Did you know all these tidbits about Panama? I didn't know them all. Maybe you don't either. I hope you enjoy them. A pearl found in Panama was part of both the English & Spanish Royal jewels and later owned by Elizabeth Taylor. At the time of its discovery, it was the largest pearl Read More
Easter and Expat Kids in Panama
Celebrating Easter for Expat Kids It can be challenging to celebrate Easter the way you would in the US or Canada. It is hard to find Easter egg dye, plastic eggs, and, hardest of all, chocolate Easter bunnies in your local stores. Chocolate Bunnies I have actually yet to find a chocolate Read More
Trash in Panama – Why So Much Litter & How It Is Changing
Environmental awareness is slowly growing in Panama. Government action to counter litter, especially of plastic, is increasing. Clean up efforts by communities are happening much more frequently, Just a few days ago, there was another beach clean up in our town of Puerto Armuelles. How This Read More
2019 Updated Information on Traffic Tickets in Panama
In 2014, I posted about paying traffic tickets in Panama. Since then there have been some changes. I have updated that original post to include those changes, such as: More information is available online. For instance, locations of places to pay your ticket and the status of your past and Read More
The Spirituality of Living Abroad
The other day, I stumbled across an intriguing Foreign Service Journal article. The author expressed an aspect of expat life better than I ever could. Therefore, I present, The Spirituality of Living Abroad, by Douglas E. Morris Life overseas has a reputation for being libidinous, debauched and Read More
How People Dress in Panama – What To Wear in Panama
Panamanians dress casually. How casual depends upon where you are in Panama. Bocas del Toro is very casual. Flip-flops, shorts, a t-shirt, or even a tank top is fine. In Panama City people tend to dress more stylishly than elsewhere in Panama. Business casual is more the norm. Suits and high Read More
You Must Have WhatsApp In Panama
WhatsApp. Everyone in Panama uses it. WhatsApp is essential for anyone living in Panama. It really is. And WhatsApp is one more reason to get a smartphone. That is if you are someone still stubbornly holding out on getting one. Find out about your cell phone options in Read More
Don’t Forget To Carry Your ID in Panama – At All Times.
Everyone in Panama is required to carry ID. At all times. And I mean everyone. Citizens Legal residents Tourists Type of ID Required You must carry 1 of these 2 types of identification: Your Panama Cedula Your Passport And only those documents are Read More
Homeschooling In Panama – Part 1
I have homeschooled for about 12 years now. We have 2 kids, 12 and 17 years old. Homeschooling is something I never would have predicted I'd do. I had never even considered it as an option. Moving to Panama changed that. Many expat families in Panama homeschool. Some of those, like me, had Read More
Growing Number of Musicians In Puerto Armuelles
You have probably heard about the art & music scene in Boquete. Boquete has art shows, an expat theatre, and an annual outdoor art & music festival. I have often lamented that our little beach town of Puerto Armuelles was not attracting many expat musicians. Well, perhaps I spoke too Read More
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