This is part of our "How to Be Happy in Paradise" series. One happiness routine to explore is ocean swimming. Before you dismiss it out-of-hand, let me describe how I came to embrace ocean swimming. But, first, let's set the stage. Think back to all the warm summer days you have spent on the Read More
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Tropical Almonds Video – Fruit-in-Our-Yard series
One day, this past August, my daughters and I did a video of the fruit in our yard. Our yard in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. We were surprised at the number of fruit trees we have. So instead of one long video, we are making 13 short ones. We are producing the videos in them in alphabetical 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
Genius Place – Puerto’s Cell Phone & Technology Store
Need help with your iphone? There is no Apple genius bar in Puerto Armuelles, but there is Genius Place. Visit Genius Place to solve your cell phone crisis - Android or iphone. Sometimes, free of charge. They also sell technology and accessories, such as: Cell Phones, cases, chargers, Read More
A Morning Surf Session In Puerto Armuelles, Panama
On a recent Sunday morning, we were on the beach at Corazon de Oro. Just having a relaxing time. And we noticed about 12 or so surfers were in the water at the nearby surf break. I (Reyn) decided to walk down the beach to investigate. Betsy suggested that I take her camera to get video of this Read More
Check Out A House Remodel in Puerto Armuelles
This post is about a remodel of an existing house in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It is part of our ongoing series on “What it’s like to build a home in Panama" The Original House The house is nick-named “Casa Sombrero” because of its big sheltering roof. It is on a corner lot in the Corazon de Read More
Internet Access & Providers in Panama
I don't know about you, but one of the first things I think of when I get to a new place is internet access. Overall, Panama has pretty good internet access. It doesn't compare to the US or Canada, but for Central America it is excellent. One reason for this is that Panama, specifically Panama Read More
Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders
We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given that, I was surprised Read More
2 Puerto Armuelles Expats Start A Radio Show
UPDATE - The radio show is currently paused (June 2016) We have good news for all of you radio listeners in Puerto Armuelles and environs. If you have been waiting for an expat radio show by expats, and in English, it has arrived. Recent transplants to Puerto Armuelles, Michael Butler and Read More
Living A Spiritual Life In Paradise
Are you looking for something in Panama that you don’t have in your life already? Many websites, including our own, sometimes give an impression that there is something down here in Panama that is not available up north, or wherever it is that our readers happen to be. I hope that we have been Read More