Theodore Roosevelt wanted to extend U.S. power and reach. He wanted a strong navy, and he wanted his naval force...
Read moreMoving a pet across international borders can be a daunting process, but not an impossible one. There are only a...
Read moreNow that Panama has reopened her borders and eased quarantine restrictions, I'm reminding myself of all the reasons this little...
Read moreSeven months into this pandemic, and we still don’t know what the “new normal” might be. Here in Panama we’ve...
Read moreTraveling has always enriched my life. Simply studying different countries and people in books and other media is eye-opening... But...
Read moreMany who visit Panama come away praising the country for its thriving economy, in which everybody benefits and products are...
Read moreI was excited to find the Mercado de Mariscos during my first year of living in Panama. I love seafood....
Read moreFirst, we compared Cuenca, Ecuador, with Medellín, Colombia… Then we looked at a more outside-the-box comparison, thinking through how Panama...
Read morePanama City is still under strict lockdown. Men and women are allowed to go out on certain days, at certain...
Read moreIs it possible to cross borders by car in Latin America?... This is a question I get asked a lot...
Read morePanama is surrounded by countless stunning islands that add to her allure. But none are as steeped in history or...
Read moreAl van Meurs decided to move from Canada to Panama due to this country's welcoming nature toward foreign investors. Soon...
Read moreThe rainy season is upon us. Here in Panama this time of year, it doesn’t rain all day or even...
Read moreAs the backbone of Panama's ever-expanding economy, Panama City is constantly under pressure. Many of its residents work high-stress office...
Read more"I can find almost everything and anything here!" I said in astonishment when I found a can of ackee, one...
Read moreI have been asked countless times by those considering retiring to Panama or simply planning a vacation here, about the...
Read moreIf you're looking for easy living in the tropics, Panama and Costa Rica would be your best choices. Knowing which...
Read moreNew Years has come and gone, but hopefully everyone is still hanging on to their resolutions or at least deciding...
Read moreEcology. The Environment. Recycling. These are the constant buzz words in circulation these days, and Panama has climbed aboard that...
Read moreI don’t consider myself an investment-savvy person… Or at least I didn’t when I moved to Panama in 2005, at...
Read moreSpain is quite diverse. Faced with such diversity, where should you begin your explorations? Start here.The railroad rumbles through town...
Read moreBuying a car in Panama can be an adventure. My first attempt culminated in the loss of US$6,000 and a...
Read moreThink palm trees swaying in the breeze, crystal clear water, and white-sand beaches. Then add pelicans overhead, starfish within yards...
Read moreCelebrating Christmas or any other holiday in a foreign country can be a truly enjoyable experience. Panama offers all the...
Read moreOccasionally, I get a free day in Panama City and I get a little bored because, if we are going...
Read moreThe Panama Canal has long been the feather in this country's cap—not only for its huge profitability, but for the...
Read moreThis time of year, the world's superstitious side comes out strongly... whether its black cats or falling brooms, Halloween seems...
Read morePanama has long been known as one of the oldest and best-known tax havens in the world. Now the country...
Read more"What is there to do in Panama?" "What do you do for fun there?" These are popular questions frequently asked...
Read moreYou found the perfect house or the perfect lot in your dream location. There is just one problem: It needs...
Read moreThe best advice for foreign investors, expats looking for the next exciting community, or people enjoying life here in Panama...
Read moreElaborate, exotic resorts have always been alluring... but, these days, more and more people opt for small, specialized bed and...
Read moreIf you've been in Panama a while or you're considering investing in Panama, you've probably heard about the road to...
Read moreWhile on a road trip from my home near Dolega to Volcán, nestled in the mountains of the Chiriquí highlands,...
Read moreYou don’t hear much about wellness practitioners living and earning money overseas… Maybe it’s because we’re the free-spirited types, or...
Read moreMuch has been touted about the town of Boquete in Chiriqui’s highlands—stunning scenery, excellent homegrown coffee, springlike weather year-round, lush...
Read moreThe most-asked questions from people relocating overseas are regarding health care and medical insurance coverage, and rightfully so. Whether you...
Read moreRecently my wife and I spent several days driving up and down the western coat of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. The...
Read morePanama is a gorgeous, diverse country with everything from white-sand beaches on the Atlantic coast to the capital of Panama...
Read moreCongratulations, President Cortizo! Sunday, May 5, in an unexpectedly close election, Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo eked out a win against second-place...
Read moreLess than an hour east of David and six hours west of Panama City is the tiny town of Las...
Read moreWhat are the kids going to do about school?” My mother’s coffee mug hovered in mid-air, half-lifted as she paused...
Read moreThe Caribbean: Endless sunshine, islands, and outrageous prices, right? Not so fast... it's all about the discount in Panama. Bocas...
Read moreIf you've ever looked out the window as you fly into Panama City, you've likely noticed the bevy of verdant...
Read moreI feel a shift as soon as the winds start to change... squawking birds are perched on electric lines in...
Read moreWhen not busy at my day job here at Los Islotes, I'm spending time at my recently complete house... dangling my...
Read moreMa Mamie is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Follow Ma Mamie on Facebook here and on Instagram here to...
Read moreFrom Wendy's to Starbucks to IHOP, Panama City is stocked up on American staples. But there's one thing North Americans...
Read moreIn the 1970s, Ricard "Punky" Icaza, Freddy Dietz, Maxi Castrellón, and Ricardo Fábrega were on the hunt for Panama's best...
Read moreOn Aug. 15, 2018, Panama City began a yearlong celebration as it counts down to its 500-year birthday taking place...
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