Not sure what visa type you need to enter Panama? Whether you're looking to retire, work remotely, or get married, there is a visa option for you. Here is a quick overview of the visa types in Panama so you can start planning your move! We’ll discuss: General Requirements and Documents Read More
7 Lies Expats Tell Themselves
People who live cross-culturally, for any significant portion of their lives, are often duped. When we first choose to live as foreigners we are prime for the suckering. We are wide-eyed and overflowing with enthusiasm. We soak up everything that Lonely Planet, Rosetta Stone and Wikipedia have Read More
Delightful Near-The-Beach Property For Sale
The video, below, is a tour of a delightful property. This property is located in the charming beach town of Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Please enjoy watching the video. To learn more about this near-the-beach property, click here. This property is located in the Corazon de Jesus neighborhood Read More
Panama’s New Plastic Bag Ban A Success!
In my corner of Panama, the new ban on plastic bags appears to be a success. The ban's 1st day was just 5 days ago, July 20th. On that morning, I purchased a few items at Supermercado Puerto Armuelles. Normally, my items would have been bagged in plastic in a blink of an eye. That morning the 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
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
Bananas! A Video in our “Fruit-in-Our-Yard” series
Bananas are easy to grow in Panama. You may even find a volunteer banana tree growing in your yard. One that you never planted. The key to enjoying the bananas on your tree is to keep birds from eating them all. My daughters explain how to preserve your bananas and more in the video Read More
At Last! Puerto Armuelles’s Town Sign
Colorful town signs have been popping up all over Panama. After much anticipation, Puerto Armuelles has one of its own! (see photo above) Our beach town is coming up in the world! Panama's national tourism agency, Visit Panama, is promoting Puerto elsewhere too. I was able to Read More
Should You Build Your House With M2 in Panama?
I am always exploring building technologies and techniques here in Panama. I enjoy sharing what I have learned. Today, I am sharing my experience using M2. M2 construction panels have the advantages of ease-of-construction and cost savings. And one huge disadvantage, damage to the Read More
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