In Panama, you need a permit to cut a tree down. Even if the tree is in your own yard. You may be tempted to chop a tree down in "secret". And maybe you will get away with it. If you are Panamanian, you are much more likely to get away with it. Well, unless you have a neighbor who doesn't like Read More
Recognition as Panama experts
Live and Invest Overseas is having a conference in Panama, Feb 15 - 17th, 2017 They invited us to speak. We accepted. So, on Feb. 15, Reyn and I will share why and how we decided to live in Panama. And, most importantly, what it is really like to live here in Panama. Hype? The Live and 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
Did You Remember To Prove You’re Alive?
Over 200 Americans in Panama will not get their US Social Security checks next month (Feb. 2017). This is because those folks didn't file the required "proof of life" form. So if you didn't turn in your form, your February 3rd, 2017 check will be suspended. Don't worry, you can get your Read More
Check Out A House Remodel in Puerto Armuelles
This post is about a remodel of an existing house in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. It is part of our ongoing series on “What it’s like to build a home in Panama" The Original House The house is nick-named “Casa Sombrero” because of its big sheltering roof. It is on a corner lot in the Corazon de Read More
Puerto Armuelles – A Good Choice For Builders
We first arrived in Panama in the Fall of 2006. I felt a huge sense of relief at having taken a “side exit” out of the fast paced life of being a designer/builder in Seattle. Boy, was it a welcome change to settle into the life of a family of tourists in the tropics. Given that, I was surprised Read More
Send Your Vote To USA – Free – At US Consulate
This year, 2016, you can mail your voter registration and your ballot -- postage free -- from the US Consulate in Panama City. There are several websites that will help you both register to vote and vote. In many cases you can do these online. Some states allow voting by email or fax. Read More
Volunteer English Program – 1st Month Report & Requests
As you may remember, last month we asked if you were interested in volunteering to teach English here in Puerto Armuelles. Happily, we received several responses. Our First Student In fact, soon after our announcement our very first student began receiving one-on-one English conversation Read More
Build a $5,000 House Using Old Chiquita Buildings
30 years ago, when I was in college, one of my best friends, Paul, had a unique solution to the problem of high housing costs. “When I grow up,” Paul proclaimed, “I am going to build myself a house out of trash”. Of course, none of us took a Paul seriously at the time. (FYI - He never did Read More
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