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
Axiom2020 Posted Wednesday at 10:11 PM Posted Wednesday at 10:11 PM Out of curiosity, I went to this thread today (11.05.25). I'm perplexed as to why Birmingham boy NEVER received any answers to his queries. Men, from now on and in the future, please accommodate our "brothers" requests. I know yours have been answered in the past; I damn well know that mine have, for I was at the now defunct "daddy's" website now CompanyofMen and received my answers way back in 1999 as well as given lots beginning in 2002. ...just thought I'd come to the rescue of a brother--even if it's two months later. Thickarmour_softpretzel 1 Quote
Thickarmour_softpretzel Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 1) unpaid is unrealistic in DR compared to Colombia imho. I didn’t try Tinder, but if you are picking up guys in Grindr, be very careful!!! I would meet them at a restaurant near by and feel out the vibe! I would also set the payment expectations in writing and screenshot it to be safe. I would honestly try to get someone consistent so you can build something and pay less overtime as well. When I go back, I would 1-2 boyfriends. 2)local food in Zona Colonia is cheap and tasty so eat there. 3)No idea, but ask Manny. Maybe north side where the resorts are near. 4)if you have the money, they will come! But feel them out and make them send you a picture of their license/ID and take a picture so you have a record. 5)WiFi in my air bnb was fine. Spotty in the back of the house, but honestly, I purchased an eSIM (14 pro max) 10g of data for $25-30 and used that when out and about. You can try to get a monthly plan with Claro or a local sim for long term service, but idk how that works. Should be easy. Don’t know how much Spanish you speak so that can help Quote
Thickarmour_softpretzel Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 23 hours ago, Axiom2020 said: Out of curiosity, I went to this thread today (11.05.25). I'm perplexed as to why Birmingham boy NEVER received any answers to his queries. Men, from now on and in the future, please accommodate our "brothers" requests. I know yours have been answered in the past; I damn well know that mine have, for I was at the now defunct "daddy's" website now CompanyofMen and received my answers way back in 1999 as well as given lots beginning in 2002. ...just thought I'd come to the rescue of a brother--even if it's two months later. Yea I’ve noticed that this forum has died down a bit in the past few months. Quote
