Menu
Expat.com
SunsetSteve

Stephen Duggan

@SunsetSteve

Serial expat

Canadian looking for information about Panama

Forum

276 posts

Contacts

14

About me

Canadian

Lives in Sharbot Lake

Registration: 13 October 2014

Activity

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
last year
Mickael

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

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

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
2 years ago
ninats

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?

Stephen Duggan

@ninats Have you looked into Viv Europe? Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
2 years ago
Lindaprock2

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. ...

Stephen Duggan

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

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
2 years ago
Spongey

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

Also very interested in this info. Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
2 years ago
Matiew

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

THanks for that, Andrew. Question: Did you arrange a one year lease at the aìrbnb to get  the approval? Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
2 years ago
sharifuddin1

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

@lindaeva ballpark cost? Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
5 years ago
awanyc

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. ...

Stephen Duggan

advice Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
apanamamama

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

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

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
chosenrescue

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 ...

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ravenus

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

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

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ravenus

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

Bocas pretty but not what many think of as nice. Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
apanamamama

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

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

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
apanamamama

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

Volcan lacks a Central Park and that makes a difference. It’s not a walkabout environment. Read More

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
Marsan311

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

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

Stephen Duggan
SunsetSteve replied to a thread
6 years ago
MiskatonicPhD

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 ...

Stephen Duggan

How long is a golfer’s mile? Read More