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
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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
US Taxes & Panama Real Estate
I tend to file my US taxes in October. Many years ago, our accountant told us that people who request a filing extension are much less likely to get audited. Since then I have used that fact to justify requesting a tax extension each year. This means I filed my 2015 taxes only a week ago. Read More
Why Buy An Empty Lot – And 4 Hidden Costs
Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less. Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a Read More
Ready To Move To Panama? Here’s Your Moving Overseas Checklist
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
Shipping Container Construction in Panama
If you look online, there are dozens of articles about shipping container construction. In this post, I explore containers as housing in various locations, including the tropical climate of Panama. I am particularly interested in ways to keep a shipping container's living space cool, Read More
Living In Panama House – Why You Should Build One
Updated Jan 9, 2020 The Perfect House for The Tropics Designed to keep you cool and comfortable Economical to build and easy to maintain An attractive and wonderful place to live Allows a strong connection with the natural surroundings What makes the Living In Panama House Read More
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Panama’s Climate & Weather
Panama Climate in a Nutshell Panama has a warm tropical climate. Panama has only two seasons: Dry and Wet (or Rainy). Like all countries close to the equator, Panama's temperatures do not vary by much throughout the year. Although, temperatures do vary by elevation. Generally, places at Read More
5 Types Of Overseas Property Investors – Which Are You?
It is important to know your goals when you invest in property overseas. As Yogi Berra said, “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” Once you are clear about your investment goals, not only does the whole process get easier, but you are much more likely to Read More