Mikkel Moller
@Sunnymikkel
American expat in Panama
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94 posts
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Pedasi
Speaks English, a little Spanish
Registration: 28 November 2012
Activity
Coming to Panama for the first time to check out the areas to move by pathsl
Hello,I'm leaving next week to come to Panama for the first time, to check out the different properties there. I'll be in Panama next week on January 9, 2024 for 2 weeks, looking to possible relocate there.I'm looking for a 2 & 2. I'm retired ...
@pathsl Check out the Azuero, the closest thing to California Beach Vibe without the expense. We have lived here for ten years, came from California, and and will NEVER return. Read More
Dental Implant Dentures by Paul Bruner
Hi,First, thank you for having my wife and I in this group.We are planning to move to Panama in March 2024.One point of interest is knowing some dental costs.Rough costs are great considering everyone is a little different.I will be seeking a ...
If you want to pay SIGNIFICANTLY less than $22,000, go to Columbia, same exact materials are generally 50-70 Percent less in Columbia. The dentists in Columbia are as well qualified as those in Panama. Read More
Snake Bite Preparedness for Hiking in Rainforests near Boquete by kathleentitus
I am wondering if one can be prepared for snake bites by carrying a snake bite anti-venom kit? I just read an article online at *** about snake bites as a "serious public health problem" - with Panama having the highest incidences. It sounds like ...
Every Panamanian SS Hos[ital Clinic has Anti-Venom. If they do not have enough, they will have more brought in by Helicopter from the lab in Costa Rica. All at no cost to you. There is no commercially available anti-venom kit that you can buy that ... Read More
Cost of living by Burnburn
Good evening. My name is Al, I am a Canadian ling in the Toronto area. What is the average monthly cost to live in the suburbs there including housing. Thank you in advance, looking forward to your response .
@Burnburn Depends on where you are living and what lifestyle you will want. Could be $4,000 in Panama City or it could be $1500 living Panamanian-style in a remote village! Need to define what you truly want. Read More
medical cannabis by Steven222
Hi everybody.. my question is I belong to medical cannabis program in the states and was wondering if anybody can help to get approved in Panama ? thanks
Cloud Forest Botanical has CBD products, lo siento, and no THC products. THC is still Illegal until the "Government" publishes the rules governing "Medical THC Sales." Read More
Introduction by Dan Miller95
Hello, My name is Daniel and my partner & I just moved to Bocas Del Toro early November. We have purchased a small B&B on Bastimentos. Trying to learn how to do things the local way has been refreshing & quite a challenge. One of ...
Get a MagicJack phone system. You can keep your USA Number and pay significantly less than what you pay now. We have our California number with MagicJack from 15 years ago and have had it in Panama for the 9 years we have lived here. Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola Are you still renting the pontoon boat? Please do let me know when you sell the business so that I can come to fish. Gracias, Mikkel Moller Read More
Banking in Panama as an expat by TravelingFootballDad
I see there were a handful of posts, but they are aging well at 5+ years, so I not only wanted to bring the subject to the forefront, but also hopefully get some more current information. I head back to PTY next month to pickup my PR and cedula - ...
Open a Schwab account in the ZU.S. and then use ATMs in Panama, no need for a Panamanian bank. Plus Schwab rebates 100% of your ATM Fees. That is important now because the ATM fees for a foreign card are now $5.25 per $250 withdrawn. Read More
Any advice or facts I should know before moving to Panama by INDY6273
Hello everyone, I am considering moving to Panama next year. I am a single American male. I expect to work while there as a English Teacher. Is there any advice or facts I should know
If you decide to ride your Bike to Panama take out a LARGE Life insurance Policy and make sure your will is in order, carry several thousand dollars for bribes and think up places to hide it. Get lots of tattoos so you look like a gang banger. Read More
Retirement in Boquete or ??? by dunnperformance
Flying in to Panama on March 2,2021 Would like to visit a few coastal towns along the way to Boquete. Any suggestions on a nice coastal town between Panama City and Boquete. Preferably would like to find some expats as we are doing our research for ...
Check out Pedasi: www .ourthirdlifepedasi. com - Take out the spaces. My wife started this blog before we moved to Panama in August 2013. Read More
Ready to retire by dunnperformance
My wife and I are considering Panama for our retirement. As the US gets more and more divided, we are just tired of all the division and would like to settle down where people are just people. I've read many good things and some bad about ...
For more about life in Panama check out my wife's blog that she began before we moved in August 2013. ourthirdlifepedasi.com For more on the various places expats live in Panama: Retire In Panama Tours Oscar Peña and Rod ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Panama by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Panama, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hola If you are interested in Pedasi, you should be reading my wife's blog that she started before we moved to Pedasi, 7 years ago. www.ourthirdlifepedasi.com Buena Suerte! Read More
Telemedicine in Panama by Diksha
Hello everyone, Maybe you have already tried telemedicine in Panama or you are very tempted to take the leap. With the pandemic and the necessity to avoid hospitals, telemedicine seems to be the new normal. We would like to know your opinion ...
Not readily available. Read More
V.A. is there a Va hospital in panama? by scotney3
I am a vetern,I get my health care from them,?????? What information do you have on this?
There is no direct VA hospital in Panama for USA Veterans. There is an organization that can do some things if you have been treated for that item in the USA. They will also supply meds directly in Panama if you have a disability rating of 60 or ... Read More
Why we really left Boquete... by AuntieFlo
It's my turn to write about what happened. It is helping me to deal with the anger and the loss. We had such high hopes when we came to Panama. We wanted to live simpler, lower-cost lives. We also hoped to build something here, something that would ...
For more info on Panama check out my wife's blog that she started before we moved to Panama 7 years ago. Read More