Stephen Duggan
@SunsetSteve
Canadian looking for information about Panama
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Lives in Sharbot Lake
Registration: 13 October 2014
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Post-Covid-19 situation in Portugal by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
We just returned from a month spent in Portugal, from the Algarve, through Alenteju and central Portugal. We masked at all indoor areas, but saw few if any others masked in any situations throughout the country. Everyone seems to believe that the ... Read More
visa assistance by ninats
Hello. I am looking for assistance in finding a lawyer or agency to help me apply for a Portuguese Visa. Many of the companies I've found online have very mixed reviews. I want to find someone dependable.Can anyone recommend a lawyer?
@ninats Have you looked into Viv Europe? Read More
hotel near casa vieja in Panama City by Lindaprock2
coming from the us and would like a hotel recommendation near casa vieja. Want to also visit the museum. Is it best to wait to rent a car so we are not driving in the city. Thinking I will rent a car on my way to the canal and hen on to Coronado. ...
I recommend you hire a driver for the day or two for visits to the canal, the museums, and the monkey island on lake gatun. There are several reliable drivers and if you ask for recommendations you will have a choice. As for a hotel, plenty of good ... Read More
Weather caldas da raihna by Spongey
Im considering moving to an area surrounding caldas da raihna , I have concerns over what the weather would be like between November to March in this area , Does it rain a lot in this area, was looking at the algarve but property prices ...
Also very interested in this info. Read More
D7 visa Portugal by Matiew
I applied to the NY center last May 10 for a passive income visa. It has been over 60 days now and have not heard anything back even after numerous calls, emails and appearing in person at the NY center. No one is able to give me any information on ...
THanks for that, Andrew. Question: Did you arrange a one year lease at the aìrbnb to get the approval? Read More
D7 Visa Process, Initial Steps and Overall Experience from Canada by sharifuddin1
Hi All I am a newbie and creating this thread for those who have applied from Canada. I am in Toronto and planning to apply soon. Let's connect here, share information so that applicants from Canada can benefit and have smooth sailing from ...
@lindaeva ballpark cost? Read More
Need advise by awanyc
Hello everyone, I have been looking for an apartment for the last two weeks. I found some for less than 1,400,000. The issue is that they all required fiador, which I obviously do not have. There’s one owner who is interested I rent his place. ...
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Boquete or Volcan, What's Your Preference? by apanamamama
Volcan or Boquete, Which Was Right for Us? Some people don't even realize that there are other places to live in Panama other than Panama City and Boquete for expats. We want to get the word out about Volcan (and any other expat city)! Where would ...
I had commented to a resident there that the road up to el valle would be fantastic if I owned a motorcycle. What a thrill ride! Then he said “in the heavy rain?” Brought me to my senses . . . Read More
Long Term Residency by chosenrescue
Rather than leave the Country (Colombia) every 90 or 180 days to keep from over extending my tempory Visa, I would prefer some sort of more permanent arangement. I have decided to move here, permanently, and establish relationships, both personal ...
2 months in Panama - where to stay? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne, Australia for a few 1-2 month stints next year (3-6 different countries, 1-3 months in each). It's kind of a 'slow travel' project, while I am on maternity leave. One of the places we ...
Although not a beach town, Boquete does offer a range of short term accommodations in tiny houses called casitas. You can find some of them on offer at boqueteningdot com . The bonus is that unlike the beach areas, you will actually be able to bring ... Read More
2 months in Panama - where to stay? by Ravenus
Hello We are looking to relocate from Melbourne, Australia for a few 1-2 month stints next year (3-6 different countries, 1-3 months in each). It's kind of a 'slow travel' project, while I am on maternity leave. One of the places we ...
Bocas pretty but not what many think of as nice. Read More
Boquete or Volcan, What's Your Preference? by apanamamama
Volcan or Boquete, Which Was Right for Us? Some people don't even realize that there are other places to live in Panama other than Panama City and Boquete for expats. We want to get the word out about Volcan (and any other expat city)! Where would ...
Wolfman - your points are good ones, although a newcomer will have to make those discoveries him/herself. Question - are there opportunities for rental accommodation in Cerro Cama? I have not heard of it. Read More
Boquete or Volcan, What's Your Preference? by apanamamama
Volcan or Boquete, Which Was Right for Us? Some people don't even realize that there are other places to live in Panama other than Panama City and Boquete for expats. We want to get the word out about Volcan (and any other expat city)! Where would ...
Volcan lacks a Central Park and that makes a difference. It’s not a walkabout environment. Read More
Driving by Marsan311
Good Morning. I have been following quietly and absorbing as much information as I can over the last while and this is my first post. I have searched the forums and found tidbits of info, but figured I would ask the question again. My wife and I ...
I have driven in Paris and Rome, rural Colombia and rural Panama, Ireland and others, without major issues. But i would rent out of Coronado for one reason: the motos in the city are a constant threat to your focus, and it can be difficult to track ... Read More
English (and French) speaker, prospects in Colombia? by MiskatonicPhD
I'm visiting in a few months, but people keep telling me I'll love it and want to stay. My Spanish is currently poor, though of course improving it then immersing myself is a priority. What I'd like to know is, how might my marketable ...
How long is a golfer’s mile? Read More