burtonknows
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 20 January 2023
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Relocation Tours by Anissa F
My husband and I are looking to move to Panama in the next 2-3 years. Am I researching early enough? My question is about taking a tour of the country. There’s a website for a company that has a week long tour. Is it worth it or are there ...
@kristc99Yes, I agree with your comments about Panama Relocation Tours. I bought their guide, which was very helpful in planning my two-week vacation to Panama City. I've booked another trip to Panama City next year to continue gathering information ... Read More
Relocation Tours by Anissa F
My husband and I are looking to move to Panama in the next 2-3 years. Am I researching early enough? My question is about taking a tour of the country. There’s a website for a company that has a week long tour. Is it worth it or are there ...
@kristc99Yes, I agree with your comments about Panama Relocation Tours. I bought their guide, which was very helpful in planning my two-week vacation to Panama City. I've booked another trip to Panama City next year to continue gathering information ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Panama by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Panama is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Panama? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
My August vacation in Panama City was hot and humid—no wonder I've heard Panama City referred to as the "Miami of Central America." I rose at 6:00 AM to go on tours, shopping, and other activities. By 1:00 PM, I made sure to either be in my ... Read More
Safety in Panama by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Panama? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
@ChristineIn August 2024, I spent a 14-day vacation in Panama City. I felt safe, taking standard precautions as I would when traveling anywhere. I was diligent in my preplanning, ensuring I knew where I wanted to visit in the city and utilizing ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@whackerdog123 I liked your comments regarding the Philippines. Unfortunately, I have five more years until I retire. Right now, I'm gathering intel about three or four retirement locations: Panama, Thailand, the Philippines, and Mexico City. My ... Read More