Very comprehensive, thank you! The footage was helpful, and also your putting it in context of some of the other places one could choose. I would love to hear more and see more footage comparing all the different neighborhoods.
Lived in Panama city for 2 years got bored easily you have to learn Spanish to interact with the locals got tired and moved to Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and now Philippines. The Philippines was the only place that you feel welcome people are civil, friendly easy to communicate with. As a single man it suits me well.
Thanks, great information. Two tips to help improve viewing: - Add some text showing the topic (i.e. Transportation cost) and also some text showing numbers at the top or bottom. - Use the newer feature on youtube to split by topic. Makes it easier to jump around to what you're looking for in a longer format video.
Nice video. Always have loved Panama City. Very vibrant and cosmopolitan. You didn't mention the fact that Panama City has a Metro system (light rail). It doesn't go everywhere, but it can come in handy and is very cheap. Also, you briefly touched on the retirement visa, but that visa, commonly known as the Pensionado Visa, provides many benefits that make it one of the best (if not the best) retirement visas in the world. One correction: it's Casco Viejo, not Casa Viejo. Thanks!
And the metro will have a stop at the international airport in second half of 2022. That in itself will make it extremely useful and convinient. And the best part, you can avoid paying greedy taxi drivers to drive you to the city from the airport or vice versa.
Also, one can combine the Metro rail system with any other form of transportation to get to one's destination. Mix and match in whatever form is more convenient. Often the Metro will get you paces faster than on a bus because it doesn't have to worry about traffic.
Such a beautiful city. So clean. I got a chuckle regarding Qiang sampling did different beers. Suggestion: when you display a Spanish also show the English translation. One could learn many different languages watching your videos. Well done Dan and Qiang.
"So clean" = No ! No ! No ! It's ONLY in some few specific area ! Hélas ! Please watch this video = ruclips.net/video/QpzyBP1LSww/видео.html Most tourist come to Panama for the nature, not at all for Panama City ! There are some more video of different place in Panama City in my channel, just click the "videos". Have a great day !
@@youpihat I have worked in Mexico probably before you were born. Am here in Tecate MX. Waiting to return to Malaysia. Many places in Mexico have a lot of trash and there are some fantastic places. I was commenting on where they were. The cleanest city I ever saw was Singapore. But I even know one place that beats that. The Sultans palace in Seremban Malaysia. His private golf course is emasculate. I know as my step-son is a Malaysia prince from that state. My comments were thanking Dan and Qiang for showing me some nice areas.
@@dennisgonya4500 I look much younger with "photoshop" ! "The cleanest city I ever saw was Singapore" = Absolutely yes, yes, yes......... ! But there is another country too, it's in Europe = Switzerland !
Very good information Dan, I am currently taking notes and looking at options to retire in Latin America and Panama City certainly is a great option. I am still working here in California but hope to make the move few years.
Thank you I have been looking at Panama for retirement Maybe one of your videos can feature a single female and her experience in Panama. Ty love your videos
Interesting video and well done. I never spent time on looking at apartments - glad you included that. Panama City is nice and lots to do there. Now that the Metro train is there it should be easier to get around to some places. I heard a lot about the local and travel discounts for people that get the Pensionado Visa.
Hey Don H, thanks for sharing this idea. I appreciate the ideas. Hard to beat the retirement visa in Panama. Thanks for commenting too. When people comment, our videos are suggested to more people. So thank you so much! Best, Dan
Almost all of this video footage was limited to Casco Viejo. It would have been nice for viewers to see footage in the actual city, Via Argentina, El Congress, etc..
Beun Dia Vegabond Awake! Thanks for your inspiration. If I knew how cheap it was to live south of the border I'd have done it earlier. Maybe we'll cross paths sometime down south.
Hi, I enjoy to tune in once every while to learn about some new country you go and I‘d like to suggest to increase the volume of the recording, as it is always bit hard to listen in noisy environment. Many thanks, keep on traveling and telling about it!
They don't seem to be as much political discourse here about vaccines. People seem to just trust the doctors more here I think. There don't seem to be as many conspiracy theories here about vaccines. You have to wear masks to enter stores and restaurants. Here is the entry requirements: www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions/panama
I love this city. 😀you can get a beautiful fully furnished apartment for 1,000 a month.my best friend has a fantastic two bedroom apartment $1,200.00 So ,the same type of apartment in my home town $3 ,000 a month. Understand we never never complain about Panama 🇵🇦 balboa is only $2.65 , for can beer .so the hell with a bottle.
Humidity is good unless you want the sun to roast your skin. But Arizona is much worse than Panama when it comes to scorching heat and hordes of people are moving to that state.
@@guillermogouldburn763 Arizona feels more comfortable at 115F then Panama does most of the year. No thanks. You can tell me humidity is good for me but that doesn't mean I want to feel hot and disgusting year-round. I'll stick to Hawaii. 70 to 85 year round with a high humidity that you don't feel due to trade winds.
@@wanderingdoc5075 Ive been to Arizona and I know what 105 degrees feel like without rain to boot. You can keep that. Maybe no one has told you; but Panama City never goes above 90F degrees and it's right by the sea with the sea breeze, so if you like Hawaii, you like Panama, you just don't know it.
@@guillermogouldburn763 No, a sea breeze is not the same thing. Trade winds are unique to Hawaii. You will know once you feel it. I didn't even need to use a ceiling fan in my apartment in Waikiki, let alone A/C. You couldn't even sleep in Panama City or Phoenix without A/C.
@@wanderingdoc5075 If you are from North America, specifically cold states, you're going to hate the weather in Panama City. If you're from one of the warmer states, you'll actually think it's on the cool side. Only thing I know is that on hot days here in NYC, everybody and their pets are out and about, girls half-naked, parks full of people, children playing at playgrounds, impromptu parties on every corner, people riding bikes, all while complaining about the heat, lol.
Great idea Michael, we do that about once a year in January or February. Stay tuned. :-) Dan Here is last years: ruclips.net/video/LS7r1uPk5C8/видео.html
Excellent video Dan, I would like to point out that you are entitled by law to get discounts if you are over 55 (women) or 60 years old (men) at restaurants, movies, drug stores on meds etc....keep the good work.... i am writing from Panama.
Hey Luis Enrique Ortega Del Vasto, thanks for sharing this idea. I appreciate the ideas. Thanks for commenting too. When people comment, our videos are suggested to more people. So thank you so much! Best, Dan
I am from Australia so have only really had experience with Asia ie Thailand and Japan. I am interested in the romance of South and Central America ie the Architecture,history, laid back life style and certain products ie cheap good quality cigars and rum that although not always healthiest of past times ,like indulging in occasionally, a good quality cigar in Australia can cost up to $50 US a stick. I can see my self in a Panama hat on a wide verandah in a white linen jacket with a 3$rum and 10$cigar 🤔😀. However I have heard mixed messages about the safety of the place, which can be very area specific, what’s your favourite part of South and Central America and what would you miss most about the place if you lived in Asia full time in comparison
Here are my favorite spots in Latin America. vagabondbuddha.com/best-places-to-retire-early-for-cheap-in-latin-america-2021/ Here is my safety protocol for the world, even my home country: vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-travel-the-world-safely/
Dan, I really enjoy watching all your videos. Lots of great information. My wife and I will retire in 3 years and plan on moving out of the USA and doing slow travel starting with South and Central America and Europe and Eastern Europe later on. A big reason we are moving is because of the high insurance costs, plus we want to explore the world. Our budget will be about 2,500 per month along with another 2,500 extra for savings and about 40K in savings. We will still have a 2 unit apartment we will rent in NY. I had a couple of questions I still can't find an answer for and was wondering if you could help or perhaps make a video sometime. How do you handle your place of residence in the states? I have been looking at virtual mailboxes and addresses but was wondering how it all works. Do you just use a family member for your mail and residence? We only plan on returning to the states maybe once a year or less. I was wondering about a valid address for driver's license, taxes etc. Because our apartment is in NY should I just try to find a virtual address/mailbox in NY? I was wondering if you had any recommendations. Also I was wondering what type of budget you have when you travel from country to country and if you use a certain site for the best prices. We plan on visiting countries and cities in 'close' proximity before moving to the next. You don't include those costs in your budget. And lastly, I know you self insure and my wife and I both plan on doing that but want to have an insurance policy for those high cost emergencies. I am 70 and my wife is 60. We plan on paying out of pocket for most medical visits as we have savings for that. We will have insurance in Colombia since my wife is from Colombia and could always travel back there if we needed to. After writing all of this, I realize it is too much to ask from you, but if any subscribers have any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Again thank you for all you wonderful information and keeping us better informed.
Future video idea: places where they speak English or you can get by on just a few words and phrases. I am in the rat race… But only about five years and will be out… enjoy watching your videos very much!
I always enjoy your videos about Panama. Thank you for this one as well. One small observation: It's Casco Viejo, not : "Casa" Viejo. And I know it sounds very similar. Also known as Casco Antiguo at ruclips.net/video/bQwq1_g8vQU/видео.html Also, I find that your cost of living assessments are more realistic that most other US or Canadian citizens arriving in Panama as they tend to report that things are more expensive than they really are simply because they are willing to pay more for what most Panamanians pay less for.
(1) There's an error = Panama do not have direct flights all over the world at all ! It's absolutely not ! Panama only have direct flights to Northern, Central and Southern America, Caribbean region, Germany, Holland, France, Spain and Turkey ONLY ! (2) Casa Viejo(Error) = Casco Viejo(Correct). (3) Transportation rechargeable Card valid for Bus and Metro = 2$00. (4) Bus fare is = 0$25, can change two times of bus for one journey for the same fare, each changing time is 40 minutes. For changing Bus, you have to valid your card before get off the bus with the machine at the exit door ! (5) Metro fare is = 0$35. there are 2 lines of Metro, each line is independent fare. There is only one station has interchange for two lines, if you change other line inside the station, the second line will charge you 0$50, but if you go out the station from the first line then go back to the station to take the second line, the fare is the same as the first line 0$35. the reason is because the machine at the entrance from outside charge only 0$35, but the machine inside the station charge 0$50.
Any contact of Realtors please in David, Boquete and Panama City. I don't know if you have been to Penonomé, if so, can I please have a number of a real estate agent. Thanks.
Nice information.will you do an estimated cost for the other cities that you vicit specily out in the country and small beach places;thankyou very informative your videos.
Wow! Still eating, if you would take all the parts of U2 in a grocery store or restaurants out of your damn video clips you would have about 3 minutes of substance!
Very comprehensive, thank you! The footage was helpful, and also your putting it in context of some of the other places one could choose.
I would love to hear more and see more footage comparing all the different neighborhoods.
Glad it was helpful!
Lived in Panama city for 2 years got bored easily you have to learn Spanish to interact with the locals got tired and moved to Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and now Philippines. The Philippines was the only place that you feel welcome people are civil, friendly easy to communicate with. As a single man it suits me well.
Thank you Wolfgang! SE Asia is my favorite overall too. Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan
Great video, I really want to go now! Very comprehensive in a short video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh Dan you've done it again! You are appreciated!
Thanks again!
Thanks, great information.
Two tips to help improve viewing:
- Add some text showing the topic (i.e. Transportation cost) and also some text showing numbers at the top or bottom.
- Use the newer feature on youtube to split by topic. Makes it easier to jump around to what you're looking for in a longer format video.
Thanks for the tips!
Nice video. Always have loved Panama City. Very vibrant and cosmopolitan. You didn't mention the fact that Panama City has a Metro system (light rail). It doesn't go everywhere, but it can come in handy and is very cheap. Also, you briefly touched on the retirement visa, but that visa, commonly known as the Pensionado Visa, provides many benefits that make it one of the best (if not the best) retirement visas in the world. One correction: it's Casco Viejo, not Casa Viejo. Thanks!
And the metro will have a stop at the international airport in second half of 2022. That in itself will make it extremely useful and convinient. And the best part, you can avoid paying greedy taxi drivers to drive you to the city from the airport or vice versa.
Also, one can combine the Metro rail system with any other form of transportation to get to one's destination. Mix and match in whatever form is more convenient. Often the Metro will get you paces faster than on a bus because it doesn't have to worry about traffic.
Thanks for sharing jimcvca !
Such a beautiful city. So clean. I got a chuckle regarding Qiang sampling did different beers. Suggestion: when you display a Spanish also show the English translation. One could learn many different languages watching your videos. Well done Dan and Qiang.
"So clean" = No ! No ! No ! It's ONLY in some few specific area ! Hélas !
Please watch this video = ruclips.net/video/QpzyBP1LSww/видео.html
Most tourist come to Panama for the nature, not at all for Panama City !
There are some more video of different place in Panama City in my channel, just click the "videos".
Have a great day !
@@youpihat I have worked in Mexico probably before you were born. Am here in Tecate MX. Waiting to return to Malaysia. Many places in Mexico have a lot of trash and there are some fantastic places. I was commenting on where they were. The cleanest city I ever saw was Singapore. But I even know one place that beats that. The Sultans palace in Seremban Malaysia. His private golf course is emasculate. I know as my step-son is a Malaysia prince from that state. My comments were thanking Dan and Qiang for showing me some nice areas.
@@dennisgonya4500 I look much younger with "photoshop" !
"The cleanest city I ever saw was Singapore" = Absolutely yes, yes, yes......... !
But there is another country too, it's in Europe = Switzerland !
Great suggestion!
Try to check out the pacific beaches with the volcanic sand. Particularly around Gorgona beach. Real nice there guys!
Thank you Off the cuff adventures with Jamie! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan
Very good information Dan, I am currently taking notes and looking at options to retire in Latin America and Panama City certainly is a great option. I am still working here in California but hope to make the move few years.
Glad it was helpful!
Another great, informative video! Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bravo! I worked at Fort Clayton from 1989-91 and was wondering how things are in Panama now. Thanks.
No problem!
Thank you I have been looking at Panama for retirement
Maybe one of your videos can feature a single female and her experience in Panama. Ty love your videos
Great idea
Interesting video and well done. I never spent time on looking at apartments - glad you included that. Panama City is nice and lots to do there. Now that the Metro train is there it should be easier to get around to some places. I heard a lot about the local and travel discounts for people that get the Pensionado Visa.
Hey Don H, thanks for sharing this idea. I appreciate the ideas. Hard to beat the retirement visa in Panama.
Thanks for commenting too. When people comment, our videos are suggested to more people. So thank you so much! Best, Dan
@@VagabondAwake You're welcome Dan!
Almost all of this video footage was limited to Casco Viejo. It would have been nice for viewers to see footage in the actual city, Via Argentina, El Congress, etc..
Next time. ;-D
Thank you for your constructive criticism Gregory Harms. That is how we get better. And thanks for commenting, Best, Dan
Another great informative video thanks Dan take care 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it
Beun Dia Vegabond Awake! Thanks for your inspiration. If I knew how cheap it was to live south of the border I'd have done it earlier. Maybe we'll cross paths sometime down south.
You are so welcome!
Hi, I enjoy to tune in once every while to learn about some new country you go and I‘d like to suggest to increase the volume of the recording, as it is always bit hard to listen in noisy environment. Many thanks, keep on traveling and telling about it!
Thanks for the tips!
What is the attitude in Panama towards the vaccine?
Are there many unvaccinated people there?
Do they support passports to enter restaurants?
They don't seem to be as much political discourse here about vaccines. People seem to just trust the doctors more here I think. There don't seem to be as many conspiracy theories here about vaccines. You have to wear masks to enter stores and restaurants. Here is the entry requirements: www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions/panama
Great videos
Glad you like them!
I love this city. 😀you can get a beautiful fully furnished apartment for 1,000 a month.my best friend has a fantastic two bedroom apartment $1,200.00
So ,the same type of apartment in my home town $3 ,000 a month. Understand we never never complain about Panama 🇵🇦 balboa is only $2.65 , for can beer .so the hell with a bottle.
We paid $800 for our apartment which included utilities. Link to the landlord on the below webpage in description!
@@VagabondAwake 800 wow that's why I love your stuff. Amazing. I do think that shopping around is key too getting the best deals.
If you enjoy scorching heat and humidity Panama City will suit you just fine ;)
Humidity is good unless you want the sun to roast your skin. But Arizona is much worse than Panama when it comes to scorching heat and hordes of people are moving to that state.
@@guillermogouldburn763 Arizona feels more comfortable at 115F then Panama does most of the year. No thanks.
You can tell me humidity is good for me but that doesn't mean I want to feel hot and disgusting year-round. I'll stick to Hawaii. 70 to 85 year round with a high humidity that you don't feel due to trade winds.
@@wanderingdoc5075 Ive been to Arizona and I know what 105 degrees feel like without rain to boot. You can keep that. Maybe no one has told you; but Panama City never goes above 90F degrees and it's right by the sea with the sea breeze, so if you like Hawaii, you like Panama, you just don't know it.
@@guillermogouldburn763 No, a sea breeze is not the same thing. Trade winds are unique to Hawaii. You will know once you feel it. I didn't even need to use a ceiling fan in my apartment in Waikiki, let alone A/C. You couldn't even sleep in Panama City or Phoenix without A/C.
@@wanderingdoc5075 If you are from North America, specifically cold states, you're going to hate the weather in Panama City. If you're from one of the warmer states, you'll actually think it's on the cool side. Only thing I know is that on hot days here in NYC, everybody and their pets are out and about, girls half-naked, parks full of people, children playing at playgrounds, impromptu parties on every corner, people riding bikes, all while complaining about the heat, lol.
If you could do update for the best top 15 places to retire in. I know you two awesome people are always visiting new places around the world 🌎
Great idea Michael, we do that about once a year in January or February. Stay tuned. :-) Dan Here is last years: ruclips.net/video/LS7r1uPk5C8/видео.html
Excellent video Dan, I would like to point out that you are entitled by law to get discounts if you are over 55 (women) or 60 years old (men) at restaurants, movies, drug stores on meds etc....keep the good work.... i am writing from Panama.
Hey Luis Enrique Ortega Del Vasto, thanks for sharing this idea. I appreciate the ideas. Thanks for commenting too. When people comment, our videos are suggested to more people. So thank you so much! Best, Dan
I am from Australia so have only really had experience with Asia ie Thailand and Japan. I am interested in the romance of South and Central America ie the Architecture,history, laid back life style and certain products ie cheap good quality cigars and rum that although not always healthiest of past times ,like indulging in occasionally, a good quality cigar in Australia can cost up to $50 US a stick. I can see my self in a Panama hat on a wide verandah in a white linen jacket with a 3$rum and 10$cigar 🤔😀. However I have heard mixed messages about the safety of the place, which can be very area specific, what’s your favourite part of South and Central America and what would you miss most about the place if you lived in Asia full time in comparison
Here are my favorite spots in Latin America. vagabondbuddha.com/best-places-to-retire-early-for-cheap-in-latin-america-2021/
Here is my safety protocol for the world, even my home country: vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-travel-the-world-safely/
I am Panamanian and feel safe in most parts of Panama. :D
Dan, I really enjoy watching all your videos. Lots of great information. My wife and I will retire in 3 years and plan on moving out of the USA and doing slow travel starting with South and Central America and Europe and Eastern Europe later on. A big reason we are moving is because of the high insurance costs, plus we want to explore the world. Our budget will be about 2,500 per month along with another 2,500 extra for savings and about 40K in savings. We will still have a 2 unit apartment we will rent in NY. I had a couple of questions I still can't find an answer for and was wondering if you could help or perhaps make a video sometime. How do you handle your place of residence in the states? I have been looking at virtual mailboxes and addresses but was wondering how it all works. Do you just use a family member for your mail and residence? We only plan on returning to the states maybe once a year or less. I was wondering about a valid address for driver's license, taxes etc. Because our apartment is in NY should I just try to find a virtual address/mailbox in NY? I was wondering if you had any recommendations. Also I was wondering what type of budget you have when you travel from country to country and if you use a certain site for the best prices. We plan on visiting countries and cities in 'close' proximity before moving to the next. You don't include those costs in your budget. And lastly, I know you self insure and my wife and I both plan on doing that but want to have an insurance policy for those high cost emergencies. I am 70 and my wife is 60. We plan on paying out of pocket for most medical visits as we have savings for that. We will have insurance in Colombia since my wife is from Colombia and could always travel back there if we needed to. After writing all of this, I realize it is too much to ask from you, but if any subscribers have any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it. Again thank you for all you wonderful information and keeping us better informed.
Many of these questions are in my free eBook: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
Future video idea: places where they speak English or you can get by on just a few words and phrases.
I am in the rat race… But only about five years and will be out… enjoy watching your videos very much!
Thank you twerther! Thanks for watching and commenting and for the idea for a future video. :-) Dan
Another well don video dan
Thank you A Yank In The Philippines! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan
I always enjoy your videos about Panama. Thank you for this one as well. One small observation: It's Casco Viejo, not : "Casa" Viejo. And I know it sounds very similar. Also known as Casco Antiguo at ruclips.net/video/bQwq1_g8vQU/видео.html
Also, I find that your cost of living assessments are more realistic that most other US or Canadian citizens arriving in Panama as they tend to report that things are more expensive than they really are simply because they are willing to pay more for what most Panamanians pay less for.
Thank you for your constructive criticism fanfare100. That is how we get better. And thanks for commenting, Best, Dan
Thanks for the video but for me a big city like Panama City is No Bueno.
Fair enough!
Was there a pool at your apartment?
Yes. :-)
Rad 😎
FYI: your heading says MONTLY instead of MONTHLY.
Viva 🇵🇦 Panama.
Thank you Ken.
Hello again Compadres 🦁🍉Luv the San Blas Island's Off Panama? Muy Expensivo🎆🎈🎀
Yes they are!
(1)
There's an error = Panama do not have direct flights all over the world at all ! It's absolutely not !
Panama only have direct flights to Northern, Central and Southern America, Caribbean region, Germany, Holland, France, Spain and Turkey ONLY !
(2)
Casa Viejo(Error) = Casco Viejo(Correct).
(3)
Transportation rechargeable Card valid for Bus and Metro = 2$00.
(4)
Bus fare is = 0$25, can change two times of bus for one journey for the same fare, each changing time is 40 minutes.
For changing Bus, you have to valid your card before get off the bus with the machine at the exit door !
(5)
Metro fare is = 0$35. there are 2 lines of Metro, each line is independent fare. There is only one station has interchange for two lines, if you change other line inside the station, the second line will charge you 0$50, but if you go out the station from the first line then go back to the station to take the second line, the fare is the same as the first line 0$35. the reason is because the machine at the entrance from outside charge only 0$35, but the machine inside the station charge 0$50.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :-)
Any contact of Realtors please in David, Boquete and Panama City. I don't know if you have been to Penonomé, if so, can I please have a number of a real estate agent. Thanks.
Visit 🇵🇦..Great Country❤
Thank you Gregorious Gotti! Thanks for watching and commenting. :-) Dan
Nice information.will you do an estimated cost for the other cities that you vicit specily out in the country and small beach places;thankyou very informative your videos.
Yes I will
you never go to Africa?
I have been to Morocco, Egypt, and S. Africa. :-)
Morgan was not English please he was Welsh then he became the Govner of Jameca
Thank you for your constructive criticism DAVID HOSKING. That is how we get better. And thanks for commenting, Best, Dan
Montly costs on you thumbnail
Thanks for the constructive criticism Dave.
Wow! Still eating, if you would take all the parts of U2 in a grocery store or restaurants out of your damn video clips you would have about 3 minutes of substance!
We show daily life.