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
The Puerto Armuelles Dog Show – An Event That Starts On Time Here
On July 23rd, Puerto Armuelles' 2nd Annual Dog show happened. We stopped by last year. But this year we were in it. Although, that is only because there are actually 2 dogs shows. The more formal one, followed by the more casual dog show. I have captured the causal version of the dog show in Read More
A Visit to the Circus – David, Panama
We enjoyed going to the circus. As a bonus we ran into a few other people from Puerto who were at the Circus. This was the first time we have seen Circus Portugal. Circus Animals in Panama This circus has no live animals. I know there are many reason people object to animals in the circus. Read More
Affordable Alternative To Owning A Car in Panama – Taxis
The majority of expats who live full-time or part-time in Panama drive their own, personal car. And why not. The highway system is being improved every year. There are thousands of miles of brand new, smooth asphalt to drive, and often there are few cars to share the road with. Cars in 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
Should You Get Health Insurance in Panama?
Health insurance is one of the items you must consider when moving to Panama. Health care is very affordable in Panama. So affordable that many people just chose to pay out of pocket. For instance, a typical doctor visit is $10. Total. Although, in a private clinic like Mae Lewis in David, it can 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
The End of Permanent Tourist in Panama
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