Corruption in Panama – What to do about it
When we first moved to Puerto Armuelles, a neighbor explained to me that he always keeps a $5, $10, and a
Read more →15 Ways To Get A Work Permit in Panama
Updated March 2017 Getting A Friendly Nation Visa Makes Getting A Work Permit Much Easier You must have a work permit to
Read more →Summit of The Americas – Beware Road Closures
You are warned. I have no idea about the long-term benefits or costs of the Summit. But I do know that getting
Read more →Alcoholics Anonymous in Panama
For those of you who have any familiarity with AA, you know that AA is famous for its pithy adages and one-liners.
Read more →How To Use The Metro In Panama City
We Took The Metro From the Iglesia de Carmen station. You can see the church (Iglesia) in this photo Panama City boasts
Read more →Finding Happiness in Paradise
Finding happiness in a tropical paradise sounds like it should be the easiest thing in the world. Right? However, to find true
Read more →Panama International Film Festival 2015
Coming Soon: 4th Annual Panama International Film Festival April 9 – 12 Panama City It sounds like fun. I wish I could
Read more →Recent Visits To the Hospital In Puerto Armuelles.
March 4, 2015 Several years ago, my wife Betsy wrote about our late night visit to the emergency room in Puerto Armuelles
Read more →Updated Should I Live In Panama Quiz
Hello all. Most of you have probably taken our Should You Live In Panama Quiz. I recently revised it some, so you
Read more →Almost 10 Places To Eat Dinner Out in Puerto!
Okay, that may not seem like many restaurants to some of you, but it is a bonanza here in Puerto Armuelles. Just
Read more →More good news for Puerto Armuelles
February 15, 2015 Finally, there are undeniable signs that the long-awaited upgrade of the Puerto Armuelles’ sewer system is underway. New Pipes
Read more →Boquete Jazz Festival
We had a fabulous time at the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival. We went on Sunday, February 8. It was the 9th Annual Festival, but our 1st time attending. Photos of the event are at the bottom of this page. If you will be in Panama, I highly recommend you go to the Boquete Jazz […]
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