Panama has a national postal service. It is called, Correos y Telégrafos de Panamá or COTEL. The postal service isn't fast. It can be reliable, but not always. Some people strongly disagree with this, and say it is both slow and always completely unreliable. But that has not been our Read More
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Big Daddy’s Beach Club & Hotel Welcomes You
Big Daddy's Beach Club & Hotel is right on the beach. They make it easy for you to have a relaxing tropical experience here. One aspect of that is good food and drink. Big Daddy's expat owners give loving attention to their menu - food & drink. You will have a better culinary Read More
Our Time at Live & Invest Overseas Conference
Betsy and I were invited to speak at the Live and Invest Overseas (LIOS) Conference in Panama City on February 15-17, 2017. It was satisfying to be invited to speak by Live and Invest Overseas (LIOS). For one thing, the invitation indicated to us that our website is attracting attention. The Read More
Teach English Online – In Panama or From Anywhere
You can make money in Panama. You don't have to wait to move to Panama until your pension starts or you win the lottery. You don't need a work permit or even a residency visa in Panama to earn money online. And the easiest and fastest way to make money online is by teaching English. Well, at Read More
Why & Hows of Tree Removal Permits in Panama
In Panama, you need a permit to cut a tree down. Even if the tree is in your own yard. You may be tempted to chop a tree down in "secret". And maybe you will get away with it. If you are Panamanian, you are much more likely to get away with it. Well, unless you have a neighbor who doesn't like Read More
Burica Surf & Stand Up Paddle Board Camp
A few months ago, we stopped to visit Shawn and Shena at their place on Punta Burica. They own & operate Burica Surf. We were on our way to visit our friend Juancho at Mono Feliz. Shawn and Shena were just putting the final touches on their surf/stand up paddle board camp. It was Read More
How Much Does It Cost To Build A House in Panama?
Jan 1, 2017 I get asked that question all the time. Or more specifically, “How much does it cost/square foot to build a house in Puerto Armuelles?” I always feel reluctant. I want to give a definitive answer, but it is complicated. "What will it cost to build", is a hard question to answer Read More
Happiness In The Slow Lane – Enjoy Your Hobbies
We have been in Puerto Armuelles for 10 years now. Plenty of time to observe the lifestyle habits that seem to lead to a happy life for our retired expat neighbors. The happiest folks, share a common thread: Keep active Have hobbies Maintain community Passionate about their lives Read More
What is Milk Like In Panama?
Milk is different here. More expensive than the States You won't find half n half or buttermilk and whipping cream is hard to find Non-refrigerated milk is everywhere Like most Americans, I was very leery of Panama's warm boxed milk. (Scroll down for how milk is made to have a long Read More
Ready To Move To Panama? Here’s Your Moving Overseas Checklist
YAY! You are moving abroad! Congrats. Enjoy the feeling of satisfaction, and relief, of having made that big decision. Fix it in your mind, because soon you are going to have to start on your list of things to do to make the move a reality. Take Action The critical thing is to decide what Read More