Nobody Told Us This About Living in the Dominican Republic || A Conversation Between Two NY’ers

Welcome back to our channel! In this video, I sit down with my good friend Denise and we have an honest conversation about life in the Dominican Republic. We talk about the culture shock, friendships, and the things we had to unlearn after leaving the US. If you’ve ever dreamed about moving to the Dominican Republic or just want to see what everyday life looks like in paradise, this video is for you. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 02:08 Who is Denise 04:06 How we met 06:34 What were you not prepared for living abroad 15:33 What we love about DR 20:25 Friendships as an adult 27:03 Friendship goals 28:24 Dating in DR 33:16 What did you have to unlearn living in DR 37:18 Mental health in DR 43:26 Would you move to DR again We're a family who left the United States to start a new life in the Dominican Republic. Through our videos, we share real stories about expat living, relocation tips, and exploring the beauty of DR. 💬 Comment below — What questions do you have about life in the Dominican Republic? 📌 Subscribe for more videos on family life, travel, and moving abroad: --- *Follow Us:* Instagram: @iamericbates | @espanolconeric | @maitebates --- #PuntaCana #DominicanRepublic #LifeAbroad #MovingToDR #ExpatLife