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
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Puerto Armuelles Enjoys Another Beach Cleanup – April 7, 2019
About 50 Porteños joined forces to clean up the beaches in Puerto's downtown area. Check out some photos of the April 7th Puerto Armuelles beach clean up, below. With the recent storms, much more garbage than usual ended up on our beaches. This was especially true in the Puerto Nuevo Read More
The Spirituality of Living Abroad
The other day, I stumbled across an intriguing Foreign Service Journal article. The author expressed an aspect of expat life better than I ever could. Therefore, I present, The Spirituality of Living Abroad, by Douglas E. Morris Life overseas has a reputation for being libidinous, debauched and 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
How People Dress in Panama – What To Wear in Panama
Panamanians dress casually. How casual depends upon where you are in Panama. Bocas del Toro is very casual. Flip-flops, shorts, a t-shirt, or even a tank top is fine. In Panama City people tend to dress more stylishly than elsewhere in Panama. Business casual is more the norm. Suits and high 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
Bananas! A Video in our “Fruit-in-Our-Yard” series
Bananas are easy to grow in Panama. You may even find a volunteer banana tree growing in your yard. One that you never planted. The key to enjoying the bananas on your tree is to keep birds from eating them all. My daughters explain how to preserve your bananas and more in the video Read More
Help The Animals of Puerto Armuelles
Thank goodness! A big boost to the health of Puerto's animal population is underway. And it is being done in a wonderfully collaborative effort by Dog Camp Boquete Amigos de Animales of Boquete Panama PUPP: a new group of Puerto expats and local Portenos dedicated to the 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
At Last! Puerto Armuelles’s Town Sign
Colorful town signs have been popping up all over Panama. After much anticipation, Puerto Armuelles has one of its own! (see photo above) Our beach town is coming up in the world! Panama's national tourism agency, Visit Panama, is promoting Puerto elsewhere too. I was able to Read More
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