Updated May 5, 2018 The final series for Panama's Baseball Championship is on. The first one to take place in David's brand spanking new stadium. (more on that below) Panama’s 75th National Baseball Championship. Its happening April 27-29, 2018 Sadly, our team Chiriqui Occidental (of Read More
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Mail in Panama – Part 1- How To Get Your Mail
When you move to Panama, one of your many questions will be about mail. Specifically, What to do about the mail you get now? Can you get that mail sent to your home in Panama? How does the postal service work in Panama & is it reliable? Can you mail things to people Read More
Electric Bicycles – A Good Option For Panama?
ebikes still have pedals. So it is possible to pedal and ride using good old-fashioned leg muscle power. However, a supplemental electric motor offers an extra boost for getting up to cruising speed after stopping at red lights, or providing horse power for getting up steep hills. (Seattle is a Read More
What No One Tells You BEFORE Moving To Panama! – Part 1
Or, Everything You Need To Know About Living in Panama, But No One Wants to Tell You Have you decided that Panama is the perfect retirement environment for you? Here are a few learning experiences I have encountered along the way. I bought my property long before I retired and moved here, but Read More
Want To Be Happy in Paradise?
The title of this article contains a huge irony. It points directly at a glaring paradox. The reason many of us move to our Panama tropical paradise is because: We knew, in our hearts, that if only we lived in Paradise, we would automatically be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Even Read More
How To Find Cheap Flights – Tips, Tricks, FAQs
As I mentioned in the previous post, I despise buying airline tickets. One reason is that I was never sure if the flights I was finding were the best. Price and schedule. Using Scott's Cheap Flight tips on how to use Momondo and Google Flights really helped. But he also has an entire guide Read More
New Video- Affordable Beach Front For Sale
This short video shows off one of our beautiful beachfront properties. It also gives a brief tour of some of the places you can easily visit when you live in Puerto Armuelles. Links You can find more photos and details about this property by clicking here. In the video, I mention a few Read More
Check Out A House Remodel in Puerto Armuelles
This post is about a remodel of an existing house in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It is part of our ongoing series on “What it’s like to build a home in Panama" The Original House The house is nick-named “Casa Sombrero” because of its big sheltering roof. It is on a corner lot in the Corazon de Read More
Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders
We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given that, I was surprised Read More
Why Buy An Empty Lot – And 4 Hidden Costs
Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less. Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a Read More