Living as an Expat in Bocas del Toro Panama

How is living in Bocas del Toro in Panama different from other beach locations? What does it mean to live on islands? How important are the lack logistics and infrastructure for you? Having stayed in Bocas del Toro for an accumulated 3 months since 2010, I not only witnessed the changes, but I am also painfully aware of the sacrifices in comforts one has to endure in order to live in one of the most beautiful places in the whole Caribbean. One of the best places in the world for surfing, sailing, and diving these island have intense weather. If you want to rough it out and live on a secluded island, I show you what that means. Let me show you what I mean! Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Geography 02:40 - Economics, Tourism & Currency 03:28 - Isla Carenero 04:27 - Transportation 05:06 - Restaurants & Entertainment 05:38 - Wizard Beach 07:01 - Sailing & Yachting 07:17 - Red Frog Beach and Real Estate 09:01 - Other Sports 09:20 - Playa Bluff 10:45 - Weather and Climate 12:37 - Problems with Transportation 13:41 - Stores & Cost of Living 17:03 - Trip to Secluded Island Property 21:07 - Summary & Conclusions CREDITS & LICENSING Footage & Media: Stock media provided by Storyblocks.com. Licensed for commercial use. Maps & Geographic Data: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright Weather & Climate Data: Weather visualizations and charts courtesy of https://weatherspark.com/. Data used: Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Bocas del Toro, Panama