Guest Post by Ashley Mudra Note from Future Expat: You've heard my side of the experience, now it's Ashley's turn! I’d never heard of it before. Why would anyone trust their home and pets to me, a total stranger? And how would I even find these international trusting people? While … [Read more...] about International House Sitting is a Thing?!
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We Trusted a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama: The Rest of the Story
My husband and I have just returned to Las Tablas after a five-week jaunt in the US. We left our dogs back in Panama with a housesitter. I've written previously (this is the third installment) about our quest for the person we could trust with our pets and our home while we were away. What did … [Read more...] about We Trusted a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama: The Rest of the Story
Choosing a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama
A few months back, I wrote about our search for someone to stay with our dogs while we traveled back to the US this spring. After uploading our request to the Trusted Housesitters site, I was astonished to see 30 applications slam into my inbox in the same number of hours. It seems like a lot … [Read more...] about Choosing a Housesitter in Las Tablas, Panama
How do you Find Trusted Housesitters?
When you live overseas, going away for a while can be more complicated than it would be in your home country. This is especially true if you have pets. While it's become easier to bring your pets with you when you move, it can be very difficult to travel with them once you get there. In the … [Read more...] about How do you Find Trusted Housesitters?
Excellent Small Animal Veterinarian in Las Tablas, Panama
Often I'm asked questions like, "I'm bringing my dog/cat with me when I move to Panama. Is there a decent veterinarian in Las Tablas?" We moved to Las Tablas, Panama with our three dogs in the spring of 2012. Before leaving the US, they were loaded up with innoculations, exams, the whole nine … [Read more...] about Excellent Small Animal Veterinarian in Las Tablas, Panama
Living Arrangements at Home and in Panama: Reader Questions Answered
Finding a place to live in Panama's interior is very different from what you're probably used to in the US, Canada or Europe. In those places, whether you're renting or buying, there are agencies you can visit and professionals who can help. While you'll find some of those options in Panama City, … [Read more...] about Living Arrangements at Home and in Panama: Reader Questions Answered