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Jan 30, 2017Panama Real Estate

Want To Live On A Ranch With Ocean Views?

Almost all of our properties are either on or near the beach. But not this one. This is a 13 acre ranch (finca),

Jan 30, 2017Travel

Burica Surf & Stand Up Paddle Board Camp

A few months ago, we stopped to visit Shawn and Shena at their place on Punta Burica. They own & operate Burica

Jan 29, 2017Puerto Armuelles

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

close up of a bowl of chicken soup in Panama

Jan 29, 2017Food in Panama

Panamanian Sancocho – A Delicious Chicken Soup

Sancocho is Panama’s national dish. There are versions of sancocho throughout Latin America, but it is particularly beloved in Panama. At heart,

Jan 29, 2017Life In Panama

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

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Jan 28, 2017Food in Panama

Culantro vs Cilantro

Culantro and cilantro look very different, but they have a similar taste. However, culantro has a stronger flavor than cilantro with

Jan 2, 2017Panama Real Estate

Check out our ebook of Property for Sale

This pdf contains many affordable beach properties for you to explore. It includes links to get more photos and information on each

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Jan 1, 2017House Building

Tiny Homes: A Big Idea For The Tropics?

The notion of living in a “Tiny” home or basic shelter has been around for centuries. Ascetic monks from the 15th century

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Jan 1, 2017House Building

How Much Does It Cost To Build A House in Panama?

Jan 1, 2017 I get asked that question all the time. Or more specifically, “How much does it cost/square foot to build

Dec 13, 2016Life In Panama

Relaxing With A Baby Monkey at Mono Feliz

I discovered a video (below) I took of my family in 2007. It gives a glimpse at an enjoyable lazy hammock

Nov 26, 2016How To Be Happy In Panama, Life In Panama

Happiness In The Slow Lane – Enjoy Your Hobbies

We have been in Puerto Armuelles for 10 years now. Plenty of time to observe the lifestyle habits that seem to lead to a happy life for our retired expat neighbors. The happiest folks, share a common thread: Keep active Have hobbies Maintain community Passionate about their lives Enjoy living in our beach town of Puerto […]

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Nov 26, 2016House Building

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

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