John Rodrituez
@jrod1944
American expat in Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Panama City
Registration: 27 February 2012
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From the horses mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
It will work if you cna get a Panama map. I understand that Tom Tom does not have a panama map, but Germin does. Google map also is an excellent way to get around. In Panama most people don't go by steet names and address, they use reference points ... Read More
From the horses mouth Expats living in Panama by SandyDreams
Hi, We are planning an exploratory trip to Panama in the fall with the intention of retiring there next year. There is just too much info on the net and a lot of it appears either sugar-coated or contradictory. I am looking for real people who ...
Hello, I am married to a panamanian woman since 1965. We have left panama in 1966. I was stationed in the old Canal Zone. We have been visiting Panama for the last 20 years. I like Panama but my wife doesn't. We came to live in December. We had ... Read More
Spanish by kfmellis
Hi Everyone, Will be in Panama in Jan. Wanted to get a heads start on learning Spanish in these next three months. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what you think would be the best mehhod? As always, thank you for your help. Kathy
I speak both English and Spanish but not qualified to teach a language. I teach Tai Chi Chuan. Read More
Shipping Restrictions to Panama by kfmellis
Hi, Does anyone know if I can ship to Panama: kitchen spices and herbs in bottles spaghetti and other uncooked pasta small house batteries vinegars sugar and flour canned goods like soup, tuna fish, etc. condiments like mustard, mayo, ...
You can find most of all you will need in Panama. I would not recommend shipping anything here. I came with my suitcases and felt I had to bring my car since I love the doggone thing. Well, It was a mistake. I should have sold it and gotten one ... Read More
Spanish by kfmellis
Hi Everyone, Will be in Panama in Jan. Wanted to get a heads start on learning Spanish in these next three months. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what you think would be the best mehhod? As always, thank you for your help. Kathy
Go on youtube and watch spanish lessons videos. They will definately help. Read More
Got lotsa questions!! by Jkelly
Hi I'm justin and I live in Calgary Alberta Canada. I want to move to panama but have a few questions maybe someone can help me with. First is where would be a better city to live in? I'm 20 and enjoy going out but part of the reason i want to leave ...
Hi Justin, I just came to Panama in December from the states. I know Panama really well since I was stationed here with the Marines way back when. I have been coming here for many years and finally settled here. I think for a young man the city is ... Read More