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@chulah4051

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

@@chulah4051 You're welcome 👍🏼

@eugene3350

Жыл бұрын

thank you

@adamjiminez9605

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@eugene3350

Жыл бұрын

i have been using duolingo for the past year, is this program better

Good video and very excellent points! I have been in Boca Chica now for 2.5 years and I have no desire to leave the Island. I still haven't learned Spanish, but I'm practicing. I prepare all of my meals, I don't hang out at the bars or the beach. I think that people leave because they have never really truly experienced being alone; if you don't speak Spanish, you are alone. Even if you have fellow foreigners, that you socialize with, you are alone, for the most part. Money is also a big reason, in my opinion; if you are not desciplined, you will overspend or run out. Also with money, professionals.....attorneys, real-estate people and others will rob you blind, if you are not careful. If you are not careful and don't know how to say no, you will pay for deaths, sick parents or children, the leaking roof, etc. In addition to the people that you know asking for money, people that you just seeing in passing or shop at their business will ask you for money; including men. I'm not leaving this beautiful place, because of that, I simply say no and move on. Eventually I want to move to La Romana. Thanks again!

@kevindela3371

Жыл бұрын

Well said Q. Necisitas aprender espanol pronto bruh

@randythomas2888

Жыл бұрын

😎👏👌Great stuff & good to know! ...Glad to hear you're doing great in Boca Chica!!!🇩🇴👍

@chillintheDR

Жыл бұрын

@@kevindela3371 Cool and thanks; I'm on it!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Great perspective. I heard La Romana is a nice area to live.

@chillintheDR

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR Thanks, we will see!

I'm glad I'm different. I love the weather, the people and the food. I can adapt to whatever. Only reason I go back to the states is to work. I've always been alone and I'm always away from everyone. Now I speak Spanish and I enjoy being with my family over.

i go to the DR every year for several months. my pet peeve and the reason i return to the states is the dominican "scam culture". it is exhausting navigating dominican culture when every local is looking to get something from you. everyone is "out to get" (cheat) the gringo.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

What area do you live in when you're here?

@timothysanders1996

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR the north shore, cabarete. i wont go anywhere near sosua!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

That's the answer and I figured you were staying in a tourist area. Unfortunately that what happens in those areas. Places like Santo Domingo is normal living. Yes traffic is bad and it's a lot of people but day to day living not like a tourist area. We have no issues like you mentioned above. And my husband is American and he goes many places by himself and never have any issues. We do business with established companies that have prices on their products. No need to ask.

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

There isn't a lot of that here in Santo Domingo🇩🇴

@timothysanders1996

Жыл бұрын

@@Jerreachell2909 But I go to the DR for the beaches, Santo Domingo isn't known for.

I will NEVER understand why someone would move from their home country to, in this case, the DR and expect things to be like the country they left???

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely a mystery to me too.

@mcfirebug

Жыл бұрын

they don't...they expect things to better than what they left behind

@os8051

6 ай бұрын

@@mcfirebugit don’t work like that

Great video thank you for sharing

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🤗

Great vid and love the advice

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!❤️🤗

Thank you sis, you're 100% on point. The problem with most Americans is that they never leave the boarders of the United States 🇺🇸 and they don't have to. Fear is a Disabler, and most Americans refuse to come out of their confront zone because it keeps them safe. I have been traveling the World since I was 21yrs old, I am now 57yrs old and 60 countries and 6 continents forward, I have never had any issues because I embrace all Human Beings and I know that there is greatness in every Culture, Country on all continents. Thank you for your insights, Sis.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🤗

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR I agree, I'm not too familiar with the topic but I have heard these situations before.

@Angelde21

2 ай бұрын

I agree, I think resorts should only advertise to non americans. That way this problem is prevented. I find it difficult to understand why America is so concerned with teaching and showing signs/services/menus in spanish. We should all just expect people to get on board or get out. Makes perfect sense.

Good Information. thanks for sharing

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure❤️🇩🇴

Thank you so very much Norberis for the info on iTalki. I was just saying the other day how I've been slacking off on my Spanish lessons. I believe iTalki gives me just what I need to have someone pronounce the words to me to repeat and assure that I am pronouncing the words correctly. Thank you again sweetheart. BTW: I'm a subscriber and I just love your channel.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful.

This is very thoughtful advice.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Te quedo de "show" los bloopers al final. Me gusto tus videos bien informativos. Gracias!!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Gracias a ti por ver mi canal❤️🤗🇩🇴

I haven't lived in the Dominican Republic but I did live in Hawaii for 3 years and the main reason I left was because I just got burnt-out. There's only so much you can do and experience because it is an island

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

That is true but DR is much bigger than Hawaii.

@dhick815

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR True

@BlackGemHipHop

5 ай бұрын

bro you gotta leave the u.s completely lol. Don't go back to the plantation

Norberis, Love your videos! You are so infomative, kind and very thorough. Don't ever give up. We need you! -Franco

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!🤗🇩🇴❤️

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

I agree😃🇩🇴

The thing is it seems if they know you are from the states they assume you are rich and charge you typically double the price. I have noticed the prices have doubled on the DR in some of the more frequently visited areas. This will not in my opinion be good for tourism as the people will visit less expensive places.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

It's a different cost to live in Punta Cana verse Higuey. You pay based on popularity. Miami Beach is more expensive than Miami Gardens🤔

@imcorrectyourwrong5132

Жыл бұрын

Yes I really like your videos and you are very correct in your assessments . It is just in the minds of your typical American people we think this way. But I consider you a American as well so you are a very good source to tell us the truth and so far you are one of if not the best information travel guide expert I have seen on you tube regarding the Dominican Republic.

Awesome vid Nor ! My Gawd, there is A LOT of adjusting that one has to do when living in D.R. From a diverse environment, culture, understanding the humor, the joking around, & sarcasm (because OMG people there are characters! lol), the mosquitos flying in your food, the tarantulas lol, your hat flying off when riding a motorcycle taxi lol. Getting drunk at block parties & puking all morning long lol. I won't lie, I miss that place with a passion.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂.

Para los que quieren mejorar su inglés y sonar más natural tomen en cuenta lo siguiente. Las lenguas se hablan en diferentes entonaciones (Pitch). Por ejemplo, el inglés se habla en una entonación más alta que el español. Pruébenlo y notarán una diferencia importante no solo en el sonido más natural, también en la comunicación.

Great video

@NorberisR

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I just find you and loved it cause I am already learning English and liked your accent a lot because sounds Like mine. I’ll be here for a while watching your videos and keeping up with my journey to fluency. Gracias .

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃🇩🇴. I hope you enjoy the content 🙏🏾

Hola Norberis! I just stumbled upon your channel I’m from originally from Samana, RD but moved to NY when I was 6. Apenas tengo 22 but I’m moving back to my country Sunday due to some health reasons+stress from how stressful and fast life can be here in the states. I agree completely with what you say, I love how you added your bloopers it just goes to show how hard working you are and determined to better a second language! Bendiciones desde NY pronto RD lol🎉 new subscriber

@NorberisR

8 ай бұрын

Hola, thank you. You are so young and if the States is making you stressed you definitely need to return home. 🤗🇩🇴❤️

HAHAHAHA, I love the bloopers! You are so cute and try so hard!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!🇩🇴❤️

Thanks for the Italki demonstration. Me myself, I don't see why anyone would move to another country and make no attempt to learn the language. Again, the outtakes are very funny but this time I was dying laughing. Now, I am looking forward to the outtakes. LOL What your husband said at the end about "moving the island" had me in tears. Anyhoo, I love to see how he is always involved in making your videos. Tells my alot about your relationship. A beautiful thing. Have a good day.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Lol...those outages had me laughing. I forget a lot of times what happened during the recording so it always new to me when I see it again. Yes he is very involved in every video. But make sure you watch the video before you go to the outtakes😂🤣. Thanks for sharing this comments.

Thank you so much, I found your site. Everything you said is so true. Came last Christmas and I'm coming back. I want to move there too. Do your homework I talked to people I met while I visited.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself here and we can't wait to have you come back.

I was about to watch this video when I got a suggestion to watch this video of yours Try On Haul | One Piece Swimsuit 2020. You’ve come a long way Norberis. I’ll watch your first video from four years ago next. Keep on the work. 35k subscribers and counting 👍🏾

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it has been a journey 🤗🇩🇴

I love the content, and especially love the outakes.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you❤️🇩🇴

Love the outtakes hahaha your husband got that southern accent going. Nice video

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he does. He is from Alabama. Thank you!

Shout Out from CHI-TOWN-CHICAGO, IL, USA! Thanks for your informative episode. Gracias a ti! AMEN-RA!

@NorberisR

11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome 🤗

This is great information. Thank you for sharing. I plan to move to the DR within the next 5 years and will download your e-book. I will be in the DR at the end of March to visit my fiance and would love to meet you!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Send me an email 2 weeks prior to your arrival so we can coordinate. norberis@norberisr.com

@dahlyaleblanc4377

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR Ok Thank you so much! I will definitely do that.

Great info and I love your video, I love, love, love the outtakes lol! Tell your husband to give you a break lol......ffffffffree free, I'm hollering your husband said, THEY GOING TO MOVE THE ILAND lol priceless. I love you guys don't change nothing lol love it! GREAT INFORMATION!

@NorberisR

9 ай бұрын

Lol 😂Thanks so much!!🤗❤️

Them outtakes are too funny 🤣🤣🤣

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣.

Really good points, that are nicely expanded on when it's "permanent" or going off budget!👏 ..."6 & 6" or such could really be good for those able!...U r a great adviser who knows!...🌟Italki🌟🎥🎬👍 info & demo👏🏅... 😂I'm waiting for you to shake that finger off on one of these outtakes! ...😎Good stuff!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣thanks 🙏🏾

The TRUTH about why EXPATS LEAVE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC... Not knowing the particular situation in the DR, but knowing the reasons for leaving Thailand and the Philippines, I strongly assume, that they are leaving because of their unrealistic expectations and because of being financially unprepared. Most of them go with $1500 a month and believe, they will be rich in these countries. Then, when the reality sets in, and they see that the grass is not greener on the other side, they go back home, totally frustrated and disappointed.

@NorberisR

10 ай бұрын

I agree.

I'm looking forward to making my move permanent, I have been to numerous spots around the island. But it's definitely a great video

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you as always🙏🏾

@JermiahCrawford21

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 💪🏽

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

My country is a great place to live😃🇩🇴

@JermiahCrawford21

Жыл бұрын

@@Jerreachell2909 I know I’m here now, it’s always been an awesome place for me

You and your camera man are funny and good chemistry lol😂. Your English is ok, good job Mami

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗😁

KLK Norberis I'm enjoying watching your videos I look up to you & you're one of my favorite 🇩🇴 youtuber . I enjoy telling you my dreams, I love the way you give me advice. Your videos are fun to watch. Like I said Norberis by me being from Baltimore Maryland in my childhood I learn Spanish , I never went to school with 🇩🇴 kids nor have 🇩🇴 neighbors when Barack Obama was President 11 years ago I met a lot of Afro-Dominicans . I love you & your videos 💖😀😳 I gave you an A+ 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏾

@chrissystewart6268

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR 💖💖💖💖💖😄😄

Thanks Norberis. I will take DR weather over Upstate NY, PA, New England, and NJ, weather any day. I still trying to get over a cold. My wife is from Santo Domingo. I moved to PA for her but we are moving to Alabama in March. I love the DR.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Alabama? What part of Alabama?

@frankstocker1921

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR Montgomery. I am working on a law degree online. I am a truck driver and retired Army Reserve Officer. Real estate in Pennsylvania is overpriced. So Montgomery is practical for the price and Alabama is to practice law in 3 years when I complete my degree. Had I not married, I could accomplish my law degree, learn about language and culture in person in the Dominican Republic. I am originally from Compton California. I left there in 1975 when I was 11 and moved to Tucson Arizona which I call home. Thank you for your response, Norberis. Much success with your channel.

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

I love the weather here in my country🇩🇴😃

I've visited Peuro plata msny times over the years and love the culture, beautiful people and relaxed way of life. Looking forward to returning permanently ❤

@NorberisR

11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

hola Norberis - me encantó la observación "ain't nobody gonna be fanning you with a banana leaf." 😅😅🤣🤣. Me encanta tu canal - sigues así.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

😂😁. That's what some people think paradise is like...lol 😂

Wonderful ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗🙏🏾

Great video! Alot of this is common sense but some people have a fantasy that's not based on research and preparation such as learning the language, budget, income, visiting numerous times to learn the area etc. This goes for any country.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!👍🏼

@jacquelinesantelises4407

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinesantelises4407 😃

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

I agree😊

Constanza it snows. And Jarabacoa is gorgeous

I'm thinking about buying a property in Punta Cana and I might be able to drive and live there 1/2 time. I already have a property in the North Coast but I need a little more to do...

35k!!! Wow 💪💪💪💪

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Yeah!!🇩🇴

It’s like you’re reading our minds 😂😂😂😂😂😂you know what videos to make every time

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂 thank you 🇩🇴❤️

Great video ! My only issue is the residency for one year at a time which is ridiculous to my point of view. Every year you have to renew it.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

As far as I remember you have to renew it twice then you can apply for your citizenship. Maybe it's changed.

I lived 5 years in DR moved because of bad luck and tired of being treated like a gringo and i speak perfect Dominican

@NorberisR

10 ай бұрын

That's strange🤔

Great video as usual, Norberis! I'll have to sign up for italki since my mama didn't teach me Dominican Spanish 😑🥲 And you're correct that it's important to learn the language/culture - it is very difficult to connect with people if you don't know at least a lil bit of the language and culture. Like...unless they plan on living in a bubble, they would need to adapt and assimilate at least a lil bit. But I think most people's mistake is they just dive right in like you said - they don't do enough research and more importantly, they don't stay in the place they plan to move to in order to get an honest feel for the environment. There's simply some things you can't google and you just have to live the experience to find out first hand. I think people should stay for at least a month or two and rent an apartment, and explore the island before deciding to move full time like you said.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Great points. Thanks for sharing and definitely check out italki.

The prices have really increased since last year

The heat is no joke sometimes.😏

@NorberisR

3 ай бұрын

🥵

True

Dominican republic.... I will be there in a couple weeks it would be good for us to calibrate. I will message you .. it's a big struggle Americans are confused about relationships in Dominican republic compare to America.

Beautiful country but it’s hot! I live on coastal Florida and your weather puts it to shame😂. Your local folks are very friendly. A great place to vacation only. The traffic in the city very busy

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Correction great place to live. It's not for everyone. Thanks for the feedback ❤️🇩🇴

Thank you I appreciate your honesty.For me my country is very close by to you now,so I’m good with Spanglish. I just started researching, great advice btw. And I’m in no hurry, but I like to ask you ,do you honestly think 1500 a month/rent utilities internet you could live here comfortably? One adult male with a dog-75lbs.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

At the moment yes you can. Five years from now I don't know.

Out of topic. But i love your English. Me gusta que una Dominicana se forse aprender otro lenguaje. Y no importa el acento O si lo hablas un poco machucao, es el esfuerzo que importa ! Me gusto tu Channel and keep it up :)

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Gracias❤️🇩🇴🤗

best place to live for thyroid patients lol because its always warm. Here in Ohio it can be 80 one day then 42 the next.

@NorberisR

Ай бұрын

😂😅

I will Be living in D.R.

I like this house you are in.. where is that? I like the finishing.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

The Naco area.

It would be my second home

I just visited and want yo get dual citizenship. I did not stay all inclusive i lived away from major tourist area. I met people in the barrios and went for local foods. Didnt like the having to watch for high prices because of being a foreigner. I paid what i believe was local prices most places that wasnt caterered to tourist. Also really hot and after the rain it gets even hotter lol. English speakers were not found often however we were able to get by with the spanish we knew. When people work and speak spanish it seems limited to their job or basic conversation, if you have to go deep in conversation can get difficult so keep google for help!

I love your videos

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏾

First, I really like your videos a lot👍. I have found that people leave the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 due to not being able to say NO to Dominicans that constantly beg or ask for money (my baby needs milk, my family member needs money for an operation, the neighbor needs money to travel to a funeral, my girlfriend needs money for a new Iphone, if you hang out on the town with Dominican friends they expect you to pay for everything, etc). This leads foreigners to run out of money extremely fast, because they want to be nice and help everyone while Dominicans view foreigners as walking ATMs (Dominicans really believe all foreigners are rich). Some people leave the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 after getting hustled by Sanky Pankies and Chapiadoras, because they fall in love 🥰 just to find out that the person they loved has 3-5 other people that they are sleeping with and they are getting used for their money or used to start a business to make money. Many people do not know that it is common in the Dominican culture for a husband or wife to sleep with other people as long as they are bringing extra money from sleeping around to the household 🏠. The cultural difference of accepted polygamy between husband's and wives is one of those things that many foreigners can't wrap their thinking and minds around in my opinion. At the same time, if people go to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 they should understand and follow the culture as opposed to trying to make the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 follow and adhere to the standards and principles of the country that they come from. If people don't like how things are done and the culture they should just leave the island, because the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 is not going to change for them.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience but the part about it being cultural accepted that husband and wives sleep around to bring in money is not true. I'm not sure of the type of people you associate with but there's nothing common about this. Are there people who live this type of lifestyle of course. People like this exist all over the world. My advice after reading this is you need to pick better friends. Your idea of Dominican culture as a whole is warped. I understand these are your experiences but your experiences doesn't speak for our culture as norm.

@charlesharrison5398

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR I understand where you are coming from completely, but these are just my observations after talking to many foreigners, having Dominican 🇩🇴 friends and having my own experiences living in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. In my opinion, at the end of the day it's all about money for the most part. I'm not trying to say that all Dominicans 🇩🇴 are bad or money hungry; however, when people are in "survival mode" there is no limit to what they will do or allow to get money for themselves or their family. It's just my honest opinion that Dominicans 🇩🇴 really do see foreigners as walking ATMs and use foreigners for money 🤷. As for it being common for husband's or wives to get extra money from sleeping around with other people, if I'm wrong go take a look at the long line of married people constantly receiving money at Western Union from their foreign girlfriend or boyfriend. In my opinion, this is culturally acceptable because it happens quite often from what I have seen.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Long lines at Western Unions is not proof of anything culturally accepted...lol! That is absurd to use this as a reference. You have no clue if the women or men in that line are married or not. Do you ask them? Matter fact you have no idea who is sending the money. Do you ask everybody this? You are assuming which is ridiculous. I lived in the US and sent my mom, brothers, and aunts money through Western Union. They were all in those lines. I never said your experiences weren't true because obviously, they are. I said your sense of Dominican culture based on those experiences is warped. And it is. I only pushed back on the sleeping around being culturally accepted. I know you don't know more Dominicans than me and none of them behave this way. But this doesn't mean some don't but to group your experiences and those people you know into the majority is silly. Because trust me I can do the same about Black American culture and stereotype everyone, but with my husband being a black man and knowing his family I'd be ignorant to group all black people into one category, like you are doing Dominicans. Have a great day.

@charlesharrison5398

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR I didn't mean to be offensive or rude to you in anyway. I'm sorry if I came off in that manner. I just gave my opinion based on what I saw and experienced. It is true that things like this happen in many different countries and I meant no harm in particular against Dominicans 🇩🇴 or the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Your experiences are not offensive. Who am I to say what someone did or did not experience while being here if I'm not there with them. It's only offensive when you take those negative experiences and group all Dominican and Dominican culture in that category. Some of the things you said were true. A lot of Dominicans think foreigner are rich or have money, I agree. Or Dominicans expect the person with money to pay every time we go out, I know this to be true because my family does me like this and I'm Dominican. But to imply we and culture have no morals and sleep around just to bring in oney is false and I'm not going to let a comment like that sit on my page without checking it. No hard feelings. 🇩🇴

I see lots of folks here complaining about people asking for money or trying to scam you on DR…but don’t forget if you gringo one of the biggest scams country is USA! Also there is lot of primos asking for money when there is lots of places to work and make it out! Is a fact of how you see things! USA is a great country! DR too let’s not diss miss kindness of bout country and not get it twisted…it depends on how you see it or take it! Mad love 🙌🏻

@NorberisR

Ай бұрын

Good point. Thanks for sharing.

There are ways to live inexpensively in the States - for example living in a Cargo Van. When you move to a poor country for a variety of reasons (access to younger women - and so-forth) - that usually costs money. A relationship based on "money" versus "spirituality" invites crime in the long run. The young boyfriend on the side has friends.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

How many people want to live in a van? Not many. Most people moving to foreign country are coming for access to younger women. So with all the crime in the US what's the reason for that since it's a rich country🤣😂

My biggest concern living in Dr is security..besides that Is a good country to spend ur life...

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Like living anywhere you picked the right areas the level of concern goes down.

Some people are moving for different reasons like women on the North Coast which make it seems Dominican Republic is all about that life. It’s a beautiful country and when you move to any country, move for yourself, do your research people.

I would love the heat. Bringing some heat of my own.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

🤔

I am going to comment before I even listen to the video. 1. They move there for the bought women. 2. They don't truly embrace the culture. 3. They don't learn any of the language. 4. Based on 2 and 3 they do the same thing every day. 5. They don't form true friendships. 6. They move there for the cost of living, weather, chicas bought. 7. They cannot find a true dominican woman because, they have no language, they don't desire to learn, which handy caps them. 8. At 1st it is fantasy land to them in the very small region that they stay, but it gets old to them, they feel like they are in a prison. People don't move somewhere for false reasons, it will wear off fast!

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You are 1000% correct, but they will never admit it. Because it's easier to blame the women, scams, and racism in DR.

@kcorpora1

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR i didn't want to add anymore because I said enough. The Dominican is my vacation place and I enjoy it. But I have no respect for expats who live there or have lived there for years and do not know a good amount of spanish. That tells me they are there for the wrong reason. Good stuff

The “Get the Gringo”mentality has become rampant. Charging higher prices, paying to watch your car, constantly begging etc. whew it wears on you quickly

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Get out of tourist areas. They beg Dominicans and charge them to watch their car too.

Can anyone advise me on this ? Got a ticket in the DR for no helmet on a scooter hours before I left the island on a Sunday, bout 6 months ago .by the time I got back to USA I lost the ticket subsequently did not pay the ticket. I'm returning to sosua next week is this something I should be concern about apon arrival to DR ,going through customs? No passport info was on the ticket but my name and address is on the ticket.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You will not have an issue returning. However, there is a website you can check to see how much the ticket is and you can pay it at any Banreservas. My husband got a ticket a year ago and never paid it and he has left the country and re-entered several times with no issues.

I live in puerto rico..ive been here almost 7 years.. i hate winter..lol..it like D.R but PR is becoming over rate gradually sadly.

Please tell me ..is there raining season ?

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

It typically starts around June or July. But it does it more in some areas than others

Weather 😂 Try Florida, ny, buffalo pa, and the list goes on

I rather live in the Dominican Campo raising chickens, goats and growing yucca more than living in the US anytime..

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂

What would you advise for me to learn basic spanish??? And can you help me?

@NorberisR

8 ай бұрын

There are many tools online where you can learn basis Spanish. Sorry, I can't help you with this.

Hello do you give consultations? And how much are your consultations?

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do. Right now it's $75 per 30 mins. Next week that's changing. You can book on my website www.norberisr.com

"Moving to Dominican Republic from Canada can be challenging"? Hell no! I live in Canada but, was born and raised in Jamaica. It's not going to stop me from coming there and, perhaps to live.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

It shouldn't. At least you'll know the weather will be better 😁🇩🇴

Debating on Sosua, but if I want to be near the beach and have a chill laid back vibe would it be better to hit up sosua, punta cana or santo domingo ?

@NorberisR

5 ай бұрын

This not the island where you chill and lay back😅🤣. Dominican turn up all the time. People go to Sosua for one thing if that's your vibe. Then that's the place for you.

@BlackGemHipHop

5 ай бұрын

Lol yeah I can turn up and have fun I'm only 29 but I guess for comparison I'm in the U.S and it's been mentally draining my soul and I just wanted to escape the life here. You didn't really answer my question on which part of the DR is more laid back lol but I'll do my research. @@NorberisR

@NorberisR

5 ай бұрын

Samantha, Juan Dolio, Las Terrenas, Bayahibe

@BlackGemHipHop

5 ай бұрын

Thank you !@@NorberisR

No necesitas un tema NEGATIVO para llamar la atención. Cualquiera que lee el título sigue para adelante y no ve nada. La mala maña de los youtubers the poner titulos negativos porque segun ellos y ellas eso es lo que vende sin importarle la imagen de pais claro. Lo importante es llamar la atencion de los DR haters.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Tu no tienes ni idea de lo que hablas. Yo no necesito llamar la atencion. La mala mana de los haters que so lo mirar algo e inmediatamente tienen una opinion. Mi canal es para limpiar esa mala fama que ya tenemos.

Question, do you learned English with that program?

@NorberisR

9 ай бұрын

With what exactly?

Norbelis cambia el titulo, es muy negativo y llama al negativismo. No quieras llamar la atencion con titulos asi. Maybe un buen titulo seria “ Why some Americans cant adapt to the Dominican culture”

Maybe a broken heart from a Dominican woman could be a reason. I have not moved to the DR yet but will be able to do it next year. Money is not an issue for me, just the Dominican woman mentality. I know that not ALL Dominican women cheat on their men but the culture is such that it seems that almost everywhere you go everyone is sleeping around. Men I meet have kids with 5-6 different women and they are only 28-30.I know that I need to choose better and it is my fault for choosing wrong but still, it seems to be a Dominican thing. I hope to contact you next year before my move and no, I have not given up on the DR because I love this place and I am not a quitter.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this perspective. What areas do you visit while you're here?

@kingmelanin7468

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! There are casual harems on the island. An unspoken aspect of the culture. Be careful falling into someone's rotation.

@michaelorfanos7416

Жыл бұрын

@@kingmelanin7468 Thanks, I fell hard and still licking wounds. Her mother told me!

@imcorrectyourwrong5132

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelorfanos7416 always listen to what the people tell you their about a woman and pull your heart away at the first red flag she gives you. Infact break up with her at the first red flag because they are culturely different then you are and they are influences by many factors as in their culture they are looked down apon for being with foreign men in many cases. Do not fall for her beauty or charming nature. Infact if you are falling in love with one and supplying her $ cut it off its all about the $ to her and it's a 1000% ( not a typo I meant one thousand percent) chance you are not the only man she us stringing along. She doesn't need your monetary support don't ever I mean ever fall for that one it's all just being mafiaso to her. Remember you are in a get the gringo culture. If I were you I would think very hard before mi ING tbeir as Dominican Republic women can make your head spin if you are not mentally prepared to dump them and ghost the. Immediately. Don't be a statistics. At best she just barely like you and she only likes the way you treat her because she doesn't like you personally as in being so attracted to you she would do anything for you like she will for a Dominican man. Your money is her man's money you remember that

@shannonbuff587

Жыл бұрын

stay away from the girls that frequent the same bars and clubs. You know you got a good one if she never ask you about your money, job,etc and especially if she doesn't ask for any of it. Good luck

How can i get citezen ship there

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You need to get a lawyer to assist you. I'm not sure of the requirements.

I spent two months in Sosua and thought I was going to loose my mind. Thats when I knew the south shore to be near the capital and the beach. The easy ability for the change. I did not like Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo is much better. Novelty does wear off, well said.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

I agree Santo Domingo is better.

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

I agree Santo Domingo is better🇩🇴😃

Hi norberis, I enjoyed your video.I am a 62 years old man ,who lives is the Philippines.I've have been here and 10 months.I am disabled. I walk with a walker.I stay in a bed and breakfast. I don't pay for electric bill and my bills are rent and food and my visa.my income is about 71000 peos. Do you think coming to the Dominic republic is a good choice for me to make ? Keep up the good work.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this question. However, I can't answer if it's a good choice you will have to make that decision. But taking consideration your income there are some areas where you can live very modest with this amount. Cities like Puerto Plata, Sosua, and Cabarete would be worth looking into.

@nesq4104

Жыл бұрын

If you need good sidewalks then no.

I love D.R.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Me too🇩🇴

Would it be smart to pay overstay fees or just buy a visa ? I want to stay 2+ years

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Overstaying for as round 2 years the exit tax will be around $300 or $350. I don't know the type of Visa you're trying to get or the price. But it'll be less headache just to pay the exit tax.

@shannonbuff587

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR good to know. is there a website that talks about this tax somewhere?

How can i meet or contact you.. I would like to send you a picture of myself or evening facetime you if possible.. I live here in Charlotte NC

@NorberisR

8 ай бұрын

For what purpose?

Can I ask you do you know any online job whare I can move to Dr and get paid in USD

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

I recommend creating a profile on Upwork.com there are a lot of opportunities there. Other than that I didn't not know of any specific US company that has remote work.

They have to research cuz DR is different And then u got the mosquitos

i would like to say also its all about the reason behind your stay. why are you there? this applies to everywhere, if you go to a place and you are expecting to havea to much to do, you will get be bored because you did everything and that was the only reason you are there, or whatever you go there for , make sure you go there with open views , and not a narrow view, you will not last long

Moving the Island 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

😂🤣

First thing first mrs. Norberis , how can you keep getting more beautiful each video and your skin looks amazingly beautiful! I know you’re married, tell hubby to relax ! I’m just pointing out the obvious 😊! I will always love the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 ❤, good or bad . Santo Domingo is my heaven on earth , the only concerns I have is walking down streets with dangerous wires hanging that can potentially hurt you and maybe a hole 🕳 in the ground so watch your steps and there’s no serious ambulatory system like the United States 🇺🇸 so be seriously careful other than what I mentioned enjoy yourself and be respectful! I also would suggest to shop like the locals and stay in the DR for at least two to three months and you will get the feel for the country and make friends. I also say come with an open heart and be willing to teach English or a skill and you will find your place there. If you miss family , video call them and see them on special occasions! The real key to living anywhere is to have multiple streams of income , never be deceived money is everything, the ability to create cash flow will help facilitate a beautiful life but every life has issues but yours won’t be money. I love this KZread channel because Norberis is a very good hearted person and always keeping it real , much love and respect to her, y Feliz año nuevo 🪅

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment. These are good points. 🇩🇴

@Jerreachell2909

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you about Santo Domingo❤❤🇩🇴😃

Hey madam i need to get in contact with you

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You can send me an email at sheisdominican@gmail.com

Taylor made left because of the legal system. He said he wasn't treated fairly and he explained it 🤔

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Russell is a friend. I can't speak on someone else's experience. Everyone has their own reasons. But everywhere you go there you are.

@frankellis9627

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR It's too bad because he was a great ambassador to your country. I had the DR on my list as a great retirement location not anymore. I now think of it as a great vacation spot 😎

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Too bad for who? It's his decision and I'm sure he is happy with it. And everyone is not going to have the same outcome as the next person. I too am a GREAT ambassador of my country that's why many people are moving here because of the content I produce.

@frankellis9627

Жыл бұрын

@@NorberisR i sgree you are a great ambassador. But, as an American I will listen to the experiences of a fellow American who was living there. This has nothing to do with you. I'm a subscriber to your channel 😎

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Trust me no offense taken at all🤗🇩🇴

How much an apartment like your goes for? And where is it located 😊

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

We pay $1,200 but you won't be able to find one this size for this price. We live in Naco.

@alcasant

Жыл бұрын

Is it possible if we could see your apartment?

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

I've done a video on my channel of my apartment already. It's still up for people to see.

As for the language I think I have heard that Dominicans are the fastest Spanish speakers in the world. Is that correct?

@NorberisR

6 ай бұрын

I don't know, I've never heard that. We do speak fast.

@clarencehammer3556

Күн бұрын

The weather would definitely be a problem for me. I have lived in Alaska for over 40 years and the heat is one of the main reasons I left Texas. The main attraction of the Dominican Republic to me would be the fact that it is a Spanish speaking country but I know Dominican Spanish is different. It is in the category of what I would call Caribbean Spanish. I do wonder about differences between Dominican, Puerto Rican, or and Cuban versions of Spanish if there are differences.

I was in the D.R. a few years ago and seen a woman step on a lizard and didn't realize it. Have you seen a lizard get stepped on, or have you stepped on one?

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

🤔

All those issues sound like people that didn’t do any research at all.. I’m setting up my plan to relocate in about 3 years.

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

You're right. And you're doing the right thing by planning ahead of time.

Are there any cheap homes in Dominican Republic?

@NorberisR

Жыл бұрын

Depends on what you call cheap.

Norberis ! I'm a chocolate man that speaks some espanol and want to move to the DR in the future. I want to avoid the areas that have been heavily gentrified and full of "tourists" What are some places you think? One of my friends who moved there told me Las Terreras is not good because a lot of "Racist gringos" are moving there. I just want something laid back , gyms, near the water and less touristy

@NorberisR

Ай бұрын

There are many nice places to live on the island. I recommend watching this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/i3yex8qip8q1YLw.html