Tips to save your life while in Dominican Republic!!!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2016
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I have been traveling to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 since the year 2000. I can tell you one thing for sure. Do not open your mouth when you are in a taxi with a Dominican friend of yours. It’s best to let the Dominican talk. Even if you speak fluent Spanish as I do. Let the Dominican talk! The moment you open your American mouth they will here your accent and the price will be raised. Guaranteed.
you are absolutely right!!!!
I'm from Dr and dude that is not true
Sad
Good advice thank you Nibby.
And that only happens in DR, right?
I lived in the DR for 18 months. It was a bit "duro" in some respects, but if I hadn't broken my ankle, I was planning on not leaving. I loved the music, the people, the climate, the food. Pan de agua and jugo de chinola every morning from the colmado. It just doesn't get any better.
Thanks. 💓❤
Hope you get back soon Mona,am a 29 dominican raised abroad and planning on coming back with my Italian girlfriend who feels more dominicanan than I LoL. Any tips??
I know that in Canada people of pre-retirement age can only leave the country for 6 month. If you don't return to Canada after 6 month, you will not receive a pension.
And the most beautiful skin I’ve ever seen award goes to........ Nibby. OMG she’s glowing .
facts i go to DR 2-3 times a year and im always in the campo and the ghettos and i have never had any problems with anyone ever
Yess campo and barrios are the chillest bro is slept at my girlfriends place in a campo it was nice!
they charged me 2300 pesos for food in Boca chica cos they head me speaking english,until my dominican friend came,ended paying 1000 pesos.
what! smh what did i say about that english man tighten up
oh god man i never go to boca chica !!! they got me really good. i fed me and my girlfriend at one of those beach side restaurants and the bill was supposed to be 1200 for both of us, and me and my dumb ass, i was giving the kids a dollar, and not knowing the restaurant may have been watching me. i refused all the beggars and people trying to sell me stuff, but i had a soft spot for the kids and when that restaurant was done with me , my bill was 3600 pesos ! telling me they charged me extra for the weight of the fish. thats was 2010, i been to DR 17 times more after, and i never went back to boca chica, they only got me that bad once, never again ...
Boca chica is SCAM capital Never go there!!
Neil don’t come here
I love Dominique republic this country girl is like magnetic I am from paris france and like that country
If yu not from there .. is nothing yu can do to avoid getting the price raised ! Even the higher price is still cheaper then the states
After two years Of living here I can say now that this is a fact. BUT there are levels. If you show that you have been here or have some experience it could be the difference between being charged double or quadruple lol!!! Thanks for watching
She does it again! Muchas gracias porque yo quiero viajar a DR y Central America
Yes its a must
Thank you so much. Im moving to DR on Feb 3 and ur tips rock! Im glad I found ur video!
cool i hope they help a ton
lip pointing is done in P.rico too jaja good video chica❤❤❤
Ambie Gonzalez TV thanks girlllll 💋💋💋💋💋
lip pointing in DR too!, yeah I like that
Ambie Gonzalez TV en Central America too
Ambie Gonzalez TV im talking you on a date
Yep, we lip point in Puerto Rico
Very smart advice.Extremely sensible
I just found your channel ....and I LOVE IT...... Just got subbed 🇩🇴🇩🇴😁 keep up your good work😘
lollll girl point with their lips. I love it these are amazing tips.
Blac Phoenix I always thought that pointing with the lips meant like, " let's go in that nearby building and I will blow you for a price ".
I think this should apply whenever you travel.
thanks for watching. For sure.
Learn to speak Spanish very well and understand the culture first in their country. Be firm, and courteous to everybody. Latin dominated cultures are pretty much the same from Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Firmness is the attitude that they understand. Do not bullshit these people because they know it when it comes their way. Be genuine as a person and it goes a long way. Never interfere with their culture if it will save your own life by shutting the fuck up and keeping out of their business. I have learned this by going on summer trips to the Philippines with my parents because I was born there and know the culture first hand. The Philippines is a Hispanicized country. The traditions and cultures of Hispanic societies are the same from over 500 years plus of Spanish rule and culture to include all present countries once ruled by the Spanish Empire. I dated a woman from the DR in Panama back when I was stationed there as a soldier. The most refined woman of Spanish culture and very lady like. Very amazing indeed. Maritza is a very beautiful woman in looks and as a woman.Too bad she had to go back to her family to take care of them. I never saw her again after saying good bye to her. I looked for her on Facebook and never found her. May she have a good life and the best.
LOL this is soooo true!!! i was there for 7 months and all of what she says is on point!! they also say 'que lo que' (KLK if texting) instead of 'que paso'.. good video!!
yes girl. texting with younger guys will be based on phonetics its insane
“Dime a ver” is used the same way as klk.
are u visit this land
I've never had a problem in the DR it helps when you have a good amigo that lives there, tbh every where you go the ppl of the country know your not from the place that's a fact. Put it this way if your looking for trouble, trouble has a way of finding you. Just blend in with the crowed and everything will be fine. There's scammers hustlers world wide no need to be scared ppl we all get ripped off in life and that's factually but we learn from it n move on.
I’ve been charged 1000 pesos for some rings! And the joke is I’m Haitian but I don’t speak Spanish and i speak English with an American accent even tho I’ve ever get to the America !
Now I speak Spanish lol! With a Dominican accent ! They won’t see me coming! Los malditos 😹
Great video! Love your hair and makeup! Beauty ♥️♥️
I have yet to go to any Spanish speaking countries. I find these videos very helpful for traveling to anywhere in the world. You never want to look green, give info to strangers flaunt anything worth money or carry valuable items.
Whitney Chakara sounds like you're ready to get going then. 😊
my wife is dominican and lives in santo domingo....the ppl there know right away that your a foreigner before you even speak.. alot of ppl in d.r know how americans are and their style. for instance on a hot afternoon american tourists would be wearing shorts, sandles, t-shirts signs ithat indicate they are foreigners whereas the locals wear jeans, dress shirts, polos, shirts, hoodies because they are accustomed to the heat..then when you speak ppl will know where you are from originally from whether it is from the smaller towns, other spanish speaking countries or western "gringo" countries. Im colombian and ppl know withing the first 10 words that I am colombian.... ALSO IN THE CAPITAL THERE IS ALOT OF CRIME SO BE VIGILANT!!!
This video is so true lol even though I haven't been there, a lot of the things that you have shared, my Dominican friends have told me about. Thank you for posting this video! Lol I will continue stalking your UA-cam channel 😂😂😂😂😂
Maria Lynai 😂 good
@@Iamomolara hello nibby how re diong im willi to come
Hi Nibby. I visited the D.R. in July. I had a great time. I'm going back soon too. Thanks for your very informative videos. I'm learning Spanish now. I downloaded Rosetta stone . So I hope to some day walk around like a local lol. Take care.
Thanks for visiting. ❤ You should try Mamajuana and "Dulce de leche" if you haven't next time you come. 😊🙂👋
@@bfore1003 , ok, I'm going back in a couple months.
@@bfore1003 Where is the best place here
It's like being at back at home except the window is on the right side of the wall lol Same paint, same closet doors.
Best thing is to travel with a Dominican person that knows, cause I'm Dominican but I was raised in Boston and them mofos out there can tell who the Dominican travelers are los (viajeros) so whenever I go out I always go with a cousin or an aunt cause they'll smell the greens right out of you.
so true lol. Its worth a try. the longer you talk the more chances you have to be found out. keep it short and sweet.
Nibby Speaks. Who wants to go someplace where you are not comfortable. Sounds like stress instead of fun. When i move to London. I had fun. Just had to get use to the money.
PattyCakes I'm from NJ. My family is from DR but I'm American. It is always better to travel with a Dominican you know. Also trying to act Dominican always helps (like speaking Dominican spanish, dressing like a Dominican and acting like Dominican).
yo fax, I was in my neighborhood and I was walking some kid said "he from nyc cuz the way he walks", I was like wtf , and I was just walking regular
PattyCakes lol he’ll yeah
El punto de ir con el flow dominicano era muy bien y tambien me gustó que dijiste que uno no puede parecer miedoso.
Eehhh..... no se.....entonces...se me fue...spot on!!!! Are you still down there if so what are you're least favorite and best things about the island?
Great video. Thanks.
Very interesting and informative 🇯🇲
Thanks
Yay ! Good
My wife points with her lips. Didn't really realize this until just now when I watched this video. I look at her like she's crazy but now I understand. Thanks Nibby
You are an awesome speaker
why afro latina are so gorgeous? someone please answer me
Jean Yong Bleek. Well they tend to be more natural than African American women and they don't eat as much fast food as black American women so they usually have better bodies.
Atir X @I agree with you. That is some bull crap he had just said out your mouth.
It's because they are happier and smile more. It's not just them. I think everyone who smiles more and presents a happier demeanour looks more beautiful. There just seems to be a higher concentration of happiness In Latin countries.
Jean Yong Bleek because they don't have to deal with what America has betrayed them to be like.
Uchiha Sasuke hey stop with that stereotypical bullshit.
Girl you are fiiiiinnneeeeee😍
Very god advice for travel all over the Caribbean and probably other foreign places.
interesting video, being Puerto Rican when I go to my Island to visit I just fit in!
Are u live ther
This was beautiful ma
I’m coming to DR. Hope to see you
I know you didn't have any problems! Many of the brothers come here without Spanish which makes them targets. So true about the lip point lmao
"oye dame esa vaina"
k vaina?
*lip point*
ah ok
😂
😂😂don't you break! Let's get into this look though👏🏾look
I was young and fun lol. WE should have met back then !
Quite the cutie. Thanks for the tips.
Hi, do you currently live in the DR? If so what area? I go every year for a month or two usually when its winter time in yhe US. It would be nice meeting up
Me encantó este video mamii..I'm planning on doing some work in RD for a few months after I graduate. Y aunque soy dominicana, naci aqui en EEUU, so tengo que estar preparada por todo lo que viene aya. Thank you mamii for putting this up :-*.Bendiciones
thanks honey bun
What a great video
I like wearing my bright colored guayabera shirts. Will this help me seem like i fit in like i did in Cuba. My inability to speak with a Cubano accent was the only thing that blew my cover lol
Don't you hate when the cover is blown? The worst.
I speak fluent German, Spanish, English, but there is only one language I would speak with you. Fantastic beauty and brains.
you r just adorable!! nice video
awww thanks ;)
Your knowledge of the linguistics and culture is just beautiful as you are. I wish I could meet a girl like you someday.
Hello are u living there
Good pointers
thanks
Nibby about that lip direction thing babygirl that’s telling American guys you want a kiss 😘 LOL ......
haha!!! I know right.
I'll be in Santo Domingo in April can't wait
Itll be great. enjoy
Nice tips!
GREAT GRAVITY!!!!! you are beautiful!!!
So beautiful 😍n thank you.
are you living in the DR? Your hair is so pretty!!
yes
Just curious, what brought you to DR? And thanks for the tips!
fedor440 threw a dart on a map
Great tips!
chelleum thanks
I'm going to DR for 2 weeks. Should I stay downtown or sousua?
sosoua
1. Learn dominican - spanish. No one says como esta ? Como tu’ta. Tu’ta guapo. Acostao. Etc.
2. It ain’t the United States Living there
3. Dont flag down any cab in street get at hotel. Or. Una persona de confianza
MEDICAL CONSULTANTS INC. Eso se llama apocopar.. Tambien, Ta to'... ( It is ready) KLK, (saludar...) 😀 I am Dominican, I but live in USA.
Is Que tal never used?
I just want to say you are so beautiful many blessings ☺
I visited the D.R. back in Sept. 2011. I ended up staying in Juan Dolio instead of Santo Domingo due to hotel rate I wanted gettting sold out. I was at the "Plaza Real Resort'' for two weeks. I checked my surroundings, as well as co operated w/local Policias when getting checked prior to heading to beach. I had a pimp try to hook me up w/a prostitute but I said no due to not having any more dineros. Also I didn't think it was safe where he wanted to take me. The only thing bad happened was when I got cheated out of $20 usd for a 5 min. massage. Other than that I still had a good time,ppl was friendly. I definitely plan to revisit again but in other parts. Maybe will relocate there in the future.
sounds like an adventure for sure lol. wow
brucestro18 😕
You are welcome here. Bienvenido! 💙💚
😊🙂
lmao... better start doing sign language 😂😂😂
Ambie Gonzalez TV girl it's to real in these streets especially when you live here. Word travels fast and these people talk all day long
Ambie Gonzalez TV *too
What is a Nubian Goddess like yourself even doing in such a shithole ?
Hi Nibby !!! I Need to meet you! I am currently in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and I will be here for the next two months! Is there any way that we can meet up just to talk?
you just described how to behave in most cities in AMERICA LOLOL.
good video hun. thank you
johnjohnson24 thanks hun
Can you explain about jacking up prices once they know you only speak English. I guess that happens only in low end places, they cant do that in supermarkets and mid to high level restaurants where prices are fixed unless they have menus for gringos.
Maybe you are talking about taxis but uber fixes that problem in SD.
David B yea this goes for less established places and taxi drivers. Any expensive place you don't have to worry about it
Girl your a trip. I love this video. Im planning on a BBL soon and I may have to travel alone because I dont think my man can travel in the summer due to his job. I could really use him because he speaks spanish
Well if you are in Santo Domingo and want to reserve one of my rooms I could help you out post op. Thanks for watchinggg :)
Nibby Speaks seriously, Im going to keep that in mind. What would it cost to stay in one of your rooms for 10 - 14 days. That's how long I would need
Nibby Speaks since you live in the D.R. Do you have any opinions on good safe Dr's. Im checking out, Dr. Malloll, Dr. Medina, and Dr. Walk Iris Robles. Im just curious if you know anything about tourism surgery.
I'm Dominican but i mostly speak English and i have a accent when i speak spanish and i plan to go back to RD soon xD Thanks for the tips :))
Anfernee Felix have fun
100% right
In Chicago, in the 70's,.my P.R. friends used to point with their lips when we were in highschool,..and i thought it was a little different,.because Black folks don't do that,..but it just another cool thing about them, to me !!
This sounds a bit similar to Mexico. My fiancee and I are thinking about spending part of our honeymoon there. I speak Spanish natively but she is of Danish and English (Cornish) descent super white, blond and has blue eyes. I get that I will be doing most of the talking but do I say she is from Russia or something?
since one of you speaks spanish fluently you guys will be fine
great advice. thanks.
Marieelmita Elmita you're very welcome.
Awesome video!!
I am a 29 dominican raised abroad and planning on coming back with my Italian girlfriend who feels more dominicanan than I LoL. Any tips??
Have funnnnn. Just enjoy the process.
Please change the video's title: This makes me feel as if soon as I deplane -- my life is in danger and a cause for panic.
lmao!!! It can be that serious though I want you to be prepared!
Indeed the title may be a bit exaggerated 😅 but ok, it gets you to watch the video 👍🏼. Best tip is blend in, chill and have fun, here and everywhere else!!
It is that serious. I’m Dominican myself. People are hungry for money over there. I came from DR to US when I was about 12 when I came back my Spanish was different from relating with Hispanics from other countries here and they raised the prices on me all the time. Because my Spanish didn’t sound 100% Dominican. Also you can get robbed. Easily.
The Filipinos also point with thiet lips. As far a sound making that could be class based. I hang out with many professional Dominicans and they don't seem to have those traits. As far as prices, if you go to a established resturaunt prices are posted and fixed. But check your bill always! My Dominican wife don't play!
Watch for the taxi drivers they will try to upcharge you and they will even do that to other Dominicans . I saw my wife argue with a taxi driver and trust me you don't want argue with a dominican woman lol.
But honestly, if you have good Dominican friends they will watch out for you. As an American it was very easy to make friends. I have friends at the top law firm, Arizza Guzzman, Judges, police Luitenants and all it takes is one phone call to straighten things out if things get shady. Class system is big in the country.
Make friend with the right people and your good to go. And show people respect. Trust but verify everything just like you would any were else. Gr8 video.
Whitey here. So I just tried the directional lip thing in the mirror.Not working! I'm not waiting for any waitress either. I know what I want and it's not on the menu. As soon as I get out of the taxi, I'm asking for a 5'8" 135 lb. beauty. Just like you girl.
If a Dominican woman scammed me out of thousands of dollars making me promises of marriage and other things, then takes my money and quits everything, is there anything I can do? Police? Government? Court?
Absolutely Gorgeous
thanks
okay but where did you get your hair braided while in DR? also how screwed am I if I'm moving there for a year and have lost most of my spanish lol
You will regain it back for sure. I have haitian hair braiders who come to my house
@@Iamomolara wow, is it easy to find people who will braid hair. For example in Santo Domingo
@@wealthycartel
Just ask around... You'll end up finding someone. Or you can always go to a hair salon.
I know a lot of women from Dr and I love every God damn one of them
Yes
Lol I’m from DR. Is so funny your tips but you are right Dominicans have more discounts.
amazing deals lol
Y yo tambien estoy siempre tranquilo
Que bueno
Thanks for this video. Our family in New York. My brother needed this. Hes a black american engaged to a DR woman currently in DR. Hes visiting soon. Just pm'd him this.
niceeee
Pointing with your lips is a Caribbean thang yes! :-)
Its so cool
I.love. dominican.people.
how long was that taxi ride that they wanted $100
Lol
@nibby99 I'm going to Santo Domingo in march what part are you in?
east
Nibby 99 ok cool do you have any guides in Santo Domingo who have to possibly connect with when I touch down there?
Hello dear, Can i ask you how you rate your looks compared to the other Dominican Republic girls?
i think your a stunner!
they range from 0-10. there are many beautiful women and many different varieties
Nibby do you teach spanish... you speak English so well... ???
Dominican people is very kind
concerning about prices,it happened to me here in america when i to a dominican restaurant in the bronx & i ordered some food.i notice the guy(hispanic) who bought the food before me paid less then i did & it was the same order😰. i questioned them & embarrassed them & never went back
psalmist4god whoa that is unacceptable. I would be so upset with that.
I've had similar experiences in NY. Nail shops in the Bronx specifically Dykman they were so rude and tried to tell me they were closing but took another Dominican girl that came after me, also my friends and I went to an after hours kind of exclusive spot and one of our friends were running late ( she's Dominican) they wouldn't let us in until she go there. smh
Plan on hitting the Dominican Tree House Village with my wife in 2017. Wondering if you heard anything about it good or bad. Let me know.
Jason D Tyler whattttt? that sounds super fun ill look into it. Ive never been .
Good looking out. I've been trying to get this Spanish down since I work with a guy who speaks Mexican Spanish and another who speaks Dominican Spanish. I hope to be well off enough off to know something but if I don't...... I'll take your advice and will "use some sign language or something" LMBO. Hit me on Facebook sometime.
i want to come there in april of 2018. i want to meet people and pratice my spanish. how much for ticket
usually tickets from miami are cheapest one way as low as like300
dr the best country to travel not doubt
your spanish is very good now, in a year you'll be able to speak that street dominican slang lol
I can't wait until that day
nice video...I was there last month...you are correct...do not speak English,at all costs and blend in.i learned to always wear sunshades,to avoid eye contact...lol..and say,"no"(not maybe or next time,because they will stalk/watch you everyday...lol..they don't forget)..I wanted to add UBER Works in santo Domingo...I got raped 3 days by the hotel and their taxis,before I tried uber
jay ster lmao wowwww. Thats so funny.
Nibby 99 .I traveled to alot of countries,but the hustle game in D.R. is serious..FACTS.lol...it's street smarts 101...I'm from savannah,the hustle game in GA (especially The A),is crazy too...kuddos,to you...live life and enjoy,be safe...
jay ster yesssss these people try to finess you out of every dimeeeee. It's crazy Fr it's not for the week or the sheltered
Nibby 99 ...the sheltered go to P.cana /resorts or p.rico...lol...I went straight to santo domingo ....I would like to ask what agency you used?I plan staying 3 months next time and I refuse to pay those George Washington Ave. prices.....nice videos....subscribed
lmao yea only the seasoned should come to santo domingo haha.I didnt use an agency my guy i just booked a flight and winged it.
Yes i always tell them am a garbage collector 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hey, how can I contact you?
I speak Spanish fluent so i need not to fear 😌
Nubby! Long time no see! How are you doing?
Jeremy from jersey just subscribed
hiiiii