hi everyone, i originally pm'd bob k just as he seemed to be a bit of an expert on the whole scene in the dr, but i'm sure there are plenty of good people out there who would have good advice on a move...
so i'm looking to move and am primarily interested in the north coast. i've been to the dr several times, always to cabarete, which i'm very attracted to. my spanish is intermediate, but i think some further classes before i moved and then being immersed would push me to a higher level quickly. i've been speaking spanish at a consistent level for years
i would plan however in spending a couple of months traveling the country and trying to get feel for different areas
i'm 47 and single. i have about a few US saved and at some point soc security would kick in, but i guess in about 20 years
i would like to be close to the beach and i like cabarete for that fact. i've been in and around sosua many times, but usually just day trips to chill at the beach there, which i like. but i'm not that familiar with that area, other than it's nightlife scene, which isn't my thing
eventually i would like to settle in a nice, relatively modern one bedroom, close to the beach, but am open depending on price. i would also like to supplement my income. i can teach english or perhaps invest in some small business of some kind. i would love to have a little bar or smaller hotel, maybe with a partner?
i've read a lot about the cost of living, but really it seems to vary quite a bit, that's why i think spending a couple of months looking around, talking to real estate agents, etc seems to be a good idea
i'd also be interested in settling down with someone. i've read a lot about that as well and there seems to be varying opinions on where and what kind of girls are available. obviously i don't want anyone motivated by money, etc
would love to get any opinions from the board on any thoughts
best
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