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An Expat's Struggle: Making a Home in Panama
Join Diane, a retired nurse, on her move from Texas to Panama. Enjoy colorful descriptions of travel in the tropics. Experience all the trials and triumphs of living in a foreign country. Her experience is bumpier than most, with social, legal, and cultural entanglements. She encourages anyone thinking about moving abroad to learn from her mistakes. She hopes everyone will welcome the diversity of a journey into a different culture.
285 pages, Paperback
Published January 26, 2021
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April 5, 2021
Story of overcoming challenges with good advice for anyone wanting to move to a foreign country. Great travel descriptions as you go along to exotic tropical locations too.
July 14, 2021
I could not put this book down. This is the tale of an amazing journey, with lots of tips and travels along the way.
April 8, 2022
Enjoyed
I really enjoyed the whole book, my spouse and I purchased a home in Panama in 2017 and basically went through and are still going through the same kind of issues.
I really enjoyed the whole book, my spouse and I purchased a home in Panama in 2017 and basically went through and are still going through the same kind of issues.
March 20, 2021
Struggling
The book was well written and I enjoyed the story line in the beginning. Getting towards the end of the book it was just getting to where I didn't want to read anymore. But for the truth on this book hear it made me definitely she Panama and a totally different way. I was thinking about moving there after retirement part time, but I know I have to research more now and if I did move there I would definitely rent and Buy
The book was well written and I enjoyed the story line in the beginning. Getting towards the end of the book it was just getting to where I didn't want to read anymore. But for the truth on this book hear it made me definitely she Panama and a totally different way. I was thinking about moving there after retirement part time, but I know I have to research more now and if I did move there I would definitely rent and Buy
May 5, 2023
Really enjoyed reading this book about Diane’s amazing journey. . Even with so many bumps along the way, she remains hopeful and optimistic, a true inspiration This book accurately describes the Panamaa ExPat lifestyle.
A must-read for anyone considering the move to Panama
A must-read for anyone considering the move to Panama
December 31, 2025
Captivating
I couldn’t put it down. What strength Diane demonstrates in her captivating story. Her descriptions are vivid, I saw the beauty of Panamá through her eyes and her determination to overcome the odds against her. Her knowledge of the Panamanian culture is excellent.
I couldn’t put it down. What strength Diane demonstrates in her captivating story. Her descriptions are vivid, I saw the beauty of Panamá through her eyes and her determination to overcome the odds against her. Her knowledge of the Panamanian culture is excellent.
July 20, 2024
I enjoyed reading Diane's experience when she moved and settled in Panama. It is well written.
June 30, 2025
Excellent read
As someone considering Panama as a retirement home I found Diane's story very educational. I loved reading even the small details of her daily life in Panama.
As someone considering Panama as a retirement home I found Diane's story very educational. I loved reading even the small details of her daily life in Panama.
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