Real Life GET THE GRINGO Dominican Republic Corruption at Every Level

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Real Life GET THE GRINGO Dominican Republic Corruption at Every Level

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In this documentary, Mr.T looks into how and why, a high percentage of Dominicans (especially in coastal regions), choose to scam, extort and victimize foreigners, whether it's tourists, investors or expats.
You will hear real-life stories of how these video guests, were violated by societies naturally programmed mentality of "group bullying", and scams and injustice by hospitals, lawyers, police, and the courts.
Not only will you hear the Gringo point of view, but also the view of a sharp Dominican gentleman.
A must watch video if you're thinking of either visiting or relocating to Dominican Republic (especially coastal areas like Sosua, Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Las Terrenas, Samana, and Boca Chica).
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@EducatedTraveler 3 жыл бұрын

Dear viewers, to stay tuned with my videos focusing on all the global BS happening, then please subscribe to my "Educated Traveler" BitChute channel at the following link: www.bitchute.com/channel/G2UglRjDnOms/ Thanks for staying tuned! Brgds, Mr.T

@geogmz8277 6 жыл бұрын

As a Dominican I appreciate your work here showing my country showing the good and the bad! but specially the bad.. I love when corruption gets exposed! specially Cops! and politicians..

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hola Geo! Many thanks for both watching and for your humble comments. I like the saying "If the fish stinks, it stinks from the head!" and most bad behavior by masses of people (in any country), can be traced back to the country's corrupt Government and Police forces. Knowing there's Dominicans like you here, gives me hope that the corruption here can eventually be over-turned - again thanks for tuning in to my channel :) Saludos! Mr.T

@waschell1 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately or fortunately however you want to look at it, it discourages investment from people like me looking at vacation or permanent beach homes. Greatly appreciate the info though because you hardly ever get such an honest look at a place. Kudos to Mr. T!

@djtruedomination 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen Dominicans rip-off and scam other Dominicans. So this kind of way is persuasive. But there are plenty of good people in DR too.

@elvindelacrur2160 5 жыл бұрын

As a Dominican I'm disgusted the how the locals are very corrupted.

@12567NoYouCannot 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@arbertofernandez3440 6 жыл бұрын

I'm dominican and I lived in DR for 4 years, my parents and grandparents live there and I visit every year. So from my experience when it comes to an incident is the same for everyone. It doesn't matter where you are from. If you look like you're better off they will crowd around you and acuse you. You gotta be able to speak up for yourself in a respectful but firm way.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Brgds Mr.T

@traceanthony 6 жыл бұрын

Damn!! I met Israel on my first DR trip back in 2013 and ran into him again 6 months later when I went back. He is one of the coolest and most humble people I've met in my travels. Your videos are bringing back memories Mr. T!

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trace for commenting and watching! :-) Brgds, Mr.T

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching Trace! Brgds Mr.T

@user-ry8zq7ei2g 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I went the 48 times in 9 years and traveled the whole country. The video is the truth I experienced more than you mentioned. Beware

@EducatedTraveler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! and for watching + commenting, cheers! Brgds, Mr.T

@felixbrisson 5 жыл бұрын

I understand more why so many expats return home, tired of those scams.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Here the Gringo either sharpens up their awareness + language skills (and boundaries) really quick, or soon it becomes too hard for them to cope here. Thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T

@nypdcd11 6 жыл бұрын

I am a Dominican living in the USA, an Ambulance took me to a Hospital because a had nausea and vomiting at the Hospital they gave me something to calm the nausea and vomiting . After 2 hours I was fine and went home, 2 weeks later the hospital bill came $2,700 dollars. That's what I call a rip off. I was double parked in NYC eventhough I was in the car I got a parking ticket $115 dollars. That's what I call a rip off. So, who is more greedy, rip off, ect..

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Two wrongs don't make a "right" - If I was in Colombia producing a video about scams, then I would be doing the same thing, which is presenting "area relevant" warnings about typical scams for that tourist destination, trust me all scam areas on the planet needs someone to warn the innocent tourists. Actually you sound perfect for making a documentary about the scams in NYC - Go for it!

@salcantara41 6 жыл бұрын

Relax Leo. For one thing, The parking regulations apply the same weather youre inside the car or not. Now, about the hospital bill. If you have no public medical insurance it means you are making a living and have private insurance which means you take the bill and send it to them. Nausea and vomiting is rough yes, but its not life threatening.

@miss.conduct8083 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all your amazing work & time.. What's done in the Dark will always be exposed in the Light! (perhaps that light's just a bit further distance in the DR however, I am firm believer in Karma!) All your videos aren't just for the Dominican Republic.. Your wide range of topics should really be considered prior to any trip abroad. Damn, getting ill never even crossed my mind. Thanks for the heads up!

@EducatedTraveler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great comments!! Should you wish to support my channel further, then feel free to Donate by clicking the link in the top right of www.educatedtraveler.info - cheers! Brgds Mr.T

@miss.conduct8083 4 жыл бұрын

@@EducatedTraveler How exactly does one go about hiring your services while in the DR?

@EducatedTraveler 4 жыл бұрын

Hi again! Please email me at info@educatedtraveler.info (please include your name and mention the question again) then I can answer your question + attach my latest price list for the various services I offer. Many thanks! Brgds Mr.T

@miss.conduct8083 4 жыл бұрын

@@EducatedTraveler Thank you!

@robertoalberti5895 5 жыл бұрын

Corruption is the DR downfall

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, and that of the entire world! Thanks for watching - Brgds Mr.T

@thetalkingpointchannel5064 4 жыл бұрын

Despite all what you've shown in the negative way about DR it's one of the best island to spend a vacation or retirement. I agree on the police corruption and locals trying to get a pay day out of you but that's almost everywhere you go for retirement or vacation. . . Don't forget like everywhere you should choose a good spot to go and be safe .

@steveleach4973 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, not considering even visiting dr now!

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I suggest you keep watching a few more of my videos. Remember we can get in trouble in any country, the whole idea I have with producing these videos, is for folks to be able to arrive "street smart" so they can enjoy all the good sides and avoid the scammers. Once we have the right boundaries, awareness's, prices and communication techniques with the locals, then you sail on top of any BS that otherwise might have come your way. But whatever you chose, happy travels ahead! Brgds Mr.T

@lt5550 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos T. I have learned a lot from watching your videos and sharing them every chance I get. I spend most of my time on the Eastern part of the island, but sure miss much of the fun I had up North. I think you are doing a good service by presenting both sides of the coin, an informed traveller is a safe traveller. Love D.R. and the only thing which at times take the fun out of the trips, is when you know that you are being shaken down and have only 2 choices; the easy way or the hard way 😒 Nice place, but the corrupt mentality which abounds makes you have to be looking over your shoulder constantly. Keep the videos coming👍

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Many thanks for watching and your compliments! I'm happy you like my Documentaries, always nice with some positive feedback :) The next one is about the Music Scene over here, so please stay tuned and happy travels! Brgds Mr.T

@supahjadi8944 5 жыл бұрын

A guy put a carboard board over my windshield, he said I had to pay him despite me never asking him to put it there in the first place. So much scams in this country. Even the children pretend to be poor and rob people. Happened to me and my aunt once.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

In Sosua, they rarely try to pull this kind of scam, but just 10 minutes up the road in Cabarete you really have to watch out. If some guy yells out that he wants to protect your car, then it's best to just say "ok, I'll give you tip, but you gotta be here when I come back or I won't owe you anything, so are you going to be here looking after it for sure?" then if he's gone upon your return, then you don't have to pay anything, and if he's there, then drop him RD25,- to RD50,- depending on how long you parked there. One guy once tried to hustle me for more, and I said "sure, but only if you can show me an official licence for you charging me money" and then he buggered off. Here their game is hustling, and we need to learn all the prevention lines and counter arguments to make them place you in the "too hard basket" and then you hardly ever get frustrated. Takes a good two years to learn how to handle all the BS. Brgds Mr.T

@NDMoGospel 6 жыл бұрын

Good video no cursing very good information thank you

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your kind comments! More videos coming, please stay tuned! Brgds Mr.T

@david662211 5 жыл бұрын

I Have a House in RD. I Live There Part Time. I Watch & Enjoy Your Videos. I Agree With You 95%. Keep Up The Great Work & Keep The Videos Coming!!!

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi David - Many thanks for watching and your kind comments. Yes more videos are on the way :) Brgds Mr.T

@manny6068 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Dominican I was born in the Dominican Republic grew up here in Boston and I'm disgusted just watching this video all the way some people Behavior tours foreigners especially tried to treat people with respect this is what happened when we are governed by corruption & pieces of crap government

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Manny, kindly check/edit the wording of what you wrote as the following isn't understandable: "all the way some people Behavior tours foreigners especially tried to treat people with respect" - Sorry, but I couldn't catch your exact meaning of this?

@853pipelife 6 жыл бұрын

I meet mr. T today he seemed nice. I'm in the DR right now. We rented a scooter and drove all day with no issue. I had more issues with guys booking tours and not getting what we played for. Every person I encountered was super nice. I think if your stupid at home your stupid everywhere if your stupid should stay at the resort. It's a beautiful place. Don't be flash and learn how to say no thank you. It's simple.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

It was nice to meet you guys, thanks for watching, commenting and happy travels ahead! Brgds Mr.T

@12567NoYouCannot 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, But Stories are REAL, and stuff like that happens to tourists everywhere, especially the islands, unfortunately, Corruption affects everyone.

@rosettenoire 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this material. Great job!

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maja for watching and your nice compliment! More videos on the way :) Brgds Mr.T

@bernhardperkins6386 6 жыл бұрын

After seeing you interviewed a german who drives around sosua with a reichsflag on his car, you should make video of how they behave here and why they are in sosua. I am sure you will get scammed at any redlight district, if you are not careful

@BrandonButaneBute 6 жыл бұрын

I can’t say the U.S. is any better when it comes to health insurance premiums and over the top medical bills. There’s always pros and cons to a country.

@jeanninecathcart627 2 жыл бұрын

Next time U get sick go to the Dominican Republic...🤣 Is that a scary thought? 🤮🤢💀

@bobbydelgado4502 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. We know that. But this video is about the DR, because that's where he is based. Do next time. Just let it be about where he is. The hell is the point talking Abt Spain? Honduras? Or Romania? If he is in tht DR? And does DR specific content? WTF

@12567NoYouCannot 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this Video too, we need to be Well informed on the dangers that can assault us when We are travelling to a foreign place, it is Good to be Well informed. I am from DR and things have Changed a Lot in the last 32 years that I haven't visited the island, but I am No Fool, I know things are Not going to Stay the same in 32 years, So I want to be well-informed about Current issues. Especially if I Could hear it from people who have been there recently. I am Glad that you made this video to help people be better prepared when they want to visit Paradise (as nature and God intended). But corruption seems to be everywhere in the world right now, or growing. Sadly to say.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching + commenting! Yes the world is crazy, especially at the top with Global Governments gone rouge, and this is what humanity has to help change. Brgds Mr.T

@12567NoYouCannot 5 жыл бұрын

@@EducatedTraveler Yes indeed. Keep informing us, it seems, from the comments that a lot of Dominicans, myself included, are Supporting You and Glad that You are making these videos. I am So happy that you decided to do this for the enjoyment of those who are far away and Can Only Dream (for now) to be in Paradise.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a mix of having to make a living, enjoyment of what I do and passion to voice my beliefs. Brgds Mr.T

@barbararivera2380 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of retiring there but now maybe not

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, and thanks for watching! Within a few days I will be releasing another documentary about security, safety, need for weapons etc... this video might help clarify a few things for you. Brgds Mr.T

@supercatforever 5 жыл бұрын

Dont do it.

@jc30081983 5 жыл бұрын

Not worth it

@lennoxido 3 жыл бұрын

Bad idea

@antantt1350 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, you were correct and I apologize for my comment on one of your other videos. This was the truth. Thanks for showing me.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

cheers! and thanks for subscribing!

@allenbay4974 5 жыл бұрын

I wich make a video about how to buy property in DR and avoid the scam and be aware of when you hire realtor company the and law firm

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Well you might be pleased to know that I've just started to film for an up-coming documentary about Buying Real Estate etc... down here. Brgds Mr.T

@waschell1 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh, Tony what were you thinking! You had your hearing aids and GoPro and left it on the beach...dude I'm so sorry all that happened to you and don't blame you for not going back!! Thanks for the warning cause I might do something like that lol :)

@starrtile849 6 жыл бұрын

This reminds me a lot of Jamaica, it seems it is an island thing and not just a Dr thing... it is so idiotic to look after the $1 and throw away the potential future earnings. ... I thought I found a better place, I guess I will continue going to Jamaica

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Yes they always go for the instant buck, as most are so used to "let downs" from each-other, so it's all about what they can get "right now" sad what happens when governments rob the economy to the max

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

When you're in DR, if you're in the public eye, yes you will be approached by sellers, hustlers and beggars. If you're not interested, then simply give them a polite smile, shake your index finger from side to side a couple of times while saying "No gracias!" - short look only - then keep walking. If you're sitting, you might have to follow that up with "como dije, no, gracias amigo" (as I said, I'm not interested my friend) or say "No tengo dinero ahora!" (I don't have any money now)

@JasonRuppVlog 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Loving the videos. I'm visiting in Feb for the first time.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, many thanks for watching and your nice compliment! Have a great trip ahead, and feel free to approach me if you're in the area. Take care! Brgds Mr.T

@JasonRuppVlog 6 жыл бұрын

Educated Traveler I will stay at Fraggle Rock first. Yes would be awesome to meet up with you. 👍🏿👍🏿

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that will be great, just ping me another message here and I'll stop in at Fraggle Rock, take care!

@joylesile8195 6 жыл бұрын

Yes everything is correct I am Dominican American and if you don't got family or friends out there you are done .. every thing is money out that that's how it talks. And young kids for living scam ppl that how they work out there . Have to be very careful out there I'm glad I know that country very well and my parent was born there and I go visit all the time so I know how to play it ... no jewelry either .. they know the difference by our skin

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hola Joy! Many thanks for watching and for your factual comments, cheers! Brgds Mr.T

@salcantara41 6 жыл бұрын

You are so right Leslie, just that if you plan on relying on your family you better have a lot of cash to give them. Of course they wont ask you for money in so many words, but they will telll you how they need carfare, they havent had lunch, their kid needs medicine...makes you wonder how they survived before you got there.

@supahjadi8944 5 жыл бұрын

I was driving on a highway there, there were no lights and the we nearly crashed into a constuction site that had no warning signs beforehand. I wouldnt be surpprised if a car accident happened after us.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, here you can't afford to trust that someone else is protecting you as a motorist (including crossing at traffic lights), or assume that folks will be concerned about other drivers, motorbikes or pedestrians. Driving here is so much about pre-thinking every possible stupidity that others could cause towards you, from metal sticking out from the back of their trucks to taxi's slamming brakes and not pulling to the side, to hopefully score him RD30,- more for his pocket, not caring one bit if there are ten Mack trucks coming from behind at full speed. It's like most drivers here have the attitude "I'm the most important person on the road, so get the F!@# out of my way!!" One you realize this, then you will play it safer in many situations and avoid a lot of crazy situations. Drive safely :) Brgds Mr.T

@Q-uzoAngelOrgoneEnergy 6 жыл бұрын

Shit sounds just like NYC....

@boston312 Жыл бұрын

This is why Dominicans get so emotional and violent over cameras (including police) because they know filming them will expose their corrupted ways. As a Gringo the camera is your life saver. Film everything, its gotten me out of many potential horrible situations.

@Matt-ph8yq 6 жыл бұрын

I have thought a lot about traveling to the DR in March for 3 weeks or so. My spanish is conversational (although is far from a native) and I have a trustworthy Dominican contact in Santo Domingo. However, videos like yours - which I greatly appreciate - give me a lot of pause about going. Immediately I start wondering about how I will protect my belongings the whole trip and what if I end up in hospital for some reason. Mr T, do you have any advice about potential hospital situations and protecting your stuff?

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, thanks for watching and for your nice comments! A golden rule is to always secure your valuables, both the ones you carry and the ones you might store in a Hotel room. Try not to pull piles of cash out, as many keen eyes are watching. And never lend any local anything, neither money or stuff, as seldom will you get it back. If you have a travel insurance, then use this in case of a hospital visit, or for a fair amount you can take out an insurance at any agent who represents the major insurance companies. Try stay away from private hospitals, as once they see you're a foreigner, then they wanna gouge you on the bill. I can recommend "Bournigal" hospital in Puerto Plata, as at least they'll give you a price upfront. Try not to use any in Sosua!! I hope that helps. Brgds Mr.T

@Matt-ph8yq 6 жыл бұрын

I actually ended up going and had a great time! I mostly stayed in hostels and met many people that way. Also met many nice people from the country. That was the best part for me, all the nice people I met and traveled with. There were a few things about the country that wore me down a bit like people constantly asking me if I want to buy this or that, but overall good. I also ended up needed to use my travel insurance, had to go to a hospital after a friend crashed his scooter while I was on the back. Went for a little over 3 weeks and went all over the country

@xavierid 6 жыл бұрын

I lived in DR six yrs while in Med school i feel you...

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! Brgds Mr.T

@moonshinemusclecar2576 6 жыл бұрын

I have entertained the thought of renting a car so I could drive myself around instead of using taxis and motos. However , I feel that I am taking a huge risk in doing so BECAUSE of the possibility of this chicanery happening. I figure : "I'm on vacation. I'm here for a short time." Its seems easier to hire a cab driver and negotiate his services to be "on call" for the time I'm there than to risk losing vacation time AND money if I were to be involved in ANY kind of vehicular mishap. However,I am considering snow-birding there when I retire and if I'm going to be there for long stretches of time I WILL want to buy my own vehicle and drive myself. I am wondering if the EX-Pats have a "protective network" of people they can call if they get into an auto accident, such as a lawyer who will ACTUALLY defend you and not conspire with the "other side" and the judge to fleece you. I also wonder if having a camera in the car that records everything ( this is becoming prevalent in the States) would help in a Dominican court or if they would just throw it out or ignore it as evidence. I can definitely see how the guy who "hit" the moto driver got into that mishap. Moto drivers ignore all traffic "rules" and overtake other vehicles when they have no "right of way" to pass. It seems that the ability and willingness to drive like a macho maniac is a prerequisite if you want to drive in and between the towns along Highway 5.

@deniseallen1263 6 жыл бұрын

I was there for 6 months and always took either a guagua (bus) or a motorcycle ride. It's so cheap and available....why would you ever rent a car or bike and take a chance on it costing so much more in the end?

@OmeeceCulmer 2 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between a gringo and an expat?

@EducatedTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

The new Gringo has money, the expats lost it :) Just joking :) Any visitor whether tourist or a foreigner here long-term is called a Gringo by the Dominicans. An expat has usually moved here.

@oswaldburga9836 6 жыл бұрын

I have spent a short time in the Dominican staying at an all inclusive where is more like we are used to and we were not exposed to the true Dominican as in Living permanently there. I did have a short experience that could have been very dangerous. but that was my fault I forgot that the people was very poor and poor people are desperate and will do wrong things. It could be paradise but if the authorities are corrupt no way In hell I would move there. No matter how beautiful the surroundings are. There are a lot of other places more secure and safe.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Oswald, wise words, thanks for watching and commenting! Brgds Mr.T

@Wireman134 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful my ass all the drives into the Bavaro coast are full of garbage. The resorts has recycling containers they dump all the garbage along side the road 105

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

you're right, a high percentage of Dominicans treat their beautiful Island as a dumpster, not caring about what it might do to tourism or the environment. Only efforts in collecting garbage are being seen in some places, but very quickly the roadsides are full again, and one never see's any road signs trying to educate or discourage littering. Many kids grew up among garbage (and playing with bottles etc...) so when they become adults it still seems all normal to them, and they just biff everything out the windows. A real shame to see on such an otherwise beautiful island.

@oswaldburga9836 6 жыл бұрын

R U referring to the island or the people? The island is beautiful now you decide who is to blame. Back home , places that were beautiful 20 years ago, now they are worse than a sty and we are suppose to have higher standards.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

two wrongs don't make a right! This planet is full of beautiful scenic locations. Whether it's kept clean or if it becomes a dumpster/poison pit is very much up to us the people, our municipalities and Governments. Some nations have waste management down to a fine art. So what a country who's behind on this area needs to do, is to learn from the nations who have already overcome these challenges, and learn from and copy their systems, education, rules etc... and eventually this nation should achieve the same results.

@DCfred 6 жыл бұрын

Whatever you do do NOT buy real estate there, as you may find yourself, years later, a victim of a fraud where all parties of the transaction were part of the scam and the property belonged to someone else!

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

One should definitely check that there's a clean title 1st through a lawyer who's come highly recommended by a few trustworthy friends.

@sidneyoutlaw7136 6 жыл бұрын

What about buying real estate through Century 21. I know we have that brokerage company here in the states

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there! That is one option. Also there are some others here that I would highly recommend, so if you're interested in looking at properties or condo's, then please send me an e-mail and I will be happy to pass some good agents to you. Brgds Mr.T

@nickelbaby2043 6 жыл бұрын

So look true.Its terrible there

@GodsAssassin 6 жыл бұрын

Get mosquito spray

@georgeabernathy6646 5 жыл бұрын

I wish that I could cut that piece of hair that's growing out of his forehead off.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Lol - A real German expat! :)

@watermeloncaviar5959 6 жыл бұрын

I knew the one homey Rod was from baltimore that accent lol

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Yep, and he's a really cool guy to hang out with :)

@Naebl-cd5kp 6 ай бұрын

This is why I am not sure I want to invest there. I went there and all over I went this is the feeling I had that your are a milk cow to them! Cruption coruption all over

@isaacjuan1234567 6 жыл бұрын

Thank u for the info i will not be traveling to the republic any more ,because i will not risk my family

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks for watching! Brgds Mr.T

@304Connoisseur 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! See you out there

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Jay and yes see you out here! Brgds Mr.T

@justin___3078 6 жыл бұрын

As a Dominican American I see many of these situations when I visit, but please always enfasize that not all Dominicans are uneducated and unscrupulous. I come from a very large family of decent, educated and hard working people. Again, I know the Dominican society needs a lot of improvement.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hola Alex. If I produced a documentary i.e. about why many Canadians migrate to Dominican Republic, wouldn't it be weird if some Canadian person reminded me to always point out, that there is actually educated and honest Canadians out there?

@kenamaro 6 жыл бұрын

Great video mr T. ! I think the question is , do the benefits of living in DR outweigh the risks ?

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenamaro, many thanks for watching! You're absolutely right, and if folks have the awareness of what the potential risks and pitfalls are, then hopefully they can make a fully informed decision as to how deep they want to get connected to the place i.e. only for vacation, visit part time or taking the full plunge to settle here - all based on their own situation in life, priorities, finances, other location options etc... Take care! Brgds Mr.T

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

you're probably right there :)

@mbchudno 6 жыл бұрын

corruption and absense of the law in not equal to the freedom.

@Jmaug 6 жыл бұрын

Ebony Travel freedom from the Matrix

@SongbirdLA 6 жыл бұрын

Well, who was the guy you arm wrestled with? Hahaha

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

He was ok to be filmed, but opted to stay anonymous - maybe as too many lady''s would want him :)

@mike_skinner 6 жыл бұрын

Nobody goes to Luperon anymore due to the thieves and the Commandante etc. The average boat spends about 1000 bucks a month so to have 200 boats in the harbor is a nice earner. They have thrown this all away. I had a couple of operations in Santiago at the Union Medica del Norte. I got charged a very good rate and treated very well. I dropped my DT on top of the border down south and had to walk a long way to get out. The Dominicans helped me to get to the bus in Santo Domingo to get home to Luperon. They even found my bike weeks later, called me and after I paid everyone off I got it back. The police charged me 1000pesos for keeping it in the cell till I got there. In tyhe outlying villages you have to find the priest to help you. He has a lot of sway with the fiscal.

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike and thanks for watching! Interesting stories and great points, cheers! Brgds Mr.T

@robertoalberti5895 5 жыл бұрын

Btw I really enjoy your reports.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roberto! Saludos! Mr.T

@lolitachanel6164 6 жыл бұрын

I thought phone was stolen but on way to airport he checked cell phone for scooter pics ???

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

He had a spare cell phone which he had in the beach bag with other valuables, his newest cell, he only took with him around town, this is the one that he informed me got stolen. The scum bags that robbed him, have stolen from many others at the same beach over time, and they have have broken into cars and robbed items as well. Only one place they deserve to sit, and that's behind bars!

@kcocandela 6 жыл бұрын

sadfully this sis the reality of the dominican experience it is beautifull but people are very greatty...

@supercatforever 5 жыл бұрын

alexander nieves callese la boca

@DCfred 6 жыл бұрын

I’ll keep to Ocean City, MD!

@BlowmeRoger 6 жыл бұрын

thats some crazy shit that accident and exactly why its just too risky to be ever a good choice,trying to become a 'citizen' in these places is probably next to impossible,youre always seen as an atm....bloody island mentality...every country like Dominican Republic

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

especially where tourists and expats visit, the general mentality towards us is "what can I get out of you today!". This of-course scares people away from returning and recommending - a lesson most still have to learn here, and when the long slow season kicks in, they all complain that there's not enough tourists - Well we know why!

@lt5550 6 жыл бұрын

What camera are you using to shoot your videos....They are so vivid, makes me feel I'm there on the beach😊 Is there anyway, to add Spanish captions to your video? Would love to share it with some of my Spanish speaking friends, once again great video👍

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there and thanks for watching! Most of my footage is filmed with a Samsung device, then in the editing program I enhance light and colors, and for the most it looks better than what comes from my Cannon - technology has truly given us amazing camera's in even the smallest devices. In regards to adding Spanish text, your friends can simply switch on the translation function in KZfaq when watching the video, and if they have the phone language setting set to Spanish, then the text should appear automatically. Brgds Mr.T

@lt5550 6 жыл бұрын

Educated Traveler Thanks.

@lt5550 6 жыл бұрын

Educated Traveler I recently shared your video on a popular expat blog, since I thought your videos are fair and balanced, but it seems that many expats who live there, for some reason choose to live with rose colored glasses on. I stated that you have many videos highlighting the positive things about the island and even posted a few of the more positive ones as proof, but I feel that life has both good and bad. I think you are doing a great job with your videos by creating awareness of both the good and bad points of D.R. living and if your videos help at least one visitor in avoiding the many pitfalls which abound, then the video has served it's purpose. Keep doing what you are doing and thank you for creating awareness.🙏 Be blessed. One last question? Why would expats react that way to a video which was obviously created to help them?

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi again, and many thanks for sharing my videos and for your heartfelt compliments!! To answer your question: Well many who still have their Rosy colored glasses on, and are quick to defend the Dominicans, as many have either met some of the good Dominicans and therefore forget that it's the bad Dominicans that keep repeating the scams that I'm trying to address, and these culprits keep getting away with it as not many are warning them about the specifics, or the gullible tourists overall vacation away from -30 + snow simply just made DR the better place to be. Also many people don't like the truth or the harsh reality of just how many scams and robberies go on in DR, so they try to water it down. However I've also experienced many of them waking up, however it takes most folk being ripped off 2-3 times / incidences before they start understanding just how high a percentage of the locals, that are actually willing to commit crimes against us when an opportunity presents itself. Especially one Canadian couple who gave me a hard time being so direct about the facts, a week later got attacked by armed robbers one evening as the turned off the highway, and they had to literally run the robbers down with the car to escape. After this they quickly flew back to Canada and wrote me an e-mail saying "you were right - we've had our rosy colored glasses ripped off our faces". In DR it's best for a foreigner to remember that "we have no rights" cause mostly we don't and also that "Most Dominicans from the shoe-shine boy to the president gang up on the Gringo" when it's time for justice to prevail, and then it therefore doesn't prevails - sad but true! Brgds Mr.T

@juanbentv 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you my brother much love I’m americano lol but I’m half Dominican and Mexican and I can tell you stories

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan for watching and your comments! Brgds Mr.T

@thegoldenboy294 6 жыл бұрын

sadly this is all true. But people are forced to be this way because of the lack of government help in the further provincias of the country that are far away of the city, in creating good jobs,etc....

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! In my opinion, no-one is ever forced to commit scams on other folks, especially not long-term. And when I think back on the hard work, hours, commitment and risk I devoted from a stage of being broke to being in the green financially, then when I meet poor people who can't be bothered to fight for their own progress and "bootstrap" themselves to achieve a better life, income, assets etc... then I don't feel so sorry for them. Many times when you offer them advise or opportunities, then they reject it, as they would rather you feel sorry for them and give them a free hand-out! very sad that folks let themselves go that way. Then we hear success stories of people coming from the poorest villages in Ethiopia and later becoming super models in New York - "Ya gonna wanna!" like the Australians say. Anyway, I like helping folk who are willing to learn when it's their turn, and who's willing to help themselves. When DR rids themselves of their corrupt Government, and run their country to help create opportunities, create a wealthy middle class and educate their people correctly, only then things will boom here. Brgds Mr.T

@stallion7012 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr T, what happen to Karl Weiss problem? Was it ever resolved?

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Last I spoke to him it was still dragging on. Once the lawyers get their hooks into the Gringo, then they don't like letting go. I will ask him again next time I see him. Take care!

@stallion7012 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is crazy.

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, many have had their "Rosy Colored Glasses" ripped off their face down here - this is why I make videos like this, so folks approach the country fully aware and hopefully more travel / investment smart.

@samuelsantana9424 6 жыл бұрын

How do you get around and go to different towns? Like using a GPS or map?

@EducatedTraveler 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Samuel - I just use a map, however many use GPS

@supahjadi8944 5 жыл бұрын

Kid robbed a lady's purse once, my father's friend Gustavo called him up and exposed him on the spot and drove away. Sad.

@elgavilansegoviano8858 5 жыл бұрын

And how the hell the situation in DR is going to change if there is no Education!!.....Part of this bhavior is actually engrain in the Culture!!, I think is one of the bad habit and legacy the Spaniars brought to the New World!!....

@EducatedTraveler 5 жыл бұрын

You are right, as in Colombia, they prioritized education, and in general one experience a much more civilized behavior, whether it's in regards to littering, lowering their headlights when driving or ambition + integrity in business and so on... The DR Government likes to keep their population as uneducated as possible, and it all comes back to the corruption stemming from the top down.