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
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The Neighborhoods of Puerto Armuelles, Panama
One of the things that makes Puerto Armuelles unique is its neighborhoods. Puerto Armuelles has distinct neighborhoods, most with a unique feel and look. In part, this is because of the town's history. Starting in the late 1920s, Chiquita Banana built Puerto Armuelles from scratch. Chiquita Read More
Alcoholics Anonymous in Panama
For those of you who have any familiarity with AA, you know that AA is famous for its pithy adages and one-liners. AA groups are home to many sacreligious, or at least “less than pious types”, and would-be stand up comics, even if they have accepted a higher power into their lives. Expressions 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
1 – Your Monthly Panama Budget – Panama City
"What Does It Cost To Live In Panama?" The short generic answer is, " To live comfortably you need to budget $1,200 - $1,500/mo." However, as we all know, budgets depend on many factors. Before you can create your own realistic budget for living in Panama, you must know the impact of those 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
Are You Alive? US Citizens In Panama Must Prove It To Get Social Security
Updated: Nov. 14, 2017 "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated", Mark Twain is quoted as saying. To continue to get his royalty checks, Mark Twain had to prove to his publishers that he was still very much alive. Similarly, to continue to get your SSA checks, you have to prove to Social Read More
How To Get A Friendly Nation Visa
Updated: October 2017 The Friendly Nations visa is Panama's best residency program. The goal of this visa to make it easier for foreigners to live and work in Panama. Once you get a friendly nations visa, you are then eligible to apply for a work permit. In fact they make it easy to do Read More
Is Puerto Armuelles Panama Gay Friendly?
Edited: May 22, 2019 At first glance, Puerto Armuelles doesn't appear gay-friendly. But Puerto is noticeably tolerant of both gay men and transvestites. Never, in such a small town, have I seen so many men with mascara, plucked eyebrows, shaved legs, etc. It appears that Puerto has a Read More