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July 10, 2013 The best way to learn Spanish varies from person to person. But these 3 Spanish books have greatly helped me in my struggle to learn Spanish. Instant Spanish “35 minutes a day for 6 weeks and you will speak Spanish” – the author asserts. I am deeply fond of this book. I … Read more
July 9, 2013 Last year my ankle was terribly swollen and in major pain. It had been that way for a week. It was not a sprain since it had started suddenly while I was sitting. Immediate Attention Needed I was leaving for the States in a few day, so I needed to attend to … Read more
Moving to Panama is a big decision. Your biggest question is probably, “Will I Be Happy In Panama?” In this quiz, you will explore all the items you should consider before deciding if Panama is right for you. Scroll down to begin the quiz
Last year, I tagged along on a tour of a banana plantation in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. In this video, a gentleman who used to be in charge of growing bananas for Chiquita explains how a banana grows. Basically, it takes 5 and half months before the banana plant “gives birth” to the banana fruit. Then … Read more
“The biggest party in Chiriqui!” promised the blaring voice from the megaphone atop a car. “Fun until 3 am at the Feria de San Antonio de Padua” in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panama. The fair has come to town! Depending upon who you are, this is either a wonderful event or something to avoid. The Fair […]
Updated: Nov. 14, 2017 “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated“, Mark Twain is quoted as saying. To continue to get his royalty checks, Mark Twain had to prove to his publishers that he was still very much alive. Similarly, to continue to get your SSA checks, you have to prove to Social Security that you are still alive. … Read more
Construction of 4-Lane Highway To Puerto Armuelles Last week Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli visited Puerto Armuelles to make a televised announcement that the long awaited 4-lane highway between Puerto Armuelles and the interamerican highway at Paso Canoas had received funding and is destined to begin “soon”. President Martinelli gave serious weight to his “soon” timetable, … Read more
June 1, 2013 I love technology. You may not. But if you move to Panama, you will learn to appreciate it. Today’s technology lets you keep in contact with your friends internationally as much – or as little – as you like. My Recommended Telephone Technology In Panama A Smartphone (For a regular (non-smartphone) cell … Read more
A group of us decided make a day trip to Boquete Panama for a zip lining thrill and a few other stops. Watch the video to vicariously zip line with us. You will also get a look at 2 other stops we made in Boquete A delightful garden: Mi Jardin Es Su Jardin The new and beautiful … Read more
Every parent moving abroad is worried about how the move will affect their children. School looms large in the list of things you are anxious about. It was one of our biggest concerns when we decided to live in Panama. Your questions and concerns are likely the same as ours: What are the schools like … Read more
Technically no, but foreigner often do own Panama land within 10K of the border. The red lines on the map above, represents approximately 10K. What is Panama's 10 kilometer rule? Panama's constitution prohibits foreign ownership of land located less than 10 kilometers from its borders. This impacts Panama property within 10K of both Costa Rica and Columbia. … Read more
April 13, 2013 Hold The Presses! Last week I said that Panama was off the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) grey list and was now on its white list. This was because Panama had promised to reveal the real owners of Panama corporation bearer shares. Proposed Bill 568 did just that. Then, 3 days ago, … Read more
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How to buy Panama real estate with confidence and ease, written by the family that lives in Puerto Armuelles.
Living in Panama
Titled beachfront and ocean-view property in Puerto Armuelles, from a family that has lived here for over 13 years.
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