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California Expat On Healthcare And Eldercare In The Dominican Republic

Eldercare and healthcare is a big deal to most families considering a move outside of America or Canada.  We have heard this type of comment more than once…..”Surely we can’t move out of the country and leave our elderly relatives just when they need us most”.  We can certainly relate to that fear… but as […]

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California Expat Sees Plenty Of Opportunity For Expat Owned Businesses In The DR

With 18 years experience in the DR, this California expat has watched the Cabrera area grow as more expats have discovered this quaint tropical village.  This has given her a unique perspective of the businesses and services that are needed in the area, many of which would be perfect business opportunities for expats moving to the area.  […]

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Veteran California Expat Shares Some Of Her Observations From 18 Years In The DR

This California expat has been traveling and living in the Dominican Republic for over 18 years.  In this video interview, Denise shares some of her experiences in the DR and give advise to other families that might be considering a relocation out of America, Canada and Europe.  With many years in Cabrera, Denise is a […]

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Cabrera Hardware Store Is A Lifesaver And A Great Place To Shop – Ferreteria El Palacio

Potential expats all ask similar questions. One common question is whether they will be trapped in some backwater, third world country without any of the comforts of home. While it is true that there are some pretty remote and backward little towns scattered out throughout the Dominican Republic, Cabrera is not one of those places. […]

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International School Great For Local Kids Too – Meet Two Local Students Of Faro De Cabrera

In the last few posts we have learned more about why the individualized curriculum of the local international school, Faro De Cabrera, works so well for expat kids entering the system at various times of the year.  Now we will meet a few of the local students to learn more about why Faro De Cabrera […]

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French Canadian Expats Swap Snow For Tropical Sand

So what will a French Canadian find if they choose to bail out of the cold winters up north and come down to Cabrera Dominican Republic? It’s best to ask a French Canadian family that did just that. I’d like to introduce you to Caroline (Canadian attorney) and Toney (serial Canadian entrepreneur) and their young […]

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Texas Expats Share Small Business Opportunities For Expats In Cabrera Dominican Republic

As you know by now, we always like to ask other expats what they think about small business needs and opportunities in the Cabrera area.  Judy and Richard have lived in the area for several years now and they have some ideas on businesses that other expats may want to consider if they make the […]

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“People Banding Together” What’s Lost for Most Is Found By Some.

As I was entering Cabrera today it seemed to be absolutely dead calm. Panning either left or right it didn’t matter as almost everything was closed. Even the main streets of Cabrera were baron lacking both traffic and the usual people lining the sidewalks. I placed a quick call and asked a buddy Que Pasando? […]

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Raising Young Kids In Cabrera – Tennessee Expats Speak Out

We’re back with Shawn and Kelly, the young Tennessee expat family on a mission in Cabrera Dominican Republic.  Many Americans and Canadians are understandably concerned about packing their family and young kids up and moving to a foreign country.  Are the schools ok?  What about learning a new language?  Will the kids adapt and feel like […]

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Tennessee Expats Explore The North Coast And Land In Cabrera

Families come to the north coast of the Dominican Republic for many different reasons.  Some to retire.  Some to start a small business.  Some to escape the tyranny and loss of freedom in their home country.  And some to do good for others.  This latest set of interviews is with a young Tennessee family that […]

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