Birmingham boy Posted September 28 Posted September 28 Hey everyone. I've just booked my tickets and accomodation for SD and wanted to drop a few questions here. Any advice is appreciated. I'm going for more than a month, so budget is going to be limited.. 1. I had a lot of success in meeting unpaid locals in Colombia(80% of my meets probably) and just top it up with the paid guys. From reading the forum I rarely see anyone mentioning unpaid meets in DR, is that just not realistic? I'm going to use Manny for some guys but won't be able to afford it every day:) Any feedback on this front? I'm not a sauna/cruise kinda person so would rely on online connections. Anyone used Tinder there? 2. I used cheap local restaurants for the menu el dia in Colombia, is there anything like that in SD? Or maybe an inexpensive restaurant chain you could recommend? 3. Where would you recommend going for the weekend beach trips from SD? Read that Boca Chica isn't great, anymore options nearby? Would be a shame not to use the opportunity to visit the beach during the peak season... 4. I'm staying not far from Zona Colonial, but still a bit outside- a couple of places on the left side of it, Google shows 10-20 min ride away from zona colonial (Bella vista and around it basically). I just really want some quiet walkable places to stay in and would rather avoid the touristy centre, also it is cheaper for the long term stay. Anyone stayed that side of the city, any issues about the guys not coming because of the location being outside Zona Colonial I should consider? 5. Hows the overall speed of WiFi on the island? I had no issues in Colombia but noticed none of Airbnbs kinda mention the speed which is sus. I need to video call remotely for work so wonder if that would be an issue... Presume there is no issue to buy a local SIM with internet for the foreigner in case I need it? Also If anyone is around at that time and wants to hang out or share the guys - let me know. Also, if anyone got safe contacts to share for the local tops - please DM. Thanks! Quote
