Over the summer, the National Tourism Ministry (IPAT) hung a big banner with a photo of Puerto Armuelles from an overpass. Emblazoned across the banner were the words, "Visit Puerto Armuelles" We spotted it hanging from an overpass on the InterAmericana between David and Pasa Canoas. Tourism Read More
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Heavenly’s Hotel Sold!
Heavenly Hotel is now under new ownership. 3 expats from Boquete bought it. The new owners also own Boquete’s excellent Big Daddy’s restaurant 3 other hotels (all in Boquete) Rumors of Sale There had been murmurs around Puerto for the past 2 months that Heavenly Hotel’s founder Read More
Frustration in Panama: Employees, Appointments, Electricity & Internet
In last month's newsletter, I said I would write about the frustrations of living in Panama. Specifically, how life in Panama was a factor in delaying July's newsletter. Life in Panama is not all roses. Like Playing Out In Right Field It can seem that things take forever to happen here. But Read More
Joan on Why She Loves Puerto Armuelles & Starting Her Yoga Business Here
I met Joan a couple of years ago, when she first came down to Puerto Armuelles. She was actively seeking her place. A place where she would be happy when she retired. I am very glad that she fell in love with Puerto Armuelles. That she felt that it was the perfect place for her to Read More
How to Apply for Panama Health Insurance + Advice
The first step is selecting your health insurance policy. I recommend using a good insurance broker for this. You need a policy that is a good fit for your age, health situation, location, budget, and any pre-existing conditions you may have. A broker can help you figure out which health Read More
Which Health Insurance To Choose in Panama
So you have decided to get health insurance in Panama. And you understand your health insurance options. How Do You Choose Which Insurance Plan To Buy? In this post, I cover: International Health Insurance (why, limits, & companies) Domestic Health Insurance (why, limits, & Read More
Panama Health Insurance – Types, Info, Tips & More
It can be stressful to figure out health insurance, no matter where you live. But in a foreign country it is more so. In this post, I describe the following. 4 Types of Health Insurance Available in Panama 7 Things To Find Out Before Choosing A Policy 3 Insurance Broker Recommendations 9 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
Snag a Flight Deal: Use These Search Tips
I despise buying airline tickets. I find it quite stressful. Recently, I decided I was just going to have a travel agent do it. I was happy to pay a fee to get that task off my hands. Travel Agent Experience Of course, I assumed that the agent would have access to better information than I Read More
Teaching English with Boxfish
I retired to Panama last year from Canada. My career was in social services so I had always been in a ‘helping other’s’ position. I knew when I retired I would need/want something to do so I would not be bored. For several years, I had thought about teaching English as a second language but did Read More
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