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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!

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.

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 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???

Great vid and love the advice

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.

Great video thank you for sharing

Good Information. thanks for sharing

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.

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

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.

This is very thoughtful advice.

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

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

Great video

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 .

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 👍🏾

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.

Im going to be moving there… good thing im learning the language i come from a hot and humid country and im already attuned to island lifestyle. The island i live on is very small so it’s nice to go somewhere with space.

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

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!

I love the content, and especially love the outakes.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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.

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+ 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆

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.

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

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

Them outtakes are too funny 🤣🤣🤣

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Wonderful ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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 ❤

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

Constanza it snows. And Jarabacoa is gorgeous

I love your videos

35k!!! Wow 💪💪💪💪

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 :)

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.

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

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.

The heat is no joke sometimes.😏

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

The prices have really increased since last year

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

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.

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.

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!

It would be my second home

True

I will Be living in D.R.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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 🙌🏻

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

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 ?

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.

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.

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”

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

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!

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 KZfaq channel because Norberis is a very good hearted person and always keeping it real , much love and respect to her, y Feliz año nuevo 🪅

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

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

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

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.

Moving the Island 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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

I love D.R.

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

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.

Please tell me ..is there raining season ?

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

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

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.

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

Question, do you learned English with that program?

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?

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

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

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

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

Do you think the DR is a good country for a white european? I was in Santo Domingo (villa mella) and liked it very much. But they do see you as a walking wallet it seems, like some target.

Yo soy nacida y criada en NY pero mis padre son Dominicanos… ni esposo está aquí y tengo un año aquí en RD 🥹sin trabajar ni esposo me mantiene pero la verdad quisiera conseguir algo que hacer remotamente. 😊