Beach House For Sale

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This is a heads up about a house we just put on the market.   One of the things that makes this property so special is that it’s on a ravine so it has an abundance of trees and tropical birds. Watch this video about it.  [leadplayer_vid id=”56AD17232A22E”] Also, it is only 90 feet from our […]

Riande Granada Urban Hotel review – Panama City

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The Riande Granada Urban Hotel stands out from the crowd. When pulling up to the hotel the first thing that caught my eye was a wire statue of a woman crouched in front of a water fountain.   The statue is right in front of the hotel’s main entrance. The statue is what initially attracted … Read more

2016 Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival Is On Now

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January 14, 2016 The Boquete Flower and Coffee Festival (Feria de las Flores y el Café) is a very popular event.  The festival has been happening in some form or another since 1950. In 2016, the festival is 10 days long, January 14-24. The festival is a huge celebration. Thousands of people flock to Boquete to see it. … Read more

What will you be doing to ring in 2016?

4 handmade, life-size "dolls" to help celebrate New Year's Eve in Panama

What you do at the start of the new year will set the tone for the rest of the year.  At least that is what most Panamanians believe People carefully consider how to greet the new year here. Want a new car?  Make sure you are touching the car you want, or at least the … Read more

You Need A Permit To Own A Gun In Panama

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December 10, 2015 The gun laws in Panama are tough in some ways. The critical one is the gun permit requirement. It is very risky to have unregistered gun in your possession here. Never smuggle a gun into Panama. Always declare your gun if going through customs. The jail time in Panama for having a gun with no … Read more

Learning Spanish Online – Why & Which One?

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I want to speak Spanish better.   I hope the right online Spanish program will push me to the next level – fast. But which online Spanish program? There are so many.  It can be alittle overwhelming.   Are online programs really any better than traditional methods? Stick with me as I explore: Is learning a language online different or better … Read more

Learn About Puerto Armuelles’s Neighborhoods

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As you may know, Puerto Armuelles has about 2 dozen neighborhoods. Many people have asked us to describe them. This post is an announcement of a new page.   A page describing 10 of  the neighborhoods of Puerto Armuelles, Panama.  Below, there are a few photos of these neighborhoods. To learn about these 10 neighborhoods in Puerto, […]

Discover Puerto Armuelles Thru Photos

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Want to get a sense of Puerto Armuelles from wherever you are now? I have put together some photos of Puerto to help give you a feel for the town.   These are photos that say Puerto Armuelles to me.    To see these photos, go to this new page on my site.  That’s all. … Read more

Kayaking In Boca Chica Panama

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Wonderful fun kayaking near Boca Chica, Panama I've always loved the water. I was swimming by age 5, sailing at 9, canoe tripping at 15.  I  got one of the first plastic white water kayaks as an adult. I waited until middle age to buy a sea kayak. I often paddled directly from my summer … Read more

My Struggle – And Plan – To Learn Spanish

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I am terrible at languages. I have tried to learn to speak Spanish well. So far, I have failed. Maybe because of my dyslexia or something else. Regardless, I am ready to find a solution. I want to speak Spanish better. I have a plan to do that. But first, I want to share my and my husband’s experiences with learning … Read more

Sing Carols by Candlelight in Panama City

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In Panama City on December 12? You can participate in the 5th annual Carols by Candlelight charity concert. Don’t forget to pick up a bi-lingual song book. The free 32 page bi-lingual caroling books are now available in Panama City in all: Felipe Motta, branches, Casita de Navidad, Crepes and Waffles, Wyndham Hotel Albrook, Restaurant Swiss … Read more

International Living Panama Conference In February

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Every year, International Living has a conference in Panama City on Living in Panama.   The next conference is called Fast-Track Panama: Lifestyle And Opportunity Conference It will be held in Panama City, February 12-14, 2016   About The Conference IL states that they will give you all the information you need to decide if Panama … Read more

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