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julylee

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American looking for information about Panama

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American

Lives in Knoxville Tennessee

Registration: 26 June 2012

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We are going to become ExPats within the next year, considering a move to Panama, and are seeking advice and information. We have been to Costa Rica and loved it, but it has gotten expensive. Our favorite place is the Yucantan (Rivera Maya) in Mexico, however we dont feel it is safe anymore. It seems that Panama has a lot to offer healthy active seniors, we are early 60s. So far I think we would be interested in Altos del Maria/El Valle or up around David/Boquette. We live on a large lake near the mountains in Tennessee, although we like to go to the beach, we don't want to live there. We both love to cook and entertain at home and are very comfortable with other cultures, although my spanish is quite awful (southern accent considered so is my english). I do understand most of what is said and can read pretty well too. Would love the opportunity to go to a spanish school! We are planning a 2 week visit in November flying into Panama City for 1 1 week tour of area in south then up to David for a week of exploration. Any suggestions will be appreciated! We are not city people but would like a SuperMercado within 30-45 minutes and medical facilities too. We are owned by a 10 year old German Shepherd Dog, and will be importing a puppy after we get settled, so a really good vet facility close by will be necessary. Thanks for any assistance.
Interests: cooking, learning new things, Swimming, reading, hiking, animals, gardening, porch sitting

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julylee replied to a thread
13 years ago
bobkay

best bank in Panama for expats? by bobkay

Can someone recommend which is the best bank in Panama to do business with?HSBC,BBVA,or other?I understand that the account opening process is not a piece of cake,just which has the most favorable customer service and is sufficiently ...

We asked a number of ExPats while there and have been told the best way to handle funds was to open a Charles Schwab acount in US and use the ATM card all over for free. All the direct deposit (SS funds & pension checks) go into the account and you ... Read More

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julylee replied to a thread
13 years ago
julylee

Lifestyle, cost of living and social life by julylee

Hi Ya'll, considering Guatemala as next step of life adventure. Would love to get real information regarding ex pat lifestyle there, costs of living and community & social life. Have no desire to buy any real estate, would like to explore country ...

I appreciate your time and answers. I have a few Guatemalan friends that are working here in Tennessee and they are sweet hard working people which is one of the reasons I would like to explore Expat status. I find it interesting that for the most ... Read More

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julylee created a thread
13 years ago

Lifestyle, cost of living and social life

Hi Ya'll, considering Guatemala as next step of life adventure. Would love to get real information regarding ex pat lifestyle there, costs of living and community & social life. Have no desire to buy any real estate, would like to explore country ... Read More