Visiting & Relocating to Dominican Republic

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The Inquisitive Tourist

Nate Ralph

28 episodes

9 months ago

DO YOU love travelling to new places and submersing yourself into local culture? Do you enjoy listening to others who have done so? Listen to residents firsthand as they describe what their country is REALLY like. Interviewed are a diversified group including backpackers & full time travellers, teachers, travelling DJs & photographers, medical doctors, working professionals, business owners plus everyday people we can all relate to! A buffet on society & culture with a travel based twist when possible. My guests are from over 30 countries. Listen & experience personal growth! You will love the journals & storytelling you hear.

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Your host, Nate Ralph.

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We now have listeners in 83 countries and over 1,100 cities! If you love it, spread the word. ❤️

Your host, Nate Ralph.

For all enquiries, or if you’d like to appear on the show or know someone who’d be a great guest, please email the show at: theinquisitivetourist@gmail.com

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Visiting & Relocating to Dominican Republic

The Inquisitive Tourist

1 hour 2 minutes 49 seconds

4 years ago

Visiting & Relocating to Dominican Republic

Ever thought about relocating to a caribbean island?
D.R. is high on the list of many.
Todays episode will give an overview of many basic questions in order to prepare you for a lengthy stay, or indeed, a permanent relocation. We will speak to a local Dominican who runs many companies, some helping foreigners who want the local experience.
Welcome, Julio Diaz

Episode highlights:

[02:48] - Based in Santiago
[03:11] - Renovations, Real estate, security, and tourism companies, 'Do what Locals do'
[05:55] - Mother colombian, was raised a hustler. Salesperson and offering many services
[07:40] - Has 400 customers across his businesses
[08:40] - Not expensive if follow what locals do. Everyday basics - food
[11:50] - Cost of rent / accommodation across the island - what to expect
[15:50] - 2000 U.S. dollars per year easily covers all your food/groceries
[16:20] - Even Air BNB is very cheap, but long term rentals are cheaper still. Less than 500 dollars will get a great 3 bedroom place in most places
[17:20] - Air conditioning / Water other amenities discussed. $80 PCM approx
[19:05] - internet most expensive amenity. Perhaps $40 for 10MB internet connection
[19:30] - Water situation discussed. Travellers can expect diarrhoea to begin with. But only drink from cylinders, not tap
[23:40] - Adapting to the hot weather
[28:10] - Restaurant Bills & what to expect, less than $20 gets you great food and drinks in high quality place
[31:15] - Healthcare system. Recommends paying for local insurance for longer stays
[35:49] - personal safety on the island
[39:25] - My own experiences in DR with regard to safety
[41:55] - Transportation on the island. Gwa Gwa, Greyhound Bus, Moped, Motoconcho. For longer stays recommends buying car and selling before you leave
[48:48] - Potholes in road can be an issue, especially out of main areas, so may need 4x4
[51:50] - If using a moped, bring a helmet or buy one in DR! Many don't which is not safe
[54:30] - His top 3 visits: Colonial Area, Beaches in the North (Puerto Plata), Bacardi Island (Cayo Levantado), 27 waterfalls (Charcos - Damajagua Falls). Untouched, Zip Line, Hiking opportunities
[59:09] - Julio lists where people can find him for relocating or other advice

Contact Julio Diaz:

e: juliopaternina@gmail.com
w: https://linktr.ee/Grupopaternina

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