Going to Santiago on Jan 25th

[Leche]

Good evening. Yesterday I told my daughter that I would be visiting Santiago for two weeks to attend a conference. LOL She wanted to go with me since we have not spend a lot of time together. I thought about taking her but I do not want her to know that daddy is a horny freak. So this Christmas, I plan on taking her to Seattle to see her cousins. She is excited and daddy is even more excited. LOL Honey, please forgive me. But daddy has been putting up with a lot of your mother's bullshit for many years. LOL I will do my research here and thank you all by preparing a nice trip report.

[jcrew2020]

If you have any questions about Santiago, let me know.

[Leche]

Good morning jcrew2020 and thank you for willing to help me.

[uncle ruckus]

Jcrew knows santiago very well. I could also help with any questions. But lets start off with this:

1. Do you know anyone in Santiago?
2. My impression is that you are traveling solo. Do you have any friends in the DR that could serve as guides while you're in Santiago?
3. From 1-10, with 10 being native fluency, what is your level of spanish proficiency?

I mentioned this in the other thread, if this is your first mongering trip in the DR and you do not speak at least a 4 or above level of Spanish, I've got a feeling that Santiago will not be as enjoyable as it could be for you. I will again recommend that you go to Sosua, meet a couple of expats or experienced tourists so you can learn how it's done on the ground. Once you have a couple of trips under your belt and your spanish is better then you should go to santiago.

[uncle ruckus]

But if you insist on going to Santiago as your first trip, my recommendation would be to hang out at the Gran Almirante casino and talk to other tourists while playing blackjack or poker. Try to find some American wingmen so you're not traveling around by yourself in a city you don't know. Santiago its not a violent city by any stretch, but if the wrong person sees a lost American with no clue of what they're doing, you'll be in trouble.

[GrandePadre]

I have to second Ruckus's post. I went to Santiago for a couple hours and without my friend who spoke Spanish, we would have had a VERY hard time. He speaks great Spanish and he was having trouble there. I would love to do Santiago for a couple days, but until I get more proficient in Spanish...Its just not going to happen. It was a real wakeup call.

[deezl]

I'm planning on hitting up Santiago for a couple days/nights over New Years. My Spanish is not very good, but I have a bunch of things set up with chicas via fb/tagged/badoo so shouldn't have a problem filling my time.

And I suppose there's always the casas (though I'm not real clear on what the pricing or talent level is like at the various spots).

Got a map full of bars, restaurants (and cabanas - thanks Uncle Ruckus!) and gps maps so should be able to find my way around, we'll see how that goes.

If things aren't working out I can always leave and head north.

[uncle ruckus]

I'm planning on hitting up Santiago for a couple days/nights over New Years. My Spanish is not very good, but I have a bunch of things set up with chicas via fb/tagged/badoo so shouldn't have a problem filling my time.

And I suppose there's always the casas (though I'm not real clear on what the pricing or talent level is like at the various spots).

Got a map full of bars, restaurants (and cabanas - thanks Uncle Ruckus!) and gps maps so should be able to find my way around, we'll see how that goes.

If things aren't working out I can always leave and head north.

This is the way it should be done. Deezl already has good experiences on the North Coast. He's been able to connect with some Stgo. chicas online (even though he won't accept my FB friend request so I can steal all his chicas :rofl::rofl::rofl:) and set stuff up before he arrives. Even if the Spanish isn't perfect, he's been around enough to understand what people are saying and communicate what he wants. He's probably going to have a blast.

[deezl]

This is the way it should be done. Deezl already has good experiences on the North Coast. He's been able to connect with some Stgo. chicas online (even though he won't accept my FB friend request so I can steal all his chicas :rofl::rofl::rofl:) and set stuff up before he arrives. Even if the Spanish isn't perfect, he's been around enough to understand what people are saying and communicate what he wants. He's probably going to have a blast.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

gracias ruck

feel free to send a FB request my way... I don't recall seeing one before.

[TNT72]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

gracias ruck

feel free to send a FB request my way... I don't recall seeing one before.

It doesn't come to you as Uncle Ruckus!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[deezl]

It doesn't come to you as Uncle Ruckus!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Yeah.

Thanks for that helpful tidbit.

(That was almost worthy of a good old fashioned "Duh!" - maybe even a "Doy!")

:rofl::rofl:

[Seville]

Jcrew knows santiago very well. I could also help with any questions. But lets start off with this:

1. Do you know anyone in Santiago?
2. My impression is that you are traveling solo. Do you have any friends in the DR that could serve as guides while you're in Santiago?
3. From 1-10, with 10 being native fluency, what is your level of spanish proficiency?

I mentioned this in the other thread, if this is your first mongering trip in the DR and you do not speak at least a 4 or above level of Spanish, I've got a feeling that Santiago will not be as enjoyable as it could be for you. I will again recommend that you go to Sosua, meet a couple of expats or experienced tourists so you can learn how it's done on the ground. Once you have a couple of trips under your belt and your spanish is better then you should go to santiago.

This is good advice. I wouldn't put my Spanish skills above a level four and, while I can get by when necessary, it can be difficult. I speak better than I understand. So I can ask for directions but can rarely understand the response.:lol:

[Irie]

This is good advice. I wouldn't put my Spanish skills above a level four and, while I can get by when necessary, it can be difficult. I speak better than I understand. So I can ask for directions but can rarely understand the response.:lol:

Me tambien. My listening skills are for crap. Even when it's no rapido.

But, it's so much fun when you can get one on one with them and exchange languages. Many of them want to learn it just as much as we do theirs.

Tu sabes. :biggrin:

[michel3275]

Good evening. Yesterday I told my daughter that I would be visiting Santiago for two weeks to attend a conference. LOL She wanted to go with me since we have not spend a lot of time together. I thought about taking her but I do not want her to know that daddy is a horny freak. So this Christmas, I plan on taking her to Seattle to see her cousins. She is excited and daddy is even more excited. LOL Honey, please forgive me. But daddy has been putting up with a lot of your mother's bullshit for many years. LOL I will do my research here and thank you all by preparing a nice trip report.


If you have chance, on your second weekend is the beginning of the Carnaval in La Vega, less than half an hour from Santiago. Thousands of ligther skin Dominicanas will be in the streets.
Of course La Vega requires some spanish skills since its not a tourist or a whore village but even if you dont pick up a chica, you will witness one of the most important event in the Dominican Republic.

[uncle ruckus]

If you have chance, on your second weekend is the beginning of the Carnaval in La Vega, less than half an hour from Santiago. Thousands of ligther skin Dominicanas will be in the streets.
Of course La Vega requires some spanish skills since its not a tourist or a whore village but even if you dont pick up a chica, you will witness one of the most important event in the Dominican Republic.

Who would want to miss the opportunity to get the shit beat out of you with cow bladder balloons filled with rocks?? Other than the violence and crippling, suffocating crowds, it's a blast!

Sorry if I sound bitter, but I still haven't gotten over the fucking diablo cojuelos that beat the shit out of me when I was 14 years old.

[Leche]

Thank you everyone for your time and help. Thanks to all of you, I am getting more comfortable with my upcoming trip.

[Seville]

Who would want to miss the opportunity to get the shit beat out of you with cow bladder balloons filled with rocks?? Other than the violence and crippling, suffocating crowds, it's a blast!

Sorry if I sound bitter, but I still haven't gotten over the fucking diablo cojuelos that beat the shit out of me when I was 14 years old.

Perhaps you were a slow learner as a 14 year old. I went last year and within minutes I understood you needed to be standing somewhere with your back to a wall. :lol:

[TNT72]

Thank you everyone for your time and help. Thanks to all of you, I am getting more comfortable with my upcoming trip.


Just remember. If you get to and stay in Santiago, and things aren't working out for you. Don't get down about it and write your vacation and the DR off. Hop on the Metro bus and head to Sosua.

[Leche]

Thank you TNT72. I was thinking of taking the Metro bus (public transportation) and head up north to Sosua first. All of you are kind and cool guys. Drinks are on me if I have the chance to meet any of you.

[michel3275]

Thank you TNT72. I was thinking of taking the Metro bus (public transportation) and head up north to Sosua first. All of you are kind and cool guys. Drinks are on me if I have the chance to meet any of you.

watch who you are saying this to, it might cost you :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[TNT72]

watch who you are saying this to, it might cost you :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


Especially with me!!!!:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


:toast::toast::party::drunk::drunk:

[jcrew2020]

I would suggest getting on badoo and dominicancupid and trying to line up a lot of girls before you come here. Where are you staying? Pick a bar/restaurant near the hotel and tell them to meet you there. You will have to pay for their taxis. Drink a few beers. Nothing more, don't buy them dinner. Some of the girls will flake on you.

As far as casas. You have Passions, Illusions and Casa Blanca. A few carwashes. Semi pros at Vintage nightclub.

[Leche]

For lunch today, I visited "Charming Spa" which is located at 400 Central Park Ave. in Scarsdale, NY. There is no back entrance and the place is located next to a large laundromat where you see many moms and housekeepers do laundry and see you walk into this place. LOL This place has the cutest girls (compared to other AMPs such as June Spa, Crystal Spa in White Plains or Revue Spa in New Rochelle or Yin Spa in Hartsdale). Three cute girls work here. They are in their late 30s. I chose Sandy. The entrance fee is $60. The table shower was nice. The massage was relaxing and it ended with a nice HJ. I tipped her $40. When I left to go to my car, I saw an old lady at the laundromat stare at me. LOL

[BorisDaBulletDodger]

For lunch today, I visited "Charming Spa" which is located at 400 Central Park Ave. in Scarsdale, NY. There is no back entrance and the place is located next to a large laundromat where you see many moms and housekeepers do laundry and see you walk into this place. LOL This place has the cutest girls (compared to other AMPs such as June Spa, Crystal Spa in White Plains or Revue Spa in New Rochelle or Yin Spa in Hartsdale). Three cute girls work here. They are in their late 30s. I chose Sandy. The entrance fee is $60. The table shower was nice. The massage was relaxing and it ended with a nice HJ. I tipped her $40. When I left to go to my car, I saw an old lady at the laundromat stare at me. LOL

I think my dad lives near there is it accross from california pizza kitchen?

[Leche]

I think my dad lives near there is it accross from california pizza kitchen? Hello BorisDaBulletDodger. Yes, this AMP is across the street from California Pizza Kitchen. I have been to many AMPs in Westchester, NY and this place has the cutest girls. The girls at Yin Spa are too old. There is another AMP off Central Ave. in Hartsdale. I forgot the name. It is located next to a comic book store. The girls there are also old and ugly.

[Leche]

I went to June Spa today (located off East Post Road in White Plains, NY) but it is closed. It has been closed for around two weeks now. I do not know why.
This AMP is also known to have cute girls. This AMP also has a back entrance and parking lot for those who feel uncomfortable entering through the main entrance.

http://i46.tinypic.com/28hz88x.jpg

[Dvdmdz]

I would suggest getting on badoo and dominicancupid and trying to line up a lot of girls before you come here. Where are you staying? Pick a bar/restaurant near the hotel and tell them to meet you there. You will have to pay for their taxis. Drink a few beers. Nothing more, don't buy them dinner. Some of the girls will flake on you.

As far as casas. You have Passions, Illusions and Casa Blanca. A few carwashes. Semi pros at Vintage nightclub.


Hey leche, just like jcrew stated hook up on one those .chica sites like dominicancupid. I myself used tagged. It's free with no membership fee... Pick Santiago as a target location and just point and click. Simple as that. I chose the Matum Casino because it was close to all restaurants bars and discos. Everything was walking distance, if not , 150 pesos took you there. The Monument is right across the street perfect for meeting the chicas on the upper level.... That way you see them as they approach, if ugly from far, just walk away. Lol
check out jcrews and uncle ruckus ' trip report and maps . They are actually awesome and on point. Good luck and have fun.......