I recently realized that I never mention one reason I love Panama. The birds! And living close to nature. To help celebrate I made this very brief (22 secs) video of some Cherrie's Tanagers. All sorts of Tanagers are very common in our yard. These Cherrie's Tanagers were in the palm tree Read More
2016 Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival Is On Now
January 14, 2016 The Boquete Flower and Coffee Festival (Feria de las Flores y el Café) is a very popular event. The festival has been happening in some form or another since 1950. In 2016, the festival is 10 days long, January 14-24. The festival is a huge celebration. Thousands of people Read More
What will you be doing to ring in 2016?
What you do at the start of the new year will set the tone for the rest of the year. At least that is what most Panamanians believe People carefully consider how to greet the new year here. Want a new car? Make sure you are touching the car you want, or at least the toy car version. Want Read More
You Need A Permit To Own A Gun In Panama
December 10, 2015 The gun laws in Panama are tough in some ways. The critical one is the gun permit requirement. It is very risky to have unregistered gun in your possession here. Never smuggle a gun into Panama. Always declare your gun if going through customs. The jail time in Panama for Read More
Kayaking In Boca Chica Panama
I've always loved the water. I was swimming by age 5, sailing at 9, canoe tripping at 15. I got one of the first plastic white water kayaks as an adult. I waited until middle age to buy a sea kayak. I often paddled directly from my summer home on Lake Superior. I also enjoyed multiple trips Read More
Sing Carols by Candlelight in Panama City
In Panama City on December 12? You can participate in the 5th annual Carols by Candlelight charity concert. Don't forget to pick up a bi-lingual song book. The free 32 page bi-lingual caroling books are now available in Panama City in all: Felipe Motta, branches, Casita de Navidad, Crepes and Read More
International Living Panama Conference In February
Every year, International Living has a conference in Panama City on Living in Panama. The next conference is called Fast-Track Panama: Lifestyle And Opportunity Conference It will be held in Panama City, February 12-14, 2016 About The Conference IL states that they will give you all the Read More
November Holidays In Panama – Independence Day & More
November in Panama is chock full of holidays. 5 of them. 3 of the 5, celebrate the most significant days in Panama´s history. See the image for the dates. I describe each of the 5 holidays below. Parades, Rain, Government Closures There are parades and festivities galore. Plan for rain Read More
Do Not Sign A Contract With An Anonymous Corporation in Panama
October 31, 2015 Over the past 8 years of living in Panama, Betsy and I have overwhelmingly heard mostly happy stories from other expats about buying a property in Panama. However, the few sad stories that we have heard have mostly involved an inexperienced expat investor signing a contract Read More
How We Do Halloween in Panama
Halloween is tomorrow! My kids, especially my younger one, are jumping out of their skin in excitement. The costume, the trick and treating, trading candy after trick or treating, they love it all. One of the challenges bringing up kids in a foreign land, is sharing the joys of your homeland's Read More
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