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
Teach English Online – In Panama or From Anywhere
You can make money in Panama. You don't have to wait to move to Panama until your pension starts or you win the lottery. You don't need a work permit or even a residency visa in Panama to earn money online. And the easiest and fastest way to make money online is by teaching English. Well, at 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
Why Get Residency In Panama
Updated March 16, 2017 There are many reasons to live in Panama. You don't need a residency visa to enjoy most them. However, there are practical and concrete reasons to get a resident permit. Americans may have more reasons to get a Panama residency than other foreigners, but every 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