Why Move to, Visit, or Retire in Panama?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video we will showcase the country of Panama, why it is a popular tourist, retirement, and expat destination, and why after visiting Panama five times, I chose it as a country to move to.
We will cover demographics, weather, a bit on housing, food, parts of Panama I have explored, infrastructure, healthcare, and more. We will also discuss what it is like for me to travel to Panama with Cerebral Palsy. Welcome to Abroad Ability and why I want to move to Panama.
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I think your videos are fantastic. It takes an lot of drive to stay in any foreign country for an extended period. The fact that you have moved and done these great videos and not let your disability hold you back gives me a great admiration for you
Thank you so much for watching my videos and for sharing that with me! I have to give a lot of credit to my parents who exposed me to all that they could and then I just had to figure out my way of doing it.
You did an EXCELLENT job with this video young lady! Informative, funny, enlightening! You talked about the good, the bad, and uncomfortable things all while being transparent. Nice shoutout to the other TH-camrs down here! Hope to see you down here soon!
Thank you, Anthony! This video was long overdue. I appreciate that you found it to be funny, informative and enlightening. I want to show all that I see and experience in Panama when possible even if it is uncomfortable like you said. The other TH-camrs have helped me in my journey and I hope to meet more and do some collaborations in the future. Thanks for all of your support!
I've been convinced to move to Panama for my retirement. I'm a Belgian National and I've checked the pension cab be paid into a Panamean account, which I'll open it during my visit early November, the critical reason is tax. Indeed if I remain in Belgium my pension will be taxed, the difference will be more than 700 dollars in my pocket. This is enough for me to run away from my cold country . Hugue from Brussels
I just love your spirit and humor. I enjoy your content because it brightens my day. Thank you for all you do, may you and your family be blessed.
Oh gosh! This comment made me smile. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! Blessings to you and yours as well.
You are fearless Ms. Aisha! I feel like a proud mom when I see the mark you’re making on this world. The various “tee-hees” had me rolling. The food looks fantastic and the adventures look endless. I wish you all the best in your new adventure. They are lucky to have you. Xoxo
Thank you, Lani! It has been quite a journey both personally and professionally. I haven’t moved yet but it is on the horizon and I am glad that I have Panama as an option.
I'm getting more and more excited about the thought of moving there.
Wonderful video! Great information and food looks absolutely delicious!!! I too am a person with disabilities and focusing on my abilities; you're very encouraging. I'm definitely looking forward to booking my journey!
It is beautiful there...real diverse geography ❤
I just found your channel, thank you so much for your videos! I will be in Panama in August for the first time, checking it out for a potential new home, can't wait!!!
Panama awaits your visit! I hope that you find what you are looking for.
Awesome video. My favorite one to date. So much information. Looking forward to visiting Panama in 2022. Panama City, Bocos del Toro and Taboga are must visit for me💯😍
Thank you, Lux Travel! I can’t wait for you to visit! I am beyond curious to see what you think about this country.
@@AbroadAbility We need to plan a visit together. You have shared so many tips and valuable information.
@@MarvandAnnMarie let’s do it!
Awesome video, just wanted to add that we now have TWO JOHNS HOPKINS hospitals in panama, a brand new one just opened up in costa del Este
Thank you for watching and for the update! Wow! I am going to have to do a drive by of the new one the next time I am in Panama. 👍🏽👊🏽🇵🇦
hope to see you there in not too long, to check out all the wonderful things you've showcased.
Another excellent video! I'm subscribed to all of the you tubers you mentioned and love all of their content. All of you have your own unique flavor and different views on living in Panama. Looking forward to more vids and congrats on your citizenship!
Wow! This was very informative! You were having me consider Panama now!
Great video! Very complete. Really like how you showed both sides of Panama. The food looks amazing. I could eat my way across the country. Oh I saw that drink in the chest...similar to the one Marv had in Anguilla. How creative!!
Your video is very good and convincing about moving to Panama. Congrats!
Love the video Aisha. Very informative. I'm both excited and scared, feels like I'm moving with you!
Hahaaaa! Why are your scared Niki? Because you feel like you are moving with me?
Ha the excitement is building in me as it grows closer to my Feb 18 departure date. Can’t wait to experience Panamá and warmer weather than here in Northern California.
Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Nice video! Extremely knowledgeable
Great video as always. Wonderful insight!
Enjoyed! Keep making vids!
Great video, love the detail. I am visiting next month and the information is very helpful.
Awww. Thank you so much for this comment. I hope you enjoy your visit.
This is a wonderful video! Thank you for putting this together and sharing it. I'm really impressed with all this information, it is really helping me firm up my decision to move to Panama. It's a big scary thing to do, leave your country, but the country of Panama is fascinating to me and looks wonderful. Thank you again for your help, this is great.
Fantastic as always.....
Thank you, Daryl! I am glad to hear that you liked this one as well! Yayyy!!!!
Thanks for the great video! Very informative.
Thank you for watching, Linda! I appreciate your comment and kind words. I am glad that you found it to be informative.
Thanks so much for this much needed information, presented so well!
Awww. Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time comment. I am glad that you found it to be informative.
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you so much hoping to visit there in the near future. Can't wait to see future videos!
Thank you, Leslie! I appreciate that fact that you took the time to watch this video and to leave a comment! I hope you get to visit Panama in the near future. 👊🏽🇵🇦
@@AbroadAbility I hope so as well maybe later this year or next hoping to retire in 5 years.
Good Information.
Great video as always! I was hoping to the blue dot sooner than later and so I was excited to see a new video from you Queen!👑❤🥰🇵🇦🤟🏿✊🏿👑
Awww! Thank you Shannon! I laughed at the blue dot lol. Glad to hear that you liked it. Heck! I wanted to see the blue dot from me too lol. 🤣
Awesome vlog Aisha! Welcome back
Thank you so much! It feels great to be back! Thanks for your support!!!! 👊🏽🇵🇦
Amazing work!! Very informative
Wow! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment. Glad that you found it to be informative. 👍🏽🇵🇦
Hey, Looking to retire, going back to Portugal, just left France, however, you may have convince me that Panama is the place for me...Thank you lovely lady for such a resourceful video....
What a wonderful video! Your insights into the life of beautiful Panama is amazing and I very much enjoyed it! Your personal experience and perspective is very much appreciated! New sub here! Great job!
Thank you so much, Ira! It makes me smile to hear that you enjoyed the video and my perspective. 🥰👍🏽🇵🇦
@@AbroadAbility - I have been enjoying your videos lately so yeah, keep showing my beautiful country! Yes, I’m Panamanian living in Dallas! Saludos!
Tanks you for your great tour ❤❤
I am glad that you enjoyed the tour! 😃😊🇵🇦🎉
There was a lot of good information. You did your research. I'm going to visit.
Thank you! I am glad that you found it informative. I can’t wait for you to visit.
Your videos are very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! I am happy to hear that you find them to be helpful! 😀🇵🇦👊🏽
Bienvenida a panamá 👋🏻😊
Espero que la pases bien y te sientes cómoda y que también disfrutes de las fiestas y bellezas de nuestro país 😊👋🏻.....
Wow Aisha. Check out your journalism skills. This video was very informative and kept you wanting for more information. Keep up the good work. Very professional. Nice.
Heeyyyyyyy!!!! It’s great to hear from you. Thanks for watching my video, Melvin! Glad that you found it to be informative and professional. 👊🏽🇵🇦💩
Thank you 🙏🏿 for the video, I have visited this country twice now and I will be back again in July of this year. I am looking forward to build up my knowledge and possibly apply for a retirement visa
Ahhhh. I hope you enjoy your July visit and increase your knowledge base.
Wow! I feel as though I’m in Panama 🇵🇦 watching your videos. I loved Mr Poo 💩 lol 😂Congratulations on getting your permanent residency!!
Thank you, Samika! I loved hearing that you felt like you were in Panama watching this video lol. I am still in shock that Mr. Poo made an appearance 🤣💩🚽.
Nice! Thanks ❤
Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much, Juan. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video.
Thank you ever so much for watching and leaving a comment! 🎉🇵🇦
@@AbroadAbility Hope you have an excellent week ahead.
Thanks for your informative video, what about driving in Panama 🇵🇦? What side of the road, road culture etc. what about race relations issues for non-Panamanian or Black people? Thanks
Hello! I use a wheelchair full-time and I am trying to find which neighborhoods in Panama City have the best sidewalks. Other than Costa Del Este. I know that one is great but very expensive. Do you have a recommendation of a particular building where I could rent a one bedroom apartment and be able to roll out the door to shops and grocery stores a block or two away? It doesn’t have to be everything accessible, but it would be nice to be connected to another block or two of choices. I really appreciate your input. And I love your videos!
Hi, Lily! Thanks for your comment about my videos! I haven’t actually encountered any of the top of my head. Costa del Este would have been my first guess. Have you worked with a realtor here yet? Much to my dismay, I actually am not that familiar with the City yet to give you that kind of advice. What I have had to traverse varies from block to block but I have not paid attention to that in relation to stores.
Oh bummer! I was hoping you would have insights. I am not ready to work with the realtor because I am still just visiting. I’m not ready to actually move. I need to know so much more. I am just looking for a place to stay/rent where I can roll out the door and at least to a few stores. I have no idea what neighborhoods I should choose within Panama City. Thank you, though, and keep up your wonderful work!
@@AbroadAbility if you end up noticing a few blocks with good sidewalks where there are apartment buildings, and or hotels, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it! You rock by the way!
@@lillylongshore4422 Thank you and I will try my best. Ch, check your FB messenger. 👍🏽
Can’t wait to rub elbows with the coatimundi aka Gato solo when I’m staying in Albrook neighborhood.
Where in PTY is Michael’s restaurant located?
Michael’s is located on Calle 56 este, Obarrio, Panama City
In the building "Swimming".
@@AbroadAbility Edificio “Swimming”. Gracias!
Is it possible to contact you, in order to ask questions
What?! Gender specific shopping days!? can you explain further 🤔
Can you do something on the cost of living for a single person
It's expensive. Thats all you need to know.
I'm falling in love with you ❤️
I am from a Jamaican background, but have relatives in Panama due to a close relative moving there to work on the canal and eventually settling and marrying a Panamanian. His descendants are all bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. Now, with expats moving in from Anglophonic countries, with an already large Anglo speaking Caribbean community in existence, is it really going to be necessary to learn Spanish to live there in the future?
African and Panamanian are both nationalities. How is it possible to be both without proper paperwork? Or does brown skin mean you’re misplaced and should be in Africa?Any Euro-Panamanians there?
Sandra, I like your thought process. I had similar questions but that was what was listed when I searched it. Panama is filled with people from various cultures, counties, and skin tones. That list was not all encompassing in my opinion. Vgirl touched on the options she was given to select her ethnicity in Panama in this video. th-cam.com/video/1oHgnLZc2TM/w-d-xo.html
@@AbroadAbility Yes, I watched the video. She’s like most Americans- brainwashed into stripping brown skin people of their nationality and labeling them “black”. If you’re born in Panama, you’re Panamanian - regardless of ethnicity or skin tone. If your sibling is darker than you - the sibling is labeled “black Panamanian”, but, the lighter sibling is considered Panamanian? Time to think about our words. Meanwhile, your videos are perfect and I enjoy them immensely! You are such an inspiration. I received my Mexican residency in June but, was really torn between Mx & Panama. I’m thinking real hard about Panama, again - thanks to you!