5 Months in Panama and Here's What I Know

Five months ago I packed three suitcases and moved to Panama. No house. No plan beyond the next chapter. Here's the real, unfiltered version of what those five months actually looked like. In this video: safety, food, the vibe, nightlife, Panamanians, Airbnb life, budget, getting around with Ubers, what it's really like to travel with three suitcases, and what I've learned about the ability to live anywhere once you let go of needing permission to do it. This is also the story of how I ended up back in Houston for a season — because slow travel isn't a straight line, and that's the whole point. If you're a Gen X woman wondering whether you could ever do something like this? The answer is yes. You just have to stop pretending you don't already know it's possible. 👋 New here? I'm Karen — life coach, recovering people-pleaser, full-time slow traveler. I help Gen X women stop waiting for permission and start building what's next. 🔗 Free resource: https://startnowplan.carrd.co/