Updated: March 24, 2017 Panama is saying enough is enough! Too many people are living in Panama, but not bothering to obtain legal residency. Panama has made some quick changes to stop that. As of March 6th, you cannot renew your Panama Tourist Visa, unless you leave Panama for at least 30 Read More
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Carnival in Panama – The What, Where & Whys
It is carnival ("carnavales") time in Panama. Carnival is celebrated the 4 days prior to Ash Wednesday. For most of Panama it is a family holiday. However, for about 12 towns in Panama, Carnival is a full-throttle celebration with parades, floats, queens, music, dancing, and costumes. I 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
A Glimpse At Puerto Armuelles – January 2017
Jan. 26, 2017 I just got back to town a few days ago. I immediately remembered why I love Puerto Armuelles so much. On my very first morning, I went to the beach at Corazon de Jesus on for a swim. Morning At the Beach I had been told that the November rains were heavy this year and that Read More
Culantro vs Cilantro
Culantro and cilantro look very different, but they have a similar taste. However, culantro has a stronger flavor than cilantro with subtle sweet undertones and a stronger smell. Culantro is used extensively in Panamanian food. Availability Differences It is easy to find culantro in Panama, Read More
Tiny Homes: A Big Idea For The Tropics?
The notion of living in a “Tiny” home or basic shelter has been around for centuries. Ascetic monks from the 15th century and earlier have written about the spiritual benefits of casting off the extraneous luxuries of society and getting back to the bare necessities of life. The ascetics felt Read More
Relaxing With A Baby Monkey at Mono Feliz
I discovered a video (below) I took of my family in 2007. It gives a glimpse at an enjoyable lazy hammock day near our home in Panama. A day that could easily be replicated today - except maybe for the baby monkey. If you are interested in visiting Mono Feliz, visit their facebook page for 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
Best Ice Cream on a Stick In Panama – La Italiana
We were in Pedasi when we were told that a passing hand cart sold the best ice cream in Panama. We had only been in Panama for about 2 months at the time. A small group of 20-somethings from Panama City shared this important fact with us. We were all hanging out in hammocks and chairs under Read More
Internet Access & Providers in Panama
I don't know about you, but one of the first things I think of when I get to a new place is internet access. Overall, Panama has pretty good internet access. It doesn't compare to the US or Canada, but for Central America it is excellent. One reason for this is that Panama, specifically Panama Read More
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