Who are you? I’m Susanna Perkins. I’m a writer. Married, with 5 grown kids and 1 granddaughter. Interested in music, mysteries, language, and anthropology, and of course, travel. I have an undergraduate degree with a double major in English and Comparative Mythology. (I’ve never been content doing things the easy way.)Where, when and why did … Read more
Who are you? I’m Kris, wife of Joel, and we are retired and living in Panama. I was a nurse, and Joel did home repairs and remodeling by day, and played music by night. He retired from the day job and is thrilled to have all the time he wants to play music now.Where, when … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Panama and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Panama For Beginnershttp://panamaforbeginners.com/ Panama For Beginners is a brilliantly written resource for … Read more
Retirement is one of the main reasons why people choose to move abroad. Often, expats opt for a country with a warmer climate and a slower pace of life, hoping that these will make their retirement years peaceful and enjoyable. With thousands of expats from America, Europe and around the world choosing Panama as a … Read more
For more than a decade Panama has been regarded as a “retirement haven” for seniors from around the globe because of its beaches, weather and lifestyle. Its close proximity to the US makes this country all the more attractive, especially to Americans. While the reported benefits do hold true to a great extent, even paradise … Read more
Who are you? I’m Kris, a retired nurse from the USA, married to Joel a retired home remodel and repair guy and musician, who still enjoys making music. Where, when and why did you move abroad? We moved in October 2012 from Florida to David, Panama. We were tired of working and couldn’t afford to … Read more
Who are you? Hi there, I’m Al McCullough, also known as…the Panama Dude. Where, when and why did you move abroad? My wife, Shelly, and I moved to Pedasi, Panama in August of 2014. We always had desk jobs back home in Canada, and neither of us were keen on spending any more time at … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Panama and some of the bloggers who write about living there. Chiriqui Chatterhttp://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/ Chiriqui Chatter is a fun blog written by Don Ray Williams, … Read more
One of the most common questions when moving to a new country is how safe it is – especially for women. Panama is well known as a great expat location – the tropical climate without the extreme heat; the mix of Central American jungles and beaches with urban, modern cities; the low cost of living … Read more
Panamanians take great pride in their culture and customs and have high expectations in matters of etiquette and manners. Visitors and overseas residents are also expected to respect and adhere to these courtesies. DressingIt is not only a faux pas to go shirtless in any city and town in Panama, but it is also illegal. … Read more