A Troubled Road To Cabarete, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- December 2022 I had been traveling across the Dominican Republic and was about to go to the famous town of Cabarete. It is very popular among canadians and Americans, especially form the east part of the US and Canada since there are direct flights from Ney York, Montreal, Toronto and Boston that go straigt in to Puerto Plata, located just 15 min away from Cabarete. I had previously visited Punta Cana and styed in an all inclusive hotel there called Caribe Delux Princess. Then I had taken a bus to Santo domingo, Puerto Plata, Sosua and now Cabarete. The town is famous for kite surfing and surfing. As well as having very modern beach condos. The dominican republic is said to have been discovered by Chritopher Columbus but there were many taino people living in the island of Hispaniola before that. In the next video I might go to some more all inclusive hotels. I also think that this town is a really good alternative to Mexico and places like Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, and Cozumel. Those locations have become very overpopulated by tourism and also very expensive for apartments. It is worth checking out the Dominican Republic for a more relaxed and affordabel vacation.
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William, I love when you get introspective. It makes me do the same and is very therapeutic. I am 58 and have raised 3 children and am feeling very proud. Now my 54 year old husband has had cancer twice and a stroke. The dreams I have of traveling keep going on the back burner. Dreams and plans are helping for sure. I always say it will all work out. And when a bad or challenging thing happens I say this to shall pass. Life is good and fun. I so happy to have your videos as part of my life.
🙏Amen.
having had 3 kids is a great achievement. Im glad you enjoy the videos, but sad to hear about the misfortune of your husband.
You are not alone, so many of us work our lives away and when we near the time we think we can retire and enjoy it that is when illness or finances step in and say no, William has so much insight for his age, he is a beautiful soul and I also vicariously get to travel thru his videos, also in my late 50's took care of myself but still got cancer, I am doing well now but my mother is elderly and almost died before Christmas so the hospital is where I spent the Holidays taking care of her and still am, my other siblings are too far away to do it, still grateful for each day and the blessings I have but William has the right idea, travel while you're young and carefree because life passes us by in a heartbeat.
I am turning 62 next year and I had 5 beautiful children. All married and with their own families now. I am retiring next year hopefully to DR and just become a beach but and read all the books I didn't get a chance to read while raising my family as a single mom❤
William, My wife and I are now in our mid 60s we decided years ago not to have children. We appreciate those who have had children, but it wasn't for us. We are able to live our lives as if we were on vacation every day, it would have been extremely different if we had children.
Personal choice.
Stay healthy. Stay happy. Peace.
Yeah that's understandable. People who have children can't just go as they wish
Great comment. And don't regret any decisions in life. To do one thing we have to sacrifice something else usually.
The beauty of all these videos is that you can tell William is authentic. He Doesent bs, or act like a certain type of way to cater to the audience. He’s just himself, and acts like himself. Add the quirk, or humor, and personality and you get the videos he publishes. Good stuff my man.
I appreciate that thank you. In the beginning I couldn't be myself always, but now I feel ok with being myself and showing it to the world.
No, you are traveling to show everyone in your channel beautiful locations that we are not able to go for some of us and at the same time we are learning through you." Keep Going don't stop"
Thank you, William.
William you may be running from life but No one can say you haven't lived your life exceptionally well to the fullest. You bring happiness & light to this world that it so needs.Thank you for being awesome & always amazing. Be you & never change for anyone! 🎉❤️🎊🙂👍
Thanks for that! I appreciate it :)
@@williamtaudien You're most welcome ✌️😉👍💖🎉
Thanks for sharing your inner thoughts about life, it makes your video unique and a refreshing change. I had a hard time finding my way in life. I traveled and worked at many different jobs. Had lots of relationships that were not satisfying. Finally met a young woman who made me want to settle down and I found happiness not perfect but very good. Having kids can be good or not so good. Finding a satisfying job helps tremendously. In my case I found a path to self employment that made working enjoyable.
William, I want to thank you for sharing your life journeys with all of us.
This Human Experience is full of up and downs, wherever we go.
We learn from that, become stronger and hopefully better human beings.
Cabarete for me is the gem of the Dominican Republic. That is just my opinion.
Villa Taina is an amazing place to stay at.
Continue to travel the world. You will find your place.
I'm 63, retired, and happily married.
I found my place in Cabarete, and we plan to buy a vacation home there.
My partner, and I will continue to follow your life journey.
Hey man, my girlfriend and I always enjoy watching your videos. Your philosophical insights especially are always helpful and interesting for us. Keep on keepin’ on William. You’ve always got support from your fans here on RUclips 💪🏼.
There are enough kids in the world. Keep traveling and sharing your videos!
Just trade one routine for another but nothing ever stays the same. Have kids, it will change your life. I have a boy who's now 21 and daughter who's 18. Raising them is the best gift God ever gave me. Been watching you grow up over the years and love your vids.
William.. i've thought a lot about your life musings.. No matter what, the grass is always greener in the other fellow's yard. Having children can be wonderful or in between ( i have a fantastic son who i devoted myself to after my divorce with his mother when he was 4.. and then he moved to the opposite coast after college and i never see him ) or horrible ( my brother had one daughter who after age 8 became extremely alienated from him and has called him a multitude of horrible names.. and even though she's in her early 30's they can hardly be in the same room). Marriage can be the same.. my parents divorced when i was 7and i divorced when my wonderful son was young. His mom and i are on excellent terms now. My brother's wife moved out when he was 75 ! The problem is life unfolds in totally unpredictable ways with great things and horrible things happening all along the way. i can see how traveling alone constantly could become lonely and difficult. Many people do love their work and since you are smart and tech savvy you could possibly develop an enterprise which is enjoyable and lucrative, but which allows freedom and free time for travel. it can and has been done. i know that i could not live all year in Sweden with the winter snow and cold and LONG winter nights ! ( No wonder so few people actually live there !!! )
Your relatives will always know they had a pool trickster in the family. And they will say what a character
Haha thanks
Have kids with Maria!! 😁 they’ll be so beautiful and adventurous like you both!
Thank you so much for your videos, very inspiring for me!! I am 64 years old and I am thinking of travelling for the rest of my life. I´ll Never give up. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Throw away all your stuff besides just one bag. It will be much easier to leave!
Me and my wife got married very young an waited to have kids so we could travel and be settled. Come to find out we travel more now than we ever did before our children. My daughter took her first cruise at 7 months. Now we got to Mexico three times a year or so. Nothing better than watching my babies enjoy the beach and sand! Just thought I’d let you know that having kids did not limit us, it actually enhanced our traveling! I love your videos! Keep it up, we will be in Ocho Rios next week!
Always appreciate your thoughts and when you do have kids EVERY night tell them stories of your travels and keep their precious minds filled with wonder!
Thank you, I will be renting in the same complex, I like the price and the view.
Related to your soul searching at the beginning of the video, I think the secret is balance. You mentioned hating your job, wishing Friday would come quickly. I used to feel that way, until I found the right job. A balance of work and play and friends and family, at least for me, has been the secret formula for sustained happiness and contentment. My kids are 19 and 29 now, we have all travelled together since they were babies. It's the best of both worlds. And I have a fullfilling and meaningful career for 10 months out of the year. As I get older (currently 49) I am going to increase the amount of travel and reduce the amount of work. Anyway, you seem like a genuine and driven person. I have no doubt you will find your balance.
I agree, had two kids at 40 and today at 62 its great to have two older kids and perhaps grand-kids. You are having a great life enjoy it like I did when I was your age and found my wife in Ecuador, SA while traveling.. married 29 yrs today,. We know who you are its on YT forever...safe travels.
I almost booked this place but wasn’t sure if the pool was big enough for lapses. Looking at it through your videos it seems great. My other challenge was finding a grocery store at walking distance. I am curious to know more about this place in your next video!
PS I started backpacking when I was 14! I’m 48 now and although I have no kids I also have no regrets either. I am very close to my nieces and I have good young friends who I know will never abandon me in old age. It’s not necessary to be married and have kids to be happy. Having kids also doesn’t guarantee they will stay around and care for you. Many of my married friends live with regrets and envy my travel lifestyle!
PSS Scams are being more frequent even on popular platforms like booking and Airbnb. In September I booked an amazing Airbnb in Guatemala . I arrived there only to find out it didn’t exist! I was running around at 10pm looking for a hotel! Luckily Airbnb refunded me all my money. Sorry it happened to you.
what's the name of the last hotel/apt? thanks!
Very close grocery store...
Janets grocery store is the popular one
There is a very modern grocery store in town called Janets
@@williamtaudien thanks. Saw Janets on google map but wasn’t sure if it was a grocery or convenience store. Much appreciate.
We’d like to see some more “pool tricks “ in future videos! You are doing it right William.traveling while you’re young,and healthy. Usually it’s the other way around when we’re too old,and can’t do the things we used to. Keep pumping out the great videos! Thanks
Hey😎, I stopped your video after first few minutes; your self-introspection deeply resonated with me! I also travelled world extensively in my younger years; my desire for kids overwhelmed me in my early (40s). Me & my kids are happy; they're now in college. I'm ready to follow you & that travel bug again! God Bless 😎
Follow your heart ❤ Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences! Enjoy them so much!! 😊
Alot of people end up working and getting stuck in the grind and then they realize all the places they wanted to go.. but never did it.. and then regret it.. I never heard anyone in life say they wish they could work more..
You’re right you do need kids . When you have kids you have family and you have completed the circle of life.
There are scammers every where. I hope you were able to get your Uber money back and your Hotel money back. You roll with it really well.
So happy your friend was there to help. Not enough ppl like Dave out there. I love the apartment and the security and it's close proximity to the beach and gym and good healthy food. Thank you for the great content and Merry Christmas William. Be well, stay safe and see you next video.🎅🌲🤗
In the end, love and family are Everything. “Love Actually, is all around”…💕
Hi William. What you say about exercising and happiness is so true I believe. You always inspire me work out. It’s so good for the body and the mind.
Be yourself William!
You are nice guy!
I’ve been to Dominican Republic many times but when I look at your videos I’ve never been to many places that you’ve been in it’s so interesting to me as a native New Yorker I just admire you so much thanks for all the great videos you’re posting I’m such a fan of yours
Good morning William, thank you for posting have fun stay healthy and be safe❤
When retirees are looking for a location away from the noise, cruise ships and crowds whatever suggestions you have are enormously helpful. Not everywhere in the DR offers peace and calm. Especially if a person doesn't want to go to Mexico and other such locations. Maybe even Sosua, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata are the same as Mexico. On the other hand if a person wants access to amenities and conveniences they don't want to be isolated either.
It looks like a beautiful place. I'm so sad to hear you were scammed. What is wrong with people?? It was so nice of that man to let you stay at his home for the night. It's good to know there are still kind people!
I highly recommend surfbreak bed and breakfast in Cabarete I have stayed there and it's beautiful, clean and quiet and safe
Always enjoy your vids, man, especially when you comment on the reality of traveling so much. I've been a nomad for years too. It's fun. A dream. But not without downsides.
Awww man!! Sorry that happened to you about the hotel. 😫 so glad you had some friends nearby to help you!! And that apartment was great location! So it all turned out great! Looking forward to the next video!
Thanks :)
Glad you ended up at a nice place. Nice video. Beautiful beach. Thanks and take care.
Love when you get deep. Your inner Yoda is inspiring. Keep it up. Loving my Swedish 🐑 cap
Awesome thanks for getting one :)
Great drone footage. Nice video
Very interesting and informative video my friend 👍😁I wish you all the best and 2 beautiful baby's with Maria 😁😂Thanks for sharing and stay safe 😁✌
I'm new here enjoying the videos, who's Maria?
It will happen... good job so far....all we can do is to follow our heart..
Thank you for the video! Very impressive.
Nice place indeed. Plenty of amenities and friendly atmosphere!
“Every morning and every night, some are born to sweet delight, others are born to endless night”. (by William Blake) - talking about different life styles, it’s like this: if you don’t make your own bed, eventually someone will come along and do it for you - but not how you like it, rather opposite. Just some food for thought. Bon journey, dear friend
William I've mentioned this a few times before, but I highly recommend you visit Brazil...Rio is very dangerous, but cities like Recife', Natal, and Fortaleza in the north are just amazing. I spent almost a year in Brazil and it changed my life...God speed my friend
And Buzios may also appeal to William, no?
William, you make me sick!!!🤣🤣 Seriously, I envy you. I turned 50 this year and trying to start my international traveling adventures. Last year, in November, I visited Ethiopia. This past November I visited Dominican Republic - Punta Cana - and probably just missed you. I did meet a lovely couple, Andre and Sara, from North Ireland/UK. I'm hoping to visit Portugal and Dubai next year, but definitely want to visit the Caribbean again soon. I wish I could figure out how to sell everything and become a full-time traveler (and social media sensation) like you. I'm American and I guess I'm just too scared to make the leap! Any pointers? Do you need a travel buddy?
Keep up the adventures, and great videos! You're a great inspiration. Maybe I'll get off my a$$ before I'm 55 and really take an adventure!
Thanks for documenting your life and sharing so many interesting places , cultures and people. Look forward to your videos I have watched them all . Stay safe William.
Love it when you share your feelings about travel! I feel the same! ❤🎉😊
Enjoyed the video! Looks like a nice place to take Maria to.😉
That last place looks nice.
Short term goals and long term goals are good to have, that way we are always working or walking towards something good!
Way to go William GREAT SUCCESS!
Life is whatever you make it William! Right now I’m living the rat race just looking forward to the weekend. Your life seems so much more fulfilling, I look up to you. There is something to say tho about having kids. When you’re an old man you’ll probably wish you had a legacy you were leaving behind. Best luck to you and your travels.
A new resort opened in Punta Cana named Margaritaville that looks nice. I’ll be there in January.
Have fun amigo!
You are so lucky to be able to visit such beautiful places . Milk it for as long as possible . When you turn 40 , then maybe the settle down could be consider . Take care and will keep watching .
There is a problem with Uber in the Dominican Republic where they will send you a message asking where you’re going and then will overcharge you the fare and if you cancel you get charged the cancellation fee. It happened to me many times.
Yeah exactly. I had to cancel the trips where they asked me a bunch of weird questions in the messages and wouldn't come and pick me up
I like your videos especially when you went to my home town acapulco .. I been to domimican Republic nice place but nothing like 🇲🇽 cheers keep it up
Hi William! Love love your videos and love your perspective of life…lots to learn from you…are you able to list the places you stay and eat…doing would love to touch those on our next trip to DR🫶 take care!
This small town looks exciting. Going to Puta Cana in February for a month and will definately try out this town . Thanks again William for an informative video
I will be in Sosua next week your videos are really helpful. I will try to be careful when I go there. It looks beautiful. We travel to escape from reality but when you’re living the dream why stop? It’s difficult to travel when you have kids and a family. The best time to do it is now when you’re young and still trying to figure out yourself.
You're still young William, I started having kids at 37 and I have 2 kids now, am 51, and love your videos, but I travelled and enjoyed life, not as much as you, but I did, I moved across the world from my home in Canada to Australia. Guess what, I still plan to travel and my kids are almost all grown up, and I have lots of money so I will be traveling in style if God permits it. So much time, you're all good, don't worry please.
Enjoyed another of your fantastic videos William. So sorry that you got scammed. Seems a fact of life now how careful we have to be. Glad that your friend and Roman were able to assist you. Enjoy your stay. Till next time take care.
Thanks great video 👍
You are right i start at Monday with working and i hope that it fast Friday is. Then Weekend and the circle get round every week the same.
Love it when you get deep and share your perspectives. To me always insightful. I hope you find your love partner and make your babies. Marriage and parenting are very challenging but also rewarding with the right person. Do your homework! I know you will.
Hew William
I have a friend that lives in Dominican Republic and he can drive his country everywhere without a map...lol.
My main question is are you going to Panama in the future travels. Perhaps you have done so already?
I'm enjoying your videos and sharing them with my friend. He lives in San Cristobal
Thanks for the mental vacation I got watching your video. Awesome shots of the area.....loved your soul talk during the beginning too.
I love when you share your views and thoughts. Thank you for opening up and your willingness to share. Fantastic video. Wish I could meet you and Maria for a fruitful conversation and exchange point of views. Stay the path! Stay well.
Hi William, thanks for sharing. Love all your videos. Keep 'em coming. The nomad life is the best. I'm 65 and doing the same thing. It's the best... hello from Osaka, Japan!
Great video, very informative. Just be careful where you venture.
I just love your videos. I'm always waiting to see the next one. So beautiful places you show to us. It's nice that through your videos we can also explore the world. I think not having kids it's not a bad thing, especially if you have or find the right person to travel with around the world. It's more fun. Keep going on what you do. I admire you, sincerely! LIfe is short so why not to explore everything? Take care!
I just spent thanksgiving at Ocean Dreams with a bunch of friends. You need to eat fish tacos at Gorditos right behind Ocean Dreams, and Roma across the street has great fresh pasta. Down the beach, front loop is a chill spot to watch the World Cup and have some drinks. Enjoy Cab, make sure you get over to Las Terrenas!!
nice life you currently have
You don't have to do what our neighbors are doing to be Happy ❤️❤️❤️👍😎
Yes that's true
I chose not to have family cause I focused on working and travelling. But to stop working is hard cause that gives me no money to travel. I don't regret having a family or children. I am so happy about that choice. So many others have families and children. During my lifetime the population in the world went from 4 to 8 billion so there is no lack of babymaking. 🙂
We just have to respect that nothing is right or wrong. What I hate is when people point fingers cause of how someone chose to life their life.
Don't wait too long to have kids mate. I travelled lots in my younger days and waited until 40 to have my son. It's the best. Now he is 10 and I have the perfect travel companion as my wife does not like traveling. Best that way as she is just a damper on the fun. My son loves to explore new places and we plan trips together. Anyway, have a kid or two then your channel will be you and your family travelling around. Having my son gave me some purpose and now I don't worry about being a travel bum when I retire in 5 or so years. My only regret was I wished I was a bit younger when I had a kid. Cheers and keep the videos coming.
Interesting. thanks for that, but why do you wish you were a bit younger when you had a son?
Hey William! We enjoy watching your travel adventures! and just so you know, my husband and I have been married 32 years and chose NOT to have children. We are very happy owning a home and love to travel all over the world. We love being "auntie" and "uncle", but no regrets at all for not having children. Love our family and friends! Hope you enjoy continued joy in your travels and whatever choices you decide in life... Cheers!
Thanks William, we enjoy following you and watching your videos. Lucky you get the choice to travel for years. Most is us get some travel time but we need to make a money to live and to get some of that travel privilege.
The meaning of life is just to be alive! TO BE!!! If you think kids will bring you happiness you find out they will not!!! You have to find happiness within and in the now, because it is all you got! The outside world will only bring you happiness for a short time, than you have to seek again for something else. Love your Videos!!! Thank you!! 🤗☺
I stated that I was happy and did not mention having kids would bring happiness, but more so that it's one of the meanings of life. Passing on our genes, otherwise we did not contribute to evolution.
@@williamtaudien I believe we are good, with 8 Billion human on earth right now.😉 But your gene are nice I believe!
Isn’t life strange. It’s very hard to articulate but travel opens the doors to synchronicity that only the observer can appreciate.
I highly recommend the opening of this video to all, regardless of if they watch travel vlogs or not. Your thoughts are what we all think but very few of us can communicate it as well as you did in your opening. The Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi said:
“Do not seek fame. Do not make plans. Do not be absorbed by activities. Do not think that you know. Be aware of all that is and dwell in the infinite. Wander where there is no path. Be all that heaven gave you, but act as though you have received nothing. Be empty, that is all.”
"Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free.”
Thanks for that!
@@williamtaudienthanks for the video William and I agree I liked hearing your musings about life. How do you afford full-time traveling? What kind of work did you do in the past? Would love to hear more about your life before traveling and RUclips. I just did a solo cruise to the Canary Islands and Spain from Miami on Royal Caribbean. Great food, entertainment, and activities on board. They even had an ice skating rink and a Flow Rider for surfing. Great excursions in the Canary Islands and three ports in Spain. Rented an apartment in the gothic quarters of Barcelona for a week and it was wonderful biking all over that phenomenal place and its beaches, but would have been even more fun with a friend. I'm leaving Miami November 8th on the MSC Magnifica for 5 islands in Eastern Caribbean then heading to Madeira Island then Lisbon then several ports in Spain and ending in Rome. Staying 3 days in Rome and then getting on another MSC ship called Lyrica for a week around the Mediterranean. Both cruises are pretty low cost and would love hanging out with on them if you're interested. Have you done any cruises before?
What is normal? Normal is what you like to do. Live your best life. And seeing the world is a pretty good life. Wish I had the opportunity to do it the way you do. ENJOY William.
I love cabarete
Stay safe William and I appreciate your philosophical views!
Another Great video, William!
Looking forward to the next one.
Another great video with beautiful sceneries thank you.
Hi William if this is your first no show apartment then you are lucky! It happens more than you think and especially when booked via app at the last minute (you often seem to make reservations on the travel day). If your new apartment needs guards 24 hours a day, it explains why there are no tourists around in the town. Safe travels!
@9:30 correction is not the Caribben Sea, it is the Atlantic Ocean
Hi William. Your vlogs are beautiful edited. The scenery is amazing. Well done.
I so agree with all you said. My current situation makes me feel trap but also helps appreciate that I have seen much of the world...but can't wait to get out there again!!
Great video William! Been watching you so long everytime I walk into a room I say... Helllloo! Lol
Nice vid William, glad you had a good ending with that apartment, what you said your going to cover in the next video is exactly what we want, plus also for you to be safe and more importantly happy ❤️👍
wiliam go to cuba next!it's close by and very safe and the people are great!varadero beach is awesome!viva varadero viva cuba!
i Like your vidieos ! Well done. The Dominican Republic is my second homeland, especially the south/east coast. Succes and stay safe ! From the Netherlands, Los Paises Bajos.
Hi William. Great video! Thanks. Tip: JWorg will help you with many questons having to do with the real meaning of life - past, present and future! Enjoy! ~Rm😉
Good video William, looks like a great place, but I want more POOOOL TRIIIICKS 🙏😎
Bellas imágenes de mi Isla, gracias por visitarnos.
Yes, the world needs more William Taudiens! Bet you would be a wild dad!
Glad to see you stay in one place you like for 2 weeks at least! Also, something tells me that you are looking at Europe with one eye - nice beaches in Europe, too!