What should I pack when moving to Santo Domingo?
We asked people living in Santo Domingo to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"I wish I had brought a tin opener, good knives and vitamins. I should have left my nicer clothes and shoes at home and my jewelry," wrote a member who made the move to Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

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Because we've done it and we understand what it’s like to move to the Dominican Republic, our goal is to ensure that you and your family feel secure and supported throughout this new adventure. We’re here to welcome and guide you every step of the way.

Because we've done it and we understand what it’s like to move to the Dominican Republic, our goal is to ensure that you and your family feel secure and supported throughout this new adventure. We’re here to welcome and guide you every step of the way.
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"I wish I'd brought Cooking utensels, Spices for cooking, American Cable TV. There's nothing I wish I'd left behind," explained one expat living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.
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