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dumluk

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American expat in Panama

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Lives in David

Registration: 22 April 2012

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dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
tp3813

Coming to Medellin (For 2 months initially, with view to move later) by tp3813

Living in Germany at the moment which is nice, although do get a bit bored sometimes... Not to mention the dreaded German bureaucracy, which is fearsome. So reckon time to try something else, intend to go to Medellin. Always best to check places ...

dumluk

Might you be interested in sharing a big furnished place just outside of Medellin but connected by metro system? Im gone all the time.....Looking ofr somebody to share expenses and come and go at will, like me......makes a great home base.....safe ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
cccmedia

Ecuador Transportation Emergency as Fuel Subsidies End, Talks Fail by cccmedia

October 4, 2019: Ecuador has decided to end fuel subsidies, causing gasoline prices to rise to market levels. The subsidies were eliminated on Thursday after the president announced the change on Tuesday. The national government's talks with ...

dumluk

Geez.....$2.39 looks pretty good from where I sit, here in Colombia, and even still looks good compared to Panama which was about $2.75 when I left a week ago.....Calif at $3.25 variable..........But when you get hooked on cheap fuel, its a rude ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
Colonel68

Living on 1500 a month by Colonel68

Can i live in cartagena, colombia, on 1500 a month?

dumluk

And even quite a bit less if you can live without a car.....and you dont have to live in an overpriced gringo popular barrio........sure you can......You can live most anywhere in Colombia comfortably on $1500 as a single person, if youre not tossin ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
moirawalsh

Hi All re: Panama by moirawalsh

I'm retired. I have a cat, and I need strong Internet connectedness. Can those stars align in Panama? Any and all guidance is welcome. Thank you, Moira

dumluk

I would advise you to leave your cat with family or friends and come down for a few months and check things out. Keep things very simple at first.....Minimal investment, minimal risk........keep it light and easy......and see what you think after a ... Read More

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5 years ago
dltoomey

Living on the coast around Manta! by dltoomey

Need more recommendations on where to settle around Manta! Where do you live by the ocean?

dumluk

The higher the risk, the higher the reward........si o no? Read More

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5 years ago
dltoomey

Living on the coast around Manta! by dltoomey

Need more recommendations on where to settle around Manta! Where do you live by the ocean?

dumluk

Lifes a gamble right from the get go......... Read More

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5 years ago

Julian Assange......Still a topic worthy of discussion....

The silence on the subject of Julian Assange and what they are doing to him now, thanks to Ecuadorian Pres Lenin Moreno, throwing him under the bus is deafening.......I believe its time to revive this critical subject and leave the b.s. subjects of ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
roybo

Ecuadorian Drug Laws by roybo

Hi! Been trying to find information on what substances are controlled here in Ecuador without any success. Is there a list of controlled substances to find anywhere online? I wouldn't wanna break the law. The traditional San Pedro cactus for ...

dumluk

Whats wrong with the beach? Actually in my humble opinion life is much better there......I would not live up there at 8000 ft elev if you paid my rent, and bought my rum........ Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
Diksha

Divorcing in Panama by Diksha

Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in Panama can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for a ...

dumluk

My first thoughts are: Dont ever get married in Panama..........jajajajajajajaja Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
kristc99

Coco Beach in Chiriqui by kristc99

People have asked about this development in the past, and there is a recent discussion on Facebook, in one of the Expats in Panama groups facebook.com/groups/expatsinpanama/ Word is there is almost nothing going on. One house is built (took a long ...

dumluk

I was there again a few weeks ago to surf and scan the project once again. There has been some improvements......There is some construction goin on........several houses........they keep the gates open for surfers and visitors........which is ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
dltoomey

Living on the coast around Manta! by dltoomey

Need more recommendations on where to settle around Manta! Where do you live by the ocean?

dumluk

Last time I went thru Manta it was kinda depressing what with all the incredible earthquake related damages......They were workin on the roads and infrastructure but 2 yrs after the big one, it was still largely demolished. Im sure this would be ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
mag420

Doctors in David by mag420

Requesting information, suggestions, for family, internal medicine, doctor in David. Thank you.

dumluk

I would recommend Mae Lewis in David.......They seem to be more human as well as being professional and with good doctors.......Hospital Chiriqui is popular with expats, and with wealthy locals, but they are too mercenary for my taste. They wont let ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
cccmedia

El Niño 2019 by cccmedia

Surf-warning signs are being posted on most of Ecuador's beaches .. as damage has started to occur up and down the coast in advance of an El Niño weather phenomenon. Meteorologists foresee an El Niño developing in February ...

dumluk

Im gonna have to leave Colombia here pretty soon becuz of the 180 days law, and was thinking bout headin for the Ecuadorian coast either below or somewhat above Manta......Looking at annual rainfall charts it would appear that rainfall is at its ... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
joselowe

How to get my cheating Venezuelan boyfriend out of my apartment? by joselowe

Long story short, I let my boyfriend who is Venezuelan with no paperwork stay in my apartment in Bogotá . I found out some bad stuff and I want him to leave my apartment, he had never paid one peso for rent, his name isn’t on the lease ...

dumluk

Im curious. Has the Venez boyfriend problem been solved yet? Youve been offered some very viable solutions......Ive got one more as a back up scenario.....A new and BIGGER novio......... Read More

dumluk replied to a thread
5 years ago
chriscam19

How much money to live in Colombia and not have to work by chriscam19

Hi everyone. Maybe this question has already been asked. I know there are many variables in deciding on how much money to have. But my question is how much money do I need to take with me to Colombia and not have to work for the rest of my life? ...

dumluk

Yeah bro.......thats classic....what are the odds? Just almost impossible.......but back to the essence of the post......Im living here in Barbosa about half an hour to the north of Medellin right at the limit of the metro system (train + bus) and ... Read More