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Coming from America, where you can get a ticket for going 2 miles over the speed limit, you will be surprised how in Santo Domingo, street signs seem to be merely suggestions rather than strict regulations. A month ago, when I went on a mission trip we saw a "One Way" sign pointing left, but traffic was going right. Funny! It's an exciting adventure driving through the highways cause you hear alot of honking going on. A local traffic custom is that the larger the vehicle, the greater the right of way, regardless of the traffic laws. Driving is aggressive and erratic, and drivers often do not yield the right of way even when road signs or signals indicate they should. Okay.. here's a funny story about traveling at night: One of our girls busted her head open with a metal ceiling fan the night we arrived and had to be rushed to the emergency room after 12 a.m. Well, on the way there, the guy that was driving ran a redlight and one of our sponsors going w/ them asked what that was about and the guy said "its the quarter-to-one rule... run the red light." Then they came to a green light and he brought the car to a full stop. What was that about?? "Quarter-to-one rule... the other person is probably running the red light." So just watch out but have fun!! Leave a Comment Website: www.dr1.com
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i did not feel any immediate danger in santo domingo, and as a single female, the unwanted attention i would sometimes receive was always stopped with a firm no. of course, as with anywhere, common sense prevails, and keeping your bag or wallet tight on you is the best way to go. however i did witness an argument, which was almost comical, if it hadnt been for the fact a gun was brandished! across from my hotel, two men from rival businesses were arguing outside in the street. i think one had told a customer not to go to the other, and had badmouthed his name and business. a crowd had gathered, and these two old men were yelling at each other, and everyone was giggling. one of the guys picked up a rock, and was threatening to throw it at the guy, we all were still laughing. they were so old and senile it was ridiculous. one of the guys walked into his house, and the next thing you know he comes out with an old style gun, circa 1750 or something it looked like! oh boy, did the crowd run quick! i hid with some young kids behind a wall, and we watched the argument dissolve peacefully. kind of funny in hindsight, but at the time seeing a gun was not so great! Leave a Comment
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If you need to withdraw money, use the ATM machines located on a bank's premises and do it while the bank is open. This in case the machine "eats" your card so that you can get it right away. Also the usual: be aware of your surroundings, look out for weird looking people and protect your pin code with your body and hands as much as you can. Also check in case the ATM machine has been tampered with and what not. There are plenty of articles on the Internet about this. Some say it's a good idea to have a separate ATM card with little money in it, and that you transfer money to it from your main account whenever needed. That could help you out in case that your card gets skimmed (even after taking all precautions).
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The less jewelry you wear, the better. Thieves are attracted to bling bling, even if it's cheap or fake. Also, if you're not going to use your expensive cell phone, leave it in the safe of your hotel or locked inside your suitcase. Also, and although this is a given there's a lot of people that miss it or ignore it, don't flaunt your money. Take with you the cash you might think you need and put it safely in your front pocket. It's a good idea to take an ATM card and withdraw money if needed.
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The city is full of homeless dogs. They are all quite docile, but I still would recommend a rabies vaccine. Leave a Comment
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