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<\/p>\n\u2018Different places, different faces, different races,\u00a0<\/em>different names,\u00a0<\/em>we are all the same,<\/em>& we came to stay.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n A multicultural society that lives in the Dominican Republic. <\/em><\/p>\n Message from CSS about this blog<\/strong>: I, Carolin, thought it would be interesting, for people who haven\u2019t relocated to the Dominican Republic yet to know why other people have, and to read their experiences and decisions. It was truly inspiring to receive all these lovely comments from people who come from all around the globe, about why they moved to the Dominican Republic.\u00a0 So many different reasons, and all are great. What a great idea we all had about moving to this piece of paradise. Thank you to each and every one of you, you have giving this blog meaning, and made it amazing.<\/p>\n \u201cI wanted a brighter future for myself and my daughter, and what better place than under the tropical palm trees of the Dominican Republic. My decision was made absolutely spontaneous, and it was the best decision I\u2019ve ever made.\u201d \u201cAfter a hard-working, best of my city, lawyer, I wanted relaxation. I wanted to retire. I wanted to be free. I went on a vacation to the Dominican Republic, and it\u2019s like I found the needle in a hay stack, and knew where I felt free.\u201d \u201cI decided to retire in DR because I wanted to live in warmer climate. Also I wanted to stretch my pension. Besides who can beat the wonderful weather and beaches.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Majorie Lara, American<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cComo sabr\u00e1s la gente en cuba por m\u00e1s que estudie y se prepare no se superan y se quedan estancados en el mismo lugar. Y mis padres decidieron venir a la Republica Dominicana donde entend\u00edan que hab\u00edan m\u00e1s posibilidades de superarse.\u201d<\/em> \u201cI moved to the Dominican Republic to live a tropical lifestyle, live on the beach, and not abide by a schedule. Stress free, and I\u2019m able to run my own business\u201d \u201cI moved to the Dominican Republic for work purposes, and also to be next to the ocean. I love that I can surf everyday if the waves allow for it.\u201d \u201cHab\u00eda llevado una vida muy intensa en Espa\u00f1a, hacienda competiciones internacionales con el equipo de karate de mi pa\u00eds, y deseaba retirarme antes de hacerme demasiado \u201cViejo.\u201d Por eso, una tarde lluviosa de oto\u00f1o, estuve fantaseando con mi amigo mientras busc\u00e1bamos\u00a0 un lugar en una bola del mundo. Y al llegar al Caribe nos detuvimos en Rep\u00fablica Dominicana, nos miramos. Lo dem\u00e1s es historia.\u201d \u201cI moved to the Dominican Republic when I was 3 years old with my parents and my three older sisters in 1997. I guess my parents were adventurous at heart and wanted to go somewhere new, and so do most people, they fell in love with the island when they had visited a few years back from vacation. My father, an architect built our home out of Wood and stones, and later on managed to build a few more \u201cbungalows\u201d to what is now Natura Cabana, a cute little boutique hotel.\u201d \u201cWer w\u00fcnscht sich das nicht? Leben und arbeiten in einer immer gr\u00fcnen Insel, mit freundlichen und den verschiedensten Menschen mit einer vielseitigen Kultur. Ich habe vor \u00fcber 20 Jahren den Schritt gewagt und habe es nie bereut. Die N\u00e4he zur Natur ist einzigartig und w\u00fcrde meine Wahlheimat f\u00fcr keinen Platzt der Welt tauschen.\u201d \u201cIch lebte mit meinem Mann in Spanien. Viele Freunde und Bekannte schw\u00e4rmten von der Dominikanischen Republik und sind hierher ausgewandert. Bei unserem ersten Besuch haben wir uns sofort in die Insel und seine Menschen verliebt. Wir sind zur\u00fcckgeflogen, haben unsere Koffer gepackt und waren innerhalb 2 Wochen wieder da. Das ist nun \u00fcber 20 Jahre her und ich kann mir keinen sch\u00f6neren Platzt zum Leben vorstellen.\u201d \u201cMoving to the Dominican Republic has been a dream to many, and those who have made it happen know that it has been the best dream made reality. On a regular day I wake up every morning with the sun-rays kissing my face. I can\u2019t help but notice how beautiful the view of the palm trees, and the ocean is from my bedroom window. As I slowly start my morning routine I make my way to the beach to catch some morning surf, and am welcomed by all the locals with a warm hello and a great smile. The warm greets, the great lifestyle, culture and freedom have all been the reason to why I have been living in the Dominican Republic for over 20 years.\u201d \u201c<\/strong>I worked in the military in Germany, and my dad confronted me with the idea of relocating to the Dominican Republic. He said \u201cPascal you could be a dive teacher or something.\u201d I loved the idea of the underwater panoramic journey job. Once we moved here I did my dive master, became a dive teacher around different dive schools on Sousa beach, spontaneously I also became a bartender in Cabarete. I traveled around the island to be a dive teacher, even to Bavaro & Bayahibe. For a while, I went to Thailand and Australia, but one day my dad called me to come back and take over our Thai Chili Restaurant, and immediately I was back in 2008, and call the Dominican Republic, \u201chome\u201d ever since. \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cMoving to the DR is a breeze (sometimes literally!) with NO culture shock. The only difference was the perpetual sunshine and the language, which isn\u2019t hard to learn. If you\u2019re thinking of being an expat, probably not too many easier places than the DR to start!\u201d \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cI had the opportunity to move and live in the Dominican Republic for 3 years. My father got a job offer to work with Barrick Gold Mine and so, his job required us to move to a location near Sosua. Looking back now, I should have spent all my time at the beach because Canadian weather is brutal. \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWahlheimat Dominikanische Republik \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cAmo Italia y mi ciudad Milano, pero problemas y dificultades son muchos, sobre todo para mi generaci\u00f3n que est\u00e1 empezando a construirse un futuro. Decid\u00ed irme y eleg\u00ed RD porque es un pa\u00eds en desarrollo, ofrece oportunidad de crecimiento y una mejor calidad de vida.. mucho menos estr\u00e9s! 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\n<\/em>Susanne Banzer, Liechtenstein <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Stefan Paul Vollhardt, German\/Italian<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nAlejandro Molina, Cuban<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Lisa Martorano, American<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Tony Cabrera, Puerto Rican<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Oscar Zazo, Spaniard<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Isabella Garimani, Chilean<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Andrea Gude, German <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Yvonne Drescher, German<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Yanik Akrabov, Swiss\/Bulgarian<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPascal Zwingert, German, <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Chris Travers, American<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDuring this move, I had many mixed emotions. I was in my second year of high school and I was leaving all of my friends. As a young teenager that was pretty difficult to accept. Nonetheless, we made the move and while I was nervous, the rewards of living there were so worth it. I was able to move to another country and be exposed to the unique traditions and culture of the people. In addition, I was able to improve my Spanish. Most importantly however, I was able to live alongside my family members, whom I had not seen in a long time. In the Dominican, I made many new friends, many of whom were also foreigners. I was able to develop long lasting friendships that have lasted until today.
\nIn the Dominican, life was more calming and one is less confined to the busy lifestyle that we in North America tend to live. Being back in Canada, I miss the hot sun, the beautiful view of the beaches, and the food. I would highly recommend moving and living in another country to those of you who have that opportunity. It is such a great learning experience and it really helps put things into perspective at times. Until next time DR!\u201d
\n<\/em>Yureyny Damaia, Canadian\/Dominican <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nIch hab mich aufgrund des herrlichen Wetters f\u00fcr die Dominikanische Republik als Wahlheimat entschieden. Die landschaftliche Sch\u00f6nheit der Insel ist ein weiterer Grund. Obwohl man in dem Land aus Sicherheitsgr\u00fcnden viele Einschr\u00e4nkungen unterworfen ist, f\u00fchle ich mich dennoch freier als in meinem Heimatland Deutschland. Von dem Tag an, an dem ich nicht mehr dar\u00fcber nachgedacht habe, ausgewandert zu sein, empfand ich die Dominikanische Republik als meine Heimat. \u201d
\n<\/em>Dagmar B\u00f6hm\u00fcller, German<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/em>Monica Faccini, Italian<\/strong><\/p>\n