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
No Hurricanes In Panama
Over the years of living in Puerto Armuelles, my wife Betsy and I have frequently been asked “What about Hurricane season in Panama? Does it worry you?” These disaster questions often come in a flurry after a major storm or other natural disaster hits the news. Not surprisingly, we have Read More
Musings On Being A Part-Time Expat
Moving to Panama does not have to be a permanent decision. You also don't need to live in Panama full-time. There is no one-size-fits-all life in Panama. Prior Life In The States Back when our family lived full-time in Seattle, I found that my days, weeks, and months were consumed with work, Read More
2 Climates In 2 Hours – Panama
Yes, you can enjoy 2 climates in Panama in less than 2 hours. I tested it! Here's how it happened. We've been living in Puerto Armuelles for over 8 years. We love the beach, so we chose to live in the beach town of Puerto Armuelles. Learn about Puerto Armuelles here. But that Read More
Corruption in Panama – What to do about it
When we first moved to Puerto Armuelles, a neighbor explained to me that he always keeps a $5, $10, and a $20 dollar bill on hand in his glove compartment. He keeps it there in case he is stopped for speeding on his trips between Puerto Armuelles and David. Bribes By this man’s reckoning, if he Read More
Alcoholics Anonymous in Panama
For those of you who have any familiarity with AA, you know that AA is famous for its pithy adages and one-liners. AA groups are home to many sacreligious, or at least “less than pious types”, and would-be stand up comics, even if they have accepted a higher power into their lives. Expressions Read More
Finding Happiness in Paradise
Finding happiness in a tropical paradise sounds like it should be the easiest thing in the world. Right? However, to find true happiness in a sunny, warm, relaxing environment requires the exact same skill set that is required to be happy while shoveling snow in Toronto in January, or sitting in Read More
Recent Visits To the Hospital In Puerto Armuelles.
March 4, 2015 Several years ago, my wife Betsy wrote about our late night visit to the emergency room in Puerto Armuelles with our daughter Skylar and her foot infection. That visit was a success: fast, thorough, and cheap. Total cost: 50 cents. Until last month, we haven't needed to go Read More
More good news for Puerto Armuelles
February 15, 2015 Finally, there are undeniable signs that the long-awaited upgrade of the Puerto Armuelles' sewer system is underway. New Pipes Will Take Sewage To Treatment Plant As you drive around town, you will notice parallel cuts in the road surface. These cuts represent the location of Read More
Tips On Hiring an Employee in Panama
Panama offers expats amazing buying power. Housing is inexpensive compared with many places in the US and Canada. Food costs are cheaper, especially if you shop at vegetable stands, fish and meat markets, or buy from local farmers. Labor costs are similar to those paid 30 years, or more, ago in Read More
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