Country: Panama

Susanna Perkins, Las Tablas

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

Kris & Joel, David

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

Panama – Recommended Blogs

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

Ten Things To Think About When Retiring To Panama

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

Kris and Joel, Panama

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

Al McCullough, Panama

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

Panama – Top Five Expat Blogs

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

How Safe Are Expat Women In Panama?

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

Etiquette Faux Pas In Panama: How Not To Act

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