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a beach i wouldnt swim in
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  • By skatzcatz on May 31, 2004
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  • a cleanup wouldnt go astray - Santo Domingo
    a cleanup wouldnt go astray
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    someone along the Santo Domingo coast i came across this beach. Situated right noext to some nice ancient monuments it took aay the gloss but also made me reflect on a people that has different values to Western countries.

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    Currency exchange vendors on...
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  • By ramit on August 24, 2002
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  • Currency exchange vendors on the street can be dangerous and/or screw you big time on rate. Be careful


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    Don't travel at night or when...
  • By nickynose on August 25, 2002
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  • Don't travel at night or when it gets dark unless you know where you are or are with other people.

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    plastic horrors
  • By summer02 on March 26, 2008
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  • Hi, I am preparing to go to the CECIP hospital in Santo domingo in April for a breast reduction and lipo. I just wondered how your procedure went. Is there anybody out there also going for a procedure in April. Has anybody had a breast reduction and lipo done there

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    Of share-a-taxis, street sellers and others
  • Updated By marielexoteria on September 25, 2007
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  • If you're on a carro público or share-a-taxi or if you dare to drive, be careful of those sellers selling everything from fruit to cell phone chargers. And be especially careful about those "windshield cleaning people": they have the ability of throwing their sponge to our windshield from afar and meet it right on target, without you giving your consent to have them wash it for you. Most of the time the water is dirty so the job isn't all that good. You might also meet beggars in all sizes, shapes and of all ages. Give them money if you feel like it but shut your window immediately (if you're driving) or keep your valuables safe and at your sight at all times. While in a share-a-taxi, keep your purse/bag as safe as possible and put your wallet in your front pocket, where it's more difficult for a thief to take it without you noticing. Thieves "develop" ways to rob you while going to your destination without you even noticing, like the "bag" trick: the thief sits next to you and lets his bag "rest" on you. While you both accommodate, the thief takes advantage of the wallet that gets slightly out of the back pocket and take it. Then he excuses himself and gets off the car, leaving you broke. OR they might open your purse and steal whatever they can come up to. (Read about share-a-taxis on my Transportation page.)


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    Health Warnings for Santo Domingo
  • By wolbbg on April 11, 2007
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  • If you're spending much time in Dominican Republic, especially if outside of Santo Domingo, make sure to wear mosquito repellent with maximum concentration of DEET. They have had major outbreaks of dengue fever (ugh) & malaria over the last 12-18 months. If you're going to be out in the countryside much, you should definitely start (& complete!!!) an anti-malarial treatement. During the few weeks after your visit to DR, if you come down with fever, aches, "flu-like" symptoms: visit a doctor immediately (in 1-2 days max, not 1 week or more) and tell them that you have travelled to a country with recent dengue/malaria outbreaks. These illnesses are quite deadly if not treated promptly & _properly_. Both of these illnesses are often misdiagnosed in "world" travellers, and mistakes can be fatal. Oh yeah, don't drink the water either.


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    Hustlers near the casinos
  • By mikey_e on June 6, 2007
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  • Most of Santo Domingo is quite safe during the day, and even at night. A few times I went by myself into the city at night and did not feel threatened in the centre (El Conde and area). Independencia and el Malecon west of Parque Independencia, however, become more and more sketchy as you go west towards the casinos and hotels like Meliá SD. In particular, any men walking alone or without women will be accosted and harrased about brothels in the area. I'm not talking just catcalls. You will be followed, yelled at, insulted and have men block your way. Police don't really care to intervene either, as I saw them do nothing as men solicited and picked up prostitutes along Independencia.

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    Beggars
  • By marielexoteria on February 25, 2008
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  • There's a lot of men, women and kids begging for money. Us locals don't give them anything so I wouldn't recommend you do either, no matter what trick they come up with: injuries in fingers, hands or legs, handicap people, people saying they need money for a prescription, etc. These people just want to buy booze with that money.


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    Of motoconchos (mototaxis)
  • Updated By marielexoteria on September 5, 2007
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  • Dangerous way of public transportation - Santo Domingo
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    Thieves on motoconchos will definitely try to snatch a purse or bag off someone if they see it hanging carelessly. So hang your purse/bag on the side of the sidewalk that's close to buildings and have a good grip on it. There might also be 2 thieves, the one driving and the other jumping from the motorcycle and robbing you for what it's worth. IF this does happen, it's better (or less bad?) to give them what they're asking for and try to get away unscathed. If you happen to ride a motoconcho be aware that you will not be provided a helmet to wear. Take care!


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    Beware of SOME street vendors - Caonabo's revenge
  • Updated By marielexoteria on October 25, 2007
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  • With this I don't mean candy sellers, but food street vendors. It's just that these people cook their food without any hygienic methods/ways whatsoever and your tummy might not be used to it, causing what's known as Montezuma's revenge, except that here we call it Caonabo's revenge. If you happen to fall victim of this outrageous state of mind and body while on vacation, drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated and try some Pepto Bismol or another diarrhea pill/treatment that you know of. I don't know if home remedies are a good idea because I've never suffered from this - as a local I'm immune in my country hehe ;) Read more on the link below. Now a little history: Caonabo's revenge is the same as Montezuma's revenge but Caonabo was a Taíno chief that gave Columbus a lot of headaches with his hot temper, as he wouldn't cooperate as easily as the other chiefs.

  • Website: www.dominicancooking.com/articles/2346-caonabos-revenge.html

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