Kurt
@Kurt01
American looking for information about Panama
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About me
American
Lives in Port Orchard
Speaks English
Registration: 15 October 2012
Harleys in Ecuador? by Kurt01
Hey all, I'm a biker and could care less about a car, am wondering what type of motorcycles are available in Ecuador? Are they like the cars and way more expensive? How are the roads in Ecuador? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Kurt......
I was in Ecuador for 2 months earlier this year. Lots of bikes but you will not see too many HD's. As a former Kaw man, I did take notice of the bikes on hand in Ecuador. They are typically of the 150 to 250 cc type, Chinese made I believe. If you ... Read More
Ecuador & the US Dollar by PortMacGuy
Just wondering... What is life going to be like in Ecuador, in the event the US dollar crashes... Can anyone give me any kind of projection here... I was reading somewhere on the net, that it was not advisable to live in Dollarized country's ...
I just wanna see how fast you can run to the store with your pockets full of coins! LMAO!!!! Kurt...... Read More
Harleys in Ecuador? by Kurt01
Hey all, I'm a biker and could care less about a car, am wondering what type of motorcycles are available in Ecuador? Are they like the cars and way more expensive? How are the roads in Ecuador? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Kurt......
Well, I started riding when I was 12 years old. My first official bike was a '57 Indian Cheif and I was 15 years old. Course, it was illegal for me to ride anything over 50 CC's at the time, but what the heck are laws made for? ( that's right,to ... Read More
Job Opportunities in Costa Rica for ENGLISH SPEAKING?
Guess you better learn Spanish then. Kurt..... Read More
Harleys in Ecuador? by Kurt01
Hey all, I'm a biker and could care less about a car, am wondering what type of motorcycles are available in Ecuador? Are they like the cars and way more expensive? How are the roads in Ecuador? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Kurt......
Kurt, I saw 1 H-D when I was in Cuenca last June. I saw a Road Glide for sale on one of the sites, and it was pretty outrageously priced. There are a lot of Royal Enfields, and alot of RE shops for sales and service. ( reasonably priced ) You can ... Read More
vitamins and other health food supplements by unruffled
I'm pretty much into vitamins and several other supplements, and know just where to order each here in the US. Can I buy locally in Cuenca just about any of these I am likely to want, or will I need to keep ordering from US suppliers? If not, you ...
Hey Neighbor, are you moving to Ecuador? I take Amway brand vitamin supplements and can't live without them, what kind do you take? If you are in Ecuador already, please do me a favor and see if they do have Amway products there. Hope your move went ... Read More
Harleys in Ecuador?
Hey all, I'm a biker and could care less about a car, am wondering what type of motorcycles are available in Ecuador? Are they like the cars and way more expensive? How are the roads in Ecuador? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Kurt...... Read More
health care in Panama by redoaklady
hi, all - we're planning on moving to Panama, the time factor possibly being who wins the presidential election. i've read and/or scanned several forums and haven't found an answer to my specific concern. my husband is almost 71, i am 64. we have ...
hi, all - we're planning on moving to Panama, the time factor possibly being who wins the presidential election. i've read and/or scanned several forums and haven't found an answer to my specific concern. my husband is almost 71, i am 64. we have ... Read More
Silly question???
Thanks Auntie, I thought it looked like a good bet to be in Colon, but I have an overall map and was curious. Thanks again. Kurt..... Read More
Silly question???
Where exactly is the canal? I know I should know this, but I can't see it on the map!!! Kurt...... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013 by Kurt01
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ...
I like your hubby's blog too Auntie, I will have to set aside some time to read it, but he's got an interesting way of putting things that I like!!! Kurt...... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013 by Kurt01
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ...
That is very good advice Auntie, I don't plan on jumping ship right away anyway, and I have many other places to look at before actually doing so, I do however want to visit if we get there in the next fall to meet with you and perhaps some others ... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013 by Kurt01
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ...
Yeah, I'm also talking with a guy who lives in Panama and married to a Panamanian national, his name is Chris, and he is full of great information. He is also a writer and has a blog, let me know if you've seen his blog, or if you would like to find ... Read More
best bank in Panama for expats? by bobkay
Can someone recommend which is the best bank in Panama to do business with?HSBC,BBVA,or other?I understand that the account opening process is not a piece of cake,just which has the most favorable customer service and is sufficiently ...
Yeah I'm hearing that because of the new tax law going into effect here at the 1st of the year that most banks are refusing any American customers so they don't have to deal with all the crap the IRS wants them to go trough to get your money!!!! I ... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013 by Kurt01
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ...
Thanks Iris, I will do tht. Kurt...... Read More
Panama trip by AlliG
My husband and I finally made it to Panama! We were in Coronado for five nights and then stayed outside of PC for one night. We were there to see where we would like to retire to in two years, and we realized that we really do like El Valle as much ...
Thanks for the info Chris, you certainly are well informed and seem like you have your finger on the pulse of what to do in Panama. I hope to be there next year around this time frame and would love to meet you and your Panamanian wife. I am not ... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013 by Kurt01
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ...
I need to know all about tax structure on retirees, not only with Panama's government, but also with how the irs will deal with US taxes from pensions as well as Social Security. Will the new US policy on transfers from US based institutions to ... Read More
Living and working in Cuenca by PaulBart1
Hello everyone I will shortly be moving to Cuenca to live with my family and we plan to open a small restaurant as we are great Asian cooks. I would appreciate any advice on the best areas to love and work. Ideally we would like to live above or ...
Good, then we shouldn't have a problem. Kurt...... Read More
Living and working in Cuenca by PaulBart1
Hello everyone I will shortly be moving to Cuenca to live with my family and we plan to open a small restaurant as we are great Asian cooks. I would appreciate any advice on the best areas to love and work. Ideally we would like to live above or ...
Thanks Kurt,just a bit of info for people to be aware and avoid problems if they can..........we move other places to enjoy life and the fruit of out labor.....having to deal with major headaches should be the least of our worries.....take care ... Read More
Panama trip by AlliG
My husband and I finally made it to Panama! We were in Coronado for five nights and then stayed outside of PC for one night. We were there to see where we would like to retire to in two years, and we realized that we really do like El Valle as much ...
Thanks AlliG, that was one of the most informative blogs I've read lately. Why were they rioting? I thought the government there was stable now, ahh well, guess you can't have everything, we will be out there sometime in the next year, probably fall ... Read More
A few questions on moving to Ecuador by mappam
Hi all! My hubby and I are thinking of moving to Cuenca next year. I am trying to do some research and Love what I have found on Cuenca and Ecuador in general. We lived in Brazil in the late '70's so my questions are based on that experience. Not ...
What are the roads like, and do they have any motorcycle shops there other than Harley-Davidson shops, I currently ride a Victory(Polaris) Vision and would like to know if I can purchase one there? Kurt..... Read More
I'd like to move to Tampico, but Mexico scares me. Opinions, please! by Eddie54
Hi folks, I spent a week in Ecuador (Guayaquil, Manta, and Bahia De Carraquez last June. I don't want to commit moving there before I try Mexico. I live in Texas, so Mex would be closer. However, I must be honest with myself: Mexico scares me. I ...
Sounds awesome guys and gals, I like Mexico and would love to check it out, but as you know, our news media likes to sensationalize everything for the sake of the story, no matter how true or false it is!!! If your into drugs and are messing with ... Read More
Living and working in Cuenca by PaulBart1
Hello everyone I will shortly be moving to Cuenca to live with my family and we plan to open a small restaurant as we are great Asian cooks. I would appreciate any advice on the best areas to love and work. Ideally we would like to live above or ...
hi Christine,it is the same topic,[Moderated] and its engineer are very irresponsable and people are moving to Cuenca to start a new life or start a business,:i bought an apartment brand new that has construction problems and you don't want me to ... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013 by Kurt01
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ...
Thanks for responding to my post, I have so many questions and right now, the last Presidential debate is just coming on. I will get back to you soon as I really want to know everything I can about the area before I get there so my friend and I can ... Read More
New member by bosslove2011
Hi
Just in case you didn't know it ... 大咖福利影院 is not a dating website :whistle:That's actually hilarious Julien!!!! Kurt....... Read More
U.S. Newbie by Kurt01
Hello everyone, I am researching many places to retire, I still have 10 years before doing so, and if social security and some kind of pension are still around by that time-frame, I hope to have found my "Perfect Spot". I know many of you have ...
Thank-you neda_aria and zebelkcan, nice to meet you both. I will be researching all places to try and find a good fit. Kurt..... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Wow, what a neat place to read all these posts. My hat is off to you Julien, this is an awesome place for information and the meeting of new friends world-wide. I think people are sometimes too worried what someone else thinks about their race and ... Read More
U.S. Newbie
Hello everyone, I am researching many places to retire, I still have 10 years before doing so, and if social security and some kind of pension are still around by that time-frame, I hope to have found my "Perfect Spot". I know many of you have ... Read More
Living and working in Cuenca by PaulBart1
Hello everyone I will shortly be moving to Cuenca to live with my family and we plan to open a small restaurant as we are great Asian cooks. I would appreciate any advice on the best areas to love and work. Ideally we would like to live above or ...
Hey Paul, let me know what you decide, I still live in the U.S. but want to check out all areas for a retirement place, would love to drop in an find out how it all goes together for you and your family. Plus, I love Mexican food, okay, I love food ... Read More
Visiting the Fall of 2013
I have many questions about Panama, but as a first time visitor, I would like to know the best places to see while there, and of course, the places to stay away from. Are the roads decent? I know that's probably a strange question, but I ride ... Read More