[QUOTE=BrotherP;2269849]Wrapping up a 2 week trip. Good times! Tomjackin your good friend juan is back at work following his surgery![/QUOTE]Great news! Thank you my brother!
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[QUOTE=BrotherP;2269849]Wrapping up a 2 week trip. Good times! Tomjackin your good friend juan is back at work following his surgery![/QUOTE]Great news! Thank you my brother!
[QUOTE=NightWhaler;2269774]Using your Charles Schwab is a great benefit. I use it too and yes they reimburse all of your fees. Cash is king so just bring dollars and exchange them there. Western Union has the best rate (bring passport) or the guys on the street are pretty good. Never had any issues with them and it's usually the current rate. Beware of that character down the street on Pedro Clisente by the dive shop. Little hole in the wall of a place. He WILL short you. Did it to me twice and I told him what I thought of him each time. He's open late and I guess he figures you are too drunk or dumb to count your money. In any event always recount your pesos before you leave in front of them and make them show you the exchange on a calculator and you will be fine.
Peace,[/QUOTE]For what its worth, large supermarkets also have a money exchange / WU counter. Passport required. There is a Sirena supermarket in Sosua.
[QUOTE=Yanqui69;2269413]One page prior, someone mentioned an average ST price of 2000 pesos (at an exchange rate of 50 DOP to the US dollar, that's only 40 bucks).
In Sosua its all negotiable, but even at 2500 pesos, you'd only be paying $50. If an extra $10 for sex is a problem, maybe you can't afford it. Your biggest expenses will be air fare and accommodations, depending on the length of your stay.
Another forum member once opined that if you have to pinch pennies on your vacation, its better to save up enough so that its not a matter of concern.
Not trying to be sarcastic, or a smart ass, but just something for consideration.[/QUOTE]Last year I was asked from 1 K-1. 5 K on the street to 2 K-2. 5 K in a club. I normally paid 1. 5 K and everyone was happy. Never paid more than 2 K. Price gotten up?
[QUOTE=BrotherP;2269846]I've never been here for super bowl. But I hear zthe prices are nuts! I was here for the mayweather vs pacquaio fight and everyone was price gouging. Anya other time you could find a lot of chicas who will accept 2500 pesos. In my opinion that's a good deal. If you want oral without a condom you should tell her up front. A lot of chicas want to do condom blow jobs. The phase is. Amor, sexo con condom pero tu me chupas sin condom.
In my opinion Schwab is the way to go. I'll take out enough cash for 3 days then go back. I usually bring enough cash to cover the hotel. If you do need to change some cash the guys across from Bon ice cream give a great rate. Im here now and the gave me 50 pesos per dollar. I just had 150 cash then hit the ATM. Enjoy your trip![/QUOTE]Thanks for the info, brotha. Do you mind if I throw some more questions at you as I'm interested in hearing what a Sosua veteran would recommend.
1. I am flying into POP, but I flying back out of STI. My plan is to stay in Sosua until Sunday and then take a bus from Sosua to Santiago and stay a night so I am close to the STI airport to catch my flight on Monday. Is this a good idea or should I avoid the hassle and just fly into and fly out of POP?
2. Where would you recommend staying? I am thinking Europa, New Garden, or finding a place of AirBnB because that is the cheapest option by far.
3. Is mongering in Sosua doable if you don't speak a word of Spanish?
[QUOTE=Yanqui69;2269413]One page prior, someone mentioned an average ST price of 2000 pesos (at an exchange rate of 50 DOP to the US dollar, that's only 40 bucks).
In Sosua its all negotiable, but even at 2500 pesos, you'd only be paying $50. If an extra $10 for sex is a problem, maybe you can't afford it. Your biggest expenses will be air fare and accommodations, depending on the length of your stay.
Another forum member once opined that if you have to pinch pennies on your vacation, its better to save up enough so that its not a matter of concern.
Not trying to be sarcastic, or a smart ass, but just something for consideration.[/QUOTE]I met a guy in the DR and every time I turn around I see someone in his face begging him for money. He was a giving hearted person. I pulled him over to us and talk with him for a second.
On an average he was giving about $75 a day to beggars including the police. Not all at once an extra five dollars here $10 there. He had been doing that since he arrived and he was 4 days on his 6 day vacation.
He noticed while he was hanging with us no one came to bother him. (Well 1 hustler did try to separate him from us) he really enjoyed the relaxation. Later he saw a chica he was interested in and I negotiated 2000 pesos all night on his behalf. He told me he normally gives $100 up front before the Chica ask that way the Chica doesn't up charge him. He said his sessions have been decent but sometimes he wished the Chica could stay all night. I looked at the chica who I negotiated with and told her if you fuck the shit out of my friend I will give you another 500 pesos. She dapped me up in agreement.
When the bill arrived he offered to pay for our drinks and food. You should have seen the snakes look when he can reach for his wallet. I told him to put his money away. It's my day to buy drinks for the group. When the bill came I notice it was 230 pesos more. I called the waitress over, pointed it out, and she apologized and made the correction. He thought it was funny. I told him if the Dominicans don't see me respecting my money they would not respect me. When in DR You must do as the Dominicans.
Later when I saw him he told me that Chica stayed all night, left at 2:00 pm and gave him three sessions with BBBJ all for the 2500 pesos. He said she was better than all four Chicas he had thus far. She offered to stay with him for the rest of his duration for 6000 pesos. He couldn't believe the deal he was offered.
I told him the only thing better than a good vacation is a good inexpensive vacation. I teased him and told him we all in my group can afford to give a Chica $200 a session but why? If we wanted to do that we would go to Vegas or Costa Rica! I turn him on to ISG. I left the following day so I never saw him again after that. I hope he enjoyed the rest his vacation.
[QUOTE=GrownMan1;2270102]I told him the only thing better than a good vacation is a good inexpensive vacation. I teased him and told him we all in my group can afford to give a Chica $200 a session but why? If we wanted to do that we would go to Vegas or Costa Rica![/QUOTE]Seems like a guy that was willing to learn and it paid off. He didn't have the attitude of many ISG posters telling you not to tell him how to spend his money or that $100 was cheap because it would cost way more back home.
[QUOTE=GrownMan1;2270102]I met a guy in the DR and every time I turn around I see someone in his face begging him for money. He was a giving hearted person. I pulled him over to us and talk with him for a second.
On an average he was giving about $75 a day to beggars including the police. Not all at once an extra five dollars here $10 there. He had been doing that since he arrived and he was 4 days on his 6 day vacation.
He noticed while he was hanging with us no one came to bother him. (Well 1 hustler did try to separate him from us) he really enjoyed the relaxation. Later he saw a chica he was interested in and I negotiated 2000 pesos all night on his behalf. He told me he normally gives $100 up front before the Chica ask that way the Chica doesn't up charge him. He said his sessions have been decent but sometimes he wished the Chica could stay all night. I looked at the chica who I negotiated with and told her if you fuck the shit out of my friend I will give you another 500 pesos. She dapped me up in agreement.
When the bill arrived he offered to pay for our drinks and food. You should have seen the snakes look when he can reach for his wallet. I told him to put his money away. It's my day to buy drinks for the group. When the bill came I notice it was 230 pesos more. I called the waitress over, pointed it out, and she apologized and made the correction. He thought it was funny. I told him if the Dominicans don't see me respecting my money they would not respect me. When in DR You must do as the Dominicans.
Later when I saw him he told me that Chica stayed all night, left at 2:00 pm and gave him three sessions with BBBJ all for the 2500 pesos. He said she was better than all four Chicas he had thus far. She offered to stay with him for the rest of his duration for 6000 pesos. He couldn't believe the deal he was offered.
I told him the only thing better than a good vacation is a good inexpensive vacation. I teased him and told him we all in my group can afford to give a Chica $200 a session but why? If we wanted to do that we would go to Vegas or Costa Rica! I turn him on to ISG. I left the following day so I never saw him again after that. I hope he enjoyed the rest his vacation.[/QUOTE]You did the right thing GM, by showing this "guy" you knew, the error of his ways.
He sounds like god's gift to the local hookers!
But my betting is we'll never hear from this anonymous "guy" here on ISG, as to whether or not your good advice stuck!
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2270118]Seems like a guy that was willing to learn and it paid off. He didn't have the attitude of many ISG posters telling you not to tell him how to spend his money or that $100 was cheap because it would cost way more back home.[/QUOTE]Indeed it's funny I never told him he was overspending. I just told him what we were paying. Sosua playa is doing a smart thing by trying to find out at least what's the current rates for service.
[QUOTE=Xpartan;2269864]Last year I was asked from 1 K-1. 5 K on the street to 2 K-2. 5 K in a club. I normally paid 1. 5 K and everyone was happy. Never paid more than 2 K. Price gotten up?[/QUOTE]May be the change in the exchange rate, and cost of living. The DOP is now worth 50 to the Dollar. Just guessing, but I think a year ago, the rate was 40/45 to $1. The difference works out to about $7. Of course they always ask for more, but I presume the acceptable rate on the street is what goes.
I ran into this gentleman this last trip during Christmas. He was visiting other guests at the hotel I was staying in Sosua. He visits hotels and changes money and the rate was as good as Caribe or Western Union, without moving from your hotel. Indeed I got a 50.15 pesos to a dollar. His phone number is 809xxxx024, and you can text him (on whatsapp, whenever you require his service). The name is Mapello!
[QUOTE=Yanqui69;2270146]May be the change in the exchange rate, and cost of living. The DOP is now worth 50 to the Dollar. Just guessing, but I think a year ago, the rate was 40/45 to $1. The difference works out to about $7. Of course they always ask for more, but I presume the acceptable rate on the street is what goes.[/QUOTE]For the past year the low has been 47 pesos to the USD. It is just a case of YMMV as to why different people are paying different. As always I will negotiate (yep, $10 is a big deal to me; takes like $25 to fill up the rental car plus when I think about places like GBP where pussy is $20, why would I pay an extra $10) whereas others just take the first price they are given. Still others tell the girl right off what they are willing to pay. So there are no actual "normal" prices.
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2270118]Seems like a guy that was willing to learn and it paid off. He didn't have the attitude of many ISG posters telling you not to tell him how to spend his money or that $100 was cheap because it would cost way more back home.[/QUOTE]Exactly, straight suckas promoting for people to overpay.
[QUOTE=Wrx2005;2263945]Can't act on what I can't measure. And since the extreme you suggested (the IF they ALL do this or that) is not a reality, there is no need to have a preconceived answer for that. One can only do what they are compelled to do in the moment.
What we don't have here is enough reports from individuals that this happened to, that resolved the issue without incident. Those men may not be on ISG. Those of us who are on ISG, may not be privy to those situations or stories that turned out okay. And not just about chicas asking for money upfront. But many issues. So once again. Do we use the glass half empty or half full approach when deciding on the overall nature of the game in Sosua and trying to pigeonhole Sosua based on select negative reports and warnings only?
Suppose that is what was to be understood? Is that policy or possibility any different than BC, SD or PP? And where do all of these chicas come from? Many are not from Sosua. So that fucked up behavior is not a common denominator of Sosua. It's about certain fucked up chicas coming from everywhere in the DR to be themselves in Sosua. I think because Sosua is so small, law enforcement has more time on their hands to get involved with petty bullshit, than lets say places like BC or SD. And the chicas recognize that. In those other places police can detain you on the street and campaign to rip you off without a chica helping the situation..[/QUOTE]Hoping I can evolve on the upcoming trip. I paid for a month of Tinder upgrade and Cupid, getting messages from plenty of masajista's. Can't wait!
Still undecided on lodging, but believe I have narrowed it down to Hotel Europa or Casa Valeria. Can anyone with experience at either hotel share their opinion? I am a light sleeper so I ideally would like a hotel that has quieter rooms.
[QUOTE=SosuaPlaya;2271519]Still undecided on lodging, but believe I have narrowed it down to Hotel Europa or Casa Valeria. Can anyone with experience at either hotel share their opinion? I am a light sleeper so I ideally would like a hotel that has quieter rooms.[/QUOTE]Quite a few variables there, like which particular room is quieter, both have rooms that front the street, and others that are further away from the general noise.and there's a significant difference in price between Valeria and Europa.
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