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A guy who carrys that much money is asking for it. I have no sympathy.
[QUOTE=GrownMan1;1513624]We were at DLatin when this happen. And I agree Dominican will rob you just as well. T don't know who picked him! I felt sorry for the chicas he pointed out,[/QUOTE]
Is there such a thing as traveling to the DR too much?
I was in Santo Domingo the last few days, which was a pretty good trip. Lots to do down there and the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio are beautiful. Upon arriving at Santo Domingo, no issues. Easy immigration, got my bag from baggage claim and went to customs. The girl that took my form and checked my passport noticed I had been to the DR before. She commented in Espaņol "You have been here before. In August. And September." I replied back "And October." and smiled. She then gave a bit of a sarcastic smirk and looked at me and then asked me if I had any gifts or electronics in my luggage. I replied no, I only have a laptop, iPad, and charger in my carry-on. She said OK, gave me back my passport and I was on my way. I thought, no issues then.
But as time went on, I thought about it some more. Is there such a thing as visiting the DR too much? I've been 4 times now since August, are customs or immigration officials concerned about people visiting too much? Or do they simply not care as much as I'm thinking they care? Your experiences and comments are greatly appreciated!
[QUOTE=Puntz79; 1513883]Is there such a thing as traveling to the DR too much?
I was in Santo Domingo the last few days, which was a pretty good trip. Lots to do down there and the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio are beautiful. Upon arriving at Santo Domingo, no issues. Easy immigration, got my bag from baggage claim and went to customs. The girl that took my form and checked my passport noticed I had been to the DR before. She commented in Espaņol "You have been here before. In August. And September." I replied back "And October." and smiled. She then gave a bit of a sarcastic smirk and looked at me and then asked me if I had any gifts or electronics in my luggage. I replied no, I only have a laptop, iPad, and charger in my carry-on. She said OK, gave me back my passport and I was on my way. I thought, no issues then.
But as time went on, I thought about it some more. Is there such a thing as visiting the DR too much? I've been 4 times now since August, are customs or immigration officials concerned about people visiting too much? Or do they simply not care as much as I'm thinking they care? Your experiences and comments are greatly appreciated![/QUOTE]I doubt it, because DR depends on tourism. Of course if you have a pattern of travel associated with terrorism, drug trafficking or other forms of crime, that might be of interest. Your own pattern of travel could just indicate that you have a girlfriend or even a child in the DR that you are visiting, or it could even be church business for that business, so probably you are a bit too paranoid.
[QUOTE=Puntz79; 1513883]Is there such a thing as traveling to the DR too much?
I was in Santo Domingo the last few days, which was a pretty good trip. Lots to do down there and the beaches of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio are beautiful. Upon arriving at Santo Domingo, no issues. Easy immigration, got my bag from baggage claim and went to customs. The girl that took my form and checked my passport noticed I had been to the DR before. She commented in Espaņol "You have been here before. In August. And September." I replied back "And October." and smiled. She then gave a bit of a sarcastic smirk and looked at me and then asked me if I had any gifts or electronics in my luggage. I replied no, I only have a laptop, iPad, and charger in my carry-on. She said OK, gave me back my passport and I was on my way. I thought, no issues then.
But as time went on, I thought about it some more. Is there such a thing as visiting the DR too much? I've been 4 times now since August, are customs or immigration officials concerned about people visiting too much? Or do they simply not care as much as I'm thinking they care? Your experiences and comments are greatly appreciated![/QUOTE]Customs officials basic responsibility is seeing that people are following established rules and guidelines. I'm sure as individuals, some customs agents may have their own personal feelings in regards to people that come to their country or go to another country. This past November and December I had 2, full to the max check in bags on each of those trips. Also my carry on was was packed solid as well.
On my return trip back to NY in December I was briefly grilled by a customs agent at JFK. He wanted to know where I was staying? Was it a hotel or an apartment? I don't know why, but I told him it was a hotel. He wanted to know the name of the hotel? Was it a resort or regular hotel? Then he asked me if I ate my meals there or did I go out? What my occupation was? I was wondering to myself where was all of this coming from? I could have questioned him, but didn't want to end up being detained if he thought I was giving him a hard time. Then I'd surely be detained for further questioning. After he let me pass, I tried to figure it out. Customs probably monitors how much luggage one brings when they leave the country vs what that person comes back with. I only came back with a carry on and a back pack. So I was traveling extremely light compared to how I went down.
Maybe his line of questioning was normal protocol if my hunch was right? The type of things one should expect an agent to ask. Especially since I too have been to the DR a lot. I've gone every month of 2013. My passport stampings are filling up quick. I would think their main concern is the possibility of someone being involved in drugs or some other type of illegal activity. So I guess what they see on the surface (a dude going to the DR regularly) is within their scope to why they might ask questions.
As far as I'm concerned, the only people that probably have a problem with many of us going to the DR, are haters (those we know, and those we don't know but they exist)
We have thousands maybe millions of expats that live in the DR, and many are very happy living there. Since they don't travel as much as many of us, they arent exposed to customs agents questioning them the same or as often. So they arent exposed to the level of scrutiny as those individuals on vacation with dozens of stamps in their passport, all in one year.
[QUOTE=Rogue99; 1513536]Thanks to everyone who replied.
I have one last questions. Is it worth going to Cabarete to meet chicas? There are not many recent reports in the Cabarete section and was wondering what the scene was like there.
Thanks![/QUOTE]I know nothing about meeting chicas in Cabarete. I have only brought chicas there with me as dates.
As long as you aren't doing anything illegal, you have nothing to worry about. There are expats that travel frequently between the DR and the US without a problem except getting questioned more than the casual visitor.
I wanted to comment about Puntz' remark about the beaches in Boca & Juan Dolio. For those with their panties in a knot, flame away for not posting about sex. I don't like Boca at all and Juan Dolio wasn't much better in my book. Forget about the touts and the seediness of Boca, which I kinda like. You can't really swim in the water. The beach is on a sandbar and you can go out seemingly forever and the water will only be up to your waist. Compared to other beaches in the DR, I rank these beaches pretty low. Or am I missing something?
[QUOTE=Wrx2005; 1513987]Customs officials basic responsibility is seeing that people are following established rules and guidelines. I'm sure as individuals, some customs agents may have their own personal feelings in regards to people that come to their country or go to another country. This past November and December I had 2, full to the max check in bags on each of those trips. Also my carry on was was packed solid as well.
On my return trip back to NY in December I was briefly grilled by a customs agent at JFK. He wanted to know where I was staying? Was it a hotel or an apartment? I don't know why, but I told him it was a hotel. He wanted to know the name of the hotel? Was it a resort or regular hotel? Then he asked me if I ate my meals there or did I go out? What my occupation was? I was wondering to myself where was all of this coming from? I could have questioned him, but didn't want to end up being detained if he thought I was giving him a hard time. Then I'd surely be detained for further questioning. After he let me pass, I tried to figure it out. Customs probably monitors how much luggage one brings when they leave the country vs what that person comes back with. I only came back with a carry on and a back pack. So I was traveling extremely light compared to how I went down.
Maybe his line of questioning was normal protocol if my hunch was right? The type of things one should expect an agent to ask. Especially since I too have been to the DR a lot. I've gone every month of 2013. My passport stampings are filling up quick. I would think their main concern is the possibility of someone being involved in drugs or some other type of illegal activity. So I guess what they see on the surface (a dude going to the DR regularly) is within their scope to why they might ask questions.
As far as I'm concerned, the only people that probably have a problem with many of us going to the DR, are haters (those we know, and those we don't know but they exist)
We have thousands maybe millions of expats that live in the DR, and many are very happy living there. Since they don't travel as much as many of us, they arent exposed to customs agents questioning them the same or as often. So they arent exposed to the level of scrutiny as those individuals on vacation with dozens of stamps in their passport, all in one year.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DC Gringo; 1513701]I was down the weekend of December 13-15. After my fifth time I got caught up as well. I lost my dam phone, or better yet someone stole it. I take full blame because I feel like I got too comfortable there having been so many times. You can not ever sleep there, now I am good. The bad thing about it is one of my little fellas kept telling me that you can't sleep on no one, you can't trust no one there man in his New York voice. I was like whatever man, do you know who I am, I come down here all the time. My last name is Dominicana! Well I got humbled quick, because when I lost my phone I called him over and he dam near cussed me out. He said what I tell you man! This all happened in the D'Latin. I kept pulling it out to do the translate with the little shorty I was with negotioting price. I was about to leave too. Man she was hot and had me harder than a pack of nickels. We were slow grinding, kissing and and some more. (You know, you've done this too) Anyway after that I was completely blown and guess she figured that I didn't want to be bothered. Anyway, I got her the next night LOL, charged it to the game, and screwed her for the worth of my phone and the 1500 Pesos I gave her. She spent the night of course. It was my birthday too. I love DR and will be going back soon. Dam that place is very addictive. This is my first post and plan to participate more in these conversations.
Salud[/QUOTE]I think reports like this serve the purpose of reinforcing the need for many of us to take extra precaution in protecting ourselves. BTW, I have observed about 3 young dominicans and a few older ones acting as tour guys to dudes on their 1st visit to Sosua. Personally, I don't trust any of them. When I see a dude with one, I swear the dude looks like he has a target on his back. I suspect some dudes have been robbed, pick pocketed or have things stolen from their hotels, with the help of some of those tour guides. I do know when some of those tour guides suggest a place to go, it's usually a place they get a kickback for bringing potential customers to that establishment. But it's done as if the guide has the dudes best interest in mind.
What is it and why do customs rub your hands with it when you are the lucky 1 they decide to check. After being checked many times I finally ask the person why me. The response was it is random.
But it is hard for me to understand how or why I can be that random guy every time.
[QUOTE=Grub1; 1514141]What is it and why do customs rub your hands with it when you are the lucky 1 they decide to check. After being checked many times I finally ask the person why me. The response was it is random.
But it is hard for me to understand how or why I can be that random guy every time.[/QUOTE]You guys confuse the different agencies a lot. Customs never rub your hands with anything. The most contact that most people have with customs is handing them the blue piece of paper after they leave out of immigration. Airport security is the one who rubs your hands and / or bags and puts it in a machine that detects traces of explosive material.
sex vacations are not a illegal as long as you are not doing **** girls. you have nothing to worry about. i am always the happiest guy in the line going and coming.
[quote=mr enternational;1514164]you guys confuse the different agencies a lot. customs never rub your hands with anything. the most contact that most people have with customs is handing them the blue piece of paper after they leave out of immigration. airport security is the one who rubs your hands and / or bags and puts it in a machine that detects traces of explosive material.[/quote]
[quote=oldkool;1514192]sex vacations are not a illegal as long as you are not doing **** girls. you have nothing to worry about. i am always the happiest guy in the line going and coming.[/quote]i have both sentri and global entry. with sentri i am am able to cross back from mexico into the united states with out having to wait in line which at times can be a long time. part of the process to obtain sentri was a personal interview by border protection with lots of personal questions asked besides going thru my tax returns, etc. when i return from overseas trips i throw out all sex related things, (condoms, lube, etc.) as you can be randomly sent to secondary to have your luggage searched. once when returning from mexico they x-rayed my bag and thought i had brought back some fruit. upon searching my bag they found nothing and the agent told me they make notes of what they where looking for and what they found, etc. the sentri card / global entry is good for five years at which time you have to go in to be interviewed again to renew it. in the event you have been sent to secondary while under either one of these programs, a zealous agent may have made some interesting notes and you may be faced with some tough questions upon renewal. maybe i'm paranoid but i don't want to lose the privilege of not having to wait in lines coming home, therefore i throw out anything that may raise any questions and don't have any pictures of girls in my camera, etc.
I was there around that time and my golden rule is ALWAYS SECURE MY BELONGINGS.
That way the chica and I can get down to business and there are no distractions. It doesn't always work and I have had items go missing if I am not careful.
We all have to be on DEFCON 2 to ensure our money, cameras etc remain in our luggage.
[QUOTE=DC Gringo; 1513701]I was down the weekend of December 13-15. After my fifth time I got caught up as well. I lost my dam phone, or better yet someone stole it. I take full blame because I feel like I got too comfortable there having been so many times. You can not ever sleep there, now I am good. The bad thing about it is one of my little fellas kept telling me that you can't sleep on no one, you can't trust no one there man in his New York voice. I was like whatever man, do you know who I am, I come down here all the time. My last name is Dominicana! Well I got humbled quick, because when I lost my phone I called him over and he dam near cussed me out. He said what I tell you man! This all happened in the D'Latin. I kept pulling it out to do the translate with the little shorty I was with negotioting price. I was about to leave too. Man she was hot and had me harder than a pack of nickels. We were slow grinding, kissing and and some more. (You know, you've done this too) Anyway after that I was completely blown and guess she figured that I didn't want to be bothered. Anyway, I got her the next night LOL, charged it to the game, and screwed her for the worth of my phone and the 1500 Pesos I gave her. She spent the night of course. It was my birthday too. I love DR and will be going back soon. Dam that place is very addictive. This is my first post and plan to participate more in these conversations.
Salud[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DC Gringo; 1513701]I was down the weekend of December 13-15. After my fifth time I got caught up as well. I lost my dam phone, or better yet someone stole it. I take full blame because I feel like I got too comfortable there having been so many times. You can not ever sleep there, now I am good. The bad thing about it is one of my little fellas kept telling me that you can't sleep on no one, you can't trust no one there man in his New York voice. I was like whatever man, do you know who I am, I come down here all the time. My last name is Dominicana! Well I got humbled quick, because when I lost my phone I called him over and he dam near cussed me out. He said what I tell you man! This all happened in the D'Latin. I kept pulling it out to do the translate with the little shorty I was with negotioting price. I was about to leave too. Man she was hot and had me harder than a pack of nickels. We were slow grinding, kissing and and some more. (You know, you've done this too) Anyway after that I was completely blown and guess she figured that I didn't want to be bothered. Anyway, I got her the next night LOL, charged it to the game, and screwed her for the worth of my phone and the 1500 Pesos I gave her. She spent the night of course. It was my birthday too. I love DR and will be going back soon. Dam that place is very addictive. This is my first post and plan to participate more in these conversations.
Salud[/QUOTE]I had a girl try to pick pocket me about a week ago in D'Latin. The place was crowded she was up against me grinding and rubbing when I caught her with her hand in my pocket. Started to pull her by her hand to security at the front door and she resisted, figured it probably wasn't a good ideal for me to pull the girl physicaly against her will so I let her go and went and got security. As I was coming back with security to the spot where the girl was suddenly every girl along the way wanted to stand in front of me and do the rump shake in an attempt to slow me and security down so the girl could get away. Word of caution you have to watch your stuff in D'Latin and every where on the strip when it is crowded given a chance these girls will pick pocket you and they will stick together.
Chris
I guess I've been lucky. I've spelt with over 100 different girls since I started traveling to Sosua, and not once have I had even a peso missing. True I put my valuables in the safe when having a Chica over, but still, I leave out the small things like the cell, small pieces of jewelry, and some toiletries that the girls might like, but not once have I been stolen from. Knock, Knock, because I might have given myself the "kiss of death"; but I guess I've been Lucky. I'll be down next week for a month, because Janurary in Baltimore is very chilly.
Peace
[QUOTE=Mr Enternational;1514164]You guys confuse the different agencies a lot. Customs never rub your hands with anything. The most contact that most people have with customs is handing them the blue piece of paper after they leave out of immigration. Airport security is the one who rubs your hands and / or bags and puts it in a machine that detects traces of explosive material.[/QUOTE]You are right I guess a lot of us confuse customs with airport security but they all seem like 5-0 to me. What about the random thing how does that really work.