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Expat Women Living in Dominican Republic
If you are (or plan to be) an expat living in Dominican Republic, please find below a list of expat clubs, schools, general links for women living in Dominican Republic, country information and more...
Expat Club Dominican Republic http://www.clubexpat.com/dr/
This community is open for anyone interested in being part of the Clubexpat community-- a forum where we can meet and share our experiences.
Dominican Cooking http://www.dominicancooking.com/index.php
Collection of traditional Dominican recipes, the history and origins of Dominican cuisine, its ingredients and much more.
Dominican Republic One http://www.dr1.com/
An expatriate resource guide on the D.R. run by expatriates. Classifieds, bulletin board, jobs, daily news, and plenty of information geared for expatriates.
PanAmerican Health organization http://www.paho.org/english/dd/ais/cp_214.htm
Multidimensional query tool that offers a collection of 108 indicators from 1995 to 2005. The system presents data and indicators on demography, socioeconomic, risk factors, access, resources and health services coverage.
International School of Sosúa http://www.issosua.com/
International School of Sosúa website. ISS is an accredited private, co-educational day school from Pre K- Grade 12.
Lycée Francais de Saint Domingue http://www.lfsd.edu.do
French High School in Santo Domingo.
The Community For Learning http://www.tcforlearning.edu.do/
The Community for Learning is a bilingual elementary and secondary school.
Moving to the Dominican Republic?
Whoever Told You Mañana Means Tomorrow? Ginnie Bedggood
Article first appeared in (A)WAY magazine (Belgium) May/June issue, 2008, thanks to Elena Bucciero http://www.awaymagazine.be
These tips were kindly provided by volunteer Expat Women Mentors in 2007. ExpatWomen.com shares these tips in an effort to help but takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Provided by Ginnie B, British, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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Reach out to the local population. You will be richly rewarded. The local men, however, will probably reach for you.......practice how to deflect attention with charm.
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Do not expect 'first world efficiency'. There are other more important things in life – like people.
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Rent, do not buy a property for at least the first 6 months. This will give you time to find your feet, a secure location and a property deal uncluttered with title or other issues.
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Recognize that tourist areas the world over can attract less salubrious locals AND expats. The Dominican Republic is no different.
