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[QUOTE=OldKool;2940495]Iron Quin nailed how to roll in Sosua. Very simple a buffet of willing women. For the guy missing passion and cmp they are gone and their owners jailed for a while.[/QUOTE]I know they're long gone. Is there currently any place similar?
[QUOTE=Combo;2940503]I know they're long gone. Is there currently any place similar?[/QUOTE]The hookers that are presently in Sosua are not welcomed. They certainly are not trying to let another brothel open up around there. I think the hint was taken from what happened to the last guy.
[QUOTE=Oakie;2939226]I have used ATMs in Sosua without a problem for years, but for safety, I only use the ones at actual bank locations.
I have also used credit cards in emergencies at the large national supermarkets and pharmacies without issue, but outside of those, there's a good likelihood of a scam.
It's not the loss of money that's the real issue, as banks will make good any fraudulent use if promptly reported. It's the difficulty in getting a replacement card, if it gets compromised.
And this is the way to go. When traveling, [b]I carry at least 3 different cards[/b], in case of loss or machine fuck ups.[/QUOTE]Here you go. I carry 2 debit and 3 credit cards and use credit cards wherever I can without thinking twice about it. Every now and again I do get an occasional fraudulent charge that gets promptly removed, but my most recent fraudulent charge came from a fancy ice-cream parlor in a quaint US Northeast town, LOL.
[QUOTE=SeizeTheDay;2940397]I am starting to hate this shit hole country more and more each day. Too much shit to piss me off. I can not walk down the street with out being hurassed every five fucking seconds to buy some shit I don't want or donate money to some beggar. [/QUOTE]You mentioned, you've been to Colombia so tell me: did your travel ever take you to Cartagena? Because Sosua beggars can't hold a candle to street hustlers of Cartagena who simply don't know the meaning of 'no gracias', LOL.
[QUOTE=Xpartan;2940530]You mentioned, you've been to Colombia so tell me: did your travel ever take you to Cartagena? Because Sosua beggars can't hold a candle to street hustlers of Cartagena who simply don't know the meaning of 'no gracias', LOL.[/QUOTE]No, I have never been there.
Thanks for the advice from all that replied. I was able to make a withdrawal from inside the popular bank with my passport. I ended up doing 6 girls yesterday including a 3 some and a 4 some. But from what I read I do need to switch things up a little. Its hard to remember that you are not in the USA anymore and have act different over here. I will report on how things go from here on out.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2940507]The hookers that are presently in Sosua are not welcomed. They certainly are not trying to let another brothel open up around there. I think the hint was taken from what happened to the last guy.[/QUOTE]Thank you. That makes sense.
For a change going to try our Cabarete in this visit. Any one can recommend guest friendly hotel in Cabarete. Any information is appreciated.
[QUOTE=SeizeTheDay;2940712]Thanks for the advice from all that replied. I was able to make a withdrawal from inside the popular bank with my passport. I ended up doing 6 girls yesterday including a 3 some and a 4 some. But from what I read I do need to switch things up a little. Its hard to remember that you are not in the USA anymore and have act different over here. I will report on how things go from here on out.[/QUOTE]Damn! I never had 6 girls in one day my whole life. Most was four at in Subic Bay, Philippines.
[QUOTE=Xpartan;2940527]Here you go. I carry 2 debit and 3 credit cards and use credit cards wherever I can without thinking twice about it. Every now and again I do get an occasional fraudulent charge that gets promptly removed, but my most recent fraudulent charge came from a fancy ice-cream parlor in a quaint US Northeast town, LOL.[/QUOTE]It can be frustrating for the casual visitor to Sosua, to find that on any given day, the 5 or so local bank ATM's are often either out of service, out of cash, have new arbitrary limits, or do not recognize a foreign visa or debit card. Especially on the weekends, when they are most heavily used. It is not unusual to find the only one dispensing cash is the Populaire next to Bailee's and there's a long line up.
Regulars are aware that this is just "business as usual" in Sosua, and can easily be avoided by making sure you have a couple days supply of cash in hand at all times withdrawn during the week, outside of the peak times.
Likewise with other petty annoyances like being approached by hustlers on the street and beach, there is a learned behaviour.
Random notes:
I'm an older gringo, who walks almost every day, through town and down to the beach. I'm never accosted by hustlers because I don't engage them, just a smile, and a no grasia, while my newbie visitors often get drawn into conversations with them, and come away complaining. LOL.
The local hustlers can sense a potential mark at 50 paces, and never waste time with locals and regulars. Same with the chicas. It's just how some folks carry themselves.
I'm not a monger, a such, because I live here, and most of my social circle are locals. But never short of a fresh chica who gives me that old stirring in the loins, LOL. , when my regular goes back to Puerto Plata during the week.
I couldn't live here as a gringo monger, but as part of the local community, it's a whole new deal. Stress free and happy. I can't remember the last time I "negotiated" a price for sex, it just naturally happens, and I give a respectful propina equivalent to Dominican pricing. I sometimes give old hookers I fucked when they were in their prime and gave me good service, 200 pesos to buy lunch when business is slow. A couple are still doable 15 years later. I can't even remember the last time a wave of the hand never got rid of a beggar or street hustler either.
For example, in March, my regular let slip it was my birthday on the coming Sunday, so the locals organized an impromptu street barbeque outside the local colmado, with 2 big pots of pork stew, on a wood fire set up by the young moto guys, and the entire neighborhood came out to share the food, cheap colmado beer and rum. I was the only gringo there. Best birthday party I ever had!
Now out of respect, I don't carry a camera, and don't do "look at me" selfie Facebook tourist stuff, but there are a few pics around for doubting thomas's.
The only problem I have is family, medical, business connections in Toronto, but a month or two, back in sex prison, during the hot season solves that one too.
I have traveled extensively thru Europe up to the Russian border, the USA, Canada, Mexico and and almost every Caribbean Island except Cuba. I have lived and worked in 6 of those countries.
I'm not searching for nirvana anymore, I've found my little paradise.
May why'all find yours!
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I'm not searching for nirvana anymore, I've found my little paradise.
May why'all find yours![/QUOTE]Nice essay, Oakie. Having visited Sosua since the 90-s, albeit not frequently, I can understand the appeal.
[QUOTE=Oakie;2940884]...... I'm never accosted by hustlers because I don't engage them, just a smile, and a no grasia......[/QUOTE]While the hookers in Brazil and Colombia are hotter than those in the DR, in my opinion, a known advantage of the Dominican Republic over those destinations is the ease of avoiding hustlers and safety generally.
[QUOTE=Oakie;2940884]It can be frustrating for the casual visitor to Sosua, to find that on any given day, the 5 or so local bank ATM's are often either out of service, out of cash, have new arbitrary limits, or do not recognize a foreign visa or debit card. Especially on the weekends, when they are most heavily used. It is not unusual to find the only one dispensing cash is the Populaire next to Bailee's and there's a long line up.
Regulars are aware that this is just "business as usual" in Sosua, and can easily be avoided by making sure you have a couple days supply of cash in hand at all times withdrawn during the week, outside of the peak times.[/QUOTE]As a gringo who has lived in La Vega and Santo Domingo for 4-5 months each year for the past 15 years, Oakie's advice is spot on.
[QUOTE=Turgid;2941341]While the hookers in Brazil and Colombia are hotter than those in the DR, in my opinion, a known advantage of the Dominican Republic over those destinations is the ease of avoiding hustlers and safety generally.[/QUOTE]Don't know about Brazil. Never had an issue. "Nao obrigado" and a smile never failed me.
In Colombia, hardcore hustlers only ply their wares in Cartagena. Zero issues in Bogota.
Hanks Koki, Turgid and an Xpartan for the positive reponses!
You guys know all this shit, so it works for you.
I should have added, my frequent comment on here, and which I tell everybody who comes here, "the hardest word to say in Sosua is "NO".
At first when they don't know you you'll get a lot of requests for hand outs.
I tell 'them I'm on a limited pension that I get once a month, and I just don't have the spare money to take care of all the sick and hungry folks relatives and friends, and pay my rent. It's not far from the truth anyway.
Of course, that's impssible to do if you drive a big car, stay in a hotel, beachfront penthouse apartment or villa, wear a Rolex, and brag to everybody how you're a big businessman here and back home. LOL.
My brother who is also well travelled says it best, he's "never seen so many folks with so little to give, give so much".
Amen to that.
As usuaal IMHO and YMMV.