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American looking for information about Panama

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American

Lives in Michigan

Speaks learning Spanish

Registration: 25 February 2013

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PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
PattiH

Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH

Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...

PattiH

Hello Patti, I, too, am a single lady, and am looking to retire in Panama. My quest for information just began. Retirement is another 6yrs out for me...if I wait that long. This is the first site that I've joined in my search for info. As I find ... Read More

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11 years ago
PattiH

Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH

Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...

PattiH

Hi, Charlene I am not actually relocated yet. Still have home and other assets to liquidate and am in that process. I plan to be in the coastal area of EC (Bahia de Curaquez, Salinas) September and October of this year for my first "on the ground" ... Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
PattiH

Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH

Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...

PattiH

Hello all... Interesting discussion. I started my research with retirement to Panama but found it to be way to expensive for my budget. I then turned to Colombia which looked very promising and have now settled on coastal Ecuador. Its been a ... Read More

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11 years ago
andrewmack88

Im from Medellin! by andrewmack88

Hi guys!, I just found this cool blog full of several nationalities!And saw there is a Medellin forum, witch is great. I love to have nice conversations with people from different cultures, I'm paisa and i live here in Medellin, i speak english and ...

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Thanks, Solid I hope to check out a number of areas while in Medellin Daniel, I do not have accommodations yet. I would be good with a "share" situation. It is not my intention to be a tourista but to live as much as possible like I would when I ... Read More

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11 years ago
carolinesqueaky

Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky

I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...

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Julie's I am so envious! I am just starting to get rid of my stuff. It took me a bit to get my mind around giving up my home..... But now that I'm there just want to get it done. I remember that sense of freedom when I loaded my car and headed ... Read More

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11 years ago
Natrold

Rentals in Medellin by Natrold

I have been looking at apartment rentals in Medellin and I see they are somewhat high. I live in Costa Rica and they are a lot cheaper. All of my looking has been on the internet so I see a lot of the tourist prices. I was told by a real estate ...

PattiH

Hi, Everyone out there.... I'm traveling to Medellin in September of this year and will be there for two months. My purpose is to scout out an area to relocate to. In the meantime I will need accommodations for two months. A "shared" flat, condo ... Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
andrewmack88

Im from Medellin! by andrewmack88

Hi guys!, I just found this cool blog full of several nationalities!And saw there is a Medellin forum, witch is great. I love to have nice conversations with people from different cultures, I'm paisa and i live here in Medellin, i speak english and ...

PattiH

AndrewMac Hi, thanks for the post. I'll be traveling to Medellin in September for two months and will need accommodations. I'm not wanting a tourist place as I am coming to scout out a place to relocate to Any suggestions or ... Read More

PattiH created a thread
11 years ago

Medellin or Cuenca

Is there anyone on this board who has lived both Medellin Colombia and Cuenca Equador? I'm researching for relocation. I'm down to Medellin and Cuenca. Other than weather, and "feel" of the two cities they seem fairly comparable. This has been (and ... Read More

PattiH created a thread
11 years ago

Cuenca vs Medellin

Is there anyone on this board who has lived both Medellin Colombia and Cuenca Equador? I'm researching for relocation. I'm down to Medellin and Cuenca. Other than weather, and "feel" of the two cities they seem fairly comparable. This has been (and ... Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
MissDenver

Single woman $900 a month? by MissDenver

I am hoping to retire early in Cuenca on $900 a month. My income is 1425, but I have fixed bills, need to have money to send my daughter in college and 1 trip for her to visit each year. The $900 needs to cover rent, food, transportation, health ...

PattiH

I've been reading this thread with great interest. Thank you, MissDenver for starting it I am also a single woman looking to relocate and am considering Cuenca. You're questions and following information was timely I will be traveling in September ... Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
carolinesqueaky

Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky

I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...

PattiH

Hi. I'm a single woman (older) and have been going through this process as well. My first thought was Panama for a number of reasons.. expat community, low cost of living, easy access to States, if necessary, warm, healthy lifestyle. As I read, ... Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
PattiH

Single Lady retiring to Panama by PattiH

Hi, All New to this blog and looking for information. Are there any other Single ladies looking to retire to Panama? From all I've read I realize this most likely a huge minority. However, If I'm doing it I have to believe there are others.. ...

PattiH

Thanks. Lots of good information. Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
expat.com

Presentation of members in Medellin by expat.com

Hello and welcome on Expat.com! We invite the new members in Medellin and surroundings to present themselves in this discussion :) Are you living here since some time or did you just arrive? What brought you to Medellin? What passionates you, do ...

PattiH

Cesar.. Thank you for the kind welcome to your country. Planacruise... I would like that. Let's stay in touch. Patti Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
peggyjune

wanting to explore Cartegena, for possible relocation by peggyjune

Peggy here in Denver, Colorado, planning my first exploratory trip to Cartegena, at some point this year. I spent time and lived in Negril, Jamaica for some years; but relocated back to Denver, Colorado. After 7 years, I am looking for another ...

PattiH

Peggyjune I am thinking of Cartegena for retirement relocation. Where are you in your relocation plans? I am planning a trip to Colombia In September and October of this year. I want to spend at least a month in Cartegena and possibly another ... Read More

PattiH replied to a thread
11 years ago
Christine

Medellin flatshare by Christine

Hi, is it popular to share a flat in Medellin ? What advice would you give to those looking for shared accommodation in Medellin? Can you recommend specialized local websites or newspapers? By the way, keep in mind there is a flat ...

PattiH

Hi, Christine Its unfortunate there are not replies to your questions on finding accommodations in Medellin. I, for one, would be much appreciative of this information as I am planning a move to the Medellin area next year. I am coming for a 2 ... Read More