BurgersforChimis
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Santo Domingo
Registration: 21 August 2015
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Where is the best organic produce market found in the DR? by dreamtime
There has got to be a location here that has organic produce available. I'm not talking about local produce like yucca, platanos, iceberg lettuce. I'm interested in ORGANIC produce like collard grees, kale, parsnips, onions, scallions, ...
There it is in a nutshell, Most the crops are sorted and the best are exported. This is why is not available to the locals. I just discussed this with my dad this morning, why is it that I can get a better tasting Platano in NYC and not in the ... Read More
Bringing a vehicle into dr by Peterbandinel
Has anybody brought a car into the DR recently? Trying to acertain which is better to buy used locally or bring a used vehicle in from the USA. Will be able to get my residency this trip.
Here's what I know about shipping a car to Dr recently. (my parents just did it about 3 years ago) So correct me if i'm wrong, which I could be, given that Dominicans run business based on who they know and If el primo can make it happen ... Read More
Where is the best organic produce market found in the DR? by dreamtime
There has got to be a location here that has organic produce available. I'm not talking about local produce like yucca, platanos, iceberg lettuce. I'm interested in ORGANIC produce like collard grees, kale, parsnips, onions, scallions, ...
Dude, is not that difficult. Go to Constanza and find yourself a family who grows fruits and veggies and do not want or have the money to buy expensive pesticides to keep their crops safe and use good old fashion methods. Water quality I'm not ... Read More
Safety in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Dominican Republic? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
Yes Planner this is true. I hope is in the ok area, only because is a 1st floor. Read More
Where is the best organic produce market found in the DR? by dreamtime
There has got to be a location here that has organic produce available. I'm not talking about local produce like yucca, platanos, iceberg lettuce. I'm interested in ORGANIC produce like collard grees, kale, parsnips, onions, scallions, ...
Hi, is there an Inespre in Bonao. In Santo Domingo this is where my parents and other local get their fresh produce. La sirena doesn't sound like the appropriate place to purchase produce, sounds like going to Walmart for food. BUT that idea ... Read More
Safety in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Dominican Republic? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
This is truly great advice. It sucks I feel so anxious about traveling back home. Born in Santo Domingo raised in New York you would think I would have some street smarts but I don't. Also I have little ones which made me a sucker, I always fear ... Read More
Safety in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Dominican Republic? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
Thanks for posting the link. Very well written, the author is very accurate in his writing. I remember when values where held very high in the DR, but i'm sure It's more complex then just a lost of family values that have cause this downhill ... Read More
Why have you decided to live in the Dominican Republic? by carlvelas
My feeling is that the United States has everything that anyone can possibly need and I am baffled as to why an American would chose to live in the Dominican Republic. Certainly there are problems with living in the United States but if you are ...
The most hilarious forum I've ever been on., And it's only like 6 of you back and forth. Lots of great Information. I'm Alicia by the way Dominican by birth raised in new York city. Bytheway the SNL skit with Christopher walken ... Read More