Life In Sosua: Getting A Nice Massage in Sosua, Dominican Republic

 

The price of a massage can vary depending on where you go in Sosua. When I stayed at The Waterfront  which was right above Playa Alicia there were three different massage parlors all on the same street and all had different prices. 

The first massage parlor on Dr. Rosen street which leads right into Playa Alicia charged 500 pesos for thirty minutes and 1,000 pesos for the hour. 

I can't remember the name of the place, but it's impossible to miss, because usually as you walk by the ladies will be sitting outside on some plastic chairs and will call out to you asking if you want a massage. 

Overall I liked that spot because the ladies there were pretty nice, the massages were decent and almost all of them were open to different requests. 

I stopped going there for a little bit, because one of the older ladies there wanted me to just get a massage from her which is not what I had in mind. 

The second massage parlor on Dr. Rosen was my favorite. In reality the place looked very much like the first massage parlor, but the difference was simply Rosa.  

I made two or three videos with her and you can clearly see just from the videos that she has a great personality and is also very attractive. 

What you can't see from the videos is that she has hands of gold. I never had to tell her that she was applying too much pressure or too little pressure. She always had a great touch. 

I know some may not attribute hard working personality with a masseuse, but she definitely was. I remember one time the electricity went out so the fan was not functioning  and we had just started the massage. She continued going and after a full body massage (which costed 2,000 pesos)  she was really drenched with sweat like she had just come out of the pool. But she was still all smiles at the end. 

Overall Rosa was the best masseuse I had visited while I was in Sosua. 

Finally there was a third massage parlor that was the closest to the beach, but I never went to it, because the ladies there for some reason weren't as nice or friendly with me as the first two. 

But I do remember hearing that their prices were a little bit more expensive than the other two previously mentioned. 

Most of my massage experience came from the massage parlors on Dr. Rosen street, but I also got a massage on Sosua beach and at one of the parlors on the road leading up to Sosua Beach. 

For me it wasn't really that great. I remember one of the girls grinded her elbow into my back. Sometimes it's very clear that some of the ladies never went to a massage school or got some training before getting into the job. 

But overall getting a massage in Sosua is a fun , relaxing and more importantly a stress relieving experience. 

Life In Sosua: Las Cuevas De Cabarete ( The Caves of Cabarete ) , Dominican Republic

 

If you are looking for an excellent excursion that's relaxing, but also exciting then I would highly recommend going to Las Cuevas De Cabarete .  

If you are starting your trip from Sosua all you have to do is take a taxi to the destination. The taxi I took charged me 700 pesos which is about USD $13.  

I don't remember the exact price but for two people the total is about $45 dollars. After paying you have to sign a release form which basically just says if you get injured then Dominican Republic isn't responsible. 

The tour guide I went with spoke English and Spanish and did a great job explaining the history of the caves and also other parts of nature in the Dominican Republic.  

I don't know if they have private tours, but there were about 9 or 10 other tourists that were present for the tour guide. 

The caves themselves were pretty awesome. You get to experience  three different caves and in two of them you can jump in the water. 

I definitely enjoyed my time, but I know this place is a great spot to take a younger and adventurous chica, because even Angelica told me she really enjoyed it. 

Overall I would highly recommend visiting Las Cuevas de Cabarete if you visit the province of Puerto Plata. 

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Life In Sosua: Falling In Love With A Dominican Woman

 

A topic that I see regularly in my comments and also just talked about in male travel circles is about love abroad.  

Finding a special person to be close with emotionally, mentally and physically is something amazing, but even more amazing if you are able to do that abroad.  

However, when it comes to the Dominican Republic you definitely want to be very careful before you give your heart and more importantly your wallet up.  

From my experiences you can meet a lot of good women in the Dominican Republic, but it can be very difficult to find a woman who won't see you as an instant provider in some way. 

For example if you are in Sosua then you can automatically expect the women you meet will be expecting cash from you for almost anything. 

However, if you are in certain parts of Santo Domingo and in certain circles then you can expect to meet a woman who may have a career going for herself or come from a well off family and may not be seeing you as an ATM. 

Like the video says, " If you go too fast you'll crash." And I can say that is definitely true because I have crashed a few time myself. 

So if you are really wanting to start a serious relationship  in the Dominican Republic I would just recommend enjoying the country and the people and love will eventually find you.  

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Airbnb in Puerto Plata

 

I like this Airbnb, which is located on the  busy street 27 de Febrero. The internet is great for working online and it is well equipped for long stays. 

But one important thing to note is it can be a little bit noisy outside, because it is near a busy road. So if you are working online and you have to talk then you might want to have some noise canceling headphones. 

Another plus of this place is the location. It's not far from La Sirena which is a supermarket and also it's easy to get to the Malecon.  So, overall I'd recommend this place for long or short stays. If you are interested in this Airbnb here is the link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/41740258?source_impression_id=p3_1667329625_vCBbE1XbZP2BXNKj

Life In Sosua: Do I Show Everything?

Recently I saw a comment that insinuated that travel vloggers like myself are messing up the game, because I show too much. That guys should practice showing less. 

I don't know how "the game" is being ruined, but I genuinely disagree with this idea. 

It's a privilege to be able to share information that can help people improve their lives or at least enjoy life a little bit more. 

Just yesterday I was walking in Sosua and two different guys, one from California and the other from Georgia, approached me and told me that my videos encouraged them to travel to Sosua. 

So just showing the little bit that I show encourages brothers to get a passport and travel to a new country. Who knows what that could lead to? Obviously Sosua is great, but after visiting Sosua those two guys for example might want to explore even more international destinations. 

Also I can't speak for other travel content creators, but personally I don't really even show that much. 

There's a lot more that I could show as it relates to Sosua, my relationships with chicas, my day to day life and so much more. 

My travel content really just scratches the surface of all of that. 

So in general I feel like what I show helps people much more than it hurts some "game". 

Life In Sosua: Is Sosua Still A Paradise?

Recently someone asked a question in my comments section that made me pause and think. The question was if I still view Sosua as a paradise after living here for almost 5 months. 

I find the question interesting, because a lot of people I have encountered label Dominican Republic and particularly Sosua as a paradise. However, every time I hear people say that a part of me winces on the inside. 

For me, it's really hard to label Dominican Republic as a paradise when it's so easy to see poverty and  social inequality. 

To be honest, most places in the Americas, including the United States can appear like a paradise if you use rose colored glasses to look at their situations instead of opening your third eye. 

And I understand when people say Sosua is a paradise they are just referring to the beautiful weather, the great scenery, the amazing culture and the beautiful women. 

But to plainly answer the question from my comment section I would say no. I have never viewed Sosua or the Dominican Republic as a paradise. I enjoy the great parts of the country and hope other people will take the chance to travel and enjoy Dominican Republic as well.

But to ignore the issues and problems, I see just even in Sosua, would be an injustice within itself. 

Life In Sosua: Villa By Blue Green Condos in Escondido Bay

I enjoyed staying at this villa located in Escondido Bay near Laguna beach. It was very comfortable and extremely spacious. If I planned coming to Sosua in a group I would definitely think about staying at this villa. 

Now I will say you definitely will want some form of motorized transportation, because there aren't any taxis readily available around the area so getting to any of the major towns will require a vehicle. 

I met the owner of the villa and he is a very nice and smart guy with a good team of people who can help fix or solve any problems if any arise, so that's definitely a plus. 

In general I would recommend this villa because it is chica friendly, is close to Laguna beach  and not too far from Sosua like some other popular villas.  If you are interested this is the Airbnb link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32745691?source_impression_id=p3_1660236296_li37qH0TjU2kE65z

Life In Sosua: Promo and Marketing

Recently, there have been people who have inquired about doing promo on my videos and what not. 

And I am very happy to work with different businesses or entrepreneurs who enjoy my videos  and see the value of promoting their business on my channel. 

So I am writing this blog post to clearly explain the general fee I am looking for for doing promo. I say general because obviously there are certain cases that could vary the situation. 

If you want me to do a 30 - 40 second ad in my videos and put the link of your business in  the description that will be at least $100. 

In the past people have asked me to do a video about their Airbnb in exchange for staying at their place for 1 or 2 night for free. 

That is a good exchange, but if you want me to post the link or contact information  to your airbnb or whatever service you offer then that will cost $35 for a link on my blog post and  $75 for a direct link to my Youtube description section.  

Finally, if you want me to make a whole video about a service that I can't actually use like an Airbnb then I will accept any offer between $300 -$500 US dollars. 

For any other type of promo that might not fit what I have described above please feel free to message me either on my instagram @giamo_khan or my email which is gigi.45.love@gmail.com 

Also I want to be clear that these are my prices for now, but when I hit 50k subscribers, the prices will increase. 

Life In Sosua: Would You Rather?

As it relates to dating and meeting women there are many different options. If you like tall women they are here, if you like BBW type women, they are here, if you like dark or light skin women then they are all here in Sosua. 

All these options got me thinking about if I had to make a choice which attributes and characteristics would I rather be with for a main chica or #1. 

Would You Rather 

Be with a woman who  is a 10 but with two kids or a woman who is a 6 and no kids? 

I know for some men looks are very important and being with a highly attractive women is the prize. Personally for me I don't really care. As long as I can look at her face  without makeup and not feel appalled then it's all good. 

To be honest, a lot of the 10's or very attractive women tend to be headaches and want more and more and can quickly become like a monster to a man's bank account. And add on top the fact that she has two kids already. Nah, I'm good on that one. 

I would rather be with an average looking women and have her full attention and affection towards me, then be in third, fourth or fifth place with a woman who has two kids and one or two baby daddies. 

Date a woman who is 35 years old or date a woman who is 19 years old?

Well, I 'm 27 years old so to seriously date a woman 8 years my senior could be a lot to deal with. Her baggage will be heavier and expectations much higher than that of a younger woman. 

Also physically speaking having a child at 35 and up could get tricky. 

I know some people say the advantage of dating an older woman is that she has more experience, but at the same time as a man do I want to be led in the relationship or be the one who is the captain of the ship. 

If given these two options I would rather date a woman who  is 19 years old, just for the simple reason that it is more natural for a woman to be with a man who is older than her by a few years. 

And really I know some people might raise their eyebrows about her being 19, but it's really only an 8 year difference and for example if I was 34 and she was 26 then no one would bat an eye. 

Have one girlfriend or a squad?

Obviously there are pros and cons of both, but in general I would say having  a squad or rotation is a much better way to go, especially in Sosua. 

The chances of things not working out with one girl is very high. Like the old saying goes you should not put your eggs in one basket. 

Obviously with a squad you have to deal with more women which can lead to more headaches, potentially. 

But on the scales, I believe the positives outweigh the negatives of having a squad, because you can always keep things fresh, add or subtract easily and never be overwhelmingly drained by one woman's craziness or negativity. 

So I would rather have a squad over one girlfriend. 

Life In Sosua: Reaction To Ease The Crave's Video

Recently, I saw I was tagged in a video that was partly titled " Sosua IS WHERE SEX IS #1 REGARDLESS OF AGE!". When I saw that title and my name tagged in it I was definitely in shock. 

But I watched some of the livestream that was about me or the women in my videos and it really wasn't that bad, but I do want to clarify somethings here on my blog. 

I do not agree with, condone or rock with sex with minors. The consenting age is different in each country and even different in different parts of the same country. 

I believe the consenting age here in Dominican Republic is 18, so if you have sex with someone 17 and under that would be considered sex with a minor. 

Something that is important to note for guys interested in coming to the Dominican Republic is that women will lie about their age. 

She might tell you she's 19, but she's really 17. So if there is a doubt in your mind then it is very important to check her ID or what they call here a cedula. 

Because you could end up behind bars if  authorities find out you've been ploughing an underage person whether you knew or didn't know doesn't matter. 

Life In Sosua: Villa in Escondido Bay

I enjoyed staying at this villa located in Escondido Bay near Laguna beach. It was very comfortable and extremely spacious. If I planned coming to Sosua in a group I would definitely think about staying at this villa

Now I will say you definitely will want some form of motorized transportation, because there aren't any taxis readily available around the area so getting to any of the major towns will require a vehicle. 

I met the owner of the villa and he is a very nice and smart guy with a good team of people who can help fix or solve any problems if any arise, so that's definitely a plus 

In general I would recommend this villa because it is chica friendly, has a great yard and not too far from Sosua like some other popular villas.  If you are interested this is the Airbnb link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/566603914349642879?source_impression_id=p3_1658838513_LumH9kEdpCEVOS0k

Life In Sosua: Club Residencial

It's funny I met the owner of this Airbnb while I was walking in the streets of Batey, Sosua. He stopped the driver of his car and yelled out to me asking if I was the guy who did youtube videos about apartments. 

He told me he had the best Airbnb in Georgia, which I thought was interesting to say, because there are many Airbnb's in Georgia so to say yours is number 1 could come off as pretentious. 

But after staying in his Airbnb in Sosua I can understand why he says his Airbnbs are #1. 

Literally when the girls came into the room they were gushing over how nice the floors were, the bed, the design of the kitchen counter and all of that. 

For me my favorite part of this place are the small details. There are phone chargers, c cable chargers, robes, extremely fluffy towels and hot water. 

The check in process was very smooth and professional and the property manager named Kennedy was very nice and spoke pretty good English. 

Honestly,  this is probably the nicest apartment I have stayed in so far here in Sosua. 

So in general if you are thinking about staying in Sosua I would highly recommend checking out this Airbnb link here: www.Airbnb.com/h/letswindr

Life In Sosua: Why I Appreciate Miko Worldwide

In August of last year I made a video about Miko Worldwide, because I had just learned that he was out of government custody and back vlogging on the streets of Dominican Republic.

 I felt the need to make that video because of the importance of making people aware of his past allegations and run ins with the law. 

After I made the video he himself commented on my video somethings that at the time I thought were kind of strange, but I rationalized it because I could understand why he would think my video wasn't very positive.  

 

However, in the comments he didn't just try to defend himself, he also tried to make fun of my channel, put me down and even demonize me as a person. 

And these comments are what I appreciate about Miko Worldwide. To be honest there were times in Las Terrenas where I thought my channel wasn't going to grow, that I wouldn't be able to make any money off my videos and  that I was wasting my time. 

However, during those times there were many things going thru my head, but I definitely remembered Miko's comments, which helped motivate me to keep pushing and fighting for my goal. 

It's funny now, that Youtubers with much bigger platforms are "exposing" him and he's having to deal with those consequences. 

But as it relates to Miko, I'm just very appreciative that he took the time to try and put me down and hate on my channel, because that definitely gave me fuel and motivation to get to where I am at now and to eventually reach my ultimate goal on Youtube. 

Also there's another popular youtuber who motivates me, but I'll get into that in another blog post.... 

Life In Sosua: Creep Cam Vlogging In Sosua, Dominican Republic

Recently I made a video called "Sex Tourism and Travel Videos", which was inspired by a livestream Ace Live did with the same title a few days before. In the video I displayed two very popular Sosua street vloggers that go by the name  Pudo TV and Negredo Street Views4k while I was talking about creep cam artists. 

The reason I displayed their channels in the video was because I was asking the question if a youtuber builds his or her whole platform around filming women secretly or overly using the  hidden cam style can you lose respect for that content creator. 

And obviously those two channels I displayed in the video fit the bill of an example of what I was talking about. 

For me, there is nothing legally wrong with street vlogging. I would go so far to say there is nothing even ethically wrong with street vlogging.  

The reason I feel that way is because I used to do that as well. When I was in Miami my most popular videos from that time were walking street vlogs of Spring Break. To be honest I would try and find the hottest girl or film a woman with the fattest yeeks and all that. 

So I completely understand what it means to be a walking street vlogger and creep cam artist. 

However, when it comes to street vlogging, specifically in Sosua I do feel some sort of way about that style. 

Everyone knows that there are a lot of working women or prostitutes in Sosua. This is one of the reasons that makes Sosua very popular. 

Also something that anyone can figure out very quickly is that working women do not want to be filmed on the street. There are a variety of reasons for that such as women not wanting their children to find out , their parents, their boyfriends, their neighborhood and on and on.  

Actually one time a woman thought I was a youtuber who filmed women walking on the Sosua streets and threatened to cut my nuts off. So I know for a fact women do not appreciate being filmed. 

Now, as a videographer there are two different ways to approach the situation. 

The way I choose to approach it is to try and not film women on the street as much as possible. I don't know why but I do feel for these women and I do want to respect their desire not to be filmed on the street. 

Some of that has to do with understanding and respecting the culture. Some of that has to do with the fact that I actually work with the women in my videos, communicate with them and have a real relationship with them even if it's just a working one. 

The other approach to the situation which is what I see in my comments sections is much more callous. The firm belief that anything on the public streets can be filmed, that if the woman doesn't want to be filmed she shouldn't be on the street, that the fact she doesn't want her family to find out isn't "my problem" and so on and so forth. 

At the end of the day, I don't think content creators such as Pudo TV and Negredo Street Views4k are bad people. Because if I thought that then I would be a bad person because I have done the same type of filming. 

However, I can firmly say that as it specifically relates to Sosua I do not like that type of vlogging style and I will continue to express that dislike if and when the topic comes up. 

Life In Sosua: Live Spanish Group Classes on Youtube

I am excited to announce that soon I'll be providing live group Spanish lessons on Youtube. I felt like this would be a good idea because I have received a lot of comments and messages from people telling me how my videos help them with their Spanish. 

Obviously listening to Spanish pronunciation is very important, but there is nothing like actually practicing your Spanish with a native Spanish speaker. 

So, the structure of the group lessons will simply be that for $10 you can call in to a number that I will provide via instagram message or email and you can talk to one of the models for 5 minutes during the live. 

During that time you can ask her questions or she'll ask you some questions and if you want she can correct your pronunciation if you make any mistakes. 

This format is more for people with a high beginner level of Spanish and up. Once I get the Live Spanish group lessons going  I will try and create something for true beginners. 

If you are interested in participating in the live Spanish group lessons please feel free to message me on my instagram which is giamo_khan or my email. 

Life In The Dominican Republic: Music Video at Santana's Barber Shop

For a long time I have heard about Santana's Barber Shop. I knew it as the place where you can get a haircut and see chicas twerk at the same time. 

To be honest with you that combination never really resonated with me. If I am going to get a haircut I prefer to do so in peace and  just be surrounded by a regular barbershop ambience.  

However, my opinions have changed slightly not so much about the customer experience, but about the people behind the scenes at Santana's Barber Shop.  

I worked as a camera operator for a New York rapper who was doing a music video in the Dominican Republic last month. 

Getting the opportunity to actually meet the real Santana was pretty awesome. He seems like a really stand up guy and even though I wasn't able to talk to him too much at the shoot he definitely showed a lot of respect, which I appreciate that. 

Also to see how he interacted with his ladies at the shop made it very clear that he has a boss mentality and not just some perv with money.  

Of course, it was nice to see the ladies as well. They were a little wild, but when it was time to shoot they became very professional and put on a good show.  

So even though I probably wouldn't request for a twerk performance I may step in to Santana's Barber Shop here in Sosua in the near future.