata from SDQ is generally about four and a half to five hours and they only stop twice maybe three times. Then you will need a taxi into Costambar. The only other option is a taxi from SDQ to Costambar and he is only going to save you about a half hour maybe 45 minutes and it will cost you some serious coin, about 200-225 USD. You should have flown into POP airport. With the new highway to Samana, the entrance is between SDQ airport and Santo Domingo City (the entrance to the Samana highway is before you get to Santo Domingo city) , a driver can bypass driving through Santo Domingo, as well as bypass driving through Santiago and also bypass the twisty mountain road after Navarrete before entering Puerto Plata.
Mr Gogo, Koki and another ISG member have rented cars at the SDQ airport and have driven to Sosua taking the new Samana highway, they could say how long it took them to get from SDQ airport to Sosua. Sosua to Blackbeards maybe about an hour drive.
Rush hour traffic in Santo Domingo and Santiago can add an hour or more to a trip, if that traffic can be avoided, the trip time should be shorter.
Caribe Tours and Metro buses have to drive through Santo Domingo and Santiago and they take the twisty mountain road after Navarrete, to get to Puerto Plata.
BogieMaker
05-25-11, 04:18
With the new highway to Samana, the entrance is between SDQ airport and Santo Domingo City (the entrance to the Samana highway is before you get to Santo Domingo city) , a driver can bypass driving through Santo Domingo, as well as bypass driving through Santiago and also bypass the twisty mountain road after Navarrete before entering Puerto Plata.
Mr Gogo, Koki and another ISG member have rented cars at the SDQ airport and have driven to Sosua taking the new Samana highway, they could say how long it took them to get from SDQ airport to Sosua. Sosua to Blackbeards maybe about an hour drive.
Rush hour traffic in Santo Domingo and Santiago can add an hour or more to a trip, if that traffic can be avoided, the trip time should be shorter.
Caribe Tours and Metro buses have to drive through Santo Domingo and Santiago and they take the twisty mountain road after Navarrete, to get to Puerto Plata. My last trip I drove from Boca Chica to PP going through Santo Domingo and etc. Took almost five hours two of which was trafic in SD and Santiago. On the return trip I took the Samana highway which took about four hours. I drove from Sosua to BC in 3. 5 hours one time driving early in the morning doing most of the drive along the beach before noon. For better scenery and relaxing drive I suggest the Samana highhway.
Coming form the airport there is only one exit to the Samana highway and like most exits in the DR the sign is right at the exit and could be missed if you are not watching for it. The exit is just past the toll booths maybe less than a mile. You then drive on the frontage road for about a mile before the highway exit.
I missed the exit and that is why I made the trip via SD and Santiago. I must admit the GPS helped me get through SD without any problems.
Guys, thanks for all the feedback and information. The plane is scheduled to arrive at 1pm so I am thinking a 1 way rental is the way to go. I speak little Spanish so If anything it will be an adventurous way to the start of my trip.
Thanks
Guys, thanks for all the feedback and information. The plane is scheduled to arrive at 1pm so I am thinking a 1 way rental is the way to go. I speak little Spanish so If anything it will be an adventurous way to the start of my trip.
ThanksTry not to miss the exit for the Samana Highway, as Bogiemaker said it is soon after the toll plaza. There is no toll to pay when heading into santo domingo, there are round metal semi circular things in the road right before that toll plaza when heading toward santo domingo, you will need to slow down somewhat. As soon as you drive through the toll plaza, get into your right lane and probably get off of the next exit to put you onto the service road going west, the entrance for the samana highway is off the service road, there are not a lot of exits on Las Americas highway when heading into Santo Domingo.
On the Samana highway there are various tolls so you will need Dominican pesos.
When you get the rental car, make sure the rental guy marks down any preexisting damage to the car. Lots of credit card fraud in DR, you will probably use a credit card to rent the car, check your credit card statement as soon as possible after using your credit card in DR, for any fraud charges.
The new Highway to Samana is mostly flat and straight and mostly goes through farmland and some palm tree groves, one section goes through a cut out in a mountain, during the daytime with sun, it is a very easy road to drive on, it doesn't really go through any towns, so you don't have to worry about motorcycles or pedestrians. Driving at night in DR, be careful of motorcycles with no lights and occasionally farm animals stand in the roads, like horses.
Once you get off the the samana highway and drive along the north shore, you will drive through towns that have more pedestrians and more local traffic.
Driving in Puerto Plata, be careful of the many motorcycles and scooters, that drive around there.
As soon as you leave the rental car parking lot at SDQ airport you will see a texaco gas station, you can stop there for soda, water or beer for your ride to Costambar, there is also a small fast food fried chicken place in that Texaco gas station. If you have large denomination Dominican paper money, try to use one in the texaco, so you will have smaller denomination bills for the tolls.
Burn some compact discs of music you like, all rental cars in DR that I used have had CD players.
It is always a learning experience using a car you have never driven before, one rental car I used had an alarm, the alarm went off one time and I didn't know how to shut it off. For the Nissan Tilda to open the trunk there is a small flat button above the license plate. Chevy Aveo I would recommend not renting.
If some how you miss the exit for the Samana Highway and you find yourself in santo domingo city, you will need to find Avenida Kennedy. Avenida Kennedy runs east-west and runs parallel with another major street Avenida 27 de Febrero. Avenida Kennedy is north of Avenida 27 de Febrero. Avenida Kennedy eventually becomes Autopista Duarte and it will eventually become the highway that goes toward Santiago and Puerto Plata, easy highway to drive on.
If you have a Garmin GPS you can buy maps for the Dom Rep. For some Nokia cell phones you can download free maps of the Dom Rep from Nokia.
One thing I often would like to have in the rental car are windex wipes, to clean the windshield and wiper blades. Air can be dusty in parts of the DR and the glass in the car will get dirty, easier to drive a car with clean glass, especially at night.
Any loose change you may receive, leave in the car, usually some kids at a red traffic light will come and clean your windshield, whether you want them to or not. You can give them a 5 peso coin.
Guys, thanks for all the feedback and information. The plane is scheduled to arrive at 1pm so I am thinking a 1 way rental is the way to go. I speak little Spanish so If anything it will be an adventurous way to the start of my trip.
ThanksUsually best to rent with the big name rental companies. I have rented with Alamo over 20 times in DR and not had any major problems with them.
I make the car reservations online at least 24 hours before pickup time at the Alamo webpage. Alamo is open 24/7 at the santo domingo airport and has a rental counter at the puerto plata airport. I believe Alamo has at least one other office for Puerto Plata, maybe in Ocean World, which is closer to costambar than the puerto plata airport.
I use a coupon code from Bjs wharehouse store travel site to save about $50US on the rental; http://travel.bjs.com/promotion/bjs/carrental/default.asp
On the webpage for Alamo I choose the third party liability insurance (in case someone gets injured by the car) and which might keep you from being detained in a Dominican jail after an accident involving personal injuries. Third Party Liability insurance at the alamo site is about $8US per day. I usually also choose the glass / tire insurance for about $3US per day. My Mastercard credit card provides coverage for collision / loss so I do not take that insurance from alamo which costs about $20US per day. To get that coverage I have to pay for the rental with my credit card.
Chevrolet Spark (made in China or Korea) is the smallest and least expensive car at alamo, manual transmission is a little cheaper than the automatic transmission car. Spark is very small, but not a bad little car. Chevrolet Aveo is the next car in their lineup, the Aveo I have had numerous problems with, when I rented it. After the Aveo is the Nissan Tilda, which is similar the nissan versa in the states, the tilda has a trunk and is not a hatchback. Nissan Tilda is a good car. After the tilda is the nissan sentra. Alamo also rents the Nissan Murano, but it is not cheap and some credit companies will not cover the loss of a vehicle valued at over 50 thousand dollars.
I always print out the reservation with the price from the Alamo webpage and bring it with me to show the workers at the rental counter so they know exactly what I am supposed to pay.
Some cars in DR use propane and there are propane stations that look like gas stations in the DR. The propane pumps look much different than the gasoline pumps.
BogieMaker
05-27-11, 04:32
With the new highway to Samana, the entrance is between SDQ airport and Santo Domingo City (the entrance to the Samana highway is before you get to Santo Domingo city) , a driver can bypass driving through Santo Domingo, as well as bypass driving through Santiago and also bypass the twisty mountain road after Navarrete before entering Puerto Plata.
Mr Gogo, Koki and another ISG member have rented cars at the SDQ airport and have driven to Sosua taking the new Samana highway, they could say how long it took them to get from SDQ airport to Sosua. Sosua to Blackbeards maybe about an hour drive.
Rush hour traffic in Santo Domingo and Santiago can add an hour or more to a trip, if that traffic can be avoided, the trip time should be shorter.
Caribe Tours and Metro buses have to drive through Santo Domingo and Santiago and they take the twisty mountain road after Navarrete, to get to Puerto Plata.
Some cars in DR use propane and there are propane stations that look like gas stations in the DR. The propane pumps look much different than the gasoline pumps.First time I stopped at the gas station and it was propane. The girl I was with thought it was funny. Never happened again I now realize signs for gas are not what you need.
I normally rent from Budget and take four pictures of the car while checking for damage just in case. The lady at Budget said she also has the Budget rental in POP.
I normally fly Delta and arrive at around 1:00 so I stay one night at Boca Chica and make a leisurely the next day. Some nice women in BC so not really a waste of time.
First time I stopped at the gas station and it was propane. The girl I was with thought it was funny. Never happened again I now realize signs for gas are not what you need.
I normally rent from Budget and take four pictures of the car while checking for damage just in case. The lady at Budget said she also has the Budget rental in POP.
I normally fly Delta and arrive at around 1:00 so I stay one night at Boca Chica and make a leisurely the next day. Some nice women in BC so not really a waste of time.I did the same thing one time in la romana, I pulled into the propane station, got out of the car and looked at the the pumps and they are much different than gasoline pumps. Then I saw guys with tanks in the trunks of their cars filling up with propane.
One ISG member picked up some chica on the side of the road and she got a free ride to samana, the ISG member rode that chica in some cabana or hotel. Chicas wait on the side of some roads waiting for gua guas, a few have tried to waive me down, while I drove by them.
From those in the know, what would be your Top 3 hotels to stay at considering the following criteria:
1. Close to Jaragua.
Thanks guysI'll respond in the Santo Domingo thread.
With the new highway to Samana, the entrance is between SDQ airport and Santo Domingo City (the entrance to the Samana highway is before you get to Santo Domingo city) , a driver can bypass driving through Santo Domingo, as well as bypass driving through Santiago and also bypass the twisty mountain road after Navarrete before entering Puerto Plata.
Mr Gogo, Koki and another ISG member have rented cars at the SDQ airport and have driven to Sosua taking the new Samana highway, they could say how long it took them to get from SDQ airport to Sosua. Sosua to Blackbeards maybe about an hour drive.
Rush hour traffic in Santo Domingo and Santiago can add an hour or more to a trip, if that traffic can be avoided, the trip time should be shorter.
Caribe Tours and Metro buses have to drive through Santo Domingo and Santiago and they take the twisty mountain road after Navarrete, to get to Puerto Plata. I travel on the new highway from the SD airport to Nagua a town on the north coast to see a ladyfriend in 2 hours. So Sosua can't be too much longer.
Charles Pooter
05-30-11, 16:19
I travel on the new highway from the SD airport to Nagua a town on the north coast to see a ladyfriend in 2 hours. So Sosua can't be too much longer.Not less than ninety minutes from Nagua to Sosua plus another fifty to Blackbeards from Sosua.
Aeropostale t-shirts seem to be popular amongst some Dominican chicas. Prices for Aeropostale t shirts in DR, I have been told are $20US and up. Aeropostale webpage has a sale, with up to 75% off, t-shirts for women starting around $6US. Could be a good gift to give a chica, plus t-shirts don't take up much space in luggage and don't weigh much. http://www.aeropostale.com
Charles Pooter
06-06-11, 19:45
Aeropostale t-shirts seem to be popular amongst some Dominican chicas. Prices for Aeropostale t shirts in DR, I have been told are $20US and up. Aeropostale webpage has a sale, with up to 75% off, t-shirts for women starting around $6US. Could be a good gift to give a chica, plus t-shirts don't take up much space in luggage and don't weigh much.
http://www.aeropostale.comYes, but they are often on sale down here for 250 to 400 pesos in Tienda Jiménez or la Sirena.
BoricuaOnline
06-07-11, 03:39
Yes, but they are often on sale down here for 250 to 400 pesos in Tienda Jiménez or la Sirena.You can get Lacoste Polos in Boca Chica for $15. Boca Chica Lacoste polos are fake, I suppose the 250 to 400 pesos Aeropostale shirts are fake too, thats why girls value foreign gifts, they believe they are always receiving original merchandise.
Ath Trainer
06-07-11, 10:23
You can get Lacoste Polos in Boca Chica for $15. Boca Chica Lacoste polos are fake, I suppose the 250 to 400 pesos Aeropostale shirts are fake too, thats why girls value foreign gifts, they believe they are always receiving original merchandise.They are knock offs. The alligators are really crocks, LOL
You can get Lacoste Polos in Boca Chica for $15. Boca Chica Lacoste polos are fake, I suppose the 250 to 400 pesos Aeropostale shirts are fake too, thats why girls value foreign gifts, they believe they are always receiving original merchandise.When I asked one chica the price of Aeropostale t-shirts in DR, she told me authentic Aeropostale t-shirts cost about 900 pesos ($24US). Big chain stores like La Sirena I would guess sell authentic stuff. I am not sure if they charge a tax on clothing purchases in DR.
You can get Lacoste Polos in Boca Chica for $15. Boca Chica Lacoste polos are fake, I suppose the 250 to 400 pesos Aeropostale shirts are fake too, thats why girls value foreign gifts, they believe they are always receiving original merchandise.Aeropostale has a sale on some bikini tops and bottoms. I will follow your lead and buy a small $6 dollar bikini top and give it to a busty chica in DR, of course she will want to model it for me and photos, LOL.
BoricuaOnline
06-08-11, 00:53
Aeropostale has a sale on some bikini tops and bottoms. I will follow your lead and buy a small $6 dollar bikini top and give it to a busty chica in DR, of course she will want to model it for me and photos, LOL.How much for the pics? LOL. I have my camera ready, this time I am not the leave the battery home.
Aeropostale has a sale on some bikini tops and bottoms. I will follow your lead and buy a small $6 dollar bikini top and give it to a busty chica in DR, of course she will want to model it for me and photos, LOL.Intimates 21 has low prices on bikinis and lingerie.
http://www.intimates21.com/
-Helpmann :)
Intimates 21 has low prices on bikinis and lingerie.
http://www.intimates21.com/
HelpmannThanks, nice prices on that site. Always good to have some "carrots", LOL.
I'm sure this has been asked before. Do I bring my cell phone with me and buy a chip or rent / buy a cheap phone in DR? Can I do either at the airport or where?
I'm sure this has been asked before. Do I bring my cell phone with me and buy a chip or rent / buy a cheap phone in DR? Can I do either at the airport or where?From what I understand, most GSM cell phones use sim cards (chips) , ATT here in the states uses GSM. Verizon cell phones use CDMA and oftentimes Verizon cell phones do not use sim cards. From what people in DR have told me, it is best to use GSM cell phones in DR, that use sim cards.
Some US cell phone carriers block their cell phones from being used on other networks. I have had ATT and verizon cell phones unlocked in the DR to use with Claro.
Claro and Orange are the two big cell phone companies in the DR. Claro sells cheapy cell phones with minutes included for around 500 pesos, sometimes less. One time I bought a ZTE brand cell phone from Claro with minutes for about 480 pesos. That cell phone was terrible, small dark screen and was not user friendly.
I bought a Nokia unlocked cell phone in the States, that I can use with an ATT sim card here in the states and when I go to DR I put in a Claro sim card and the phone also works in DR.
Amazon and Newegg sell unlocked cell phones. The Nokia I bought, has a keyboard, so sending text messages to chicas in DR is easy.
If you just want a basic cell to chat with chicas in DR, then a cheapy 500 peso cell phone from Claro would suffice. If you want a more user friendly cell phone, then maybe buy an unlocked cell here in the States and when you are in DR, you can visit Claro or Orange and buy a sim card with minutes included for under 500 pesos ($13US).
Claro has a store on the second floor of the airport in Santo Domingo, I bought a sim card there.
If you have an older cell phone laying around collecting dust, you could bring that cell phone to DR and try and have it unlocked in DR. Some cell phones, guys in DR have trouble unlocking. Unlocking a cell phone in DR costs $10US and up and could take an hour to accomplish.
From Dealnews: "Orbitz takes up 30% off select hotel stays during its 10th Anniversary Sale. Plus, qualifying 2-night stays receive a $25 Restaurant. Com Credit and a $200 Orbitz Credit for free. (Eligible hotel listings will feature an anniversary sale icon.) That's the best percent-off discount we've seen for hotels from Orbitz since February, and it's the first sale to also include freebie credits this year. Both credits will be emailed within three to five days of purchase. The $200 voucher will be good for a future roundtrip flight and hotel booking of five or more nights, and must be used by September 30. Deal ends June 15."
http://www.orbitz.com/App/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=promotions&cnt=PRO&type=qs_dl&siteID=NKa3hZyYoHA-WUssr4wvbLwJG6AKsnrMkw
I checked for several hotels in Santo Domingo and the sale (promotion) applies to some Santo Domingo Hotels, probably other hotels in DR will also be included. $200 off a future flight + hotel booking of 5 nights or more, is not bad.
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