mountainmama52
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Las Terrenas, Samaná
Speaks English, learning Spanish
Registration: 12 May 2017
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Current ATM information wanted for Sosua. by KDB-Guy
I searched the forum and while I found some ATM info, most of it was over 3 years old and I am looking for some current information please. I have a few questions... 1.) What are the Best ATMs to use assuming you don't have a Card that offers ...
Most ATM's charge about 175 to 200 pesos per withdrawal. In Las Terrenas I found the most expensive one so far is Scotia Bank, but they are all different. Your withdrawal limit is as per your bank or credit card. Hope this helps. Read More
Stepping Back by planner
Its becoming more and more evident it is time for me to take a step back. I am getting frustrated by some posts, frustrated by some comments and criticisms. As a VOLUNTEER for many years on this forum I have enjoyed helping, answering questions ...
Wishing you all the best Planner, hope you will return soon. Thank you for all your advise and help. Read More
Regarding exit ticket from DR by Dod01
Hello dear friends. We are a couple from Greece and we are planning to come to DR. Actually our flight is after 3 days. The thing is that we have only one way ticket and they told us now that if we don´t show a return flight to the immigration ...
No residency. Am returning to Canada Feb 2018. Read More
Regarding exit ticket from DR by Dod01
Hello dear friends. We are a couple from Greece and we are planning to come to DR. Actually our flight is after 3 days. The thing is that we have only one way ticket and they told us now that if we don´t show a return flight to the immigration ...
When I flew here from Canada the end of July, I came on a one way ticket, no questions asked. Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hello Gulsina. I am in Las Terrenas, have been here over 2 months now. Welcome. Read More
Apartments long term by Mikbri
Does anyone know of any websites or information on how to look at and I guide about apartments in punta cana ,,Bavaro for long term rentals..
For myself I found the many of the local real estate offices advertise long term rentals as well. Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
Was worse than Irma. Read More
Hurricane Maria by Bones123
How is everyone? Can't find any definitive information on how the hurricane is impacting our future home???
I don't know for sure if we had hurricane force winds here in Las Terrenas, but it looked and felt like we did. Lot of damage, the storm surge cost us a lot of beach and trees along with it, plus some large portions of road washed away. Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
It's easing up a bit in Las Terrenas. Actually seemed a worst storm than Irma was here. Read More
Interesting what Environment Ministry is doing by planner
Based on this article in Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2017/09/20/environment-to-yank-all-hurdles-to-free-beach-access/ Santo Domingo.- The Environment Ministry on Wed. ordered the removal of all infrastructure that hinder ...
Would that explain why they came along last week and destroyed all the beach bars and restaurants, that Irma hadn't already completely destroyed, between the road and the beach on 27 du Febrero here in Las Terrenas? Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
All of us too! Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
I noticed too the current tract seems to be moving well north of the island. Definitely will be a storm but not maybe even a severe as the last. Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
It is still windy and rainy here at 5:30 pm Thursday. That's 17 hours from the start. Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
Bob K - Sounds like here. Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
Las terrenas has survived, Just. I am thankful that we didn't get devastated like some of the other islands, but it is a mess. Wind and rain just easing off now. Too loud to sleep last night, and stayed awake worrying the night before :( Read More