new_soil
American looking for information about Panama
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American
Lives in California
Speaks English, minimal Spanish (though learning more).
Registration: 24 May 2013
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How a car accident changed my view on living abroad by justachicaincostarica
Last May I decided to pack up my things and get out of the cold (May isn't really cold, but it isn't always warm either) and head to Costa Rica! I love the beach. I love wildlife. I love nature. So the move wasn't such a hard decision to make. I ...
justachicaincostarica- Sorry to hear of the emergency, loss and injuries. You have written an excellent blog...and all should take heed to your advise. Thank you Read More
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.. ...
Hi NYSTP, Congratulations on making your move! I haven't been on this site for some time, so it was great to find a post from one of the "originals". It was even greater to find that you've landed in Panama. No doubt you're probably settling ... Read More
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.. ...
Oh no, Kris I am not at all used to the temps here...I endure them. My ideal temperature range is 70 to under 90 degrees F. with mild to mid-range% of humidity. Anna That's hot! You might find the beach areas of Panama perfect if you are used to ... Read More
Researching Panama for Retirement by new_soil
Hello All, Just starting the venture of looking to retire abroad. Panama and the Dominican Republic are the countries that I am considering. Any of you who are currently living in those areas feel free to share your experience with me. I wish to ...
Thank you David. Read More
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.. ...
Kris, For a point of reference, Merced County is 1-hour north of Fresno, CA. As an example of how hot it already is getting....Thurs thru Sunday temps will range from 90 to 104 degrees F. Anna Read More
Warning-real estate in Panama is not what it seems by WarningToAll
We purchased a condo, pre construction, from what we were told to be a reputable and a premium developer [Moderated] of Panama City, Republic of Panama in October of 2006. The project was named Oceanaire, and was supposedly the best amongst the ...
How horrible an experience for you! I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Prior to the real estate nightmare, how long had you lived in Panama? Assuming you rented prior to purchasing, how was your rental experience, and your overall ... Read More
In the event of a death by RodandMo
I know this is a 'worst case scenario' kind of question, and I'm sorry if it has been discussed before, but I didn't know how to search on the forum boards for this topic. If a person was to give up their citizenship of their country of origin and ...
RodandMo- I am not writing with an answer to your question...rather a comment: Thank you for asking that...as it is valid and important to know the answer. It is not something I would, early on in my research, think to ask. So, I also wait to ... Read More
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.. ...
I live in the San Joaquin Valley (Merced County). However I am a native San Franciscan...moved to Merced in 1997. Your blog has been very interesting, I truly appreciate your posting the detailed monthly expenses, budget, etc.. Though I live in a ... Read More
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.. ...
Hello Nystp, I am following your posts, Patti's, Auntie Flo's and John's. This being my 2nd day on this site, I have to say that your statement, "I happen to love the ocean; love the possibility of living among the people of Panama, not in a ... Read More
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.. ...
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
Researching Panama for Retirement
Hello All, Just starting the venture of looking to retire abroad. Panama and the Dominican Republic are the countries that I am considering. Any of you who are currently living in those areas feel free to share your experience with me. I wish to ... Read More