@palmtree22
American looking for information about Mexico
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Registration: 24 March 2009
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Looking to Move to Panama by CaliDevil71
Hi my name is Joey and after much research I am looking at Panama as my top destination to move permanently in the next 8-10 years. The reason that I am waiting this long is so that I may be able to save some cash and become debt free by the time I ...
I have visited Panama twice and loved it, but had a hard time dealing with the heat and humidity. You said you lived in Florida which I do now and can't stand the humidity. That's the major downside of moving to Panama or any ca or sa country. I ... Read More
looking for a place to retire
so far, i posted se a question about earthquakes severael months ago and recently about the friendlisness of chilian peoople. so far, i have received no responses. that saYS A lot about the expats living there, and makes me wonder if my questions ... Read More
crime statistics in Ecuador by Harley Guy
I'm wondering what the boots on the ground know about crime in large citys and small coastal towns in Ecuador. All that ive read tells me it's better in Ecuador than panama. I'm working hard on my plan to get there hopefully this year.
i just want to say that i have been on many forums, and you are the only administrator that seems to get involved in what is discussed on any forum. you keep the forum focused on the topic and even make suggestions on where someone's topic might be ... Read More
benifits of moving to panama
I have visited Panama twice and had a great time. I met many really nice people, but I was wondering what the benefits are as far as living there. These are my concerns. 1. the police force is small and underpaid. Most crimes go unreported ... Read More
retiring to costa rica
From what I have read, both the cost of living and the levels of crime have gone up dramatically in the past two years. As beautiful as Costa Rica is; why would anybody consider retiring there? I am not talking about people in there 20's or 30's, ... Read More
moving to colombia
I want to make sure I have this right. If I decide to retire to beautiful Colombia, I will be fine if: 1. I stay away from all the border areas 2. don't live or drive to small villages that are not secure 3. don't live in villages in the ... Read More
How to make friends in Portugal by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Portugal :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Portugal?? Thanks in ...
I like what you said about thinking outside the box when it comes to lonliness, but I have to disagree that it is always of our own making. As for me, I have done everything I could think of to be accepted by the people where I live, sometimes to ... Read More
GRINGO GOUGING be part of the solution by Mistymeaner
Hola all. If you're living here in Ecuador and are not a local you have experienced being charged more for everything from food to cabs to rent. If you're anything like me you may have thought the answer lies in education. Seemed like a ...
Maybe I am looking at things the wrong way, but when I consider living in another country, I consider the added costs of what gringos have to pay regarding the cost to live there, and I also look at the crimes against expats, because some locals ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Well, I will definitely be checking out Portugal this September and will begin to make arrangements for that trip next week. I just want to that everybody for all your extremely valuable information. Without it, Id be lost for sure. My current ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Sorry if i mean a bother with so much postings, but I want to make the most of my vist as i can. i can't afford to do this a lot, and if things work out on my first visit, then i will do what i can for another visit. i have researched extensibely ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
Thanks for your advice. Being a retired teacher, I try to visit schools in countries I visit, so, hiring a college student to show me around makes perfect sense. I never would of thought about that. That's really a cool idea. It would benefit ... Read More
visiting portugal by palmtree22
I am considering a trip to Portugal to see if it is a good fit for me to retire in. I would expect to be there for around two weeks and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about the best way to see as much of Portugal as possible. I am ...
I was thinking of flying into Lisbon, and taking some local tours of Lisbon and the surrounding towns than go back to the places i liked the most on my own. Then I will fly to Faro and do the same there. Unfortunately, the tour companies i ... Read More
touring colombia
I am planning on a trip to colombia some time next september or october. I am primarily interested in Cartegena, Medellin and the carribean coast and all points in-between. This trip would be for at least two weeks. My primary reason for this ... Read More
earthquakes
For those living in Chile, is anybody concerned about the number and occasionally the intensity of the earthquakes that i have heard occur pretty frequently there? I live for a while in California and experienced a few minor ones, but it was never ... Read More