Halloween is tomorrow! My kids, especially my younger one, are jumping out of their skin in excitement. The costume, the trick and treating, trading candy after trick or treating, they love it all. One of the challenges bringing up kids in a foreign land, is sharing the joys of your homeland's Read More
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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
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
Places To Eat in Puerto Armuelles
Updated: March 9, 2020 Puerto has many places to eat breakfast & lunch. Below, I share our favorite breakfast place & 2 of our favorite lunch places. Puerto's dinner options are growing rapidly. Only a few years ago, there were only 3 options, now there are about 5 times that Read More
25 Real Monthly Budgets From Expats In Panama
In 2012, 25 people shared their actual monthly cost of living with Don Winner of Panama-Guide.com You can see all 25 of those monthly budgets below. The budgets are from a wide range of people who live throughout Panama 12 Retired Couples 7 Retired Singles 6 Families 2 Read More
Beer In Panama – Part 2 – Micro-Brews & BeerFest
October 26, 2014 Panama City is becoming increasingly upscale and sophisticated. It not only has the new museum designed by world renown architect Frank Gehry, but micro-brews. There are at least 4 micro-breweries that I have heard about: Casa Bruja Brewing Co. Istmo Brew Read More
Are Expats Exempt From ObamaCare?
For older US expats the answer is reassuring. With Medicare, even if you live overseas only part-time, you don't need to fret about the fine print of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare qualifies as meeting the "minimum care requirement" so you don't need to sign up for ObamaCare, nor pay any fee Read More
How To Bring Your Pet To Panama
July 27, 2013 Many people couldn't imagine life - esp. starting a new life - without their dog, cat, or other animal friend. You can bring your pet to Panama. It isn't hard, but the process can be daunting at times. There are many regulations and organizations involved in the transport Read More
Recommended Telephone Technology For Panama
June 1, 2013 I love technology. You may not. But if you move to Panama, you will learn to appreciate it. Today's technology lets you keep in contact with your friends internationally as much - or as little - as you like. My Recommended Telephone Technology In Panama A Smartphone (For a Read More
Robin Gives His Top 5 Reasons For Retiring In Panama
If you are considering moving or retiring to Panama, you may find this helpful. In this video Robin Sare lists his reasons for retiring in Panama. Transcription below Robin and his wife Diana bought their property in Puerto Armuelles Panama about 6 years ago. The last 2 years they have Read More