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Nov 29, 2014Living in Panama

Should You Bring Your Car To Panama?

The short answer is No. Unless you are unusually attached to your car, I would highly recommend buying a vehicle here in Panama.

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3 workers at a cement block house construction site
Nov 29, 2014Living in Panama

Tips On Hiring an Employee in Panama

Panama offers expats amazing buying power. Housing is inexpensive compared with many places in the US and Canada. Food costs are cheaper, especially

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Oct 29, 2014Living in Panama

Oops MultiPlaza Mall Forgot To Pay The Water Bill

It is not unusual for people not to pay their water bill in Panama. For years. Common for Panamanians that is. I’m not

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Oct 27, 2014Living in Panama

Panama City’s Natural History Museum Finally Opens

Looking for something to do in Panama City? Visit the newly opened BioMuseo. After promising it would open any day now for the last 2 years, it opened its doors early this month (Oct. 2nd). It has been under-construction, including significant amount of time with no construction, for the last 10 years. I have driven […]

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Glass of beer with bottle of Chivopero IPA next to it and man behind drinking a glass of beer
Oct 25, 2014Living in Panama

Beer In Panama – Part 2 – Micro-Brews & BeerFest

October 26, 2014 Panama City is becoming increasingly upscale and sophisticated. It not only has the new museum designed by world renown

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Oct 25, 2014Living in Panama

Beer In Panama – Part 1 – Taste, Cost & More

October 25, 2014 Will you like the beer in Panama? You can get a sense of whether or not you will by

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Oct 10, 2014Puerto Armuelles

President Varela Flew Into Town With Good News For Puerto Armuelles

October 10, 2014 On Tuesday Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela flew his presidential helicopter to Puerto 
Armuelles. The President was here to

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Panamainian vender sells Mamon Chinos
Sep 27, 2014Living in Panama

Mamon Chinos In Panama – Red & Yellow

Do you like Mamon Chinos?  In Asia they are called Rambutons. Do you like the yellow or the red ones better? Watch

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Sep 27, 2014Living in Panama

How To Pay A Traffic Ticket in Panama

UPDATE – 3/25/19 – Includes new location in David, online info options, and more. Did you get a traffic ticket in Panama?

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Sep 27, 2014Living in Panama

2 – Your Monthly Panama Budget – Popular Expat Towns

The More Touristy The Town The More It Costs. Your Choices Matter Too (e.g., A 25 cent sno-cone vs a 75 cent

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Aug 30, 2014Life In Panama, Living in Panama, Travel

Driving In Panama

Updated: July 4, 2017 In this post, I describe many aspects of driving in Panama Driving Safety in Panama Getting around Panama City  The

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Aug 29, 2014Living in Panama

7 Steps To Buy A Used Car In Panama

This post has 2 sections: Our Experience Buying A Car In Panama 7 Steps You Should Follow To Buy A Used Car

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