July 2013 Reyn and I talked with Lief Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to get his perspective on how much it costs to live in Panama. Listen in below. Video Transcript Us: Hello, this is Betsy and Reyn, with Living in Panama, and today we are talking with Leif Simon about the cost of Read More
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Waterfront Park Is Revitalized
The waterfront park in Puerto Armuelles is being transformed. Not only are new railings being constructed as I write, but it is part of an ecological recycling project. School Recycling Beautifies Park Puerto Armuelles' San Vicente Elementary School has created play structures, furniture, and Read More
3 Good Books For Learning Spanish Fast
July 10, 2013 The best way to learn Spanish varies from person to person. But these 3 Spanish books have greatly helped me in my struggle to learn Spanish. Instant Spanish "35 minutes a day for 6 weeks and you will speak Spanish" - the author asserts. I am deeply fond of this book. I am not Read More
How Bananas Grow
Last year, I tagged along on a tour of a banana plantation in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. In this video, a gentleman who used to be in charge of growing bananas for Chiquita explains how a banana grows. Basically, it takes 5 and half months before the banana plant "gives birth" to the banana 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
Our Experience With School In Panama – Initially
Every parent moving abroad is worried about how the move will affect their children. School looms large in the list of things you are anxious about. It was one of our biggest concerns when we decided to live in Panama. Your questions and concerns are likely the same as ours: What are the Read More
The Fair In David Happens Every March
March 23, 2013 The fair ends this Sunday night. You should check it out if you are in the area. The David Fair is a celebration of agriculture. There are many many cows on display. Awards are given for the largest cows and bulls. Cattle is a symbol of wealth here in Panama. With Read More
A Bird’s Eye View Of Puerto Armuelles From A Trike!
Norm & Paul Went Flying In A Trike Over Puerto Armuelles, Panama. Click play to see the aerial photos they took. I supply the commentary. To find out more about Puerto Armuelles, click here. Video Transcription - For those who like to see it written down. Hi, this is Betsy at Read More
4 Options For Your Panama Residence Visa
Updated July 22, 2017 Panama has 4 Popular Residence Visa Options 2 created to attract workers & entrepreneurs 2 tried-and-true residency visas for expat retirees or investors I give information about those 4 visas below. 1) Pensionado Visa This is Panama’s best-known Read More
Looking For A Hotel In Puerto Armuelles Panama?
Good News! The number of good hotels in Puerto has now doubled! There was only 1 good hotel, now there are 2. The new one includes a restaurant as well. Now there are a total of 4 hotels in Puerto Armuelles Two are good, One is okay, and One is a dive. (and don't forget the Puerto Read More