April 16 2020 Here’s what Chief Economist of the World Bank LAC had to say. Here’s what chief economist of the World Bank (LAC) Martín Rama recently had to say during an interview found on Dominican today. Rama expects Latin America and the Caribbean region will fall 4.6%. Quoting Martín Rama: “In a pessimistic forecast, [...]
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It’s hard to believe a mere five weeks prior and we were all living in a different world. The Coronavirus dilemma metamorphosed humanity in a way the greater majority has never witnessed before. Regardless of your personal philosophies about the disease or the mysterious side effects it’s having on us as a species hold them [...]
It’s our passion informing our subscribers about the many projects currently happening around the DR. With that in mind Johnny and I recently traveled to Miches, located on the far side of the Samana peninsula. Come along with us as we take yet another overnight excursion. Miches is almost a five hour ride by the [...]
In this segment of “Ask me anything” I attempt to address a question that’s come to me a number of times over the past few weeks. It’s kind of ironic that a few weeks ago this question was aimed towards the recent violence in the Dominican Republic. In recent times there’s been a few incidents [...]
We keep mentioning how one step at a time our area is developing. While we do several road videos this one targets more of our subscribers than any of our previous endeavors. Sure it’s one thing expanding rural country roads, but it’s quite another when it’s the main highway. From Puerto Plata through El Catey [...]
I begin by heading out on the backroads. Taking dirt roads I was heading towards the town of Copeyito. Once through Copeyito I headed to Los Cajuiles. Some sections were actually first time areas even for me. There’s literally that many backroads to choose from. I finally ended up in Los Cajuiles but arrived from [...]
After saying goodbye to my latest visitors I wanted to chill out and order one of my favorite dishes at one of our local beaches. I just got done with back to back excursions and while I love every minute of it still it represents some long hours. It’s been a while since I’ve eating [...]
Continuing on with our third video my buddy Cole and I pull into Samana. Samana is a popular tourist destination featuring a beautiful harbor and some of the best seasonal whale watching the country has to offer. I make it a point to be sure to mention how this area uses scrolling on many of [...]
The DR has long been a favorite place for Hollywood’s movie industry. Along with places like British Columbia Canada, the DR ranks as one of the top countries for setting up stage and filming the scenes. My wife’s brother has been involved in the Canadian movie industry for over 30 years now and has worked [...]
Continuing on with my next video pertaining to off-roading in the DR, I begin with a brief history of what got me hooked on the sport. I fully disclose that I’m not an expert but rather an enthusiast that’s had the privilege of enjoying the sport for over thirty years and in several countries. When [...]
The DR offers endless possibilities when it comes to seeking adventure. There’s hiking, scuba diving, windsurfing and white water rafting just to name a few of the many choices waiting for the enthusiast to enjoy. Due to the mountainous terrain the change in climate offer a unique and diverse environment that almost anyone can enjoy. [...]
Moving along on our last day of an extensive four day haul, I pick it up as we’re heading through the out skirts of Constanza. Everywhere you look not only in the valleys but on the mountainsides, all you see are huge crops of potatoes, strawberries, cucumber, onions, broccoli, cauliflower and even raspberries. Anyway I [...]
On our final day we head out of Constanza. I mentioned of a great BBQ place I know of on the outskirts of Jarabacoa so for one last hurrah we thought it be the perfect place to stop before heading back home. Hope our English speaking subscribers appreciate the tape running at the bottom of [...]
On our final day we began by getting Yota repaired. Yesterday while on the back roads we bottomed out and broke one of the muffler hangers. The guys at the welding shop were excellent. They fabricated a hanger that was stronger than the original. We scored some of the best oregano spiced chicken empanadas we’ve [...]
Continuing on our trip through the mountains we pass through the one horse town of Orma. Still over three hours away from Constanza we begin to hit some lower lying clouds. Enjoy some of the views as Johnny and Alduino discuss the various plantations, the fruits and vegetables grown in the cooler temps. As Johnny [...]
Leaving San Jose de Acoa we approach the beginning of what will be in excess of four hours of backroads eventually arriving to Constanza. Ride along while Johnny and Alduino catch up on the events of last night in Barahona. We lucked out on a weekend, finding a triple room including dinner and breakfast the [...]
Welcome back to day three of our four day venture. By the time we departed Rancho Tipico de Las Aguilas we didn’t arrive into Barahona till past 6:00 P.M. Two full days have caught up with us, so we decided to spend the night in Barahona. We were lucky to find a place for whatever [...]
After enjoying an excellent lunch we realized that the hours are fast ticking away and we still needed to cover a fair amount of ground before the end of the day. We took the old beach road and while filming the natural beauty began discussing the changes since last being there. One major option that [...]
After a long drive we finally arrive at our next stop along the way. It’s a place where I’ve visited two prior times called Rancho Tipico Cueva de las Aguillas or Typical Ranch Cave of the Eagles in English. In fact my last time here Johnny was with me and because of its natural beauty [...]
Continuing further into our excursion while enjoying one of the most beautiful scenes on the SW coast I made an innocent comment about how much I enjoyed my Alduino Maduro cigar last night. Soon after Alduino being a professional in the business began to explain the different wrappers being used on his most popular sellers. [...]
As we continue our venture for our growing number of Spanish speaking subscribers we decided to do this video entirely in Spanish so… así que este video es para ti. Johnny and Alduino discuss how much natural beauty they’ve seen so far, but for the here and now this highway by the sea has them [...]
As we left the off road and came back to the main highway Alduino was mesmerized by what he saw. Actually both Johnny and Alduino asked me to take a quick pit stop so they could really enjoy the natural beauty. I figured at the same time why not break out the equipment and invite [...]
Last night ended late with an incredible Italian meal prepared by the owner of the hotel. Actually Johnny made a comment it was the best bolognesa sauce he had ever tasted. Since Johnny’s travelled all around Europe that say’s something. Of course we ended the night by swapping stories while consuming a large bottle of [...]
One of our most valued experiences from doing the “Something Feels Wrong” YouTube channel is the percentage of folks who began as clients but evolved into friends. Such is the case with Gary and Edilia. Liane and I first met them on one of our discovery excursions in 2013. During the outing it was obvious [...]
Well after an eight hour jaunt through several winding roads we finally arrive to Los Patos (the ducks) for our first night’s stay. I really wanted to introduce Alduino an alternate passage instead of going the traditional way which takes you through Santo Domingo with all its traffic and congestion. From what he was saying [...]
Since arriving to Barahona we noticed that the clock’s ticking and it’s already half past four. Since our stopping point for the night was still over an hour away and we did want to have a little down time with a bottle of good rum, we decided it was best to take a quick ride [...]
As we continue on with our SW journey and after a long three hour drive with nothing special to see we finally pull into the gateway town of Barahona. It’s been 12 years since Alduino has been there so I was particularly interested in hearing what he had to say regarding the changes and the [...]
Continuing on with day one of our excursion we pull into a small town named Rancho Arriba. A quaint clean little town but nothing really out of the norm except for coffee growing everywhere. As a driver I have to admit over the past decade the roads in this country have really taken a turn [...]
On our second video as we continue on our SW adventure. Johnny, Alduino and I carry on further heading onto what is one of the highest production areas of coffee in the country. Both domestic and export productions are carried out in this region. By world ranking the DR is 27th compared to Brazil which [...]
When three good friends take off on a four day excursion it’s almost guaranteed the good time will roll. That’s exactly what happened when my buddies Alduino and Johnny joined me on what turned out to be over 1000 KM’s of travel in four short days. If you’re up for it why not strap yourself [...]
Anyone who’s ever muttered the phrase “where’s the beach” should have no trouble enjoying this final video in the series. The unspoiled natural beauty even had me set back in awe and coming from a person who’s been in more than 100 countries that really says something. The geographical layout is nothing short of postcard [...]
Hop back in and let’s move on. After enjoying a great lunch we continue onto one of the nicest and most secluded beaches seen to date. We venture to a beach named Playa Moron. The word moron is not often used but means a hump or a mound in English. Enjoy the ride as we [...]
Continuing on I pick up my partner where yet again he was visiting friends located in the middle of nowhere. Honestly I don’t know of another soul who knows more people in the most out of the way places than my partner Johnny. We continue out towards El Limón, a well-known tourist town because of [...]
It seemed like another typical day starting off by sipping on an early morning coffee when the phone rang. It was Johnny calling. He was reminding me about an appointment in Nagua we had to attend late in the afternoon, again nothing out of the normal mundane and then suddenly he stated I’m out in [...]
Well it’s Labor Day long weekend in the Dominican Republic. A happy Dominican Labor Day goes out to everyone who’s watching. I headed out to Loma Alta and thought I’d check out what’s happening in the developments. On my way out I ran into dozens of folks on horseback. These were fine horses well trained [...]
On the last segment of this mini-series I take a rarely used old sand road that will connect Boca Beach to Graveyard Beach. Graveyard Beach seems to be the popular choice when Liane and her friends get together for a ladies day. Every week or ten days they seem to untie on this as their [...]
Hop back on board and let’s continue. We’re picking this up at Sunshine Beach. I’m going to tour around the shoreline for a bit before meeting up with the main road connecting these two pristine beaches. I asked Liane to splice in some music while taking the journey it’s quite a long stretch. Even after [...]
I’m sure by now you’re already aware that “ole” Barry in DR really gets around the region. Heck the entire country for that matter. Our team makes every effort to promote all aspects of the DR and not just concentrate on the ordinary or the mundane. So whenever I get the chance to give back [...]
When I received an invite to a private gathering, a gathering that my personal favorite cigar company was holding right off the bat I thought of three names who I know would love to attend. In the DR there’s this unwritten law that everybody’s welcome and keeping that in my thoughts immediately three names came [...]
One question I’m often asked is what entailed in the DYD tour. Where will we be going, what will we see? You know the general questions you’d think might have an easy answer. Turns out these questions don’t have simple answers. Over the past six plus years I’ve done close to 700 discovery tours, met [...]
Nancy and Jerry are carrying out a project that many would find hard to even consider. They’re building a 2,200 square foot pool cliff home while still living abroad. Here’s a brief history on how we first met. It’s really kind of cool how it occurred. We met Nancy and Jerry several years prior. Their [...]
In this the 2nd video I dive in a bit deeper. I’ll touch on a few areas so often overlooked until after you’ve already made your final immigration decision. I revisit why I feel it’s mandatory owning at least two passports. An exit strategy, an extra queen on the board, a get out of jail [...]
Both the Something FeelsWrong website and YouTube channel is all about keeping people in the know. Letting the folks know whenever a new endeavor reveals itself we’ll be sure to keep you up to date. With that in mind here’s’ the latest in an ongoing series “the Wise Old Gringo” Over the years I’ve listened [...]
Going forward with Liane’s idea we’re making this our first video of the series. While buying tires isn’t really a subject worth a video we decided to make an exception. The entire series is about general unbiased information. No bashing and no praising remember this is all about folks helping other folks. It’s truly our [...]
We’re going to begin creating a series of videos that should prove useful to a large amount of folks. It’s going to be a continuous series of what we hope will be helpful bits of information acquired over 35 plus years of living as a foreigner. By no means are we saying our way is [...]
A fair while ago I did a YouTube featuring the Dulce Vida restaurant. During that time the food was superb. As with most businesses (mine included) things tend to go along smoothly for a while and so you just coast along and do little in the way of improving things. After all why change what’s [...]
I would like to take a moment and introduce you to our latest visitor Dave. Dave recently came down and paid the DR Escapes team a visit, which I don’t think he’ll soon forget. Dave’s a colorful personality who has recently discovered there’s more to life than the big trucks, the large home and owning [...]
As we’re fast approaching that time of year, all of us on the DR Escapes and Something feels wrong team wish you and yours all the best for the holiday season and upcoming New Year. We hope 2018 is the year that many convert their dreams into realities. This is also the time many folks [...]
The last couple of weeks have been harsh. The passing of a good friend is always a hard-hitting experience. All those who knew the recently deceased will miss him immensely. By living large, by living in the NOW he understood better than most that death is not the greatest loss in life, the greatest loss [...]
Between our NW video tour followed by a ten day family reunion in Canada it’s nice to be back to the normal smooth pace of Cabrera. Liane and I took advantage of the off time, the summer time in Cabrera and headed up north to Timmins Ontario. Thought we’d enjoy the cooler temps while spending [...]
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