The Panama Podcast
Welcome to The Panama Podcast: From Dreaming to Doing! Imagine trading your “someday” for today—living the life you've always dreamed of in a tropical paradise. That’s exactly what your host, Melissa Darnay, has been doing since 2012. And now, she’s here to show you how you can do the same!
Get ready for your weekly escape filled with sunny Panama inspiration, laugh-out-loud expat adventures, and insider secrets that’ll make your move to Panama smoother and more exciting. Melissa is not just an expat—she’s the CEO of Choose Panama, a luxury real estate company, and she’s passionate about helping people like you find your dream property and live their best life in paradise.
Whether you’re curious about living in Panama, investing in its booming real estate market, or simply looking for ways to make the most of your expat life, this podcast is for you. With interviews from expats, local professionals, and experts in everything from law to healthcare, you’ll have all the tools you need to start living your tropical fairytale.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive into The Panama Podcast and let’s make your “someday” a reality!
The Panama Podcast
We Finally Moved to Panama with Our Dogs | Don't Skip this Video
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Thinking about moving to Panama but not sure how to bring your dog? In this episode of The Panama Podcast: From Dreaming to Doing, real expats share exactly what it takes to move to Panama with pets—based on their firsthand experiences.
You’ll hear from expats who have successfully navigated the process in very different ways: bringing multiple small dogs one at a time, using a private pet flight service like Perro Air, and traveling back and forth between the U.S. and Panama with a dog multiple times each year. We cover the full process of bringing dogs to Panama, including paperwork, airline options, in-cabin vs. cargo decisions, costs, and what actually happens when you land at the airport.
If you’re researching how to move to Panama with pets, this episode will give you practical, real-world insights that go far beyond generic checklists. You’ll learn what to expect, what to avoid, and how to make the transition as smooth as possible for both you and your dog.
This is part of our Real Expats series, where you hear directly from people who are living the experience—not just talking about it.
If you’re considering relocating, retiring, or investing in Panama and want honest, experience-based guidance, this episode is for you.
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