Watch this if you want to see Panama from the sky. It is all drone video from my travels since moving here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZ5mtLewlrjKnsY.htmlsi=SoIIXaDbE4DHEjDy

Great tips! Thanks. Renting an apartment with good cross-ventilation helps with mold & mildew issues.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks for sharing that Jolie! Cross ventilation helps a great deal with mold and mildew and the electric bill to boot lol.

A lot of good stuff that people usually overlook. No experience like the one you have yourself right? Good to see you on here again, let's do this 😎

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Hellloooool!!!! Thanks! It is great to be back. 👊🏽🎥🥰🇵🇦 It is good to see you back at it as well!

Thank you for this!

Great tips and fun presentation!

Very helpful and fun to watch!

I Love your humor and your video!

Thank you for sharing your experience. You are a wealth of information

Thank you that was very educational, I learned a lot

Looks like your enjoying yourself, Hope all is well. Take care, Rob

Yes sis thank you so much for this video. Thinking of making the move with my family

Excellent considerations for anyone moving to Panamá!

Thank you. This is good info.

Great info! Thx for sharing!!🥰

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great to see you on YT! I look forward to watching your journey.

I am currently looking for an apartment in Panama City. These tips are very helpful! Thank you

Loved this. Great information 👍🏿

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad that you found it to be helpful! 👍🏽🇵🇦

Congratulations on your move. Love your videos ❤️

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much! I am still pinching myself lol. 🇵🇦💃🏽

Very helpful since I am planning to move to Panama in the near future

Good information thanks

Awesome pointers! Love the view from your balcony. Looks like you made a great choice (apart from the mold - staying tuned for your next episode).

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think I made the right choice too. I smile and pinch myself everyday. 🥰🇵🇦

Hiiii, I am so happy I found your video! I am moving to Panama with my partner Jan. 2024 and I am extremely excited but also nervous. This video was extremely thoughtful and has some wonderful tips. Thank you for sharing!

Amazing video! I wish I would have had this list before moving to Panamá but will remember all these things when I move back.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. I wish I had this list too when I was looking lol. 🤣🤣🤣

Great tips❤️ So many ideas I plan to apply in the future😍

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that you found this video to be helpful! 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

Your videos came across my feed, so I decided to watch two or three. They are very informative and they answer all of the questions I would ask if I was visiting various locations. Keep posting!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thank you for watching a few of my videos! 😀👊🏽 I wanted to share the things that I wanted to know when looking to move here so I am glad to hear that you found them to be helpful.

Great video and very informative!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Sonja! I appreciate you watching and that you found it to be informative! Yayyy! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I love your content! Keep the good work and enjoy Panama forever!🇵🇦💙

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀😀😃! Thanks for the words of support! 👍🏽🇵🇦

Thank you so much for this information! My BF and I are planning on scouting in February and willl keep all of this in mind! Liked and subscribed!

@AbroadAbility

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I hope your scouting trip answers all of your questions. I am glad you found this information to be helpful!

Great Video! Very useful information! I expect to be in Panama City before year's end.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and how exciting!

This is great apartment hunting info, Aisha! I'm glad you found an apartment you like. And I collect refrigerator magnets too. 💗

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Stephanie! I implemented some of your advice from your course 👊🏽! My magnets make me smile and were easy enough to pack lol. I am glad to hear that you found the information in this video to be informative. 😀

I'm headed there in February for a look see, so excited. I love that you took your time and explored several cities before making your choice and that's what I'm doing. 2025 I'll be an expat somewhere. Thanks for all your videos.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your search and enjoy the process. 2025 is right around the corner. Heck, Sonja February lol. 🤣🇵🇦

Super-helpful and fun to watch. Thanks so much for making these! My wife and I are 99% sure we've moving to PC so we might be neighbors someday.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Norm, thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment. I am smiling at the fact that you find these fun to watch. Yayyy! I love it here. I hope you and your wife find your paradise as well! 🇵🇦🎉

Wow so brave!!!

I appreciate your content! I lived there back in 1984-1987 (military). I returned March 2022 on an 8-day tour. Many changes. Still beautiful. I hope to relocate this year. Keep up the great work.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you appreciate my content! 😀👊🏽🎉 I agree, certain parts of Panama have changed drastically but still good beauty and charm.

Good information, hoping to move to Panama this coming December or January. Appreciate the fact that this is a relatively newer post, some I have seen are years old which doesn't give current "issues to look out for". Thank you for sharing.

@DavidJohnson-cv3uh

Ай бұрын

I've actually decided not to move to Panama for various reasons

Thank you. Panama is one place on my list. I will have a visit this year.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as many of us are.

Great content. Thanks.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Glad that you found it to be helpful!

THANK YOU I'M VERY PROUD OF YOU

Great Advice!! This goes for in the US Too 😀. Cool 😎 Channel I’ll keep watching

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dave! I appreciate your comment and for your support. And now that you mention that, it does apply to the US too lol. 🤣

Good advice.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

ok... now I'm having a panic attack on renting LOL.... so much to think about and I haven't rented in at least 4 decades!

Great info.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ismail! I am glad to hear that you found this video to be helpful!

Well Done--Thank you !

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad that you liked it. 😀👍🏽

Loved the video and your humor :-) new sub! 😂😂❤❤

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Well hello Robert my new subscriber! Glad to hear that you liked my humor lol.

Nice work!!!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend! I see you making strides in your channel! 👍🏽

Interesting. Thank you ❤

@AbroadAbility

3 ай бұрын

You are quite welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️🇵🇦

Very good!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

8:15 The head tilt you did in sync with the screen 😂😂😂

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahaaa. I couldn’t have planned that if I tried lol. 🤣🤣🤣

Great Content Thanks.. which of your videos do you explore the mold topic in greater detail?

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am actually working on the mold video now. I hope to release it in the next week or two. 💪🏽

Thanks for this. Sounds so similar to Mexico needed questions.

@AbroadAbility

2 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. I have been curious what it is like in other countries.

Great tips and suggestions. I give this video an A+ for mentioning the gas inspection period. I have never hear anyone mention that. I know a guy who converted his gas to electric and he said he tried to not advertise that as people would want to use his appliances. On the laundry, I was in an Airbnb where the window in laundry room was slid open. I inquired why and was told to allow the leaking gas escape 😆

@AbroadAbility

Ай бұрын

Hahaaaaa in people wanting to use his appliances. And you are right, most people do not mention the gas inspections for some reason…. lol.

🌴🌊Congrats on Your 3K Subscribers!🥥🍉🍍🍌

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Yayyy! Thank you so much for the congrats! 🎉🥰🇵🇦💃🏽🎥👊🏽 I think I need to start using the coconut emoji too lol. 🥥🥥🥥

Welcome to Panama! I moved down about 6 years ago and so far very happy with the move. 😊

@albuquerqueturkey1567

10 ай бұрын

Do you ever miss the states or where ever your from

@mscharcoal

10 ай бұрын

@@albuquerqueturkey1567 Of course, definitely, there are things I do miss about the States but when I watch the news from over there it seems like the whole country is going crazy. 😅

@albuquerqueturkey1567

10 ай бұрын

@ASimpleLife76 For Years I've been thinking about visiting Panama and seeing if I would like it..I really don't want to retire in the U.S

Thanks!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Omg. Thank you sooooo much for your support and generosity. This made my entire day!!!!! 🎉🥰💃🏽🌍🇵🇦❤️

@lisajones5688

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadAbility Of course sis! Hoping to encourage others to do the same. Your channel is full of great information.

😂😂😂 I love this video!!❤

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was fun to make lol.

Just found your channel! Really love the way you detailed things most people don't even mention. I really want to move to Panama but don't know exactly where to start.(single bw) can you do a video on how to get visa, places to rent(HR Condo) etc. Thanks 😊

@AbroadAbility

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Somehow I missed this comment. I do have a video on my vids process under the Becoming and Expat playlist. It was done a few years ago but in general, it will let you know most of things that will need to take place.

You Rock💞

@AbroadAbility

5 ай бұрын

Aww thank you! You are an AWESOME supporter and you rock too!

Thanks for this video and the words of advice. I didn't know I could rent before arriving to Panama. Was that solely between you and the agent? That option would be so much better than having to go to an Airbnb. I would do a 6 months lease to see how it goes. I am landing there in August God's willing in the area of David. Do you have a rental reference for that area please. Thank you.

This is super hepful. 😁

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Hey hey hey! I am glad you found this to be helpful! Heck, I needed a video like this while looking for an apartment lol.

Thank so much for your informative videos. It would have been helpful to share the price of the rentals. I know the prices fluctuate but at least we would have a ball park figure 😊❤

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. There is a link in the description of the video to a site that has rental listing and associated prices. By the time I put together the video, some of the footage was over a year old lol. 😵‍💫🤦🏽‍♀️😂🫣

@cjlucas5364

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadAbility Hello, my husband is disabled with cerebral palsy. I am thinking about a vacation there first before considering moving there. How's the job market and what area with mobility amenities would you recommend we visit first?

Gems!!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! 🇵🇦🇵🇦

Does Amazon ship to Panama City? Thank you

Hi I’m planning to move to Panama next year and I believe I am going to need some help from you.

I’m surprised you chose PC among so many expat destinations in the country. Can you explain how you chose to live there?

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Sure. I didn’t choose the city due to the number of expats. I chose it becuase I am a city girl at heart and it is an easy landing spot with several things to do if i choose to do them. Inherently, I am a home body but I like options.

Is there mold in the new apts?

@AbroadAbility

10 ай бұрын

Hmmmm. I don’t know about that. It is quite possible considering how prevalent it is here. From what I have seen thus far, most of my friends that have had it are off of the water but others have had it here and there as well.

Pregunto si hay museos hay actividades culturales ? librerías ????and galerías ??? !! Conciertos ????Teatro?????Pet friendly what about transportation ? Gyms?! Walking areas?????????

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Yes to all of that. Depends on what part of the city you are in for the walking areas but there a several parks and the cinta costera.

Great Video!!! We would love to collaborate with you and your channel in the near future

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I will check out your channel. 👍🏽

For videos on my exploration on Panama which includes Boquete, Coronado, Panama City, Bocas Pedasi, Playa Venao, and David, you can watch this playlist. kzread.info/head/PLXlReHcmYUcFwTDvNITYM1ie2-iZeKSde

@crazyworld2570

7 ай бұрын

I'm in the process of buying a house in Panama. Bank of America doesn't use intermediary banks and Banco General won't allow me to do a direct. Any advice on other options?P

@AbroadAbility

7 ай бұрын

@@crazyworld2570 oh gosh. Sorry. I am not familiar with that process. Have you joined any Facebook groups and asked in there?

@crazyworld2570

7 ай бұрын

@@AbroadAbility Hi, I figured it out. I had to open up another bank account with Wells Fargo in order to make the transfer. Thank you.

Awesome video! I've been living in Panama for nearly 3 years now. The mold is a HUGE problem in this country. So many landlords do a crappy job of managing it. I learned this lesson the way when I stupidly signed a lease a couple of years ago (at The Yoo on Avenida Balboa). The landlord & everyone else involved soon revealed themselves to be so incompetent & dishonest I had to back out of the deal. They never bothered to push the issue maybe because I would've gone to court for sure. The Yoo does have lots of nice apartments that are well-maintained, however. Fortunately, I eventually found a good landlord who gives a damn. I currently live in another part of the city.

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

I think people downplay the mold here for some reason. I am working on the mold video this week. I have heard horror stories with some of the landlords here. As much as they are interviewing us as a potential tenant, interviewing them is just as important. Glad you found a place that you like.

@candlesoftheearthbestcandl995

Жыл бұрын

I have been researching hard for about 3 years. I will be looking for a place to rent in 2-3 months but I don’t know where? I do know nowhere close to Panama City as it’s too expensive.

@dougscott188

7 ай бұрын

Incompetent and dishonest is on brand for Panama.

I'm disabled on disability. I would love to move to Panama, but I'm not sure if I could afford to live there. I don't like high rises, nor do I want to stay close to traffic and the ocean. Do you have any videos showing living away from the coasts? Thank you for your content!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Helll Yah Baht! Thanks for your comment about my videos. Have you considered Boquete?

@yahbaht342

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadAbility I definitely have. I'm going to book a place next year and check it out.

How much the rent

Does it make sense to rent for a few month to experience whether Panama is the right place to go?

@AbroadAbility

Ай бұрын

That is the advice most have given because people move around a bit once moving here. I do have a few friends who have purchased and never rented but most rent first.

I've got some questions can I speak to you personally I'm here in Panama

Thank you. How does panama conduct credit checks for expats? Can expats rent to own?

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for watching. I didn’t have a credit check performed but I started my process a year ago and got my apartment in July. I am not a real estate expert but you can contact the realtor in my description if you want and I am sure he can answers those questions for you. 👍🏽🇵🇦

@robertc4293

Жыл бұрын

Credit checks are a relatively new thing in Panama. There are companies that provide credit check services but they primarily serve banks and other financial institutions. In most cases, the property owner/manager will ask for reference letters, bank statements, and/or employment statement/agreement (letter from employer).

Watch this if you live in or are traveling to Panama! Don’t be me! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYB5o8R6d7bap84.htmlsi=ysXenBoQyAq5cVpu

Wow so different in Panama 🇵🇦 than in the States 😳

@AbroadAbility

10 ай бұрын

Very different. It is an adjustment to say the least lol.

@albuquerqueturkey1567

10 ай бұрын

@@AbroadAbility Do you ever think about moving back to the United States

@AbroadAbility

10 ай бұрын

@@albuquerqueturkey1567 Absolutely not! If for some extreme reason it does not work out for me here I will try another country but I have given enough of my life to the United States. I a, inch happier living abroad. 😀

@albuquerqueturkey1567

10 ай бұрын

@@AbroadAbility I agree I don't want to retire in the United States it's way too expensive 😫 I'm looking for a country to visit and retire..

What’s the best method to bring your money from USA to Panama if I move there airports don’t let you travel with more than 10k

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

I deposit money monthly into my account here. I still have banks in the US. I deposit cash or personal checks as needed but the checks can take up to three weeks to clear. The atms charge around $6.50 for withdrawals so if you have an account that reimburses internacional fees that is a plus.

Mold? In humid environments a normal thing. That’s why it isn’t a good idea to bring leather clothes to Panama. I gave a very nice leather jacket to my son when he returned home. The jacket turned into a mold catcher every 2 weeks. Don’t bring a lot of clothes you actually don’t need. You just ending up washing the clothes because of the “moldy smell “. I know. Difficult for women. Dishwasher? Try to get dishwasher tabs in Panama. I am cleaning dishes by hand. Right away after I used them. Enjoy Panama.

I have thought about moving to Panama for about 25 years. However, as a Black male I don't want to move to a country where i will end doing menial labour because opportunities are very limited for people like me in these places.

But what is the price? Thnx

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Hey, James! Thanks for watching. There is a link in the video description to a website that I referenced in the video. You can put in what you are looking for and see the current prices there. 👍🏽👊🏽🔍

@megandonaldson4635

Жыл бұрын

This is so informative. I am a Texas Real Estate Broker, and some of these tips, I have never had to discuss with clients. Thanks for sharing as this is great for me to share with future returning residence 🙌🏽

Tips : if you don’t want to get approached by I animal don’t bother them they will go away by themselves

I just have one question. Why was the toilet by the window? 😂😂😂

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

That building had huge windows in their bathrooms. People could get a show if they really wanted to lol. 🤣🤣🤣

@MarketFocus

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadAbility LOL!!

Is it safe there, honey? Thanks!

Extension cords? Really??

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

I should have stated that I got 15ft extension cords 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️. Oh well. Lol. 🤣

Tus videos no llegan con mucha frecuencia. Sin embargo, voy a repetir lo que te dije antes: Eres increiblemente hermosa!

@AbroadAbility

Жыл бұрын

Me toma mucho tiempo hacer videos. Voy a tratar de mejorar haciéndolos con más frecuencia. Gracias por sus amables palabras.

@johnryland6543

Жыл бұрын

@@AbroadAbility Yo se que cuesta mucho tiempo hacer videos. Gracias por la respuesta, y gracias por el esfuerzo que le presrtas a este empeno.

@johnryland6543

Жыл бұрын

prestas -- la imprenta es muy chiquita, y mis ojos se me fallan a veces.

Panama City is the worst place to live in the country of Panama. I have lived in Panama for 23 years.

@WolfF2022

2 ай бұрын

Which place do you recommend?

Why will anyone need a tub in Panama showers are cleaner than tubs

@AbroadAbility

8 ай бұрын

Some people need to soak their muscles or are looking for bath tubs for their differently-abled children.

Thank you for this video it was God Sent, as I hv just returned from a month’s stay in Panama, now I want to relocate from the states, I definitely need guidance, and ur doing a great job! 🥹Blessings and more😘

@AbroadAbility

5 ай бұрын

Awww I am glad you found your country outside of the USA and that you like the information given in this video. I figured it was best for people to learn from what I experienced.

Can you please contact me. I just met a lady that I think could really use hours help. I spoke with you at the Embassy about a month ago. God bless

@AbroadAbility

22 күн бұрын

Hola! Are you on Facebook?

@mackhagewood

21 күн бұрын

Yes Mack Hagewood,thank you