Candi B
American looking for information about Panama
Forum posts
25
Contacts
8
About me
American
Lives in David, Chiriqu铆
Speaks English
Registration: 01 August 2017
Do you need information on Las Tablas? by pollokeeper
Hello all. I have lived in the Las Tablas area for the last 5 years. This area is quaint and quiet and safe, although very hot. My name is Glen, retired. If anyone needs information on this area I will do my best to answer questions. This area ...
I spent 2 weeks there 2 years ago, I saw no gringos there but found it a very sweet pretty place. A taxi driver took me under his wing and was a great resource. I enjoyed uverito beach greatly. I would love to be there during carnival! Read More
New in town by Raz65
Hi to all, Landed late September 2018 to Panama City . So far loving it , plan is to finish working in 3/5 yrs and retire and make Panama 鈥渉ome鈥� I was lucky to get a job - and postponed retirement for a bit longer while I explore. I ...
Your story a bit like mine. I retired early and got rid of all belongs. Down to 3 suitcases and went to panama for 5 months all alone. Had to come back before I wanted to due to family emergency. Trying to get back and stay permanently as panama is ... Read More
Visiting Bocas Town AREA for a Month by Pdxnatatat
Hello! I鈥檓 to meet up with a friend that鈥檚 staying IN Bocas Town, for a month. I want to find a private place to stay for the month that鈥檚 around $300. Is that possible? Just would like to have easy access to my ...
The owners name is Daniel and you can Google it and sees how beautiful it is there Read More
Visiting Bocas Town AREA for a Month by Pdxnatatat
Hello! I鈥檓 to meet up with a friend that鈥檚 staying IN Bocas Town, for a month. I want to find a private place to stay for the month that鈥檚 around $300. Is that possible? Just would like to have easy access to my ...
For that price you can rent a tent spot with tent provided at el colectivo de Saigon. He also has studio apartments for 500 a month. Its a dream location and the hostel host is amazing. Read More
Want to talk to retired expats. by paulglickman
Thinking of relocating and dumping the Trump. You can read all my personal information in my profile so I won't repeat it here. Just want to get a sense of what retired life is like from someone who's living it. I speak Spanish at a C+ ...
Cant help with the health issues but panama is much more relaxing than the states Read More
looking for a room or studio to rent
I had a similar ad in this forum with no luck. Had great luck with craigslist Read More
Intro by overbergerc
Hi. Our names are Chuck and Rhonda O and are in our early 60's searching for a retirement location in Central or South America. We live in Michigan but are ready for a change. We are not wealthy but are thrifty, healthy, resourceful, and ready ...
I have a bit more luggage than I can deal with comfortably. Fortunately at every bus stop there is always some one there with a dolly or cart that will assist for a small tip. One bus going from david to bocas charged extra $2 as they had to put my ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
For me there were too many people in David. Las Tablas is a very pretty bustling smaller town not far from the beavh, I loved Uverito Beach. So far the humidity hasn't bothered me but summer hasn't come yet so we shall see. I just arrived in ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Wow. That is very generous of you. I would love to come visit. Lets plan something for February may be? I just got to Bocas del Toro and want to spend time in this area. Thank you so much for the invitation! Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
I have been here since October 16...on my own...did not plan e everything out...just wandering. I need to learn more spanish that is for sure. I use Google translate a lot a and everyone i have met is friendly and helpful. I have not yet felt unsafe ... Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
That is one of the main things that drew me to panama. I thought that sounded too good to be true but it is a beautiful thing to see. Read More
Considering Bocas del Toro as a Retirement Location by sjpersonal
Hi, my name is Sondra and I am a 52 yr. old single female currently living in Los Angeles, Ca. I have a few years before retirement but I am attempting to gather as much information about several possible locations as I can. I had settled on ...
Hi! Single 51 year old female retired and currently exploring Panama. Was in David area, currently in Las Tablas and going to Bocas in a matter of days. I find David too congested, I grew up a country girl but had to live in a large city in the U.S. ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Actually I have now moved on to Las Tablas. Had to come near the ocean where I could really experience that part which is what I was really excited about coming to Panama for. I will be working my way back around to that area so I can give you a ... 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.. ...
I definitely will! Thank you! 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.. ...
I'm also a single woman looking to retire in Panama, I have been staying in the David area between David and Boquete. This area does seem to suit some people, but not me so far, too much like the city that I trying to get away from with traffic ... Read More
English speaking optometrist in David
Thank you for your advice, I pick up my new glasses today! Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Good morning and thank you so much for responding I have been able to take a few trips up to boquete, I'm staying at the waterfall hostel outside of David. I've already made commitment to stay 2 weeks in Las Tablas after here, I think I will ... Read More
English speaking optometrist in David
Thank you! I will look that doctor up I appreciate the information. Have a great day! Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
Puerto Armuelles was not on my radar before but if I can catch a bus there it sounds fun. Read More
English speaking optometrist in David
I need to get new glasses, I am currently in the David area. Still very new at learning Spanish. Does anyone know of an optometrist who can speak English? Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
I have gone on a couple of excursions to Boquete, went on a coffee tour and I've met some very nice people. I need to learn Spanish I know very little but with Google translate it's helping me get around and ask questions. I would like to ... Read More
just arrived in David by Candi B
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!!
I thought it would be better to be around expats until I learn how things work and learn more Spanish. Everyone has been extremely friendly though. I was watching TV because I wanted to watch the football game and maybe a movie while I relaxed as I ... Read More
just arrived in David
Apparently I did not plan as well as I thought I did. So I'm at a hotel where there's no English TV at all. I was hoping for at least closed caption and so I could read it in English but. Would like to meet up with some expats!! Read More
New Guy to the forum but now Panama
The only "work" I plan to do is volunteer work Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My name is Candi and I will be arriving in David on October 16th. I plan to research Panama and Costa Rica then go to Ecuador in February. I look forward to meeting a lot of new people and having a lot of exciting experiences in Central America and ... Read More