A Fun Trip to Cañon Macho de Monte – Near Volcan
We had a fun time at Cañon Macho de Monte. You can see us playing in the river (Rio Macho de Monte) as it runs through the canyon. Day Trip From Puerto Armuelles The trip reminded me how small and easy it is to explore Panama, and Chiriqui Province in particular. Business & Pleasure We wanted […]
Read more →You Can Vote In US Elections While In Panama
Updated 3/3/20 (Need to get a US election absentee ballot fast? Check out this October 28, 2020 post) If most US expats
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2016 & 2017 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Review/Info
We had a good time at the Boquete Jazz and Blues festival on Sunday. I made a short video of it below.
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Know Thy Self – Deciding to Retire in Panama
The other day, Betsy and I gave a driving tour of Puerto Armuelles to a couple of ex-pat Americans who have been
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Schools In Puerto Armuelles – by an expat teenager
My impression of the schools in Puerto is that they are adequate, but in no way provide the best education in Panama.
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Property For Sale – Big, Affordable, Beautiful & by the Beach
Hello, I made a video of a sweet piece of property. I like this property. It feels like your own little world.
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5 Types Of Overseas Property Investors – Which Are You?
It is important to know your goals when you invest in property overseas. As Yogi Berra said, “If you don’t
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Can You Learn Spanish With Babbel?
As I’ve mentioned, I am slowly reviewing online Spanish language courses. Today I decided to try out Babbel. The good thing about Babbel is that it works hard to make sure you really learn the vocabulary in each lesson. It focuses on 7 or 8 new words in each lesson. You hear, say, read, and […]
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Panama Music in International Competition – Great song & Video
Check out this music video of the fabulous Panama band, Afrodisiaco! It’s their song, Coming from Panama (Viene de Panamá ) Will
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Ex-pat Events in Puerto Armuelles
People sometimes ask if the expats get together here in Puerto Armuelles. They do. Currently, the only regularly scheduled event is Sunday afternoon horseshoes at the Tsunami Inn. You don’t need to actually play horseshoes to go. Some people, like me, go to socialize. However, players are very welcome. And other expat get togethers just seem to happen. Corazon de […]
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One Reason I Love Panama – Birds & Nature
I recently realized that I never mention one reason I love Panama. The birds! And living close to nature. To
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Panama Property Taxes – Exemptions, Rates & Tips
Information on property taxes in Panama can be conflicting and confusing. Here are the facts. 3 Panama Property Tax Exemptions There are
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