Panama Blog

Apr 15, 2019Food in Panama

Easter & Food in Panama

Update: Due to Panama’s coronavirus quarantine, Easter 2020 will be much different than usual. However, the food eaten will be pretty much

5 childern posed before going on a egg hunt

Apr 14, 2019Life In Panama

Easter and Expat Kids in Panama

2013 Easter egg hunt crew – armed with plastic bags from Romeros. Celebrating Easter for Expat Kids It can be challenging to

Apr 11, 2019Life In Panama

Trash in Panama – Why So Much Litter & How It Is Changing

Environmental awareness is slowly growing in Panama. Government action to counter litter, especially of plastic, is increasing. Clean up efforts by communities

Apr 11, 2019Puerto Armuelles

Puerto Armuelles Enjoys Another Beach Cleanup – April 7, 2019

About 50 Porteños joined forces to clean up the beaches in Puerto's downtown area. Check out some photos of the April 7th

Mar 26, 2019Life In Panama

2019 Updated Information on Traffic Tickets in Panama

In 2014, I posted about paying traffic tickets in Panama. Since then there have been some changes. I have updated that original

Mar 10, 2019Life In Panama

The Spirituality of Living Abroad

The other day, I stumbled across an intriguing Foreign Service Journal article. The author expressed an aspect of expat life better than

Feb 12, 2019Puerto Armuelles

“Puerto Armuelles is Reborn”, exclaimed President Varela

February 12, 2019 President Varela was in Puerto Armuelles yesterday. He celebrated the 1st shipment of bananas by Banapiña. 3 thousand boxes of

Feb 9, 2019Life In Panama, Travel

How People Dress in Panama – What To Wear in Panama

Panamanians dress casually. How casual depends upon where you are in Panama. Bocas del Toro is very casual. Flip-flops, shorts, a t-shirt, or even a tank top is fine. In Panama City people tend to dress more stylishly than elsewhere in Panama. Business casual is more the norm. Suits and high heels are seen more often, but overall […]