Thorwald Westmaas
@panamathor
Dutch citizen
Forum posts
13
Contacts
1
About me
Dutch
Lives in Oegstgeest
Speaks English, Spanish, Dutch and German
Registration: 02 October 2009
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Oegstgeest, Netherlands
Looking for exciting projects were I can use my skills getting things done in developing countries.
Entrepeneur with technical background
Great education practically free. Healthcare every affordable, independence for our kids, a society that values responsibility, skills versus contacts and, affordable cost of living, high living standards. And our home on super location.
Politicians and people worrying about totally unimportant things. And well, the weather could be better :-).
San Jose, Netherlands
ILISA Language Institute (www.ilisa.com)
Bed & Breakfast furnished apartment rental.
Entrepreneur
Beauty and variety of the country, friendly people, business opportunities, our home and gardens.
Very inefficient, slow and corrupt public system, traffic in San Jose, rainy season.
Panama, Panama
ILISA Language Institute (www.ilisa.com)
The Balboa Inn (www.thebalboainn.com)
Selva Santa Fe (www.selvasantafe.com)
Expedition yacht (www.expeditionyacht.org)
Entrepreneur
Climate (dry season), friendliness of people, beaches, jungle, cultural mix, opportunities to start businesses, living in Clayton.
Its politicians
Activity
Brits in Panama by peakdale
Hi all We are from the midlands in England. We have visited Panama 3 times in the last 12months 9most recently returning on 11 April 2009). We are kicking ourselves that we didn't take the plunge and buy a property the 1st or 2nd time we visited. ...
Whenever these 'Panama rocks' posts show up I feel obliged to put things a little bit in perspective. Stable government and growing economy: Indeed, the last government were crooks; the new one is even worse. So that part is stable and growing. ... Read More
Help for those looking to relocate or retire to Panama by kelly28
Hello everyone, I am posting to inform and help anyone looking to move or retire in Panama. My husband and I retired to Panama 7 years ago and we couldn't be happier! Life here is great, we live in Panama City. Panama is more beautiful than I could ...
Kelly's message sounds like spam to me. There's an obvious commercial interests here. Watch out with real estate brokers, especially those that say that Panama is the last remaining paradise on earth ! Join Yahoo groups on Panama and ask ... Read More
Dental Hygiene - jobs in Panama by kspan
Hello, My husband and I are considering relocating to Panama. I am looking for any information you may have related to the Dental Hygiene profession. Specifically: (1) - any board (equivalent) recertification to practice in Panama. (2) - any ...
Kim, I'm not specifically familiar with the dental area but in general these professions are kind of locked up for Panamanians. At any case, you'd never get a residency for a job like that and would have to get an investor visa (bring $ ... Read More
Expats willing to share information by pkmphd
My husband and I are planning to travel to Panama in February of 2010. We would love to hear from expats willing to share their own experiences. More specifically, could we meet up with someone who is currently living in Panama to talk in person ...
We just had a guest at the Balboa Inn who left Volcan and put her house up for sale. She told us 4 other foreigners were also selling. Reason: crime. I would recommend any of you to first live in Panama for say 4-6 months before you buy ANYTHING ... Read More
Brits in Panama by peakdale
Hi all We are from the midlands in England. We have visited Panama 3 times in the last 12months 9most recently returning on 11 April 2009). We are kicking ourselves that we didn't take the plunge and buy a property the 1st or 2nd time we visited. ...
Hi Midlanders, Well, indeed, you should have bought a long time ago but, the prices, at least rentals, even in Clayton, are falling again. Check www.compreoalquile.com.pa to get an impression. I would rent and wait to see what's going to happen. ... Read More