People collect “stuff”. Lots of stuff, so when it comes to relocating either for retirement or a job transfer, most ask me for advice as to whether they should move furniture or sell it all and start over.Of course my answer is always “it depends” and it does, based on multiple factors. For Baby Boomers, I […]
Author: Liz Larroquette
To Rent A Car Or Not To Rent A Car?
If you are considering relocating to Panama, either for retirement or business, it’s very important you experience a physical visit before making a commitment. When people tell me they have done enough research to make them positive about relocating to Panama, I’m quick to point out one can read anything on the internet. Panama is expensive. […]
No Hurricanes. No Earthquakes. No Volcanic Eruptions.
“I want to visit Panama but not during high season,” came the first comment. “I was all set for November and then realized it would be hurricane season,” was the second. “I always have bad luck when it comes to weather so I figure if I’m visiting Panama in November, there will be a hideous hurricane,” […]
Royal Palm Getting Ready for Residents [Update + Video]
Royal Palm, the twin-towered residential complex under construction in Nueva Gorgona, is currently on schedule and is expected to begin accepting new residents in the first quarter of 2018. Individuals will be able to take possession of their new one-, two- or three-bedroom units as soon as the building occupancy permit is obtained. “Everything is on […]
You Haven’t Tasted Panamanian Food Until You Get Here
“I wasn’t exactly thrilled when my husband came home and announced we’d be moving to Panama,” said the woman who had just gotten off a direct flight from Chicago to Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. “The only thing I knew was the obvious fact there was a canal,” she continued as I smiled and nodded […]
The Glow of Good Health
The young woman standing in front of me was the picture of health. She was wearing a trendy Lululemon outfit that showed off her toned body and when she smiled a dazzling set of white teeth flashed. “I’m being transferred from Thailand,” she began as her blond ponytail bobbed in the afternoon sun. “Elephants, inexpensive tailored […]
City vs. Beach vs. Mountains
Panama is a small but diverse country and I get lots of questions from people who want to know which part of the country might be best for their individual retirement home. There are many factors to consider and a lot of options, but mostly choices come down to beach, mountains or city. There are expat […]
Are You Sure That Ride’s Right For Panama?
I knew they had imported furniture from the States in a forty foot cargo container, but I wasn’t sure about the vehicle. When I saw them drive up in a bright yellow Nissan truck, I momentarily assumed they must’ve purchased it in Panama. Then it hit me, no one here would buy a yellow truck except […]
Once You’ve Said No More, Then What?
“It was a Friday afternoon,” began the woman from Cleveland as she started to explain why she and her husband, both in their early sixties, had decided to move to Coronado, Panama. “I wasn’t normally home on Friday because I traveled—a lot—for my job. Most times, if I got home before seven and in time for […]
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