I live in Santo Domingo for almost 6years now but been to other parts of the country. Mostly everything he is saying is true!!! Only thing I ever had trouble with is the tap water. I learned the hard way on that one!! Other than that. The country is beautiful and the people here are very friendly!!! By the way I am American. 😊😊😊😊

Hahaha I was on your channel a year ago saying that I had no interest in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴now I've been here for almost 2 months and love it hahaha

@itsmr.thomas

2 жыл бұрын

Like that huh?

Information is key while visiting anywhere.

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

@magnumjohnson9628

3 жыл бұрын

@@slyslife how is it down there right now? Are there a lot of tourists there?

This is vary useful I am going to dominican republic istwo days thx fir this

This is very sensible and important information. My wife is from Philippines we have been back and forth since the mid 90's and what you shared is exactly spot on. Situational awareness at all times be polite and respectful treat others as you wish to be treated. If I was 30 years younger and single I'd be on the next flight down to DR and meet you Sly!

I don't know where I live in heaven in paradise, Dominican and every time this land of my soul surprises me, Quisqueya La Bella, the most beautiful country in the world. Dominican Rep.

The bizarre thing about DR is they love to wear Jean's ,long sleeve shirts and jackets as hot as it is there. Up north in the US when it hits 70 degrees the majority of people are wearing shorts and t-shirts.

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

I even see some people with sweaters..I guess they're used to it though

@bluemarble5225

2 жыл бұрын

they aspire to have the all American lifestyle so they love to copy American fashion instead of wearing what's comfortable in their climate, and not to mention many people wear mostly American hand me downs from the families in the states

@maryannwaters339

2 жыл бұрын

Dominicans dress up more than lazy Americans. Some are tacky but at least they are trying. Young women work the heels. Young gringas work the flip flops.🤣 Long gone are the 70s and 80s.when women in the US tried to look feminine and sexy. Most young Caribbean Latinas and Brazilian women work the sexy look. Gringas come to the airport in pajamas and slippers, full of tattoos and green, blue, purple hair.🤣🤣

@savageantigua2416

Жыл бұрын

@@bluemarble5225 that si nota true, the people wear jean is more confortable and quick for the job and the jacket is for the people are working in Office with air conditioning.

You can brush your teeth with the water just don't drink it. But even if you drink it once it's very unlikely that anything bad will happen since the water does get treated. It _might_ be heavy on some minerals but it won't get you sick. Better to be safe than sorry (which is what locals do) so don't drink it if you don't have to.

Good advice. These are mostly tips people should use wherever they are. Especially the ones about traveling with money 💰, and credit cards. 👍🏾👍🏾

One of the safest things to do, if you like to drink, only drink beer, because even if the other liquors are good the ice might be made from contaminated or bad water that might not agree with your system.

@vhs1376

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice 👍

Keep sharing useful tips while showing us the surrounding

Appreciate the information Sly.......... I'm staying in Santo Domingo............

Peace and Positive Vibrations bro!

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Always trying💪🏿

Hi sly, nice to see you are making videos again. I have never had a problem brushing my teeth with the water. But, maybe I was lucky, lol. Please keep the videos coming.

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, depends on the person. I do it also.

Thanks Sly very good info bro appreciate you! New sub as well.

I'm dominican from Santo Domingo and these are great tips. I totally agree with all you said. ¿ Have you done any video about what you like and what you don't about the country? That'd be also interesting to watch. Hopefully you like my country(:

quality stuff! if your ever in Rio De Janeiro in the near future ill buy ya a beer

Thanks for the advice !

That Caribbean sun almost made me pass out!

@jamconnell1377

3 жыл бұрын

you should try egypt or dubai between the months of may-october where it hits 45-50.c some days.

@thehalokidster

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamconnell1377 you should try Asia! It's a wall of sweat!

@andreas-uk1mf

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamconnell1377 the Caribbean sun is just different

@ax2953

3 жыл бұрын

It's hot most of the year but it's not that hot.

@ax2953

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamconnell1377 Even during summer temperature rarely exceeds 35C in the DR. Also temperature varies depending on the season and altitude.

Just subscribed.. great content

Great safety tips Sly....What areas in D.R. you like the most?

Sly salute bro ✊🏾

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated bro👊🏿

Damn your videos remind me of that song-- Sometimes I rhythm slow, Sometimes I rhythm Quick lol 😆 Soon as I grab my beer it's over.lol Sly chop them dem videos down!!!

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try and make longer videos lol

Great video, and if your dating double check cedula and take a photo.

Wow I work in hotels, so I see many people who come from countries with cold temperatures and the only thinks they do is drinking alcohol and eating a lot, so them go to the recepcionist( to me) and tell me they feel bad because the food or water. 😅😅😅😅 I love santo domingo but not for living, the cost of life is more expensive.

I’m more afraid crossing the street than I am of Corona, been here almost a month. Hopefully when they come back they will relax the curfew some

Good job, bruh

I'm Salvadoran of Indigenous ancestry. I travelled through Latin America and I never get sunburned. I lived in the US most of my life.

Hi Sly , thanks for valuable information, My Q is, Do u think it's worth visit now as it looks life is slow, no fun as curfew @night. Any suggestion to visit now or after lifting curfew, as I am nightlife seeker traveller..

Good to know about the water. Not an issue in Medellin?

I got sunburned in Jamaica. I'm from Jamaica and I never got sunburned, but after living in North Ameriica, I got burnt.

Git-R-Done, Silvestre... Yeee-haaw! 💪

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

This video is spot on. As for money exchange: ATM's are your best bet. I will add that I have a Charles Schwab checking account with debit card which not only means I don't pay a fee but they also reimburse me the fee that the local DR bank charges at the end of the month. I don't use ATM's just anywhere, I always go in the morning (like you said) inside a reputable bank and withdraw. I always put most of that cash back in the room and only carry around 2000-3000 ($35-$55 USD with current exchange rate). Speaking of exchange rates, the exchange rate for the USD / DOM peso has fluctuated greatly over the last 5 years going from 43 pesos on the dollar to as much as 58 pesos this winter. i expect the DOM peso to get better and it already has (56). So I brought some pesos back with me to the USA to save for my next trip down there. Yes, only carry one credit card with you when you are out an about. My credit cards also do not have international purchase fees. Make sure you let your bank and credit card companies know that you are traveling abroad. If you use a credit card at a restaurant for instance, always tip a few pesos in cash. The waiter or waitress may never see the tip if you add it to the credit card bill. I would also add that you never carry your passport with you, only a paper copy or even a photo on your phone. Do not pull your phone out on the street without checking your surroundings first. Taking photos and answering calls or texting on the street is risky. Lastly, if someone you don't know yells out "mi friend, mi friend" politely ignore them or act like you didn't hear them. And learn the words "no gracias". lol

Walk to your right; everybody walk on their right for comfort. Do not drive yourself; pay a driver with experience. Do not drink if driving; I saw a blogger saying it does not matter in DR and driving and he drove at night, crazy. There are accidents, and it does matter when someone gets killed.

Good video man

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Are you taking a break from making videos or just completely done with it?

@smithtravels5939

3 жыл бұрын

Sly's Life I’ll be back bro, it’s just the way the virus is set up down here, it’s difficult to do the videos I would like to do lol. It’s getting better though so hopefully I can get back to it very soon.

is ok to brush the teth with the water from faucet, but is not ok to drink water from fauce ok? so dont worry about it

What about driving in the city ?

Bro how long you been in DR for? A year? 🤔....either way great tips

I hear you can't flush toilet paper in the DR is this true or false?

I was just in that mall.

What about wearing jewelry?

We from da north yea dat way

Always stop some place coming from the airport before you reach the place where you are going to stay.

@dnydeltoro

Жыл бұрын

Why?

Hey wassup Sly? Are you going back to Colombia this year?

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, what's up. Once they open I will.

What mall is Thai

Don't drink the water dude. Don't even look at it funny or it will attack you. Overall, the Dominican police and soldier are very cool. It is hot AF over there. Bury yourself in leaves and wait for nightfall.

I am going to a resort I am confused should I bring dollars or convert it to pesos? I've heard it's better to tip in dollars but how about other stuff

@anthonykilburn9302

2 жыл бұрын

Been living here in Santo Domingo, DR for almost 7 years now.Great looking country, nice looking girls, friendly people and great looking beaches and resorts. I have been all over the DR and seen some amazing things. Anyway if you're going to tip.Tip in dollars but if you are going to buy things convert your money into pesos.

Nothing worse than traveling half way around the world then staring you in the face is KFC, Taco Bell, and Subway.

This is going to sound like a dumb question but is there hennessy anywhere available to purchase?

@LuisRodriguez-tm1ld

3 жыл бұрын

Everywhere

@revojoe6074

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuisRodriguez-tm1ld I'll be in Santo Domingo in April. I hope its as easy to find as you say

Do they have shrooms?

Stay Melo on youtube

Do not bring anything that you really want to keep. Such as: jewelry, electronics, fancy sunglasses , nice wallet, expensive watch or shoes. When those things get stolen, you still have your good items back home.

@neliathen638

Ай бұрын

James Bonds was created from Porfirio Rubirosa, first known Dominican Don Juan Internacionally.

Idk about tips am Dominican I now that country like I know my own brain

This is the mall where all you’re “girlfriends” be shopping at after you western union her your paycheck so she can pay her bills.

@tommykelvingomezjimenez9136

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry that you were played bro.

@airportatheist1645

3 жыл бұрын

@@tommykelvingomezjimenez9136 LOL i don’t fuck with with girls in the DR. Good luck because most of this chicks already have at least 2 babies and a boyfriend at home waiting on that money she makes from sleeping with foreigners. it’s just another poor country broke guys go to so they can feel like P Diddy for a few days.

why dont you wear a hat?

@slyslife

3 жыл бұрын

That could be an option

Some tourists have actually died drinking Dominican liquor !

@ericgonzalez3641

3 жыл бұрын

Many of those tourists already had some conditions of desease before arriving and those hotels are already closed, so you don’t have to worry about that

@DCampusano1

3 жыл бұрын

Fake news & propaganda.

@tommykelvingomezjimenez9136

3 жыл бұрын

That would happen with any kind of liquor if you drink like the world is gonna end.

@ax2953

3 жыл бұрын

@@tommykelvingomezjimenez9136 It's ALL INCLUSIVE, that's why they don't LIMIT themselves.

What the fuck is up with that girl in the thumbnail pic who had nothing to do with the video

@JamesBond-uz2dm

Жыл бұрын

She was just walking to the mall.

Safety tip number one.... Don't go to Santo Domingo Safety tip number rwo.... pedestrians do not have the right of way