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| Subject | Date Asked |
| vivir en panama? | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Hola Diana, te saluda Andres Cruz, ecuatoriano, de 28 años, Soy Gerente de Diseño Mobiliario e ... A: Hola Andres, Recentamente han abrido muchas tiendas de muebles para hogar en Panama; con el ritmo ... | |
| open up a coffee shop | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I would like to thank you for providing this website! I am from Austria (Europe) and i am intanding ... A: Sorry for the delay....sometimes it gets too busy and hectic... In Panama, the only business ... | |
| Pensionado status | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I am a 63 year old single male I receive $1700/month from Social Security plus I have a pension I ... A: The short answer is you shouldn't have a problem getting a pensionado visa, you can read about the ... | |
| como se vive en panama | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Hola buena noches, mi nombre es yiselle tengo planes de irme a panama con mi famila y esta compuesta ... A: Hola Ysielle, Disculpe, pero no soy muy familiar con el estilo y nivel de vida en Venezuela para ... | |
| Teaching/Moving in Panama City | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I am also a Canadian trying to move to Panama. I recently resigned from my job and gave up my apt. ... A: There is a definite need for English teachers in Panama, however it is usually quite hard to find a ... | |
| Quiero saber hacerca de trabajar en panama. | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: Hola, buscando trabajos en panamá vi esta pagina la cual con mucha atención y agrado he leído, mi ... A: Hola Julio Cesar, Como hay muchas nuevas construcciones aqui en Panama, creo que puedes encontrar ... | |
| Car rental in Panama | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I want to rent a car in Panama City and drive to near David where I am renting a house for the month ... A: Yes, it's true, the price of insurance is higher than the rental itself! The best solution would be ... | |
| información | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Estoy interesado en retirarme en Panamá el año que viene. No me interesa vivir en la ciudad, sino en ... A: Hola Luis, Bueno, la verdad es que el interior todavia no esta tan desarollado; la unica area de ... | |
| moving to panama | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering how is the market for finding a job as a dentist in Panama and how much do they ... A: As far as the information I got, doctors and dentists need to be Panamanian and have studied in ... | |
| cars | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I just relocated to Panama. I am renting a home in a somewhat remote area near Coronado. I plan to ... A: No, I don't...can't really recommend any dealer, in my experience every successful purchase of a ... | |
| Trabajo en Panamá | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Diana, buenos días, mira vivo en Bogotá - Colombia, actualmente una empresa de construcción ... A: Hola Alejandra, No soy segura de cuales son los salarios, pero si eres sola y te pagan vivienda y ... | |
| Regarding Tourist VISA | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I am Arvind Sah from Nepal and have planed to visit Panama for work. But, there is only tourist visa ... A: sorry, this is a little complicated...but check out this site ... | |
| CRNA salary in Panama? | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I am working on obtaining my Master's degree in Texas and will become a CRNA. I was just wondering ... A: I have really no idea what the salary for a CRNA is, but I can assure you that it can't be anywhere ... | |
| Moving & Business | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: My family of three with 3yo child are considering our options of which country would be more ideal ... A: I usually book flights over the Internet, so it doesn't make much of a difference where you book it ... | |
| Moving & Business | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: My family of three with 3yo child are considering our options of which country would be more ideal ... A: I can only tell you that, in my opinion, Panama has it all when it comes to lifestyle choice; from ... | |
| relocating to Panama from Canada | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: like: billingual schools,health care cost,immigration, cost of life, car insurances, and best ... A: Am I understanding correctly that you are moving to Panama but never been here ? So, just a few of ... | |
| sons ffishing lodge in panama | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a son that lives in quebrqdq de piedra in panama. I have to periodiocally ship stuff to him. ... A: this is very coincidental that I would get this inquiry from you....in fact, linens hotel supplies ... | |
| Supplier/bra/panty | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Not sure if you're the right person to answer my questions. I am looking for panty/bra do you know ... A: You have to find a supplier in the Colon Free Zone; you can start by going to www.colonfreezone.com, ... | |
| moving | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: we are looking at moving next year to Panama. Have done quite a bit of research and getting ... A: Regarding how to move the household goods....in my opinion it's only worth it if you have real ... | |
| money | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i need some advice for my trip to panama. i am also from canada. should i change my money to us ... A: Sure you can use your Canadian ATM card, there are plenty of machines everywhere...they charge you$3 ... | |
| Used Car for sale | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I live in Chitre, want to know what would be the best place to advertise my 2003 Nissan 30K's. I am ... A: The best place I think is www.encuentra24.com, you can also load photos...your best bet would be to ... | |
| Pensionado Visa | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: In a prior post, you said, "In your situation, you cannot get the pensionado visa, unless you ... A: It´s true, annuities are a little bit of a gray area and the best thing is to consult with a lawyer ... | |
| Carta Vieja Rum | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: It would mean a great deal to me if I could get a bottle of regular, (not premium) Carta Vieja rum ... A: Too bad you didn´t post this two weeks before....I was just in Miami! But if I have a chance, I´ll ... | |
| hotel | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: i need a hotel in panama city on febuary 19 , 20 , 21. i want to pay about 100 us dollars. can you ... A: Sure, Veneto is a good choice, it has a nice Casino and entertainment, close to a whole bunch of ... | |
| hotel | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: i need a hotel in panama city on febuary 19 , 20 , 21. i want to pay about 100 us dollars. can you ... A: Hotel Roma Plaza is in a generally safe area, however not the very best location, especially if you ... | |
| pensando mudarme a Panama | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: hola Diana, como estas, bueno estoy tratando de hacerme una idea de las posibilidades de emigrar a ... A: Since you are an English teacher, I took the liberty to answer in English.... A lot of your ... | |
| hotel | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: i need a hotel in panama city on febuary 19 , 20 , 21. i want to pay about 100 us dollars. can you ... A: Well, not too many options at this price, and I don't know whether this is for business or pleasure, ... | |
| Buy Car in Panama | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: a friend and I are travelling in South America right now and flying to Panama afterwards. We were ... A: you can buy a used car in Panama, there is no problem at all and prices are cheaper than in Canada ... | |
| rental car insurance | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My family and I will be arriving in Panama in Feb. for a "scouting" trip. We will be there for 5 ... A: wishing you a pleasant trip to Panama! This is a good plan, to rent a car you need your passport ... | |
| Relocation offer to Panama | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Estimada Diana, He tenido una oferta laboral para mudarme a Panama y tengo algunas dudas que quizas ... A: Buenas Tardes Pedro, Te puedo ayudar con unas informaciones, pero no todas... No se cual seria el ... | |
| furnishing | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: "Hello My one bedroom condo 95 m2 in Coronado soon will be finished. How much could cost standard ... A: I think you should start with figuring your budget for the furnishing, since there are possibilities ... | |
| Car in Panama | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: We are moving to Panama and trying to decide if it is better to ship a car down from the USA or to ... A: I usually recommend selling your car in the USA and buying a secondhand one here; prices are very ... | |
| buying | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I will be traveling to panama in Nov with some business partners in we are looking start up a hair ... A: If you are looking to buy, your best bet is the Colon Free Zone; you can do your homework on ... | |
| personal transportation. | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Owning property near Bouquette, it seems, our business may now allow us to explore living in Panama ... A: I usually recommend buying a used car privately, there are lots of available cars in the Classifieds ... | |
| buying | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I will be traveling to panama in Nov with some business partners in we are looking start up a hair ... A: Great, and welcome to Panama....I'm not so sure what a hair outlet is...as to home decor, well..it ... | |
| de miguel a diana | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: hola diana: disculpe que me dirija a vd. mi conocimineto del ingles es limitado, vivo en españa ... A: Hola Miguel, Bueno, por el seguro medico, depende de su edad y la situation de su salud; los ... | |
| Work permit | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a US citizen and I need a Panamanian work permit so that I can work at a company in Allbrook. ... A: I'm afraid it will be very hard to get a work permit if the company will not help you with it; it is ... | |
| WEATHER IN CRISTOBAL PIER | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I WILL BE CRUISING THE CANAL IN JANUARY. WHILE RESEARCHING THE WEATHER AT THAT TIME, I GOT SEVERAL ... A: Not to worry, the temperature at Cristobal Pier is in the 70-80F year round and you'll have a great ... | |
| moving to panama/ and wanting to work at the punta pactifi | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have question ,I'm moving to Panama in 3 yrs,and I want to make sure that I can work at this ... A: The hospital affiliated with John Hopkins is Hospital Punta Pacifica and here is their website: ... | |
| jobs | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: any good job links , websites to look at jobs around the Panama city , colon area ? A: Usually, most jobs are published in La Prensa, you can find them online www.prensa.com, look under ... | |
| reforestation visa | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: For the reforestation visa which requires a 80,ooo usd , is that amount for both me and my wife? And ... A: The new law specifies $80,000 and a minimum of 5ha for the plantation; I am not so sure how the ... | |
| Apartamento en Panama | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: HOla Diana, Estoy siendo transferido a la Embajada de EU en Panama, a mi y esposa nos gustaria ... A: Hola Danny, Bueno, si me preguntas a mi, a mi me gusta mucho vivir en la ciudad y Paitilla e muy ... | |
| reforestation visa | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: For the reforestation visa which requires a 80,ooo usd , is that amount for both me and my wife? And ... A: The reforestation visa means an investment of minimum USD 80,000 into an approved tropical wood ... | |
| Government requirements for living in Panama | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: What is required(government requirements) in order to live in Panama? Me and my wife are in our 40's ... A: Right now, there are several ways of obtaining residence in Panama; one of the options is, indeed, ... | |
| Costo de vida | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Diana: hola, estoy analizando una posibilidad de traslado a Panama por razones de trabajo, me ... A: Hola Fernando, Ahora ya entiendo mejor tu situacion; la verdad es que los alquileres son bastante ... | |
| Costo de vida | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Diana: hola, estoy analizando una posibilidad de traslado a Panama por razones de trabajo, me ... A: Hola Fernando, Es muy dificil contestar su pregunta, el costo de vida e, generalmente, mucho mas ... | |
| Rentals | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: We have been considering moving to Panama for sometime now and were planning to purchase a home BUT ... A: Well, this crisis has hit everybody, everywhere, including in Panama...The good news is that the ... | |
| Window Treatments & Decor | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Coming to Panama in July and need to furnish a bungalow so I reviewed your suggestions for ... A: Yes, I usually do, but I will be away all of July for vacation. Is your home in Panama City and do ... | |
| retirement visa | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: what is the required monthly retirement income in order to get a permenant retirements visa. I am 55 ... A: For a pensionado visa you need an income of $1,000/month (plus $200 for any dependent), but it has ... | |
| permanantly move to panama without a lot of savings | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Diana, I am currently looking to move to panama from the US. I am 27 and have a few thousand ... A: I think I just answered a similar question recently; to work in Panama you need to be a resident ... | |
| Moving to Panama | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My name is Tim, I am a 24 year old single male interested in an attempt to move to Panama. I have ... A: Indeed, Panama is a great place to live...With that being said, there are several aspects you might ... | |
| Relocating to Panama | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about relocating to Panama. Im not a retiree and im not establishing a business as ... A: there is no easy answer to your question; in order to gain citizenship, you first have to gain ... | |
| importing a car and travel trailer | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are relocating to Panama shortly, and would like to drive down from Arizona with a ... A: sorry for the delay, we just had a long week-end and I was travelling... If you are driving your SUV ... | |
| living in Panama withour working | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been reading some of your responses and you seem to know a lot of about living in Panama and ... A: I think I can answer some of your points: 1.It's true visitors only get 90 days, an easy way around ... | |
| Visa income requirements | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am currently living in Calgary Canada. I am looking at relocating my family (2 children 11 and 13 ... A: In your case (and I hope I did understand it correctly), I think there are good news and bad ... | |
| panama move | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I live in Quebec and have pretty well decided that we want to move to Panama in the next ... A: Always happy to hear from people from Quebec (where I lived for the past 20 years) making the move ... | |
| retirment visa | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: We are in a transition period of moving to the Boquete area. We have purchased a building lot and ... A: I'm afraid that money invested in the bank does not qualify, for the simple reason that you can ... | |
| Moving to Panama | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am considering moving to Panama. I have some friends who have purchased property and that is ... A: this is the big question and wish I had an easy answer...First you need to determine which residency ... | |
| moving from Canada | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: we are planning to move to Costa Pedasi in 2 years to build a home on a lot we have bought, when ... A: Welcome to Panama! Regarding visas, first you have to determine which visa you need to apply for; ... | |
| duty on furiture | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Diana - It sounds like you have done a lot of research on your move to Panama. I have purchased an ... A: My research said not to bring any furniture when I moved to Panama.... there is a lot more choice ... | |
| re-locating to Panama | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Bonjour Diana; ..I am a Canadian as well, and will be buying an apartment or townhouse...close to ... A: Bonjour Tim, Are you from Quebec as well?? Well, you just hit the right expert on this, it is one ... | |
| dual ciizenship | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm a citizen of the US and panama. I was born in the states and then at 13 I got my citizenship in ... A: I am neither a Panamanian, nor a US citizen, so I can't tell you 100% my answer will be correct; ... | |
| Residency/geneology search | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My grandmother was born in Panama between 1908-1915, she was then brought from there back to ... A: Depending on where you are living, you should contact the Panama Consulate and they might point you ... | |
| looking for a Nissan Urvan | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Kree Kirkman 17 Blueberry Lane Heron Montana 59844 I am bringing my family to Panama arriving ... A: Your question is a lot of different questions, so I'll do my best for a few quick suggestions, and ... | |
| car import | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I was thinking of shipping a vehicle from either Vancouver or somewhere near san Francisco to ... A: I normally do not recommend shipping vehicles to Panama...it is expensive and the paperwork trail ... | |
| purchasing a new car | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Our daughter will be working in Panama City for three years and is in need of reliable ... A: I'm glad your daughter has decided on purchasing a new car...new car dealerships are all good and ... | |
| Where to buy a mattress | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: our condo at Destiny is almost done and we're coming down for Christmas & New Years. We will need to ... A: Congratulations on your new condo! Regarding the mattress, I can help you with that, please let me ... | |
| CROSSING BORDER | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: HOW R U MAM ? I AM PLANNING A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP WITH FRIENDS, BUT WE ARE RIDING MOTORCYCLES. ... A: This is a tough one and I'm not an expert on travelling to Colombia by motorcycle, but one thing is ... | |
| Moving to Panama | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I and my friend are going to move to Panama until the end of the month. Before we are going we would ... A: Ok, so I can relate to you, I am originally from E.Europe also... 1.Finding a job, is first of all a ... | |
| Moving to Panama | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I and my friend are going to move to Panama until the end of the month. Before we are going we would ... A: I understand you have already decided to move to Panama, you are not mentioning where you are coming ... | |
| Furniture | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a two bedroom villa on Isla Contadora and need to furnish it completely. I would like ... A: There are several places where you can shop, I would be very surprised if you find everything in one ... | |
| Business contacts | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I am from Canada and I have heard about colon free trade zone to buy clothing at very cheap prices ... A: I am from Canada also, in the hometextile business; I visited the Colon Free Zone and it's indeed a ... | |
| Buying a used car in Panama | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I just arrived in Panama yesterday and will be here for 5 months. I wondered if you could recommend ... A: Buying a used car in Panama can be a very good or a very bad experience; the consensus seems to be ... | |
| Moving and Working in Panama | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: .. I'm considering moving from South Africa to Panama within the next year. To make this more ... A: Well, it is not so easy...First you have to determine what kind of visa you want to apply for for ... | |
| Importing cars from MIami to Panama City | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am considering bringing a couple cars from Miami to experiment selling cars in Panama. Can you ... A: This is not an easy question; importing cars into Panama is an expensive hassle; there are duties, ... | |
| Working in Panama | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are thinking of moving to Panama from the US. Most of his family live there ... A: Trying to give you some advice, but you are not mentioning what kind of work you and your husband ... | |
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Diana Storin
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Expertise
I can answer questions in English and French ; I am in the process of relocating to Panama from Canada and I have hands-on,specific information on all aspects of relocation (buying property, car,immigration,insurance,schools..etc), all the details of the day by day process...You can also try me with questions regarding "Why Panama?"
Experience
I am successfully going through it, counting small victories(and frustrations!) every day; "The devil is in the details" and I can share some of the details!
Organizations
Who's Who in Executives and Professionals (Canada,2007)
Education/Credentials
Entrepreneur,Sales Agent in Textiles and Homedecor, BA in Textile Design
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