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.
@@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".
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.
I don’t know why TH-cam 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.
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
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.
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.
I wondered if some people would defend biting the hand that feeds them and sure enough some people did. Also, just because corporations do it doesn't make it right.
@mike wazowski Nice response Mike, but who suggested not letting people leave the country? Did you read that in another post and get confused? Why are you so upset? Do differing opinions hurt your feelings? I'm glad to see you know how to use your words unlike your previous post where you just told me to STFU. I think this is real progress for you. Keep up the good work.
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.
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 ..
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.
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 TH-cam video
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
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.
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.
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 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.
@@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
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. 👏👍🍀
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.
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..
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?
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.
@@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
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
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.
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
I too love musicand I am working hard to get to Boquete... did you bring music equipment with you? I have been selling stiff for weeks... I hope to get there mid to late summer.
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sounds like a complete set up. Wonder how this one works out. Love to see a follow up on this guy. I had a Latin lady "help" me set up my internet service.. and she arranged from my credit card to be copied and quite a bit of money absconded from it. She later died a few years later in a car accident. Karma is amazing.
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.
When world war 3 happens or the soviet union takes over then what?, I was their in 88 in the Army it was fun but the heat is 120 plus 100% humidity and the monsoon rains, 1 plus you can take free showers in the monsoon rainy season. She's hoping to get to the big PX in the sky (AKA THE U.S )
That was a ridiculous video. You gave no information. How much is the rent what are food prices like? What about food availability? What about crime question mark you answered no important questions on the video! Totally lame and I'm sure you just did it so you could sit in front of a camera. Because you offered no information to the viewers!
Steve Cray I wanted to know about the crime etc. I see that they have bars on window. I never lived anywhere that you had to, even in New York. I need to know more about this country I retire in 5 yrs with good pension. I don’t want to be a target, Just trying to have a beautiful retirement. And where my money will stretch.
@@monicar6991 I have many skills and that is just two of them. I was merely commenting on the video for the General Public. I'm a former Marine infantry officer and have traveled the world. Who are you? Where are you?
@Hound19745 I am so sad now my little feelings are hurt. If you were standing in front of me you wouldn't talk that shitt! Stay down there because you're poor and or old picking up young Latina women who are looking for a Payday! We are laughing at you!
Military retired/PO retired/SSA/VA disability From NH at the present living in Ga.Would like to Panama. Is the town of Balboa still in area? I will contact Relocation tour’s Thanks for the video. TonyC
Balboa is a district in Panama City, near the Canal Authority. It's still there and going strong! See these Veteran benefits in Panama panamarelocationtours.com/veterans-medical-benefits-in-panama
Am 38 and single,i want a respectful, lovely and honest man to join me in my lovely country and happy home,,🤩 serious and God-fearing person is invited.
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.
If you become a permanent resident will you lose your American Medicare. If you keep dual citizenship. If you need medical treatment they offer only in the US, can you get treatment in the U.S.? Even if you reside in Panama?
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
I agree with James about Americans being much more angry and divided now. The mood in this country has declined. I don't see many people that are genuinely happy where I live. It's a constant rat race to chase the almighty dollar. I'm also seriously considering moving out of the US. Congratulations on your new life in Panama, James!
@Truth my friend America is the product of 4 colonial powers...the Netherlands, France, Spain, and England. America is not as old as her parents. America isn't even 300 years old...a baby compared to the aforementioned countries. America is still ironing out the bugs, on it's way to figuring itself out. Pretty much from it's start America has had some degree of multiculturalism. It's just that one particular culture is at a crossroads. Said culture, the dominant one, is trying to figure out whether it's going to play nice with everyone else.
@Truth The truth is we ALL need God's rules and love in our hearts and fairness in our government. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, the Bible says. People end up paying the consequences. Peace.
Great, but as usual, he is not really a single man. He attached himself immediately to a local woman. Not knocking it, but as a single, older woman, I am not likely to have an opportunity like that to integrate myself into the culture...so this doesn't help me a lot. I do appreciate all these videos you post.
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.
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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.
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.
"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
A lot of single women come on a PanamaRelocationTours.com then relocate to Panama. See some of the previous videos we published. Trina, Cheri, Carol, Krstl, Chris, etc.
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.
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.
That is a wonderful story, and I appreciate you for sharing it. I myself would love to move there and retire there, but my wife is no way leaving California and her family. Good luck to you sir, and enjoy your retirement at your new home.
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He right about how negative people in the USA are. I’m so ready to leave this place.
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.
Its becoming the same in the UK sadley
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.
@@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.
@@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".
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.
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.
Hang in there.
Am single at 38 waiting for good,respectful and honest man to join me here in my lovely country and happy home,,🤩
@@linanyarko2355 of there is good food.. I want to go!
Daniel Gomez don't worry about food,🤣
@@linanyarko2355like, great food?
Surely a great home, a great guy, a beautiful woman, a fantastic country .be blessed and healthy living for you both.
I don’t know why TH-cam 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.
Great story brother... enjoy your retirement!
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
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.
@@edriley1516 lol
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.
HE360 there are many more better choices than Thailand
@@martingoodef811 Which places are better than Thailand? I'm opened to suggestions.
@black zebra America is dangerous too.
@@martingoodef811 me too, where would you suggest to be better than Thailand? Thank you.
Quote of the video. "Driving in Panama City is like Boston without traffic lights". My friend, you should've been a writer.
Your background music is enjoyable. It's appropriate and not too loud.
Take the money you earned in the US and retire with it in another country. Nice.
Benson Parker it’s called Geoarbitrage. The old adage goes “earn in the West, spend in the East”.
Trump needs to stop that people make money here then going to other countries that didn't help them that hurts our wonderful economy
Ain’t no problem with that whatsoever. It’s his money.
I wondered if some people would defend biting the hand that feeds them and sure enough some people did. Also, just because corporations do it doesn't make it right.
@mike wazowski Nice response Mike, but who suggested not letting people leave the country? Did you read that in another post and get confused? Why are you so upset? Do differing opinions hurt your feelings? I'm glad to see you know how to use your words unlike your previous post where you just told me to STFU. I think this is real progress for you. Keep up the good work.
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.
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 ..
It's great to see how people from USA love to retire here in my country Panama. Bless to everybody😃 and welcome.
People from all over the world love retiring in Panama!
@@PanamaRelocationTours
I wonder if one or the other of the couple knows the language so they can comunícate well? ❤
Thank you for posting. I am thinking about moving to Panama in about 3yrs when I retired. This information was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
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.
I'm glad things are good for you in Panama. Your home is lovely and the views are beautiful. !
A man, a plan, a canal- Panama! A palindrome!
From the different videos this company produces, if American wants to recreate his life back home, Panama appears to be a good option.
Hello
What a great, informative video! Congratulations on making the move.
I'm confused, he says he's a single man- yet he's holding hands w the lady?
He moved to Panama as a single man. But found a great girlfriend within a few months.
@@PanamaRelocationTours how's this gentleman making out after over a year since this video. Beautiful home he's located
Musicians.
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 TH-cam video
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
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.
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.
Strider thank you for your well informed & wise, hopeful words, thank you for trying to enlighten & help, peace & happiness to you, my fellow traveler.
chiane1968 you listen, but you don’t hear, you read, but you can’t learn, so remain poor.
@@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.
@@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
Let’s have a look at the women who came with the deal,Oh man ; she was worth the deal all by her self, I want one,I’ll bet she is a great cook too.
Thanks for sharing. Well done and best wishes for the future.
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. 👏👍🍀
I took Army Jungle Survival training in Panama , years ago.
JOTC
Do you remember Noriega?
@@richardhowe4140 Yeah, I was in FAST CO . We used to play games with his Ding Bats
@@AIRDAM1 cool!! Thanks
So what where da ho s
You are extremely handsome and your lady is very lucky. 😘
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.
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..
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
well that's very nice of her to move in with you LOL
The man isn't any fool and women are women the world over they are really the same.
very nice huh? lol she is a good person.
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?
There are many areas in Panama that fit that description.
Need some fruit trees and vegetables in your yard. Recommend a Mangosteen tree
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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.
Do you like retirement in the Philippines?
@@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
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.
@@arturojsabina8234 Wow! That's pretty good. Thanks!
I pray for those folks in and around Taal. Be good.
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
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.
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
I'm happy for you sir you made a wise decision.
I too love musicand I am working hard to get to Boquete... did you bring music equipment with you? I have been selling stiff for weeks... I hope to get there mid to late summer.
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!
I'm a Gemini also. High five twins!!
Thank you for your service
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
Come on down! www.PanamaRelocationTours.com has a lot of different ways we can help make your move easy!
Hello, visit Los Santos province. Its just amazing.
Well done 👍 found a nice place to stay and a nice lady … !!!! Congratulations. I’ll be there soon as a single retired man. !!!!
If you mentioned it, I may have missed it. How much is your rent? How much are average rents also? Thank you
He's paying $600 a month rent for a furnished two bedroom two bath house.
@@PanamaRelocationTours that is a really nice place for that rent. Looks like a good life
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.
Yalina talks too much
Panama is america, central america:), panama is a lovely place, we lived in costa rica for three years. cristobal island is a nice place.
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
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.
Wow you are taking me threw my minds eye. I miss life there.
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!
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.
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.
Congrats, be safe and have a happy retirement.. me hoping to be in the Cayman Islands some day..
good luck .. you better not appear to be a rich american. or you will be targeted for crime
Great video. How much is the rent for a month? What are your other major living expenses?
Glad I found your vid. Coming for a visit in the spring and thinking of living there. Do you need a drummer? I’m an ex army bandsman.
This great, living the dream in the retirement years. Perfect.......
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.
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.
Well done and best wishes for the future.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Insitituto pro-integration...Been there, great folks.
Very revealing and interesting info. A tour sounds like a great value.
Note that they didn't mention the price of the tour.
@@user-jy7yn1ro8j Its like 2500 per person.. 4k for two.. My wife and I are kicking around the idea...
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.
@@elgar6743 I thought airfare was included?
@@craigslistrro709 It's all on their website: panamarelocationtours.com/tours
Jerry liked you video.I am retired PO,retired Milatary
One wonders that in this age and time such a beautiful country like Panama is out there.
Found your pasaporte? Wow! What are the odds of that - unless she took it.
Sounds like a complete set up. Wonder how this one works out. Love to see a follow up on this guy. I had a Latin lady "help" me set up my internet service.. and she arranged from my credit card to be copied and quite a bit of money absconded from it. She later died a few years later in a car accident. Karma is amazing.
Eddie Vest
He said she found it at the ministry where he went before
andreas schaetze everybody loves a good conspiracy these days
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.
you got it going man, your girl friend looks like a good person. I'm hoping to start by staying there for one month.
Beautiful house sir. Happy life to you
So nice of you/ Thanks for watching the video
Pensionado Visa sounds great. What are the residency requirements? Do I have to remain in Panama all year to keep the visa?
Once you get a visa, the only requirement is to visit Panama for at least one day every two years.
When world war 3 happens or the soviet union takes over then what?, I was their in 88 in the Army it was fun but the heat is 120 plus 100% humidity and the monsoon rains, 1 plus you can take free showers in the monsoon rainy season. She's hoping to get to the big PX in the sky (AKA THE U.S )
Did you bring your own possessions, TVs, furniture, cooking utensils, furniture , automobile etc?
No, Jim moved to Panama with a few suitcases and a guitar.
That was a ridiculous video. You gave no information. How much is the rent what are food prices like? What about food availability? What about crime question mark you answered no important questions on the video! Totally lame and I'm sure you just did it so you could sit in front of a camera. Because you offered no information to the viewers!
For info like that check out our guide to living in Panama. panamarelocationtours.com/living-in-panama
Steve Cray I wanted to know about the crime etc. I see that they have bars on window. I never lived anywhere that you had to, even in New York. I need to know more about this country I retire in 5 yrs with good pension. I don’t want to be a target, Just trying to have a beautiful retirement. And where my money will stretch.
@@monicar6991 I have many skills and that is just two of them. I was merely commenting on the video for the General Public. I'm a former Marine infantry officer and have traveled the world. Who are you? Where are you?
@Hound19745 I am so sad now my little feelings are hurt. If you were standing in front of me you wouldn't talk that shitt! Stay down there because you're poor and or old picking up young Latina women who are looking for a Payday! We are laughing at you!
very interesting to listen. plan to move too in may 2022
Military retired/PO retired/SSA/VA disability From NH at the present living in Ga.Would like to Panama. Is the town of Balboa still in area? I will contact Relocation tour’s Thanks for the video. TonyC
Balboa is a district in Panama City, near the Canal Authority. It's still there and going strong! See these Veteran benefits in Panama panamarelocationtours.com/veterans-medical-benefits-in-panama
Am 38 and single,i want a respectful, lovely and honest man to join me in my lovely country and happy home,,🤩 serious and God-fearing person is invited.
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?
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.
It's changed a LOT - you should come see what Panama is like now.
I was at Fort Clayton June 72 to December 73. The barracks where I stayed are still there. Really miss that place.
I cannot believe what a pretty home he was able to rent for only $650 in Boquete. Eveybody says Boquete is more expensive than other areas !
There are some expensive rentals in Boquete but there are many very affordable rentals too!
If you become a permanent resident will you lose your American Medicare. If you keep dual citizenship. If you need medical treatment they offer only in the US, can you get treatment in the U.S.? Even if you reside in Panama?
If you become a permanent resident of Panama, you will not lose your Medicare of Social Security. But Medicare will not work in Panama... yet.
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
send an email to info@panamarelocationtours.com I will share it with James.
I knew a lady from David...have lost contact though...I'm from Canada
And you lady friend reminds me of her...her name was lely ...anyway ....take care...wishing you all the best 🧡🧡
Hi Jim this Janet Bennett from Tamworth, NH. Life is good in Panama. I am jealous. Still stuck in NH.
Hello there!
I agree with James about Americans being much more angry and divided now. The mood in this country has declined. I don't see many people that are genuinely happy where I live. It's a constant rat race to chase the almighty dollar. I'm also seriously considering moving out of the US. Congratulations on your new life in Panama, James!
@Truth my friend America is the product of 4 colonial powers...the Netherlands, France, Spain, and England. America is not as old as her parents. America isn't even 300 years old...a baby compared to the aforementioned countries. America is still ironing out the bugs, on it's way to figuring itself out. Pretty much from it's start America has had some degree of multiculturalism. It's just that one particular culture is at a crossroads. Said culture, the dominant one, is trying to figure out whether it's going to play nice with everyone else.
@Truth you have no idea that you're proving my point. Learn to see the big picture...
@Lobster Boy yup, but you have that free health care that those who don't do research think is wonderful, LOL
@Truth The truth is we ALL need God's rules and love in our hearts and fairness in our government. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, the Bible says. People end up paying the consequences. Peace.
@Lobster Boy this guy is full of it
Just spent Christmas in Panama, I like it but need more time to get around the next time.
Great, but as usual, he is not really a single man. He attached himself immediately to a local woman. Not knocking it, but as a single, older woman, I am not likely to have an opportunity like that to integrate myself into the culture...so this doesn't help me a lot. I do appreciate all these videos you post.
He was single when he moved to Panama. And it's so easy to meet people in Panama that you might find your soul mate too.
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.
Do you just give tours or do you help people get the Friendly Nation's Visa? What is your email?
Since 2010, we've been helping people find their dream life in Panama. We've helped 1000s of people relocate to Panama with our PanamaRelocationTours.com and now offer an Online Panama Relocation Guide and Private Tours too.
The Online Panama Relocation Guide is your step-by-step guide to relocating to Panama. The Online Guide will help you avoid costly mistakes. Learn more at:
panamarelocationtours.com/guide
Big move ,well done
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.
you can even buy property in Panama before you get a Visa. ... but it is NOT a good idea to do that!
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.
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.
Just rent, don't buy. You did smart.
"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
You seem so balanced and objective. Great narrative and approach to sharing. Thanks!
Think you. Sorry about Michael. R.I.P. your home is wonderful. I’m dreaming. My dreams come true.
Good for you that you had the ability to think outside the box.
Signing up for a tour is hardly "thinking outside the box".
So why all the security bars and grill on the windows and doors.
@@GallivantA It is not hot at all in Boquete, and some people here put concertina wire on their fences.
Endemic theavery
Thank you. Very positive .
Thanks for very good informative video. I too am retired (US Army), single, and seriously considering moving to Panama.
i literally am watching this because of how much of a garbage place the US has become.
Panama is the perfect Plan B!
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.
What about single women
Moving to panama
A lot of single women come on a PanamaRelocationTours.com then relocate to Panama. See some of the previous videos we published. Trina, Cheri, Carol, Krstl, Chris, etc.
why do you need bars on ALL the windows and doors??
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.
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.
@@snakechrmr6398 Also they have ornamental concertina wire on top of some fences here in Boquete. LOL!
Absolutely no idea how I ended up here. But I'm pleased I did, what a decent chap !
That is a wonderful story, and I appreciate you for sharing it. I myself would love to move there and retire there, but my wife is no way leaving California and her family. Good luck to you sir, and enjoy your retirement at your new home.
Good going Jim. Your post is a year ago, hope you are still content
James is very happy in Panama.