Why Life Abroad Is Better...

[@Worldtraveler655]

You as an American with a family is what draw me to your channel, you showing viewers that there are real families down there and it changes a lot about how people look at Dominican Republic, even though you don’t care what people think

[@JayAbroad]

That's one purpose of my channel is to change the way people view the country only for the ones interested in coming or maybe on the fence. Ones who are not interested, you're right I don't care what they think 😅😅

[@Worldtraveler655]

@@JayAbroad 🤣🤣 I knew it! Well you are doing a great job for the ones who want to move there and on the fence. I’ll give your channel until the end of the year you will be the biggest KZbinr in DR because it’s informational and family oriented

[@firelord675]

That’s why I watch his channel too. I’ll be moving down there within 6-8 months from now I’ll be 60, so I don’t have much interest in what the 20 years KZbinrs opinion are

[@deibyfeliz6406]

Soy dominicano y te sigo por la buena vibra que transmites. I am dominican and I follow you for the good vibe you transmit. Welcome to my country brother!!!

[@JayAbroad]

We appreciate it bro. Definitely appreciate the country for having us here.

[@semperfi6512]

I definitely know that feeling that you get when you arrive on the island and you just feel like there's no more worries.

[@themandinkafamily]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview! Awww his papi-in-law is adorable

[@JayAbroad]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@lovepurposeandpassports]

I got $1300, and free Uber home and back for the first morning flight out at Delta. Been flying with Delta ever since. Great interview bros 💯

[@JayAbroad]

Spirit ain't never offer me nowhere near $1,000 voucher. It be like $200 to $500. Man I ain't getting off the plane for that😅. Thanks for listening bro👊🏾

[@Gdubb41]

I feel free myself when I was Santo Domingo so I know exactly what you mean by that

[@fernstv3138]

Thomas father in law at 75 yrs young is partying hard most 65 yrs old men in the US are getting ready for the nursing home 👍💪

[@JayAbroad]

🤣😂

[@OreoTime1]

Hello! Great video, Jay. Between you and Jamie, on a daily basis, I am more and more inclining into moving to DR, lol. I am a Dominican by birth (female) who grew up in NY. I never thought I would be moving back to DR, but I want the lives you guys are living. Lol! God bless you both. Two very smart men with beautiful families. Go, Jay and cheers!

[@JayAbroad]

I love seeing comments like this. I will speak for Jamie on this one. We are honored that our video are inspiring others to see the country in a different light and make the decision to move.

[@OreoTime1]

@@JayAbroad 😂🤣😂you got that right. Welcome!

[@OjaiWeber]

Great discussion. Fence sitter here.... wife is there right now visiting family and sending me videos to remind me why I should get off the fence myself.

[@JayAbroad]

Lol...usually its the other way around. The wife is on the fence. Bro, hop off that fence.

[@jaym9200]

Maaaan if you don't take your ass over there...lol......go live and enjoy life

[@shantinu3059]

You are my brothers. No doubt. Souls meet again. Wish you all the very best. Admirable gentlemen who respect wives and family. I kiss the ground where you stand. Be healthy and happy with family.

[@JayAbroad]

Oh wow, thank you. I can say from both of us we do appreciate those kind words.

[@jimmiethompson5680]

Great to see good brothers living their best lives. Congrats!!

[@JayAbroad]

Yesssiiir!

[@kennethherring3894]

Call me crazy but every time I depart Las Americas airport I feel the electricity and I kneel down and thank God for such an amazing place!! This was a great interview, keep them coming!!!!!

[@JayAbroad]

😂😂Yesssiiiirrr!

[@raisabello9]

😂😂😂

[@Nellyeee9116]

What a story, thank you for sharing. Waiting for more of your adventures.

[@JayAbroad]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@taniarojas7835]

I'm so glad you guys love DR. I grew up there, I moved to the US late 80s , and I am so glad that I grew up in DR. Those are the best memories of my life. Now, the world is discovering it. Hope I can retire there thou.

[@JayAbroad]

Let's hope you can one day soon🙏🏾

[@russelladams7134]

I have been watching KZbin channels about Americans leaving the country and going abroad. I am 56 years old and single with no children. I am also a military veteran and I am considering leaving the United States. Dominican Republic is now on my radar along with Thailand.

[@JayAbroad]

All you got to do now is make a decision...your finances are straight. That's 60% of the battle.

[@vonh1396]

Jay I am a RN in Birmingham Alabama I also have a military pension. The reason why I mentioned those things is because I want to know what’s my marketability in the DR ? Secondly I do not speak Spanish. However, I would love to move to the DR but I’m afraid of the language barrier. I would like to continue to work as a RN. I’ve been to the DR several times and I would love to move there full time

[@gurueljequekhana1770]

Don't worry about the language,dominicans are the friendliest people on earth,you won't regret it..

[@JayAbroad]

Your marketability here I'm not sure. I don't know much about DR job market because I don't participate in it except for probably the real estate niche. Other than that I have no idea. As far as you not knowing the language there 10s of thousands of foreigners that live here that don't speak the language. You can move here and not know the language but I still recommend you try to pick up on the basics. In areas like Puerto Plata and Punta Cana you really don't have to know a whole lot of Spanish to live in those areas because you'll find people that speak English. But I def would not let the language stop me from moving.

[@franksanc]

@@vonh1396 Look for the VA clinics. They might be hiring. Also, the US embassy and consulate, you never know if they need someone.

[@robinhood5499]

​@@franksancI was just going to suggest that too. The VA clinic might be the place to go because it looks like they will be getting a lot of business in the near future. I'm not in the military but I saw that clinic on another video.

[@Dee-pj7hh]

I will definitely feel more at ease when I am flying and the plane hit those turbulence. Captain Thomas say, no problem. I enjoy this video a lot. 👍👍👍

[@JayAbroad]

😅😅 yep, that's easy for him to say😅😅

[@galvanboy]

Fantastic video. As a Dominican in LA, it’s awesome knowing folks are finding the love for our country (all of us) and moving back such a possibility. Love that y’all are enjoying yourselves

[@JayAbroad]

Absolutely!! Thanks fam👍🏾

[@JerrySheilaIslandliving]

Great conversation! Thomas is a good brother and it was great hanging out with him and the fam. Thanks for the shoutout, bro! lol

[@YouTube_stole_my_handle]

Tell him I said hello👋🏽 I’m an airplane mechanic strongly considering moving to the island for a bit while I marry and bring my wife back

[@maritzasantos1721]

Hi Jay. I am from the Dominican Republic and i live in New York. Thank you for your great comments about my country. Gracias Jay. Great video

[@JayAbroad]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@hennybautista3520]

Mr. Jay this was your best interview yet. I can relate to your friend, Because I love Salsa. He mentioned el Aguila which is a Salsa club in San Vicente de Paul. Tony el Aguila who was the owner passed sway from Covid. I will definitely share this video.

[@JayAbroad]

I'm going to have to check that spot out. I've never heard of it until he mentioned it.

[@hennybautista3520]

@@JayAbroad That club has excited since late 80s or early 90s. He also had a stable with race horses called el Aguila.

[@DiegoLima-nu4ow]

Your interview with tomas was very interesting, it high lights how you can fine love with a woman and her country as well . I meet mines 31 years ago in the Virgin Islands and she introduced me to D.R . We own a summer home in San Cristobal. Been enjoying it for 30 years .

[@JayAbroad]

Very true. Congratulations 🙏🏾

[@gustavotejeda2388]

Man. Awesome 🎉content. Love the vibe. Love the way you guys are living life. Thanks for sharing. Thanks, Jay, for bringing more people to talk on your channel. You are opening a lot of people's minds and sight. There's is a way out. Thanks for all the love. ❤ shout out to Tomas el Dominicano. 😅 Jay. Where we can follow Thomas ? He is definitely a vibe. Family oriented, fun. Super cool

[@JayAbroad]

Yessiiirr we appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the dialogue. Thomas has an IG and it's Dontomas_83 You can follow him over there.

[@titeofcpt2867]

Best interview 🙌🏽 especially being from LA

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks bro, I thought this was a pretty good one too...

[@TheDominicanRoute]

Awesome interview keep up the good work. 💪🏽

[@JayAbroad]

Appreciate it!

[@BigBroDre]

Great interview Jay, that brother was right, we got one life to live. 🫡

[@JayAbroad]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@atlantapreneur]

Im only halfway through this interview. Wow! Awesome interview fellas!

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it🙌🏾

[@MrFlyguy217]

Salute to you Brother Jaye y Brother Tomas. Enjoyed your channel today. Currently Im here at Grand Samanà on beaches for a week, decompressing America's. Near retirement, not here for pay4play. As single man, USAF vet sorting things out to get a first hand taste for myself. Spanish ok, love for culture and I dance to salsa, merenge and bachata. Looking forward to getting an apt, meeting established woman (not chica) and go from there. Be nice if I could be get guidance from established couple like you and ur wife. Until then be blessed.

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks bro, enjoy yourself over there. Samana is nice. If you have any questions you can email me at [e-mail]

[@caribe2k]

Great interview and sure like your guest "Street Level Spanish" very rood! Pa' Fuera, Para Mi, Para Mi..Mange mi visa. Keep it up!

[@JayAbroad]

Much appreciated😅💪

[@juniorabad2618]

I like the humbling ways of this guys are chatting , I enjoyed listening to this podcast!

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks bro, we appreciate you.

[@GuateHaitianRhoyalty]

Sauvemente in the background!!! lol LOVE IT!

[@JayAbroad]

😅😅 he is cool...thank you.

[@Gr8Music357]

Great interview. I get so much value from watching your content. Retired in '22 and I'm getting thing in place to come in Oct. or Nov. for a month minimum to check out Santo Domingo.

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks fam. Definitely come check it out to see if its for you.

[@sherifuntastic]

I need to identify where my Colmardo will be so I can call them to get that one item delivered... cannot wait, counting down the sleeps.

[@JayAbroad]

😅😅 it won't be hard to find they are on every corner

[@sherifuntastic]

Expectations are high, our countdown is now at days and we cannot wait. I am so looking forward to meeting you Jay and family.

[@JayAbroad]

Uh oh I get nervous when people come with high expectations 😁

[@sherifuntastic]

@@JayAbroad no need to be nervous, at least not on account of me. The beauty about it all is that it's all trial and error if one thing doesn't work, one simply have to pivot. When ones business travels with them wherever they go, there's no demand on the host. The secret is to bring value and emerse in the way of life to bring best results. Remember, this is not a sprint, it's a marathon and once that's clear, everything will fall into place.

[@JayAbroad]

I have to agree that this should be the approach. A lot of times people get caught up in content without realizing it's more to it than that. They come here to extract rather than bring value and that's fine if you're coming for vacation but to live here you have to bring value or chances are it's not going work out for you no different than the US if you don't bring value you get the leftovers. Matter fact I got a video about high expectations coming soon speaking directly to this.

[@habitatlocator]

Another great video. Appreciating the wholesome family oriented content.

[@JayAbroad]

I appreciate that! Definitely.

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Shout Out from CHI-TOWN CHICAGO, IL, USA! Bravo to the Amer-Dominicans Brothers! Thanks for sharing this highly informative and enlightening video! I'm planning on joining Y'all in December 2024!

[@JayAbroad]

Our pleasure!

[@clytchan]

That was a great interview, fam. I’m kinda on the fence about moving abroad, but I guess everybody who has done it felt that way initially. I’m definitely going to make it happen one day, I just have to visit a few places to see what’s the best fit for me.

[@JayAbroad]

It's normal to feel that way fam. And it's also good to visit other places as you said to get feel what environment fits you the best. 100% agree 👍🏾

[@cozmicsoull]

Right on! Citizenship works for both spouses. Peace, power, and continued success to both of you.

[@JayAbroad]

Much appreciated 💪🏾💪🏾

[@shirleywilliams6892]

Great interview, very informative!! Regular people just enjoying life between working hard.

[@JayAbroad]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Gregab]

You look Dominican af bro hahaha I hope you keep enjoying my country. Greetings from nyc

[@Juancarlossantana2023]

Awesome interview

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks fam.

[@nicolepickett3555]

Great interview. Informative and entertaining.

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it🙏🏾

[@Worldtraveler655]

There are a lot of American couples in Punta Cana also

[@mariolora5984]

Excelent interview, didn't know you had it in you Jay. This is like a good movie, you have to watch it more than once. Lol. Hope I could hang out with you guys when I go down there. Be safe

[@JayAbroad]

Yessiiirr, glad you enjoyed it. Let us know next time you are in the country.

[@khalidelshabazz4020]

I’m here for the content J, always good content

[@JayAbroad]

I appreciate you being here bro.

[@Ken-jf6rx]

Great interview Jay!

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks!

[@livingmytruth2289]

I love this content brother!!!!!

[@JayAbroad]

Thank you🙏🏾

[@_NYYNEWS]

Another great video

[@JayAbroad]

Thanaks, I appreciate that👊🏾

[@pressurebusspipesmakesdiam1366]

10 more yrs or less for me in the Matrix! Good interview your guest was A1…very illustrative 🥃

[@kevinwalker8695]

Great interview very informative and motivating

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks bro for watching 👊🏾

[@frankxd9232]

Wao ! That's awesome guys.

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks bro💪🏾💪🏾

[@juniorm3642]

Excelente manin

[@kmack4191]

Great show! I love Santo Domingo

[@geemajor2858]

Man this is the good stuff. I went to Aviation High in Cleveland Ohio so Thomas or To Mas had my interest immediately. Plus, in Cleveland back in the day I worked in the media. So I have some great stories. But at 19 and 20 and up I would love getting my Dominican cigars from the tobacco shop. I'll be 56 next month, it might take me a little bit but I'm coming. Love this episode

[@JayAbroad]

Preciate ya bro for watching. Take ya time make sure everything is in order before you head down so nothing comes up to make you have to return only on your own terms

[@subwayslob2466]

Love this content. Great stuff.

[@JayAbroad]

Much appreciated, bro! Glad you enjoyed it👊🏾

[@yuccafarmergaming1479]

I'm from Windsor Canada, stone throw across the Detroit River....my wife is Dominican from Samana, we met in Munich Germany...long story...we're planning to be in the DR for a few months to start, the plan is to slowly transition to being there up to 7-8 months per year.

[@JayAbroad]

Great choice. Congratulations bro on the partial move..

[@Des_Armoni]

Mannn this one was super fire🔥🔥🔥 great questions great guest!

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks bro!

[@Worldtraveler655]

Great video also, I enjoyed the pilot questions and answers

[@JayAbroad]

Glad you enjoyed it! That was my favorite part too.

[@jgivesback]

Solid video, I wanted to be a pilot when I was a kid but now that I see that starting pay rate its a nice fall back plan lol

[@JayAbroad]

Lol...I can picture you as a pilot too..

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Viva Captain Thomas! AMEN-ASE!

[@SoulTouchathePoet]

Good stuff

[@JayAbroad]

Appreciate it👊🏾

[@francisayuso850]

Great conversation -Jay. Keep up the good work.

[@JayAbroad]

Appreciate it! Will do.

[@tydagrimlin]

Great video my brother 👏🏾🔥

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks 💯

[@KingJova88]

us dominicans are happy no matter how hard time is , here in America people stress about a $100 dollar electrical bill because the system is set to always stress you out in dominican republic you see people with nothing and they are the happiest people ever. i cant wait my daughter finish high school next year and will be on my way im too old for this is time for a piece of min.

[@JayAbroad]

🙌🏾💯

[@gurueljequekhana1770]

I love your content,keep it up...

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks, will do!

[@solluz3938]

My brother, that was really great content man. I like you and the brothers vibe When is your next meet and greet in the cigar store whenever y’all have a 💨 again- Ohio👊🏾

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks brother, glad you enjoyed the dialogue. I go there every now and then to have a smoke.

[@kjjunior2001]

This is a good channel! Find more of him!

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@InsideFacts-br8qh]

Yes, life is only one.

[@robertcolar9507]

Great show and insight for adults.

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks brother, glad you enjoyed it.

[@m3lvin888]

I like Thomas's vibe.

[@onlythingigotforyouisadisl7070]

Good interview 🫡

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@jcam68]

another good video! Been here a week in DR😁, let me know when you have time with your busy schedule to grab a smoke :)

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks fam. You can hit me on IG at @iamjayabroad

[@jursulinburton1330]

You guys need to do a full Spanish speaking video about life in stdg....dialect, slangs and all😊😊

[@JayAbroad]

I highly doubt that will happen😅

[@carstellobolware1661]

Hey, I'm from Alabama and thinking about making a move to the DR.

[@JayAbroad]

Good choice. Come check it out first to make sure its for you.

[@pb1stchoice518]

Dios te bendiga hermano!

[@JayAbroad]

🙏🏾gracias

[@Worldtraveler655]

Party with the wives!! Y’all know how to get down!!

[@autobotdiva9268]

3 days til the D.R., I know its gonna be hot so i got my fan!

[@JayAbroad]

Yep, it was 94 degrees yesterday. I was drained 😩 🥵

[@shaneg652]

I will be back to Santo Domingo August 22nd-27th. Hopefully we can connect.

[@JayAbroad]

Just hit me on my IG @iamjayabroad when you arrive.

[@queenjessicaNYC]

Gotta get up on Sex Appeal, Jay! 😂 You ain’t lying about Yiyo, tho…he’s the man!! This video was awesome! I’ll be moving to the island from NYC next week. I would love to meet you and Norberis.

[@JayAbroad]

I know I'm slacking on Sex Appeal.😅. Definitely hit me on IG at @iamjayabroad and we coordinate a time to meet up with you when you arrive. Or you can email me at [e-mail]

[@Juancarlossantana2023]

I'm half African American and Dominican and my wife is Dominican also from there. I always come there as a family and people tell me the same thing about you can't find a real woman there. That's not true, you can if you look in the right places.

[@JayAbroad]

Nuff said. I personally stop entertaining people who make that comment. My response now is "oh word"...😅😅

[@yadielwade5083]

Hey jay, question for the guest. As he was saying that he could choose if he wanted to work a certain amount of days I'm also wondering if he can choose where he flies into ( the airport ) I am young and I want to start narrowing my future career ideas. And since a kid ive always been intrigued by planes and also the concept of being a pilot. I hope my question can be answered and thanks for you're time.

[@JayAbroad]

Here is Thomas's response - "Yes I can choose… every month the company puts together schedules based off of where they fly.. when we bid for our schedules we look at the schedules they put together and we preference which schedules we want based off of what we want to do for that month.. some people bid their schedules based off of where they want to fly, some people bid their schedules based off of having certain days off, some people bid their schedules by what time of the day the trips start… there are a lot of different factors that go into each pilots bidding of their schedules and it’s all personal preference"

[@1jamyardie281]

do you still have a house in the states to come back to and what have you typically seen people do. sell all and move or still have some sort of residence in the states

[@JayAbroad]

Nope, I don't have a house in the States. I've seen people do both. Keep a residence in the US and sell everything. At the end of the day it's a personal choice. For us it was a headache to manage our properties from here as to one reason why we sold them

[@BoRiQuA69]

Hey Jay, I will be there in 3weeks in Punta Cana with my wife. We are looking into property and want to make the jump. Any advise??

[@JayAbroad]

Advise about what in particular?

[@tydagrimlin]

I need to get my passport

[@JayAbroad]

Facto!

[@Phatboy_On_A_Diet]

Thanks!

[@JayAbroad]

Thanks fam, this is appreciated🙏🏾

[@patrickjlouis6651]

I fly alot there and I still dont know why i can't catch a direct flight there from Tampa International, and have to go through Miami and have a layover.... Inquiring minds wants to know...Good video and Vibe..

[@JayAbroad]

Dang, forgot to ask him that question.

[@patrickjlouis6651]

@@JayAbroad Yeah bro I'm really curious as to why not?? Good video thought...

[@Monsieur.Escano]

I wanna move back. I can’t keep seeing these videos. 😢

[@JayAbroad]

😅😅

[@Mmmmkaaay]

I'm thinking about moving to the DR, but I'm worried about the summer heat. Is it common for Dominicans to escape to the mountains when it gets too hot and humid?

[@JayAbroad]

Not to my knowledge. Their use to it.

[@alphamale4694]

Jay… trying to get in touch with you. Coming to Santo Domingo in a week with my wife. Would love to grab a cigar and drink and chat. How do I reach you?

[@JayAbroad]

Send me a message on IG @iamjayabroad

[@DominiqueJackson405]

Jay do you come out and do like Meet and Greets like for Expats :)?:)

[@JayAbroad]

Yes, I try to meet up with people who reach out to me if my schedule allows.

[@DominiqueJackson405]

@JayAbroad I would love to meet you and your wife I am in two expat groups in one of the groups they post a lot of your content but I been watching :)and I want to move to D.R. I am having my birthday diner at the cave in zona colonial in January and some of my expat friends will be there from the group I know they would love to meet you guys too would you guys be interested in coming if so do I need to schedule something on Calendly 🥰🥳

[@JayAbroad]

@DominiqueJackson405 just send me an email at [e-mail] with the date and time and I will add it to my calendar

[@DominiqueJackson405]

@@JayAbroad Thank you so much we all appreciate it 🙏🏽I will definitely send you over all the details 🥳🥳

[@passportandbeer]

I think a pilot would naturally be less apprehensive about flying bc he's at the controls with experience

[@JayAbroad]

I would think so too.

[@idaliajones1881]

At the end you say if you want a D R women BUT what about a D R Man? I'm seeking expat living. I'm 54, retired Police Department, and business owner.

[@JayAbroad]

What questions specifically are you asking about DR men?

[@enmamaster5856]

MR Jay I am a Dominican living in the US truck driver and now a life insurance agent, is there any way I could go ahead and work with you on anything! to achieve my dreams and go live in the Dominican Republic again.

[@JayAbroad]

What's going on brother? I appreciate you reaching out to me. At the moment I don't personally have any opportunities available to work with me directly. What did you have in mind in case something does come available?

[@AmauryTv1]

💯🌎💪🏼

[@JayAbroad]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Jay what's the name of that Dominican Artist: The Singer? AMEN-ASE!

[@JayAbroad]

Yiyo Sarante

[@eliasdeleon7218]

Sexapeal

[@eliasdeleon7218]

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[@sdrjr3562]

Tomás (Thomas) looks as sounds like he's in heaven on Earth 🤣🤣 I'm glad ya'll found peace from the constant push of America.

[@JayAbroad]

Yes, he is enjoying his life.

[@rodericwatson7873]

are they there

[@JayAbroad]

They are here...😅😅

[@dragano556]

Jay don’t know this guy is the plug 🤭 you should ask him about buddy passes 😏

[@JayAbroad]

Lol😅

[@TheadventuresofBlackRob]

If could generate a modest income, i would already be gone!

[@NightWolfe95]

What’s a Unicorn 🦄?

[@JayAbroad]

a legendary animal that looks like a horse or a goat with a single horn on its forehead.