Moving to Panama as a Single Man

[@bartonofarrell3920]

Surely a great home, a great guy, a beautiful woman, a fantastic country .be blessed and healthy living for you both.

[@marvinthiessen3454]

Really refreshing to hear a first-person account of a guy who carefully weighed out his options and realized it's just too expensive to live in America (too many taxes no matter which state you live in). Plus any medical crises that pops up forces many seniors to sell their homes to pay exorbitant U.S. hospital costs. So much for the "free market", unless one is wealthy or a member of Congress.

[@kieth900]

Great video! I’m getting out of the US as soon as this pandemia of COVID 19 is over. The US has changed so much I don’t even recognize it anymore.

[@josephbailey4463]

Hang in there.

[@linanyarko2355]

Am single at 38 waiting for good,respectful and honest man to join me here in my lovely country and happy home,,🤩

[@DanielGomez-jk6bv]

@@linanyarko2355 of there is good food.. I want to go!

[@linanyarko2355]

Daniel Gomez don't worry about food,🤣

[@DanielGomez-jk6bv]

@@linanyarko2355like, great food?

[@gordiesings]

Your background music is enjoyable. It's appropriate and not too loud.

[@maria.2695]

Thank you for posting. I am thinking about moving to Panama in about 3yrs when I retired. This information was very helpful.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HE360]

This sounds a lot like Thailand. I lived in Thailand for 2 years and I LOVED it. I'm actually planning on leaving America AGAIN after the lockdowns here are over with and the coast is clear. The reason that I haven't left sooner is because I just wanted to ensure that I could get back to America if I needed to. I have saved up already and am ready to get back to the life of low cost, MUCH MUCH nicer people, and adventure.

[@martingoodef811]

HE360 there are many more better choices than Thailand

[@HE360]

@@martingoodef811 Which places are better than Thailand? I'm opened to suggestions.

[@HE360]

@black zebra America is dangerous too.

[@ppppugh7892]

@@martingoodef811 me too, where would you suggest to be better than Thailand? Thank you.

[@Davedublin]

I don’t know why KZbin recommended this video to me, I almost skipped it. So glad I didn’t wonderful story. Your girlfriend seems lovely. Hope you have a happy life pal.

[@billmatthews1912]

Hello James, Never thought I would see you again. I was your neighbor on 42nd terrace, we met at your garage sale. Glad to see you are living the good life. Take care and have fun. Bill

[@edriley1516]

Hey Bill, small world! I ran into you at the 7-11 right after you met James at the garage sale. I slipped on that Big Gulp you spilled, fell and hit my head. I'm a paraplegic now, hope you are well.

[@cliffjohnston2820]

@@edriley1516 lol

[@raulantonionavarromora1910]

It's great to see how people from USA love to retire here in my country Panama. Bless to everybody😃 and welcome.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

People from all over the world love retiring in Panama!

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@PanamaRelocationTours I wonder if one or the other of the couple knows the language so they can comunícate well? ❤

[@RobertBrown-di4md]

He right about how negative people in the USA are. I’m so ready to leave this place.

[@evelknievel990]

The reason people are happy in Panama, is because they live a life of faith, values, hard work and supporting your neighbor and treating eachother with respect and honoring the traditional family. All that under a conservative, pro business and pro economy government, only letting merit based migration in and no thugs. Thats the secret sauce of happiness, vs. what the demonrats are practising across the US. Cheers from Europe.

[@Worldtimes1]

Its becoming the same in the UK sadley

[@jasoncease6288]

If you got a passive income or can work online, there are better places to go. I retire in 18 months, will only return to the US to visit family.

[@robjohnson7878]

@@jasoncease6288 ok thanks for that I just recently retired and looking for a place to move in mainly get the hell out of this corrupt USA.

[@ajtam05]

@@jasoncease6288 There may be better places, but overall ease and lowest cost for permanent residency and territory tax system make it the best for those on a budget. But if tax havens don't matter and/or money isn't an issue than sure, you can move elsewhere that's "better".

[@reggierico]

Good for you! When I was in the Air Force, our squadron had an active commitment in Panama and flew nightly missions out of Howard AFB. I spent probably 30-60 days a year there and really loved it. The canal zone is a beautiful area and the houses are great, from large yards, beautiful landscaping, etc..As in anywhere, even here in the US, you have to be careful where you go and when. Almost every country in Central America does have rebel factions. Locals are really friendly, for the most part, and will tell you areas to avoid.

[@tw8473]

I visited Boquete March of 2019. I attended the Habla Ya language school, visited a coffee plantation, and trekked around on foot throughout the town .. It’s a great place and I felt safe; having only basic to elementary Spanish language ability ..

[@peakbagger7682]

Great video. Everything he says is true. My wife is Panamanian. We have made many trips to Panama over the past 25 years. We love visiting frequently. I am retired. We have thought of Panama or Florida but are aiming for Florida because we are both scuba divers and like close access to the Caribbean and Central America. The anger and wrath of people are growing in the US. The Panamanians are warm, friendly people.

[@olliemck60]

As a SCUBA person, you probably know about Belize but if not try it, Ambergris is a great place, Belize City is the pits but the rest of Belize is great; great people, and great Mayan culture..

[@arturojsabina8234]

Greetings . I am us citizen born in Cuba and after living in Florida for over 50 years i retired in the Philippines i have lived here over a year ago. I loved I enjoyed your video.

[@earthexplorer1]

Do you like retirement in the Philippines?

[@arturojsabina8234]

@@earthexplorer1oh yes!!!! i get about 50 pesos per $1usd between 60,000 pesos plus i own a 3 bedroom 2 bath home i pay. $490 usd bank loan. Before i was renting a townhouse for 7,000 pesos or $140 usd a month

[@arturojsabina8234]

I am about 2.5 hours from Manila. In Lipa City Batangas. Manila is to crowded and smoggy sometimes so i only go there if i have to.

[@earthexplorer1]

@@arturojsabina8234 Wow! That's pretty good. Thanks!

[@matthewedstrom5402]

I pray for those folks in and around Taal. Be good.

[@joshanderson7358]

Thanks for sharing. Well done and best wishes for the future.

[@aquilomanganelli175]

Oh thanks so much for mentioning the music scene. I'll be visiting in Bouquette one day soon and must look you up!

[@NadaYoTengo]

Well it is spelled Boquete, has nothing to do with flowers, but does mean blowjob in Portuguese!

[@strider5453]

James. I learned of the expat life and working overseas from the “old timers” I worked with in the communications industry after completing my military service. I decided then and there that that was what I wanted to do as a career. Over the past forty two years, I have lived and worked in exotic locations, hardship locations, and war zones. I have experienced more than any tourist could ever hope to experience in a lifetime of travel…and got paid to do it. If I lived in a country for more than one year, existing on the economy and having to learn some of the language to function in society then I consider that as having “lived” in that country. There were thirteen countries in which I “lived”, and twenty three which I had traveled to and worked for shorter periods of time. (Less than one year.) On my first contract it only took about three months to realize that the USA was not all what I was taught to believe. I learned, through the university student who frequented the villa I roomed in, to look back at America through their eyes…through the eyes of the world and see the true America. Looking from the perspective of the outside looking in rather than the narrow perspective Americans have of themselves as looking from the inside out. I won’t go into that any further because Americans don’t know their truth nor will they sit still and listen to another perspective so there’s nothing more to say about that. However, it is interesting to hear you say that America isn’t what it used to be. That people aren’t happy, that there is division and hatred. I learned those truths forty years ago. In my foreign career I have wondered at the spectacle of ancient life…of living archaeology. I have experienced the most modern and culturally advanced locations. I have experienced crushing poverty and opulent wealth. I have experienced pressing populations and the isolation of the deserts. I have lived on mountain tops and in valleys; I have watched coworkers die in helicopter crashes and survived one myself. I have had the local government provide protection from peoples who would harm me. I have been arrested as a spy. I have been shot at. I have survived rocket attacks from hostile both in and out of war zones. I have loved and been loved. I carry memories with me that I will cherish for a lifetime and walked away from people and places I wish I had never left behind. I have a universe of warm and wonderful memories. I have cried an ocean of tears of regret. I have realized that we…the human race, are all one big organism which must get along on this very small planet. This I have done. And so, I feel I have earned a cushy retirement sitting in my cottage on the Naga hills, overlooking Kata Beach, Kho Poo, Leam Sai Peninsula and the Andaman Sea and thanking the heavens above that I made the choice I made forty some odd years ago. No regrets. Peace to you James. Don’t squander the opportunity that has been afforded to you. Learn the language. Study the culture. Enrich your life. Be tolerant and accept the ways of the local people. You will be happier for having done so. Don't try to recreate your American life in Panama, leave it behind. Oh, and don't try to explain your experiences to Americans if you have need to travel back to that horrible place. They won;t listen.

[@chiane1968]

All of us blind people living in the evil empire wish we could be as smart as you. I hope your retirement allows you a big enough place to store that chip on your shoulder.

[@acspore]

Strider thank you for your well informed & wise, hopeful words, thank you for trying to enlighten & help, peace & happiness to you, my fellow traveler.

[@acspore]

chiane1968 you listen, but you don’t hear, you read, but you can’t learn, so remain poor.

[@chiane1968]

@@acspore LOL at having to move to another country around the world to try and find happiness. I already found it right where I am. Family, friends, community, a support system, that's what makes a man wealthy. The elephant in the room is that this is for people that don't have that. If they did, they wouldn't need to move to Panama to save a nickel. Usually old guys, divorced, nothing to lose, maybe looking to be a sugar daddy to someone a lot younger that they couldn't afford to do in the USA.

[@Goodkidjr43]

@@chiane1968 If the US is such a bad place, why do millions of people from South America, India, China and most of the rest of the world want to come to the US? I appreciate Strider's story but his criticism of the US is unbalanced. There is evil in EVERY country. As someone once said, wealth can blind one from seeing. God bless, Michael

[@edwardfordfay9186]

What a great, informative video! Congratulations on making the move.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

I live in Florida and would love to go/move to Panama. I’m glad to hear about the relocation tour. This made my day

[@jmunnyrulz6175]

My brother in law plans to retire overseas but as I thought about it, I plan to just find a small coastal American town. America is not perfect, but it’s home.

[@ronxlii]

Spent 18 months in Panama in the Army back in 72-73. Had a view of the Miraflores locks from my window. Loved the country, loved the jungle, and loved the people.

[@queen452010]

I'm glad things are good for you in Panama. Your home is lovely and the views are beautiful. !

[@Simirial]

Thank you for your service

[@MrJunkspamo]

If you mentioned it, I may have missed it. How much is your rent? How much are average rents also? Thank you

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

He's paying $600 a month rent for a furnished two bedroom two bath house.

[@MrJunkspamo]

@@PanamaRelocationTours that is a really nice place for that rent. Looks like a good life

[@dougschemmel99]

Great story brother... enjoy your retirement!

[@richardfrost4936]

I took Army Jungle Survival training in Panama , years ago.

[@AIRDAM1]

JOTC

[@richardhowe4140]

Do you remember Noriega?

[@AIRDAM1]

@@richardhowe4140 Yeah, I was in FAST CO . We used to play games with his Ding Bats

[@richardhowe4140]

@@AIRDAM1 cool!! Thanks

[@SkipinlLA]

So what where da ho s

[@sharonkeith601]

I’m a Gemini, an air sign, and I love being out in the fresh air. I’d love sitting on your front porch, reading a book! Best to you and Yalina!

[@thegeminiguy1065]

I'm a Gemini also. High five twins!!

[@johnwhodat8135]

I was in Panama twice back in 1987-1988 at the Howard airforce base as a DOD contract worker (helicopter mechanic). Its a very beautiful country. I would mind retiring there either.

[@donald8354]

Is hard to work on helos?

[@ronynosendiii5491]

Hey dude, I love your attitude and i feel the same. People are just blah here and I want to enjoy my life with happy people. Thank you for your words.. they resonate.

[@Bmwguy2011]

You seem so balanced and objective. Great narrative and approach to sharing. Thanks!

[@marioschweizer1353]

very interesting to listen. plan to move too in may 2022

[@Doug5614]

Good points made in this video. Some useful information here. Panama is on my list of countries where I could snowbird when I retire. Don't want to wait until I'm too old.

[@mitchelllorens]

Thanks, James. Thanks for sitting down and doing this informative video. I appreciate how you say your mother planted the Panama bug in you at a young age. For me, it was stamp collecting at a young age. Now the time is right for me and I'm driven a lot by my early experience with those Panamanian and Canal Zone stamps that fascinated me. Anyway, I'm planning a September tour there with the Panama relocation tours. I'm greatly looking forward to it.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

It's amazing how one little thing can plant a seed in your mind/heart that can help make a life changing decision.

[@ronaaserude8225]

thanks for sharing your story dude, great to see you living the dream and opening a part of your life to us online strangers looking for greener pastures and happily ever afters

[@tomgolab3958]

Thanks for very good informative video. I too am retired (US Army), single, and seriously considering moving to Panama.

[@jimmypatterson1374]

I'm 10 to 15 years from retirement looking to find a place to retire. This might be the place. Very informative video. Thanks.

[@AlbertWRichter]

Very revealing and interesting info. A tour sounds like a great value.

[@user-jy7yn1ro8j]

Note that they didn't mention the price of the tour.

[@craigslistrro709]

@@user-jy7yn1ro8j Its like 2500 per person.. 4k for two.. My wife and I are kicking around the idea...

[@elgar6743]

Value? Hmmm...$ 4k for two, airfare not included, 6 nights accommodation @ a max $100/nite hotel, 3 very low cost meals daily excluding alcohol, and spending most of your time on a tour bus....that doesn't sound like 'value' to me... I'm not against people making money for their efforts, but...good grief. Go on your own, and hire a local tour guide and... save 60%. It's not that hard.

[@craigslistrro709]

@@elgar6743 I thought airfare was included?

[@elgar6743]

@@craigslistrro709 It's all on their website: panamarelocationtours.com/tours

[@paulbrungardt9823]

My wife and I have a project to assist handicapped children in Boquete. Unfortunately, Corona virus won't let us leave Colorado and it wont let us into Panama .I am impatient to get back there. Fortunately there is a great Panamanian friend taking care of business until he get out of Corona lock down.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Boquete's Handicap Foundation does an amazing job taking care of the handicap in Chiriqui Province. Be sure to connect with them when you arrive. They are in Alto Boquete, blue building across the street from Chop Sticks.

[@joshanderson7358]

Well done and best wishes for the future.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

@@PanamaRelocationTours Insitituto pro-integration...Been there, great folks.

[@glennw5479]

Hello Jim. Thanks for the update and I’m glad things are working out so well for you and Yalina. You are so right that taking the Panama Relocation Tour (last May) was a good decision. I too may be making the move within the next six months. Take care and Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Felicidad! Glenn

[@sbdreamin]

For years, I’ve wanted to live somewhere where there are no real seasons and the temperature never varies by much. I had no idea that place actually existed until I found Panama Relocation Tours. Boquete is 5-10 degrees warmer than my home town, which is perfect. And I remember loving Honduras when I was there for 6 months, even though it also rained most afternoons. So I guess the rain probably won’t bother me.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Come see how you can LIVE BETTER for LESS in Panama!

[@zimben8]

U should try Medellin Colombia. The weather is even better. I lived and worked in Colombia after i lived and worked in Ecuador, happy i left for Colombia weeks before the big Quake in Ecuador. I'm Retired now and life in Thailand , but it's getting to extreme in many ways. So maybe next will be Panama for the rest of my life... I visited Panama in 2015 and 16. Loved it , also that i don't have to pay Taxes on my Pension. I also lived and worked in NJ-NYC. Everywhere there r good and not so good things, if the good r more and more important, then stay. Btw, i'm a Swiss and it's just to expensive and to cold too long for my older body now. Other than that, Switzerland is still the best country and i have seen and lived in many. Take care and good luck.

[@je720ep8]

Thank You James for the Great VIdeo: I enjoy all the information you provided.: you are 100% correct : USA , too many problems / violence shootings everywhere for sometimes small silly things. MAN iam ready to retire down in panama as soon as possible . GOD BLESS ... thank you JOE/ USA

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Come on down! www.PanamaRelocationTours.com has a lot of different ways we can help make your move easy!

[@mariavega-cq9ii]

Hello, visit Los Santos province. Its just amazing.

[@Sherri1971US]

Beautiful house sir. Happy life to you

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

So nice of you/ Thanks for watching the video

[@Not_A_Tourist]

Great video Jim. The best part of it was that you found a wonderful partner. Just curious, did you almost say the Dennis Wilson bridge?

[@agrolamolina4261]

i lived in mexico three years and now peru for sixteen years...forget medical insurance. I never had it...just pay the reasonable doctors fees if you have a problem.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

That's exactly what most foreigners do in Panama too. It's only $2 to see a doctor at the public clinics or $12 to see a doctor at their office (no waiting). Medical care is very affordable in Panama.

[@janetbennett9348]

Hi Jim this Janet Bennett from Tamworth, NH. Life is good in Panama. I am jealous. Still stuck in NH.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Hello there!

[@agymahsworld360]

Good video. Thank you for all the great information. My name is Agymah and lm from Boston. I was in Panama city, Panama in the summer of 2017. I love the city, food and people.

[@Cocolo_TV]

Quote of the video. "Driving in Panama City is like Boston without traffic lights". My friend, you should've been a writer.

[@Mcfckinkladze]

Absolutely no idea how I ended up here. But I'm pleased I did, what a decent chap !

[@BSinNH]

Living in NH and seeing the X-MAS tree had me thinking how homesick I would be. I still love the seasons we see in New England.

[@mikeifyouplease]

I, too, missed the four seasons when I first arrived in California forty years ago. However, after not having to shovel heavy wet snow or drive on slick icy dangerous roads, I decided that the four seasons were a bit over-rated, as I sat by the pool and picked oranges off the trees.

[@tnoel374]

Good video, I used to live in Panama in the late 60's on the Ft. Clayton Army base, near Ft. Amador pacific side loved the beached. Still have a molla print from the sandbass Indians.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

It's changed a LOT - you should come see what Panama is like now.

[@ronxlii]

I was at Fort Clayton June 72 to December 73. The barracks where I stayed are still there. Really miss that place.

[@oquintan1465]

Thank you! Great information. Bay Area, CA.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephmedeiros4561]

Thank you for the Information.

[@chuckhines459]

I'm happy for you sir you made a wise decision.

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

Panama is america, central america:), panama is a lovely place, we lived in costa rica for three years. cristobal island is a nice place.

[@waynewalleye8458]

I'm from Canada and must be near water and fishing! Is there a smaller populated city/town 15000 or less with a semi american type industry where I can get most things i need and reasonably close to an international airport?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

There are many areas in Panama that fit that description.

[@courtcomposer]

Nice place. Thanks for sharing.

[@divingchicago]

You will live a long and healthy life because YOU ARE HAPPY! Your friends in the US will probably grow old, unhealthy, and be in nursing homes. Be BLESSED!

[@charlesbennett7688]

Great video loved it 😍

[@mariavega-cq9ii]

Really nice

[@leleetifra8818]

I also lived in Panama in the 80s in fort Clayton. I loved it would love to live there again. Diffently would consider living there again truly beautiful country. I love watching the sun go down into ocean big orange I miss my youth their

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

Lived in Quarry Heights, Ft. Amador, and Ft. Clayton graduated from Balboa High school. Still have friends that I visit every once in awhile and all I can say Panama has changed big time. They made a new city which is very nice it's like a mini Miami meaning it's not cheap place to live at all. My friend has a second house in Boquete which is cool and very country like - Do not buy you need to live here a year before you invest major money it's has it pluses and minuses and it not for everyone. But well worth to come visit/vacation just to go through the new Panama Canal and true Marvel of Engineering.

[@leleetifra8818]

Wow you are taking me threw my minds eye. I miss life there.

[@Barchenhund]

I took the Pure Prairie League tour. Our tour guide was “Panama” Red [riding] on his white horse Mescalito. Can’t remember a thing I was told. Humor. Looks like you have all your ducks in a row. I hope Panama remains your happy place. Enjoy your retirement.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

I've heard about the Panama Red!

[@ayomaria8111]

"Strider" thank you for sharing your journey. I am planning to move outside of the US, learning other languages and just looking forward to the next chapter in life. Again, Thank you

[@paulsdancing5429]

Hope that you will post again. Interested in moving to Panama. Where do I start? Regards from Canada.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

A good place to start is subscribing to panamarelocationtours.com to get the free 12 part series about how to retire in Panama. You'll learn a LOT from that information!

[@mikejh4353]

Very informative James I have thought about moving there too. I was there in 2016 to see the opening of the new canal. Great country what I saw of it. Caught your bio in your introduction. Funny, I'm from New England and live in Dallas now....

[@jimureta8734]

Simple, informative, and to the point. Thanks

[@billmarkelz]

Thanks for your open and practical talk.

[@GBU61]

From the different videos this company produces, if American wants to recreate his life back home, Panama appears to be a good option.

[@mariavega-cq9ii]

Hello

[@warrensmith5777]

So why all the security bars and grill on the windows and doors.

[@NadaYoTengo]

@@Barri_TV It is not hot at all in Boquete, and some people here put concertina wire on their fences.

[@lelandsmith2320]

Endemic theavery

[@DD-bn2mx]

why do you need bars on ALL the windows and doors??

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

In North America, people have pad locks on the doors. In all of Latin America, they put bars on their windows. It's customary so you can have all your windows open all day to let the fresh air in.

[@snakechrmr6398]

That's easy. Bars on ALL windows and doors is necessary for when the cameras go away and reality sets in. I'm an American living in rural Serbia and don't know anyone with bars on either windows or doors.

[@NadaYoTengo]

@@snakechrmr6398 Also they have ornamental concertina wire on top of some fences here in Boquete. LOL!

[@AKayFiles]

One wonders that in this age and time such a beautiful country like Panama is out there.

[@carlovee5401]

Hey man thanks you for support and information about panama. that's so important to people with a low retirement . By the way I worked conyruction in the new York post in 99/2002 in new York city .. god bless and stay happy and thanks you for sharing your experience.

[@anthonycappuchi7619]

Jerry liked you video.I am retired PO,retired Milatary

[@elvintorres3599]

have a great retirement brother! you deserve it. It is sad to see so many working and struggling people here in America when they should be retired living a good life. I'm very happy for you.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

It is very sad to see so many retirees struggling. They could live much better for less money in Panama.

[@elvintorres3599]

@@PanamaRelocationTours well said!

[@danieltoo2008]

Thks for sharing. I’m retired in china now, soon moving to Thailand for living retirement lifestyle. Nice to connect and one we can connect in Panama soon.

[@richardharper2348]

Thanks for sharing! Enjoy and God bless!

[@yalinamoreno9395]

Hi from Boquete ! Thank you for yours beauty words.

[@pharmd718]

Great video. How much is the rent for a month? What are your other major living expenses?

[@carlosherrera9337]

Well done 👍 found a nice place to stay and a nice lady … !!!! Congratulations. I’ll be there soon as a single retired man. !!!!

[@tonykool5347]

Good job telling your story.

[@amafid]

My wife and I both work for the United States Postal Service we are eligible for retirement in July 2023 we would love to get in contact with James for information about retirement options with the post office and how it comes into being in Panama

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

send an email to [e-mail] I will share it with James.

[@adoboy5520]

I’ve been there before. It was a very good experience it’s very cheap and most of all people are very nice. I don’t mind living in Panama.

[@JD-od8jn]

Good going Jim. Your post is a year ago, hope you are still content

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

James is very happy in Panama.

[@oscarrlee18]

Good for you that you had the ability to think outside the box.

[@snakechrmr6398]

Signing up for a tour is hardly "thinking outside the box".

[@MzPanaJamica]

He wasn't a single man for too long, he meet a woman and the hit it out and now they are a couple and living together it was a blessing for the both of them... I didn't know her life before him but she seems like a nice woman, I'm glad they meet each other.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

They seem like a perfect match!

[@clintcox4278]

He's done for!

[@jeffpierson6089]

I am also very concerned about negative people in the United States. Based upon the current political situation I am desperate to move down to Panama as soon as I can. I am also a 66 yr old single male living in St. Louis, MO. I do have a fair amount of experience living overseas. (I just need to find out how to set things up and move. I would prefer to find a furnished place to rent by the month. Concerned about the covid-19 situation. Hope to be moving down to Panama ASAP. Appreciated your KZbin video

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

HI Jeff. Our Online Panama Relocation Guide has all the information you need to know to move to Panama ASAP. You can rent a fully furnished house/condo by the month easily! Check out panamarelocationtours.com/guide

[@DavidBylsma]

you got it going man, your girl friend looks like a good person. I'm hoping to start by staying there for one month.

[@lianespicer7623]

Thank you for sharing this! I love the house too...and especially the yard and the view.

[@GRB777]

Pensionado Visa sounds great. What are the residency requirements? Do I have to remain in Panama all year to keep the visa?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

Once you get a visa, the only requirement is to visit Panama for at least one day every two years.

[@jimslade]

Did you bring your own possessions, TVs, furniture, cooking utensils, furniture , automobile etc?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

No, Jim moved to Panama with a few suitcases and a guitar.

[@judahnanas9772]

The thing I wonder is about rain season... is it really bad? If I was to have a garden there, would it grow all year around?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

The rainy season is the best time of the year -- panamarelocationtours.com/7-tips-for-adjusting-to-the-rainy-season-in-panama

[@d201120112011]

If You get the permanent Visa, can You then legally buy property? I know enough that some countries dont let non citizens buy land or a house.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

you can even buy property in Panama before you get a Visa. ... but it is NOT a good idea to do that!

[@LyndaDBrownAuthor]

I'm in St Louis MO, looking to take the tour in 2020. Thanks for the info you shared!

[@monax9243]

Have a great trip. My son is studying Spanish. We visited Havana and Santiago in Cuba this year. Panama is in on top of my list for 2020.

[@Knowwayjose1]

Hello Sir James,We met at your garage/moving sale. (I sold ALL your stuff on eBay) and made a killin'!!! Glad to see you are living the good life. Take care Rick

[@billybenden4431]

Are there 55 and older gated communities with amenities such as tennis, pickle ball and stuff like that ?

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

There are gated communities but they are not for only over 55. Some have tennis, golf, bars,etc And pickle ball is in several towns in Panama.

[@kellyfontes7757]

KC to Panama.. this vato is living good!

[@ms.jacques]

You are all welcome to Panamá! Cozy, relaxed, diversity of climates, beautiful and educated women (like me 🤭) and affordable living. Also, when Mr. James talks about panamanians "game of life", he means the classic Panamanian phrase "juega vivo" which basically means that some panamanians are always looking to be a step ahead of everyone 🤷‍♀️. Anyways, I am panamanian and will not like to live outside my country. There is a lot to explore and a lot of potential in my country. Hope that one day I will find a loving, educated, providing and family-oriented man to share my life with ❤ Warmly, Jessyka

[@rubitube_panama]

Very good Video. Thank you. I would also like to emigrate to Panama. When this Covid crisis is finally over. All the best and take care of yourself. 👏👍🍀

[@dagobandar3958]

I always thought of moving to 🇨🇷 for the same reasons

[@TheProtocol48]

Dago Bandar I’ve been to Thailand 🇹🇭 twice, you’ll love it. Pro tip don’t bother bringing socks, underwear, t-shirts etc...all of it costs a fraction of western prices.

[@multitieredinvestor5246]

Vivía allí por cuatro años y mi hermano todavía tiene un apartmento en Punta Puntilla en la ciudad de Panama.

[@williamd946]

How do you protect your money when you move? Can I still use my debit card from the U.S.? Are the banks in Panama insured, like in the U.S.? Thanks for the wonderful video. That house was absolutely gorgeous.

[@PanamaRelocationTours]

You can still use your US debit card but there is a $5 fee to do so. If you move to Panama it is better to open a Panama bank account so you don't have bit ATM fees and you ear 1.75-2.0% interest on savings. Many of the banks in Panama have a better rating than US banks. Check FITCH. There is no government insurance on deposits so people in Panama diversify by having money in 2 or 3 different banks. Unlike banks in the US, Panama banks have never failed or needed to be bailed out!!!!!!

[@recoveryrider6183]

Just spent Christmas in Panama, I like it but need more time to get around the next time.