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Written by Isaias Perez
Based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
I am an American IT professional who moved to the Dominican Republic. Every review, every price, and every recommendation on this site comes from personal experience living on the island. This is not a travel blog written from a hotel room during a press trip. This is home.
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