🌍 Faith • Family • Freedom
We’re Lee and Clarissa, a husband and wife raising our kids while pursuing a life of faith, freedom, and global adventure. Our current home base is Panama 🇵🇦 as we explore what it looks like to build a life beyond borders.
On this channel we share the real side of living abroad with a family. The wins, the challenges, and everything we are learning along the way.
Expect videos about:
• Living in Panama and expat life
• Moving abroad with kids
• Marriage, family, and parenting
• Homeschooling while traveling
• Remote work and location independence
• Faith, purpose, and building a legacy
Our goal is simple. Follow where God leads while building a life of freedom for our family.
If you are curious about living abroad or designing a different kind of life, you are in the right place.
Subscribe and join the journey.
Business inquiries: hello@withthesmithfamily.com
1-on-1 "Ask Us Anything" Sessions Available (Link Below)
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If you were moving your family to Panama, what would stress you out the most?
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One of the #1 questions we get is: "What do we do about health insurance in Panama?" 🇵🇦
We’re breaking down everything from our actual monthly costs to the "fun" of filling out the health insurance application in Spanish! 😅 We also take you inside the clinic to see what a Panamanian medical exam actually looks like.
In this video:
✅ Price breakdown for a family of 4
✅ The "surcharge" we had to pay (and why!)
✅ Public vs. Private insurance
✅ Step-by-step application guide
Watch the full breakdown here:
Panama Health Insurance 🇵🇦 | REAL Costs Explained + Step-by-Step Guide
https://youtu.be/E2vlUvkP0WY
Are you planning a move to Panama soon, or are you already here? Let us know where you are in your journey! 👇🏾
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📺 NEW VIDEO: Our Pros & Cons After 30 Days in Panama City 🇵🇦
We’ve now been living specifically in Panama City for over 30 days, and in this video we share our observations and experiences so far as a family.
Before you watch, we’re curious...
If you were moving to Panama, what would be your biggest concern?
Poll Options:
1️⃣ Cost of living
2️⃣ Healthcare system
3️⃣ Schools for kids
4️⃣ Visa / residency process
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30 days in and what a ride! 🇵🇦Panama has been an honest adjustment. If you’re planning your own move and want to avoid some of the stress we faced, grab our freebie below!
📥 FREE Panama Pre-Relocation Checklist: with-the-smiths.kit.com/c90fe75f4b
🪧 What’s the #1 thing holding you back from making the move abroad? Let’s chat in the comments!
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Many of you have asked if there are Christian churches in Panama. Today we visited our first church in Panama and we’re sharing our experience as well as tips for finding a body of believers in Panama.
Watch the video here:
Finding a Church in Panama 🇵🇦 | Our First Visit to Panama International Church
https://youtu.be/Xlrp6-BiMPc
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3,000 SUBSCRIBERS! 🙌🏾✨
We are officially 3,000 strong and our hearts are overflowing.
If we’re being honest, there are days when balancing full-time remote work, homeschooling, and living abroad feels completely overwhelming. 🌊 The transition hasn't been easy, but when we took that leap of faith to move, we chose to obey. Seeing this community grow is such a beautiful reminder that God honors that step into the unknown.
First and foremost, all glory goes to God for His provision and strength. And to YOU 🙏🏾 thank you for walking this path with us. We are so grateful to have you in the withthesmiths family! 🗺️🙏🏾
Drop a 🙌🏾 in the comments if you’re also walking by faith right now!
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Be honest 👀
How would you rate our $1,600/month apartment in Panama? 🇵🇦
Drop your rating below ⬇️
⭐ 10/10
⭐ 8–9
⭐ 6–7
⭐ 5 or below
We can take it 😂
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What would you have done if the gas alarm went off 3 days after moving into a new apartment abroad? 😅
https://youtu.be/2A5EHPPx2vc?si=YjeW0...
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New Video Alert! 🚨 🇵🇦 We’re breaking down everything we’ve learned about the daycare system here in Panama.
From costs to what to look for in a facility, we’re sharing the 'must-knows' for expat families.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/onztYDi42mY?si=lmGMX...
Have questions about schooling in Panama? Drop them in the comments of the video and we’ll jump in to help!
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We moved our family - including our kids - from Tampa to Panama 🇵🇦
It’s only been two weeks…
and we’re already learning a LOT.
New country. New routine. New reality.
Did we make the right decision? Follow along to see how this unfolds ✈️✨
🇵🇦😳 Did We Make a Mistake Moving to Panama?
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