This post is for US Citizens who will be in Panama (or anywhere overseas) on an election day. Did you suddenly realize you didn't ask for an absentee ballot? No worries. You can vote in US Elections from Panama, or from anywhere overseas. How To Request An Absentee Ballot Votefromabroad.org Read More
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To Dos: Before and During Your Panama Property Search
Have you decided to buy a Panama property? Most likely, you have never bought an overseas property before. With such an unfamiliar task, it is good to have some guidance. In this post, I suggest questions to ask before and during your property search. First, take your time. There are Read More
Easter & Food in Panama
Update: Due to Panama's coronavirus quarantine, Easter 2020 will be much different than usual. However, the food eaten will be pretty much unchanged. I hope you and your family are healthy and safe this holiday. A chocolate bunny is my "special" food for Easter, However, Panama celebrates Semana Read More
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
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
Art Classes, Workshops & Opportunities – Puerto Armuelles, Panama
Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun - Mary Lou Cook Art seems like the perfect pastime to pursue while living in a tropical beach community. There is endless time to practice. No one is judging your work. What could Read More
Where to Celebrate Carnival in Panama – 2018
Carnival is enthusiastically celebrated in Panama! However, big extravaganzas don't happen in most towns. Below, I describe 9 towns where you can celebrate carnival. What to Expect During Carnival Wherever you go, there will will be alot of smiles, music, dancing, and drinking. In the Read More
How To Safely Buy Real Estate in Panama
October 24, 2017 Or Avoid This Panama Real Estate Con Job. Betsy and I always try our best to paint a realistic picture of life here in Panama, We are dedicated to helping people determine if moving to Panama is a good idea. We obviously think Panama can be a great option. But there are Read More
Why Stay In David Panama
David is both centrally located and the the largest town in the Chiriqui province of Panama. David isn’t a tourist destination, but it works well as a good stop-over point. David is also conveniently located for day trips to visit Puerto Armuelles, Boquete, Volcan or Boca Chica, etc. Sometimes Read More
Tiny Homes: A Big Idea For The Tropics?
The notion of living in a “Tiny” home or basic shelter has been around for centuries. Ascetic monks from the 15th century and earlier have written about the spiritual benefits of casting off the extraneous luxuries of society and getting back to the bare necessities of life. The ascetics felt Read More