Relocation to Panama: Do You Really Need a Tour? Pros, Cons & DIY Tips
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Thinking about relocating to Panama but unsure if you need to invest in a costly relocation tour? In this video, I'll break down the pros and cons of taking a relocation tour versus organizing your own DIY tour, sharing insider tips on how to save money and make the most of your relocation experience.
Join me as I dive into the advantages and disadvantages of both options, from the convenience and guidance of a guided tour to the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of planning your own adventure. I'll share practical tips and strategies for creating your own DIY relocation tour, including how to research neighborhoods, connect with local resources, and navigate the relocation process like a pro.
Whether you're a budget-conscious traveler or prefer to chart your own course, this video will empower you to make an informed decision about the best approach for your relocation journey to Panama. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated on all my tips and insights for living abroad! 🌴✈️
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This is my personal opinion regarding relocation tours. I am sharing information to empower you to make the best decision that works for you! 😘 Update: Someone asked a question about how do you see a health professional or attorney on your own? Easy Peasy - Get a referral from the group and contact them directly. If you are sick are you going to go to a group to see a doctor, I don’t think so, you are going to contact them directly, this way you can talk about your personal healthcare needs. Being in a group relocation tour doesn’t not give you better access to professionals, you have the same access directly. I have direct contact for my attorney and all of my health professionals.
Great advice, Mary. I would do a scouting trip exactly like you described. I’d prefer to steer my own ship. Looking forward to your detailed video, and thanks for this one.
Sounds great! Stay tuned! 😊
The tour was a great experience. The lasting friendships was great. But , we do need to come back and explore on our own.
Sounds like a good plan
Thank you for your comparison. My husband and I would do a tour again if we had to do it again. It was very helpful to have someone that had experienced what we were looking at. Ours was very affordable and gave us an insight that we probably would not have gotten doing it ourselves. It’s not for everyone and many folk do private tours for those that don’t do group tours.
glad it worked out, we all do what is best for us, thanks for watching
Great info. I enjoy tour options which make me feel safer and supports small business. Plus I get to meet others. DIY soul travel is my 2nd go-round.
Sounds great!
I agree, at least for myself; I have been navigating through countries on my own for the past 5 years. I did look to see what was offered through the tours, but, to me, it seemed like money not well spent. Maybe it is okay for those who need hand holding, I'm not that person. I do like the idea of getting together with one or more others to tour various areas and to develop friendships. I have seen others offering to be your community, but, always money exchange to some degree was involved. I prefer a more organic connection, though I don't mind attending some planned events, but, the minute I feel it to be wrapped up in what financial gain you will get from being my friend, I'm out of there and sadly I have experienced that a lot over these past years in a number of facebook groups and people with channels on youtube. Thank you for this video and for letting me know, I am not the only one with similar thoughts about the vacation tours offered.
I do agree with you that most tours are for folks that need hand holding. We have hosted meetups in our BWEIP community for women to meet and socialize. There are several that form organic connections and develop friendships from our meetups. All of our meetups are free and all the information we share does not have a cost to it. This is one of the things I love about my channel that I can freely share information to anyone who finds it useful. Thanks for watching!
@@Marysseasonedexpatlife, I joined your FB group the minute you mentioned having one. 🥰. I don't mind when folks are in the business of making money, I do mind when they use making friends as a guise. I am not referring to you and people such as you in any way, you seem to be the real deal which is why I am happy to be here. I am loving your style and your videos in general.
Hi Mary! You are so right, in my opinion. I've been researching for a couple of weeks now, have listened to many expats on the does/don'ts. I'm no expert, but I'm smarter than the average bear and can figure things out on a cost-efficient budget. I already know where I want to live and it sure as heck is not in the city, I currently live in a city-like suburb, and I've had enough of the noise.
I appreciate you Sis!
Thanks for sharing!! Glad it was helpful
Thank you for this video. It is very appreciated. I prefer the personalized experience of planning and research what I want to see or do. Thank you for your commitment to empowerment.
You are so welcome!
Excellen advice. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure!
Just what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I plan to visit Panama in Dec, and thanks for this nugget.
thanks
Thanks so much. You just confirmed what I was thinking. 😊
The myth out there is that relocation to Panama is complicated , I am telling you it is not!
Thank you! This was so informative and really empwered me! It reminded me that I have been to many countries on my own lived in Turkey and France on my own all without a relocation tour. Thank you sis!❤
Glad it was helpful! You are so welcome this is exactly what I want to do, we are capable of so much!
Thanks Mary! I was back and forth about this for a while. I normally don't do group travel, but I considered a relocation tour since I could just set it and forget it. But, I eventually decided on doing my own self-guided scouting trip, especially after learning so much already from BWEIP. Cancer forced me to postpone this year, but I am so looking forward to coming next year!
Pray everything works out for you.
@@Nikitta43 Thanks!
Thanks for watching Sis! Blessings to you and sending prayers towards your healing journey! 🙏🏾
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I'm not a Black Woman but I thoroughly enjoy your Content.
Thanks so much!
Thank you! 😇Retiring in 3yrs and considering a winter house in Panama for half the year. Just starting to put ideas together. Can't wait to see and learn more now. Love this!🙌
Sounds great! Thanks so much for watching
Yes, great information. Thank you! Peace and Gratitude 🙂
You are welcome
Thank you. Great advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing Mary. 😊 You are well-traveled and confident. I am a nervous type novice. I believe it is good to get various perspectives from different people who have already moved to Panama. Some of the advertised pros/perks for the tours are meeting with reliable attorneys, health professionals, etc. What do you feel is the best way to go about obtaining professionals to provide the services needed for residency if you do a private trip?
You can easily get reliable and trusted references and referrals from other ladies in our group, or just use the search key for attorney or doctor there are several posts about them or you can simple ask in the chat, plenty of ways to get the information from other expats that are living here, this is the main purpose of Black Women Expats in Panama, we share our resources free of charge to help and support other women!
Sis you can also interact in the group and connect with another sister, you don’t have to do it solo, and for the record I still get nervous, I am working on one about solo travel.
Hi Mary, Thanks for sharing this information with us. I was on the fence about this same issue and couldn’t decide if I would do it myself or tag along with someone else. One of the tour operators has a day planned that I wasn’t interested in at all. I’m going to stay connected with the FaceTime group and will plan my scouting trip according. Gracias
Thanks so much for this video as I was wondering about the amount of money regarding the Panama Relocation Tour when I only want to live at a nice beach area and not spend a fortune. I don't mind doing some research. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Are you in our Black Women Expats in Panama FB Community? We have several women that live in the beach communities, there is also an interview on my channel
@@Marysseasonedexpatlife yes I am. I watch every chance I get since I'm still working in the Houston, TX area. Thanks again. I'll have to check them out more.
Great advice. Thanks Mary.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video. I have seen the relocation tours and have really wondered if such a tour is necessary.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, Mary. Thank you for your pros and cons about Relocation Tours.
You are so welcome!
Awesome information Mary! I so appreciate you sharing and I agree with what you are sharing. 🥰
You are so welcome!
Great info on the Pros and Cons on relocation tours
Thanks so much!
Hello Mary. I've been watching your videos and I hope that I can meet up with you when I visit Panama City at the end of September.
have you joined our facebook community we have monthly meetups
Hi Mary. Thank you.
This is really great advice. Thanks Mary.
You are so welcome!
Love the earrings Mary ❤. I did not do a relocation tour.
Thanks Maggie, you are an explorer like me no need to! 😘
💯 do this on your own! Save $2k!
Absolutely!
Good advice I was thinking same. But what about buying the relocation book that have trusted contacts for attorneys, realtors, drivers?
all you got to do is ask for referrals in a free facebook group, those so called trusted contacts are not always not the best they are the folks who have agreed to give a kick back to whoever is selling you the book
Love the hair Mary!!
Thanks Sis! 😘
That is good advice!
Thanks for watching!
Mary, I am looking forward to your scouting video. Could you state that your scouting was specifically for Panama City.? Unless the people you work with are located in Volcan and Boquete.
As you know I am very detailed, I got this! Thanks
Why just Blackwomen ? Why not People ?
Because I am free and can do whatever I want to, thanks for watching!
Mary do you have an email address
@demetriaTaylor-Slider