We have been telling our readers for over a year now, that Puerto Armuelles is on the cusp of a big bump in growth. The type of growth & investment that some other parts of Panama started to enjoy 5 or 10 years ago. It seems we were right. Below is a partial list of some recent positive Read More
Want To Be Happy in Paradise?
The title of this article contains a huge irony. It points directly at a glaring paradox. The reason many of us move to our Panama tropical paradise is because: We knew, in our hearts, that if only we lived in Paradise, we would automatically be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Even Read More
Our Time at Live & Invest Overseas Conference
Betsy and I were invited to speak at the Live and Invest Overseas (LIOS) Conference in Panama City on February 15-17, 2017. It was satisfying to be invited to speak by Live and Invest Overseas (LIOS). For one thing, the invitation indicated to us that our website is attracting attention. The Read More
Affordable Hotel in David – Puerta Del Sol Hotel
It’s always risky to recommend a hotel to someone you don’t know. We all have such different opinions about what constitutes clean, comfortable, good service, and good value. However, if you are looking for a hotel in David that is: Comfortable enough Centrally located Not expensive I 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
An Affordable Hotel In Panama City – Hotel Marbella
Those of us who travel back and forth from North America and Panama often need to spend a night in Panama City. On my last couple of overnights in Panama City, I have stayed at a place that I saw years ago, but passed over as just okay. The Hotel Marbella in the El Cangrejo district. Our Hotel Read More
A Glimpse At Puerto Armuelles – January 2017
Jan. 26, 2017 I just got back to town a few days ago. I immediately remembered why I love Puerto Armuelles so much. On my very first morning, I went to the beach at Corazon de Jesus on for a swim. Morning At the Beach I had been told that the November rains were heavy this year and that 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
How Much Does It Cost To Build A House in Panama?
Jan 1, 2017 I get asked that question all the time. Or more specifically, “How much does it cost/square foot to build a house in Puerto Armuelles?” I always feel reluctant. I want to give a definitive answer, but it is complicated. "What will it cost to build", is a hard question to answer Read More
Happiness In The Slow Lane – Enjoy Your Hobbies
We have been in Puerto Armuelles for 10 years now. Plenty of time to observe the lifestyle habits that seem to lead to a happy life for our retired expat neighbors. The happiest folks, share a common thread: Keep active Have hobbies Maintain community Passionate about their lives Read More
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