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Jul 10, 2013learn spanish

3 Good Books For Learning Spanish Fast

July 10, 2013 The best way to learn Spanish varies from person to person. But these 3 Spanish books have greatly helped

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Jul 9, 2013health

A Health Care Experience In Panama.

July 9, 2013 Last year my ankle was terribly swollen and in major pain. It had been that way for a week.

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Jul 6, 2013Living in Panama

Quiz! Will You Be Happy In Panama?

Moving to Panama is a big decision. Your biggest question is probably, “Will I Be Happy In Panama?” In this quiz, you will explore all the items you should consider before deciding if Panama is right for you. Scroll down to begin the quiz

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Jun 29, 2013Living in Panama

How Bananas Grow

Last year, I tagged along on a tour of a banana plantation in Puerto Armuelles, Panama. In this video, a gentleman who

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Jun 15, 2013Living in Panama

Visit The San Antonio de Padua Fair In Puerto Armuelles, Panama

“The biggest party in Chiriqui!” promised the blaring voice from the megaphone atop a car. “Fun until 3 am at the Feria de San Antonio de Padua” in Puerto Armuelles, Chiriqui, Panama. The fair has come to town! Depending upon who you are, this is either a wonderful event or something to avoid. The Fair […]

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Jun 14, 2013Life In Panama, Living in Panama

Are You Alive? US Citizens In Panama Must Prove It To Get Social Security

Updated: Nov. 14, 2017 “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated“, Mark Twain is quoted as saying. To continue to get his royalty checks,

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Jun 7, 2013Puerto Armuelles

3 – Puerto Armuelles Real Esate Update, June 2013

Construction of 4-Lane Highway  To Puerto Armuelles Last week Panamanian President, Ricardo Martinelli visited Puerto Armuelles to make a televised announcement  that

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Jun 1, 2013Living in Panama

Recommended Telephone Technology For Panama

June 1, 2013 I love technology.  You may not. But if you move to Panama, you will learn to appreciate it. Today’s

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May 24, 2013Living in Panama

Zip Lining & More In Boquete Panama

A group of us decided make a day trip to Boquete Panama for a zip lining thrill and a few other stops. Watch the

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May 24, 2013Living in Panama

Our Experience With School In Panama – Initially

Every parent moving abroad is worried about how the move will affect their children. School looms large in the list of things

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Apr 20, 2013Panama Real Estate

Panama’s 10K Rule & Ownership By Foreigners

Technically no, but foreigner often do own Panama land within 10K of the border. The red lines on the map above, represents

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Apr 13, 2013Living in Panama

Panama May Keep Its Secret Tax Haven Status

April 13, 2013 Hold The Presses! Last week I said that Panama was off the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) grey list

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