What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Nueva Gorgona. They wrote...
"Not knowing the language. Government processes, inefficiencies, inconsistent building requirements, ie; stairs of all heights! No protection from large drop offs (lack of building code) must be very careful and watch where one is stepping," explained one expat living in Nueva Gorgona, Coronado, Panama.

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"I am the first to admit that learning a new language at an advanced age is a challenge. It's not easy but I'm plugging along and it's coming. Sometimes I'm challenged finding ingredients for a recipe but, I must admit, it's more reverse culture shock visiting the US and seeing the multitude of choices for any item and trying to decide which one to buy. Here either they have it or they don't, it's as easy as that," said another expat in Nueva Gorgona, Panama.
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What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Nueva Gorgona, newcomers to Nueva Gorgona would love to hear your answer to this question.