[Tigre]

It takes a while to know the Dominicana playbook and see all the angles. You still need to make all the rookie mistakes you have coming.

Right now you're probably still holding the local banknotes in front of your face when you pay, trying to figure out what each color is worth.

A bit early to be dismissing seasoned opinions on the place. If Latin America expats get jaded about the locals then maybe, just maybe, there are solid reasons behind it.

[joehoya]

I never really saw any P4P in Santiago, just regular girls. In Sosua, however, it was everywhere.

[Aliblahba]

Alright, so yesterday I made an epic walk to Colonial Zona getting lost along the way like 5 times. Good times. Arrived to CZ a little before dark, and wasn't so much into approaching, but to study the scene. Lots of hotties. Sat down with a p4p to interrogate and work on my Spanish. I had noticed a table of dudes that were real aggressive and pretty much assholes. She said they were Italian, and the locals didn't like them. Hmmmm.

So I flirt with the barkeeps, and decide to bounce, after I'd bounced the hooker. I was a little drunk but fine. Of course, I'd exchanged numbers and when I got back to the hotel I called her. Didn't fuck her, and didn't pay.

Tonight I was supposed to meet a "real" girl, but turned out to be p4p. What pisses me off was I was approached by a normal gal in the bar I was waiting. Nice place with a lot of suits. She came up and asked for a cigarette, and didn't press the issue. Easily a 7-8.

Earlier, I found a nice restro on the water. Great place, and somehow my fucked up Spanish ordered food. It turned out good, as I ended up with grilled chicken, salad, pinto bean soup, and arroz. Perfect for my stomach that was still hurting. The place had a lot of nice looking girls, middle class, eating there after work. None approached me. Got looks.

I gotta step it up a notch. Gotta look for an apartment. One really fine chica shit tested me on where I was staying. When I told her hotel that was the end of that.

Overall I'm having a great time. Weather was great today, food is good. It is worse than any 3rd world pais I've been to as far as the hustle. I agree with Tigre, as seasoned as I am, still making mistakes here. No big deal though. Learning a lot quickly.

[Aliblahba]

   

   

You guys are so lucky I don't have internet in my room, or they'd be some serious drunk posts.

Aight bishes time for a sober update.

*******WARNING*******

Ron Barcello rum is lethal. Shit is smoother than whiskey. You've been warned. Doesn't leave much of a hangover. Best part is you can get coconut water off the street vendors, which helps immensely for hangovers. Drink before and after.

The other night I was hanging with a pro to interrogate her on the workings here. She knows a lot, and we walked around the Colonial Zone, then to a resto. The local fare here is amazing. I've eaten only Dominican and have no plans to eat anything else.

So anyway, while in the cafe this DL American brotha had a meltdown, to the point the tourista policia showed up. I thought he was pissed about getting hustled, but the girl told me he was gay I almost fell outta my chair. Dude sat next to us pecking away on his phone, and it was all I could not to bust out laughing. Then I started listening in the the conversation, holy shit. Then some feminine local dude screamed across the room, "Pablo, he is playing you Pablo. Just ignore him." Seriously guys, I can't make this shit up.

Women are fucking everywhere. I've not even scratched the surface. Honestly, I don't even know where to start. Still looking for an apartment, and my Spanish is gotten so much better in just a few days. I should be conversational in a couple months. You won't find too much English here. I guess a lot of the Europeans speak some degree of Spanish.

That's all I can think of. Place is great, women are hot, food rocks, weather isn't bad, and I haven't felt threatened.

Oh, it's all about the hustle. You have no idea. I've learned a lot in a few days.

@elabaydre- I'll be here for a couple months it looks like. If you roll down give me a shout.

[MrXY]

Nice photos!. Glad to hear things are going well

[Aliblahba]

Finally making progress. A girl at the bar last night introduced me to her sister. It was the second time there, and her sister showed up to see if I liked her. I did and her and the bartender sister gave me her number for a date today. Potentially have another date lined up on top of that.

I’ve been running HARD, and it’s only day 6. Learned a lot, enough to negotiate the taxi fares. Walked into another bar for the second time, but the chica wasn’t there, so I bought a couple of beers and shared with the girls. Went next door to the strip club, and it was dead, and the barkeep was smoking but not biting. The girls aren’t pushy, and I bought 2 cervecas y una rum, and shared with two chicas. They were happy, and one showed me a few Bachata steps.

I spent a good portion of yesterday hoofing it. All the way through the university area, and to the Colonial Zone. So what I’ve found so far:

This is the loitering capitol of the world. People just hang out and drink beer. I stopped at a liquor bought a beer and cooled off. It was nice.

Food prices range from $5-15 per meal. I ‘ve seen some really cheap places around the university area. A carton of smokes runs around $30 for American brands. Un Presidente Light grandee s 100-120 pesos en un jugar. Mas economico en supermarcado. And the prices of food there is really cheap. This is why I need a cocina. The meat looks of good quality. The soul food here is cheap, and is what I grew up eating. It also helps to adjust to the culture. They know how to throw down on some pinto beans. Honestly, I prefer that style of food over an expensive steak.
A 1/5 of Ron Barcello runs like $15-20 bucks. It’s the shit, and I recommend paying up for it. The cheap rum tastes like shit.

The dude at the hotel told me to stop stressing pussy, that it takes a little time get a good girl here, just pay for pussy until then. I refuse to give into the dark side. Talked to an American last night in the casino, that pays for it because he agreed that on a 4 day trip it was hard to land a local. Which makes me think that it is a little harder here than the Phils. I cold approached a girl in a biz skirt yesterday and got ignored. The middle class chicks need a little work. Read what ubannerd wrote.

With that being said, I’ve not been aggressive in my approaches. I’ve just been running around getting a lay of the area, and looking for and apartmento. And avoiding hookers. Be careful here, as it is around.

The community beer is awesome. You buy a beer and ask the girls if they want some. They always say yes and bring out little plastic cups. People aren’t standoffish, and having someone to always drink with is nice. And more importanto, it helps me practicar mi espanol.

The bright idea not to bring some jewelry was fucking stupid. I have a cheap necklace and a couple of rings, but a nice watch or bracelet is a status thing here.

Be careful when a taxi driver tries to hook you up with a girl. They’ll bring you a hooker in regular clothes. That one cost me dinner. If she’s not a straight up hooker, she’ll be poor girl looking to get pregnant, and that’s worse. Jus sayin’.

The hotel guy is right, don’t trust anyone right off the bat. Establish a relationship first. Another taxi driver wants to hook me up, but swears she is legit, and a university student. Per our conversation I believe him. He’s not aggressive on the hustle, but had asked if I had a novia yet, and was surprised I didn’t. Fuck, I’m surprised myself.

I’m tired of being told I’m bonito. It’s making me self-conscience. Shits driving me up the wall. The humidy is wrecking my hair. It is a certified 100% 70’s Jewish Afro. Horrible. It’s so bad a taxi driver was trying to pet it so it would go down.

Last night I flirted with the Hard Rock chicas but got nowhere. Bishes. Amazing to go into a Hard Rock and not see any Americans. In fact, you’ll only see Americanos in the casinos, and they walk back to the pimp houses. Being from the U.S. brings a little status here. I didn’t see that one coming.

Wardrobe advice. Bright colors works well here. I have some vibrant Express dress shirts that get compliments. Aviators do well also. My Nason’s are killing it and people make comments. A lot. Suit game will kill it, but avoid during the day. It’s too hot.

I have two pairs of white linen pants, like what the locals pimp. With a slim fit polo, and black Nason’s it will bring me to a new level. I’m waiting on that one though. Not time to bring out the big guns yet. Dudes dress well here, so don’t be rolling down with shorts and tank tops. No es bueno.


***EDIT*****
I typed this shit this morning. DON'T bring expensive jewelry. The locals wear it but don't get fucked with. Bring cheap shit like leather trinkets.

This is not the Philippines. It requires work and Spanish. Definitely p4p but if you want normal chicas be prepared. Stay tuned. Fuck you bitches I'm tired.

[WanderingSoul]

Good info man. What Nasons do you have?

[Moma]

I am liking the candidacy of this thread, ali. Good work. The black lizard you posted is alright but I don't like her weave. I prefer the shyt natural and nappy or cornrowed, plaited. However, dark skin lizards are my thing and I will rinse them all day happy as a butterfly in a bed of roses.

The hustle of DR is alluring to me (money and honeys), I still have that in my sight line, due for a return myself.
Time will tell.

[elabayarde]

(05-25-2012 11:35 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:  

You guys are so lucky I don't have internet in my room, or they'd be some serious drunk posts.

Aight bishes time for a sober update.

*******WARNING*******

Ron Barcello rum is lethal. Shit is smoother than whiskey. You've been warned. Doesn't leave much of a hangover. Best part is you can get coconut water off the street vendors, which helps immensely for hangovers. Drink before and after.



The other night I was hanging with a pro to interrogate her on the workings here. She knows a lot, and we walked around the Colonial Zone, then to a resto. The local fare here is amazing. I've eaten only Dominican and have no plans to eat anything else.

So anyway, while in the cafe this DL American brotha had a meltdown, to the point the tourista policia showed up. I thought he was pissed about getting hustled, but the girl told me he was gay I almost fell outta my chair. Dude sat next to us pecking away on his phone, and it was all I could not to bust out laughing. Then I started listening in the the conversation, holy shit. Then some feminine local dude screamed across the room, "Pablo, he is playing you Pablo. Just ignore him." Seriously guys, I can't make this shit up.

Women are fucking everywhere. I've not even scratched the surface. Honestly, I don't even know where to start. Still looking for an apartment, and my Spanish is gotten so much better in just a few days. I should be conversational in a couple months. You won't find too much English here. I guess a lot of the Europeans speak some degree of Spanish.

That's all I can think of. Place is great, women are hot, food rocks, weather isn't bad, and I haven't felt threatened.

Oh, it's all about the hustle. You have no idea. I've learned a lot in a few days.

@elabaydre- I'll be here for a couple months it looks like. If you roll down give me a shout.

Awesome Ali. I think(I know) we can do some damage when I get down there. Im just trying to raise the funds to go.... and I am OUTTTT!

[MrXY]

Good report Ali- the details are really helpful.

Particularly liked the style advice-a lot of guys don't mention that in field reports but it is so important to know what goes over well in a specific area.

I lol'd that you confirmed El Mech's report from last year that loitering is the national sport!

[Aliblahba]

Shit tests

This has happened 3 times now. A girl will bring up real non-chalant about weed or coke. Telling them yes would have been a deal breaker. I don’t do the shit anyway. I tell them cerveca y cigarello’s solamente.

I went on another apartment hunt yesterday. Short terms can be had for around $500, but for internet and A/C prepare to pay in the $750 range in a nicer area. It’s a little frustrating. Check out mundioanuncio or supercasas to get an idea. Lots of places for rent. And don’t tell the taxi you are looking, or the hunt will immediately begin. Stick with the real estate agents. The one’s I’ve called speak a little English, or put their daughters on the phone for translation.

Already made some friends that I feel I can trust. It’s easy here, just takes a little time. There’s a lot of diversity. I’m surprised.

Now for the important facts. I got laid last night. Took 6 days of running low and slow. The barkeeps sister as it were. I didn’t want to bang her until I knew she wasn’t a pro. But after an hour of foreplay the room smelled like pussy and I gave in. This girl got wet on command, and I got no sleep last, because I kept rolling over and poking it. Simply amazing. She’s in the 7 range. In fact, I didn’t want to go on the date period because I was dead tired, but glad I did.

She showed up for the date wearing high heels, jeans, and a button down shirt that showed miles of cleavage. Very feminine, and VERY into me. She insisted we go to a bar instead of a discoteca, so we could talk. It’d been almost 2 days since I ate, so I scarfed down a porterhouse and fries. I have a bad habit of not eating when on the hunt. Need to correct that.

She made several comments about my bright shirt. Tshirts don’t seem to cut it here.

Price of a basic meal here runs around 110-150p
Haircut- 100p
Manicure and Pedicure- 250p
Button down shirts- 99p
Hotdog and coke- 50p
Size of my cock- Priceless

Oh, and one more thing- The girls here have raspy voices. SO FUCKING SEXY. They get a point just for it in my book.

Oh, the above prices are what I saw on the main street in Colonial Zone.

[OGNorCal707]

(05-26-2012 09:10 PM)Aliblahba Wrote:  

The hotel guy is right, don’t trust anyone right off the bat. Establish a relationship first.

This is the best advice you could give anyone traveling to a 3rd world country. I've learned the hard way, you always got to question people's motivations. Almost everyone has some form of an agenda, whether hidden or not.

[dk902]

I like mulattas but I much prefer the classic Latin/Mediterranean type look. Do you get many girls looking like that over there? As I gather a lot of the talent pool is more on the African side.

Quote:

Being from the U.S. brings a little status here.

I see you're following some of El Mechanico's golden rules regarding Medellin Supermodels and applying them to the Dominican Republic with success!

Quote:

2nd. Get yourself some bling. Fake Rolex, Chains, Jesus medallion etc. Try to dress like A pro basketball player in the states. They love this.

3rd. Hit all the American chain places. Hardrock, Hooters etc. Get the word out that you're looking to start an agency. Have business cards that state so.

Although your experience seems to go against the well known fact that Spanish decreases your chances of banging bishes in Latin America


Nice work Ali. Keep it coming.

Interested to see how you get on because I'm thinking of hitting up the Dominican in the not so distant future myself.

[WanderingSoul]

Nice work on the notch, bro. Any chance we get a pic of this one?

I'm surprised at those rent prices. People on the forum were saying DR is one of the cheaper places to live. With those prices for rent, I don't see that happening. Were these one bedrooms or studios? Were these petty nice places, or average places?

[patron]

I pay $250 for a furnished one bedroom apartment in santiago with all bills included and located in great area. This is a long term rental. Cities like Santiago and Santo Domingo don't cater to gringos, therefore theren't many short term rentals.

In places like Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete etc, you will find tons of short term rentals.

[UgSlayer]

(05-28-2012 09:17 AM)patron Wrote:  

I pay $250 for a furnished one bedroom apartment in santiago with all bills included and located in great area. This is a long term rental. Cities like Santiago and Santo Domingo don't cater to gringos, therefore theren't many short term rentals.

In places like Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete etc, you will find tons of short term rentals.

What is considered long term? If I were to stay for 4 months, would it be possible to get a deal on rent like that?

[Cr33pin]

Damn $250 a month? man i could live like P Diddy there. Any chance you can post a few pics of your pad?

Can you surf there?

[Aliblahba]

(05-27-2012 01:20 AM)RioNomad Wrote:  

Good info man. What Nasons do you have?

I rock the Limericks for more formal, and brown Anglers for the daily grind. They get love here, especially from the shoe shine kids. To avoid, wear sandals or flip-flops.

(05-27-2012 09:55 AM)MrXY Wrote:  

Good report Ali- the details are really helpful.

Particularly liked the style advice-a lot of guys don't mention that in field reports but it is so important to know what goes over well in a specific area.

I lol'd that you confirmed El Mech's report from last year that loitering is the national sport!

(05-27-2012 03:42 PM)dk902 Wrote:  

I like mulattas but I much prefer the classic Latin/Mediterranean type look. Do you get many girls looking like that over there? As I gather a lot of the talent pool is more on the African side.

Quote:

Being from the U.S. brings a little status here.

I see you're following some of El Mechanico's golden rules regarding Medellin Supermodels and applying them to the Dominican Republic with success!

Quote:

2nd. Get yourself some bling. Fake Rolex, Chains, Jesus medallion etc. Try to dress like A pro basketball player in the states. They love this.

3rd. Hit all the American chain places. Hardrock, Hooters etc. Get the word out that you're looking to start an agency. Have business cards that state so.

Although your experience seems to go against the well known fact that Spanish decreases your chances of banging bishes in Latin America


Nice work Ali. Keep it coming.

Interested to see how you get on because I'm thinking of hitting up the Dominican in the not so distant future myself.

There's plenty of Latina looking girls here. I love mulattas and it's like going to Africa but much closer...and safer.

(05-28-2012 09:17 AM)patron Wrote:  

I pay $250 for a furnished one bedroom apartment in santiago with all bills included and located in great area. This is a long term rental. Cities like Santiago and Santo Domingo don't cater to gringos, therefore theren't many short term rentals.

In places like Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete etc, you will find tons of short term rentals.

Patron sums it up for rent. Plus capitol cities always cost more. It's frustrating, but I'm still looking. Keep getting sidetracked for poon.

Now for some game theory. A lot of girls seem shy and will only make quick eye contact. I've studied hard for a week, and am missing a piece of the equation still. "Light is right" here, and isn't right, but it is what it is, and I'm thinking they are shy towards me because of it. Getting ready to step it up a notch, but am interested in opinions. If this is true, how do I counteract?

Anyway, gonna meet up with the girl from the other night. Her and her sister called last night but I had already ran outta steam and went to bed. Sex didn't even sound appealing. Got some good rest and will hand with her for a little bit, and expand out to another area tonight.

[Vacancier Permanent]

Good stuff AliB, I'll be following your adventures with a lot of interest as my next trip is to the DR. Would be cool if you could post some pics of the local talent you're seeing around you to give us an idea of the talent around.

[InternationPlayboy]

So if I went to DR dressed in a nice button down, say something like burberry, and a nice pair of pants I wouldn't get fucked with? What about a decently nice watch, something like a Michael Kors and maybe some Gucci shades? I'm planning on going on a South American trip in the next couple months but need to know if it's safe to wear expensive things. I suppose it depends on the venue. Out in the streets I'm guessing nice things aren't a good idea, but places like bars and clubs are safe as long as you're getting a ride to or from. Does that sound accurate? I don't know because the last time I spent time in South America, I wasn't too into nice things.

From what the way you're making dressing sound, I think my wardrobe will be pretty on point. I have a nice hook up on some real quality shirts made in Turkey that are nice and bright.

[AlphaTravel]

When you guys are talking about 'bright' shirts can you post up some pics of what you mean because the image I get in my head when someone talks about a bright shirt is something I can't imagine anyone with any style wearing but I could just be way off the mark.

[patron]

You wouldn't be out of place by dressing up. Guys always wear long pants and shoes. I don't know how they do it, its too hot for me. Also,there is a lot of knock off clothes. Polo shirts, Lacoste shirts, ray ban sunglasses, etc.

[Aliblahba]

I'm wearing Express slim fit dress shirts. They are that stretchy fabric and my chest pokes out a bit and stretches the button hole. One got fucked up yesterday. There is a lot of knock off stuff here, but the locals can tell what's real.

As a general rule in the 3rd world: Don't bring anything you don't intend to part with. Everything in the Dominican is stolen, but they just haven't come by to pick it up yet.

I found a GNC, tailor, guitar store, and a fucking pirate costume shop. I need a crew down here to run like naughty nomad style.

I'm still getting a feel for the place but have now figured out one very important piece of the puzzle. It's all about status here. Lot's of people on Brahma budgets drinking Presidente Light. Comprende?

Uuuummmm. Well that's about it. I'm now confused on what type of girl I'm attracted to. It's hard here to start approaching. In fairness though, I've yet to see a stunner, but at this point I don't know what that is anymore.

Made it 2-3 days without eating. Epic. Finally scarfed down a Cuban style "pollo y queso" sandwich at the bodega. Dissed the girl I was banging, as it was making me lazy. Went back to a strip club a couple nights ago to feel like a rockstar, then ran out. The temptation is too great here to pay, so stay outta those places. Good talent though.

It rained and turned this place into an oven.

I'm still missing something from the equation, and only know that the darker skinned chicas are more attracted to me and I know why. Because their blood is so mixed, they have a chance of having a white baby by me, and a lot of them are after that. Which, of course, has scared me away from sex.

One cat told me there is an area where the chicas have money, and want a foreign boyfriend. I went there yesterday, but having lived on a beer only diet for 2 days I couldn't put forth the effort.

Went to the university and got a lot of looks. One girl stared at me like I was Jim Morrison. Epic, but I didn't escalate having walked an hour in the fucking heat.

Which is a lesson learned here: don't walk around too much. The buses are easy and someone is going to show me soon. It will drain you to death, and cause you to retire early.

I totally forgot to bring my copy of Bang Columbia, which probably could have helped.

[el mechanico]

"Because their blood is so mixed, they have a chance of having a white baby by me, and a lot of them are after that. Which, of course, has scared me away from sex. "

Hit it hard! If he comes out white enough he could be the next presisdente!!

[Aliblahba]

I went on an absolute tear last night. Had the waitress ready to follow me back to the hotel. Then went down the street flirting, and ended up in an upscale bar, which hires talent. Hadn't been able to crack the code there until last night, and got a lot of attention of the chicas. Will pull from there soon.

Ran through another bar and hit the waitresses hard, and today one stared at me like crazy. Will get her diglett's when I feel like it.

Struck out late night in the casino. I have girls numbers, and can call when I need sex.

Basically, I went out looking and acting like a rockstar, and it paid off. The only reason I didn't pull, is I am recalibrating my game. Not used to this culture, and it's taking a little time, but I'm pretty much there.

For example, in the U.S. I would never go for the kiss close, but here is different. Kissing is getting me where I need to be.

If tonight works out as planned I should have a girl in the 8-9 ring.