I booked a $200 flight to Panama on a whim, then decided to move there. I found the community I was missing in the US.
Chrysten Crockett, a content marketing agency owner, shares her experience of moving from the US to Panama City after a spontaneous trip. She cites a stronger sense of community and a more welcoming environment as reasons for her permanent relocation.
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The story reflects the growing trend of digital nomads and remote workers seeking international relocation for lifestyle improvements.
Chrysten Crockett moved from Atlanta to Panama City and said she's staying for good. Courtesy of Chrysten Crockett. Chrysten Crockett visited Panama during a trip to Latin America and fell in love with the country. She thinks Panama is more welcoming than the US and has a stronger sense of community. Crockett will still travel the world, but Panama has become her permanent home base. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chrysten Crockett, a Cleveland native who moved from Atlanta to Panama City. Crockett, 36, owns a content marketing agency that she now runs from Panama. The following has been edited for length and clarity. I have no kids and I am not married, so I decided to take a leap and travel . I was like, "Let me try this travel thing out while I can."
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