About Rocket99

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Thailand: getting around without Thai language:

How does that work out ? I spoke with one guy who claims you do not need to speak Thai ... there is always someone around who is willing to pitch in with translation .... For a SE asia naive first timer .... its a big question. Are there good digital translators ...?? I see there are voice recognizing translator apps for iPhone, iPad.... do peope use them, like them?? many thanks....

Thailand: best neighborhoods chiang mai:

For a novice, never been in Chiang mai, where would you recommend looking to find a condo to rent initially .... to get settled in to decide on staying permanently Thanks in advance ... john

Colombia: TAXES, TO THE C. GOVT. ???:

Holy smokes.... How much are you american expats paying if you do not mind me asking ...?? That sounds like a significnat damper ....

Panama: do american retirees pay income tax to pamama:

Apparently they do in Columbia ... sort of offsets the lower living cost .... id say so ...

Colombia: columbia cheaper than panama:

ONe panama guy, has panama pensionado visa, says Columbia is much cheaper..... is this true?

Panama: expat views on Columbia:

One person said its lots cheaper .... a guy who has a pensionado visa for Panama and says he'll head for Columbia.... I have a pensionado visa in Panama. Been there numerous times, but now I am looking at Colombia,perhaps Medellin which is a beautiful city with beautiful people and much cheaper than Panama. Any of you guys have experience with Medellin and these factors..... Thanks yall

Panama: taxis busses on road to boquete?:

Thinking of exploratory trip taking an apt outside boquete for a month, 8km south of .... for better economy .... from there day trips to boquete expat society, beach communities. etc. Are busses taxis easy and routine along to road into boquete for a total novice.? ARound the clock or daytime only? I've read renting car can be less attractive options.... folks say busses, taxis. Any Boquete expats with an extra room taking folks in for an even smoother initial trip to the area .... considering a prolonged stay .... if it seem right.. Some information in blogs about costs is 2014. How much increase since that time? 66 yrs male, educated MD, psychology, transpersonal psychology, born raised in SF bay area, Looking to stretch a modest nestegg. Maybe not too modest. even here many or most have no more that $5K on hand. Thanks for your generous assistance you folks .... John

Panama: Coronado Bay Condo:

Hi Lorna Great blog so thanks! can I ask how current the material is on the Panama "62 things" booklet is ... helps gauge expectations to know ... thanks....

Panama: medication, need a prescription?:

Hi Are things available , ie normal safe things, without prescription? I know in Mexico many are.. Hypertension meds? testosterone for us guys? Thanks

Panama: medication, need a prescription?:

Hi Are things available , ie normal safe things, without prescription? I know in Mexico many are.. Hypertension meds? testosterone for us guys? Thanks

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