livineasy4life
Canadian looking for information about Panama
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Boquete, Chiriquí
Speaks English
Registration: 31 May 2014
'Guide' service individual in the Ste.Vincent area by Lonecowboy
Lonecowboy here. Coming to Panama June. Looking for possible 'Guide' service individual in the Ste.Vincent area north of Bugaba. Just a couple of days per week, with Spanish capabilities. Will house - sit twice between June 06 and October ...
Are u in Mexico now.. those prices seem very reasonable.. isn't it a pain having to buy furniture? What if u were to leave. I'm going back to Panama Feb 4 til Apr 28. Back to Canada for a surgery then sometime in July off to who know ... Read More
'Guide' service individual in the Ste.Vincent area by Lonecowboy
Lonecowboy here. Coming to Panama June. Looking for possible 'Guide' service individual in the Ste.Vincent area north of Bugaba. Just a couple of days per week, with Spanish capabilities. Will house - sit twice between June 06 and October ...
Well Conception is a pretty small town. Did u make it to Boquete.. lots going on there. I have found Panama to be very safe & In boquete there are 3000 expats so no need for Spanish. I would still like to check out Mexico.. the pesos is very ... Read More
'Guide' service individual in the Ste.Vincent area by Lonecowboy
Lonecowboy here. Coming to Panama June. Looking for possible 'Guide' service individual in the Ste.Vincent area north of Bugaba. Just a couple of days per week, with Spanish capabilities. Will house - sit twice between June 06 and October ...
Hi Lonecowboy, I couldn't figure out a way to contact you so I picked up this post and replying... hope thats okay. Are you still in Conception? I have been down to Panama twice and will be returning shortly.. either to boquete or Garriche. ... 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.. ...
Hey Deana Welcome to the Panama forum. I too am a single lady planning on retiring in Panama. I've met a few single woman planning on the same thing. I'm planning to take my first trip Jan/Feb .... I will be heading to Boquete as ... Read More
For Canadians retiring on CPP etc. - what's the 411? by SunsetSteve
Let's assume you are thinking of making the Panama move and you have little besides your CPP, OAS and whatever other Gov Can to retire on - what's the tax and document drill? Tax: if you are below the income level that would attract income ...
Hey Steve, That is good info.. I hope to go in Jan too for my first trip.. I won't be a pensioner for 2 1/2 more years so if I decided to make the move before then I will be living off savings. However when I turn 65 and start receiving my ... Read More
need local taxi in David by royretire
Looking for reliable local taxi from airport in David for Nov3.
You are heading to Boquete right? I'm in touch with another Canadian Woman who just arrived in Boquete a few days ago.. I'm not sure if she took the bus or taxi, but I can find out.. The guy who she is staying with will know for sure who ... Read More
Canadian Expat Pension Tax Amount
Hey Roy & Reg, I'm a fellow Canadian hoping to make my first trip to Panama Jan - Feb.. I will going to Boquete..If all is good with life there I plan on relocating in the spring/summer. I was a surprised to hear about the 25% withholding ... 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.. ...
Hey Janet, How is it going in Panama? did you make it? hope all is well. Livin 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.. ...
Thanks Kristc for posting all those links. I too am a single lady and planning on retiring in Panama.. Next spring 2016 I will make my exploratory trip, look for an apt etc. I can't wait. Livin 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.. ...
That is great to hear there are other single woman adventurous enough to make the move from North America to Panama... most folks I share with here in Southern Ontario think I have more than a screw loose for even considering such a move... What ... 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.. ...
How Exciting Janet.... I wish I was moving tomorrow too, but the spring will be here fast enough. Keep us posted as to how the move goes.. Where in Panama are you heading? Livin 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 Tracy I'm a Canadian woman also and am planning on moving to Panama as well. I was going to sell and move this summer, but I decided to stay one more year in Ontario, get my place on the market mid April and be ready to leave in the fall.. ... 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 Lindsay, I'm a single woman too looking to find my retirement haven.. warm climate,cheap rent & good cheap food. I'm from Canada and in the process of selling off what I have here. I know I don't want to spend another winter ... Read More
Retiring in Cuba
Any luck on finding information about Cuba? I too would like to go there but I think the longest you can stay on a tourist visa is 90 days. I would like to be able to spend 6 months in Cuba and 6 months in Panama. Good luck on your ... Read More
looking at a possible retirement destination in Panama by knute
I am looking at a possible retirement destination in Panama...don't want to be in the city. Don't know Spanish but assume I should learn atleast some before hand. .Am hoping to travel down to explore it in person in the fall with my son. ...
Hi Knute, I too have picked Panama as a top contender of which country I will retire to. Panama has a lot of incentives for retirees.. There is a lady that wrote about her experience of moving to Boquete and I was very impressed as the ease ... Read More
Cuba vs. Dominican Republic, etc.
Hi Mick, Nice to say hi to fellow Nova Scotian... though I moved to Ontario a year ago, my heart is still in NS...and hopefully will soon be in Cuba. To give my opinion to your post.. I have been to both Cuba and DR.... I would choose Cuba for ... Read More
Canadian visa denied..... by Majito
Just got the news, sad news. My Cuban girlfriend had her Canadian visa denied yesterday, after all formalities (Passport, invitation, documents, delayed mail delivery, fees). And she is a specialaized nurse and owns her house! It was only for a ...
I am sorry Majito for this sad news.. .. give it some time and you and her will find another way to be together. where there is a will, there is always a way.. I don't know your situation but can you rent out your house, or sublet your ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
Ricardo - If I have a whole lot of wrong information, perhaps you could set me straight... I did after all say I was under the impression.. I did not present as fact. here is an example of what is being thrown around the internet. "- ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
I thought it was possible now for foreigners to buy property/house in /Cuba now? A Canadian ? I have been under the impression that it would cost more for a Canadian to buy without being married, and doing the 51/49 split, own the house but could ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Gordon, I've read the blog by Lindsay, the english woman who immigrated to the DR..and wrote that book W. A.Y. Saucepans... She has so many funny stories of getting use to life in the DR. It does sound like the DR living conditions are ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Gordon, I don't think the turtle farm eg was trivial to the Caymens.. Nothing we have to share is trivial.. Mac,Duff maybe cut the edges..I hear your frustration over Cuba.. and you rpassion and people are only passionate about what they ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
mcduff, Are there no internet cafe's, even in Havana? At the resorts one can buy time for $2.00/30 minutes..dial up. Cubanlover can maybe write up post first, then copy/paste into forum.. Schools? Anyway it will be interesting to see how ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
Congrats Cuban lover on your move.... I wish you all the best.. success in finding your home, friends.. everything it takes to make a nice life.. You can do it... hold onto your dreams, believe you can do it and you can.. sure there will be ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Cuba by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Cuba, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Five Reasons, 1.) "The relationships people share" 2.) The natural beauty... for me especially the south west.. the mountains, beaches, huge sky, warm fresh air. 3.) No one is in a rush... 4.) I could live a life of peace and quiet on a ... Read More
Does any one know??? by livineasy4life
I just have a question so I can resolve an issue with a friend of mine. He said when he flew to Varadero they had valium and viagra and a bunch of other drugs for sale at the pharmacy at the airport... I told him he must be mistaken as valium and ...
Thanks for answering that for me Ricardo ... Now I have to concede to my friend that he was right all along and I was wrong.. He will be happy to hear that.. me say I was wrong. lol.. I am surprised though especially valium over the counter.. ... Read More
Does any one know???
I just have a question so I can resolve an issue with a friend of mine. He said when he flew to Varadero they had valium and viagra and a bunch of other drugs for sale at the pharmacy at the airport... I told him he must be mistaken as valium and ... Read More
Advice sought by 1sabe11a
Hi all, I am a newly qualified TEFL/TESOL instructor and I wondered if there are any opportunities to teach English as a foreign language in Cuba. I would love to be able to live and work there. Thank you in advance for reading my post. Kind ...
Hello guys... I'm a little confused cubanlover.. are you in Canada or Cuba? MacDuff you just moved to Cuba? How long can you stay? How complicated is it to get the visa to stay 6 months.. Is that the longest one can stay? I am booking a ... Read More
I want to live Not exist by mayling_7
I WANT TO LIVE IN CUBA These are the six bad words my friends and family cannot understand. "Of all the places on earth, why the hell would you want to live in Cuba?' Well,lets see now. The people are friendly and the energy is down to earth ...
Hola everyone.... I too am a wanna be expat.... 6 months a year if possible.. I have 3 years before I get pensions which will enable me to go.. I literally crave the warmth, and Cuban beaches.. the easy "apparently stress free life" .. ... Read More
looking for my new home... costa rica or equador. or??? by mgm02
:/ im looking for a place to live later in life.. like next year.. ha ha.
Hello Bill, I'm interested in moving to Equador.. I was thinking Costa Rica as well.. but I need my $'s to stretch and I think Equador is cheaper.. I'm also interested in Belize.. english is the first language, you can own property, and ... Read More
Introducing myself
Hello, I just happened to find this site as I was surfing the net looking for others who have moved to a warmer climate like Cuba or Mexico... to escape the brutal winters of Canada, and live in a country where our dollars go further, and life can ... Read More