Dominican Republic Expat and Travel Blog August Archive

What's it like to live in the D.R.?

08/25/09 09:25

Are you considering living in the D.R.? Then you should know a couple of things:

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Punta Cana real estate

Punta Cana? Point sugar cane is the name in English. It is a municipality of Altagracia province, in the far east of the Dominican Republic. It is completely surrounded by white sanded beaches and a deep layer of coconut trees.

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Why the D.R.?

It's February, and you're lounging in a hammock on the most beautiful tropical beach in the world. Your toes are digging into the warm white sand. Pure silky powdered sugar between your toes. Pina Colada in your hand and a dreamy smile on your face.

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I love Dominican People!

I really love Dominican People.

They are the friendliest, most open people in the world! A Dominican person will accept you as you are. No matter if you're thin or fat, cool or kind of geeky, you're beautiful anyways. And you're a friend. Each and every person is allowed to have his personality, his thing, his moods. You are accepted and not criticized.

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Buying and Selling, Nadal buys as Philippoussis sells

Nadal is a millionaire, likely to have gotten a beautiful deal on his home, just for his name value. This is completely the opposite for injury stricken Philippoussis. All but officially out of tennis, Philippousis has had years of injuries and setbacks during his career.

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It's Lunchtime! Typical D.R. Cuisine

There are only two things you must LOVE TO EAT in order to survive the Typical Dominican Cuisine.

You must love RICE.
You must adore BEANS.
And that's it.

Believe me, I've lived in the D.R. for 7 years.

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