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
Found a Flag-Footed Bug In My Yard
These are very cool bugs. Or so my daughter announced, as she watches it move in the video below. I have to agree. We found this one in our yard in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. They are known as Flag-footed, or Leaf-footed bugs. They come in many colors and sizes and live all over the 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
Earn Money And Live In Panama – At The Same Time
You don't have to wait to retire. You can move to Panama now and continue to earn money. But don't move down here with no plan. An "It will all work out" attitude is not enough. To be successful, you need to plan ahead. Do 4 Things Decide on your lifestyle goals Figure out what you are Read More
How To Find A “Real” Job in Panama
Finding a job in Panama, especially at good pay, can be a challenge. I think the best option is to create your own job in Panama. But that option does not appeal to everyone. Keep it in mind though, in case your job search does not result in your dream job. 5 Ways To Find A Job In Panama If you Read More
25 Jobs Forbidden To Foreigners in Panama
Panama wants its citizens to be hired for jobs in Panama, not foreigners. No surprise there. No government likes foreigners taking jobs away from their citizens. Panama is especially protective of its professional jobs. Panama prohibits foreigners from holding 25 specific professional and 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
15 Ways To Get A Work Permit in Panama
Updated March 2017 You must have a work permit to work in Panama. If you score a job with a corporation in Panama, they will do the legwork to get you a permit. Otherwise, you must hire an immigration lawyer. Keep in mind you can legally work in Panama, and not get a work permit, Read More
Driving In Panama
Updated: July 4, 2017 In this post, I describe many aspects of driving in Panama Driving Safety in Panama Getting around Panama City The Rules & Laws for Driving What You Really Need to Know WAZE app Speeding & Speed Limits Police Checkpoints About Car Read More
What Is The Cost Of Living In Panama – According To An Expert
July 2013 Reyn and I talked with Lief Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to get his perspective on how much it costs to live in Panama. Listen in below. Video Transcript Us: Hello, this is Betsy and Reyn, with Living in Panama, and today we are talking with Leif Simon about the cost of Read More
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