March 30-April 9th: First Timer Hopes to Meet Expats

12 years ago
I have so appreciated the wise advice that everyone shared with me, to skip the IL conference and just come on a scouting trip.... and welcoming meetings with other expats.
I would like to meet with anyone interested in mentoring our first experience of moving away from the USA. Please contact me if you'd like to meet for coffee mid-morning before I go touring around... or dinner around 7pm close to my hotels, any of the days I am in Panama, and if it is a small party, I will be happy to treat for the restaurant bill. If a bunch of you can meet me... well the first round is on me!
I am not so sure my cell phone will work for texting, but if you PM me this week, I will give you my cell number.
I am also listing my hotels with dates, and you could leave a message for me there as well. And I should be able to check emails frequently, so again a Private Message through this forum can help us plan to meet.
I am so excited to meet like-minded people who would like to share advice for the move and your expat experiences.
Here's my schedule (it's a quick first trip to be sure):
March 30-31, Toscana Inn Hotel in Panama City.
April 1st-6th renting an apartment in Boquete.
Possibly April 3-5, a trip to Bocas del Toro.
April 6-9th, staying in Pedasi, but hotel not yet confirmed. Hoping for Casa Margarita, upon advice from a few of you!
April 9th, Riande Aeropuerto Hotel at PTY Airport before my early departure on April 10th.
I will have a rental car, so I can meet you in a cafe, or if you'd like to meet in the lobby of my hotel, I won't be as likely to get lost! ;-)))
My husband and I are feeling very sure we want to move to Panama in the next year. We have done a lot of reading and the expat exchange has become my go-to source for great advice!
Thank you all for your input!!!
I hope to meet you, so please PM me in advance and we can make plans!
Thanks all!!!
~Mary

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Our firm is especially recognized for its Immigration and Visa services, helping clients relocate smoothly, obtain residency, and comply with Panama’s legal requirements. We make the migration process clear, efficient, and stress-free, so you can focus on what truly matters: starting your new life or business project with confidence.
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