Over twelve years ago Richard Detrich retired early to escape to an expat lifestyle in Panama. "A pragmatic and thought-provoking guide if you seriously contemplate moving to a new land" - James Fletcher "A comprehensive boots on the ground book about what it is like to live in Panama." - Judy Saccp "Illuminating and entertaining ..." Doug Tyler "Like reading a letter from a good friend who gives you honest answers." - Jubal Atencio "Down to earth, no sugar coating, Richard gives both the good and not so good of living in Panama." - Steve McVicar "Richard tells it exactly like it is ..." - Kathy Donelson
Richard Detrich enjoyed a varied career as a pastor and business man before retiring early and moving from Southern California to Panama. Detrich lives on a coffee farm outside Boquete, Chiriqui and lectures on ships around the world including for Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, Crystal, Pearl, and Silversea.