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
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Beautiful Place To Build Your Dream Beach Home
Updated June 26, 2018 It doesn't get easier to embrace life at the beach. This property is a prime slice of real estate. The beach is literally at your doorstep. You can watch the ocean beckoning you to swim, walk, or just admire it from your hammock. If you buy this property you 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
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
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
A Visit To BioMuseo In Panama City
Feb. 1, 2015 2 months ago, I informed you that the Frank Gehry-designed BioMuseo had finally opened. I talk some about the architecture of the museum in that post. Last week we visited the BioMuseo. Just before we went in, we were lucky enough to meet the curator of the museum, George Read More
Beer In Panama – Part 1 – Taste, Cost & More
October 25, 2014 Will you like the beer in Panama? You can get a sense of whether or not you will by reading this post. - The beers of Panama - How they taste - How much they cost - A bit of Panama beer history In Part 2, you can learn about the Panama's micro-brews. Panama Beer in a Read More
2 – Your Monthly Panama Budget – Popular Expat Towns
Location. Your balboa won't stretch as far in some places as in others. That is why the "Your Monthly Panama Budget" series, focus on location. In Part 1, we looked at the living costs in Panama City. In this post, Part 2, you will find out about the cost of living in popular expat towns. In Read More
How To Have A Healthy Lifestyle In Panama
Updated July 4, 2017 It can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you move to Panama. The ubiquitous fried foods and the ever available sugary processed treats tend to add pounds to the waistline. While there are health food stores and gyms in many locations, they are not 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