In my corner of Panama, the new ban on plastic bags appears to be a success. The ban's 1st day was just 5 days ago, July 20th. On that morning, I purchased a few items at Supermercado Puerto Armuelles. Normally, my items would have been bagged in plastic in a blink of an eye. That morning the Read More
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23 Fun Facts About Panama
Did you know all these tidbits about Panama? I didn't know them all. Maybe you don't either. I hope you enjoy them. A pearl found in Panama was part of both the English & Spanish Royal jewels and later owned by Elizabeth Taylor. At the time of its discovery, it was the largest pearl Read More
Easter & Food in Panama
Update: Due to Panama's coronavirus quarantine, Easter 2020 will be much different than usual. However, the food eaten will be pretty much unchanged. I hope you and your family are healthy and safe this holiday. A chocolate bunny is my "special" food for Easter, However, Panama celebrates Semana Read More
Easter and Expat Kids in Panama
Celebrating Easter for Expat Kids It can be challenging to celebrate Easter the way you would in the US or Canada. It is hard to find Easter egg dye, plastic eggs, and, hardest of all, chocolate Easter bunnies in your local stores. Chocolate Bunnies I have actually yet to find a chocolate Read More
Trash in Panama – Why So Much Litter & How It Is Changing
Environmental awareness is slowly growing in Panama. Government action to counter litter, especially of plastic, is increasing. Clean up efforts by communities are happening much more frequently, Just a few days ago, there was another beach clean up in our town of Puerto Armuelles. How This Read More
“Puerto Armuelles is Reborn”, exclaimed President Varela
February 12, 2019 President Varela was in Puerto Armuelles yesterday. He celebrated the 1st shipment of bananas by Banapiña. 3 thousand boxes of bananas were shipped to the US. Puerto's bananas production is finally in gear again. Background As I've mentioned in previous posts, it has been Read More
You Must Have WhatsApp In Panama
WhatsApp. Everyone in Panama uses it. WhatsApp is essential for anyone living in Panama. It really is. And WhatsApp is one more reason to get a smartphone. That is if you are someone still stubbornly holding out on getting one. Find out about your cell phone options in Read More
Good News – Property Price Increase Postponed
Formerly Sleepy Puerto Armuelles keeps gaining fans. More expats are moving here. Property prices are going up. We are raising our property prices on March 16, 2019. On average, our property prices will increase by 10%. NOTE: Back in November, we posted about a property price Read More
Ocean Swimming in Puerto Armuelles for Beginners
This is part of our "How to Be Happy in Paradise" series. One happiness routine to explore is ocean swimming. Before you dismiss it out-of-hand, let me describe how I came to embrace ocean swimming. But, first, let's set the stage. Think back to all the warm summer days you have spent on the Read More
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