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  • The Surprising Benefits of Moving to Panama in Your 80s

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    If you think their is an age limit for a move to Panama, think again. Author and real estate broker Melissa Darnay interviews octogenarian, Tom Weidner. He and his wife moved from Michigan to Panama when they were both 85 years old. Two years later, he thinks it's the best move he ever made. He is healthier and happier than he has ever been.

    Find out why Tom thinks moving to Panama as an older senior citizen is a good idea. Learn firsthand about Tom's experiences with the healthcare system in Panama, and why he doesn't think you need to be able to speak Spanish to have a full, rich life in Panama.

    For more information about Panama, you can request Melissa Darnay's book, Panama Uncorked: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-book.html

    To learn about buying real estate in Panama, go to https://www.choosepanama.com/

    To checkout beachfront rentals in Casa Bonita, go to https://www.choosepanamarentals.com/

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    Thank you for listening to this episode of The Panama Podcast. If you like it, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. 


    To get a copy of your FREE e-book, go to: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-book.html


    Stay tuned for more stories of adventure, relocation, and life in Panama. For more information, resources, and to connect with our community, visit our website at www.ChoosePanama.com. Until next time ... Cheers! 

    16 min
  • Discovering Your Inner Entrepreneur in Panama

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    Melissa Darnay interviews Amanda Gleeson, a native Australian, who moved to Panama in hopes of an adventure. She had only ever worked corporate jobs, but she wanted to try something new in Panama. After landing in Panama, she looked around and saw a hole in the market for a business that furnished new investment properties. She launched a business and made a name for herself as the go-to  person to get new apartments rental ready. Join us as we hear how she discovered her inner entrepreneur and learned how to make a life for herself in a new tropical country.

    Support the show

    Thank you for listening to this episode of The Panama Podcast. If you like it, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. 


    To get a copy of your FREE e-book, go to: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-book.html


    Stay tuned for more stories of adventure, relocation, and life in Panama. For more information, resources, and to connect with our community, visit our website at www.ChoosePanama.com. Until next time ... Cheers! 

    22 min
  • Introducing Melissa Darnay and her Journey to Panama

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    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to move lock, stock, and wine barrel to a Latin American country? I did more than wonder about it… I did it. And I've been living my dream life in a luxurious beachfront resort in Panama since 2012.

    Why Panama? That’s the question I get asked almost daily. Everyone has a story. This episode gives you a taste of my story. You will hear about my reasons for moving, what attracted me to Panama, the hardships I encountered, and why I've come to call Panama my forever home. 

    This episode is the first of a weekly series featuring guests who call Panama home, either full or part time. 


    Support the show

    Thank you for listening to this episode of The Panama Podcast. If you like it, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. 


    To get a copy of your FREE e-book, go to: https://www.choosepanama.com/free-book.html


    Stay tuned for more stories of adventure, relocation, and life in Panama. For more information, resources, and to connect with our community, visit our website at www.ChoosePanama.com. Until next time ... Cheers! 

    18 min

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Welcome to The Panama Podcast: From Dreaming to Doing! Imagine trading your “someday” for today—living the life you've always dreamed of in a tropical paradise. That’s exactly what your…

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