2016 & 2017 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Review/Info

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We had a good time at the Boquete Jazz and Blues festival on Sunday. I made a short video of it below. But it wasn’t nearly as good as last year. Maybe because it was so very hot for the first couple of hours this year.  But I think the bigger factor was the line up. … Read more

Know Thy Self – Deciding to Retire in Panama

2 beach chairs on beach with text about deciding to move to Panama

The other day, Betsy and I gave a driving tour of Puerto Armuelles to a couple of ex-pat Americans who have been renting in Boquete for the past year and a half. They said that the house that they have been renting in Boquete is being sold. They are now looking around & weighing their options, … Read more

Property For Sale – Big, Affordable, Beautiful & by the Beach

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Hello, I made a video of a sweet piece of property. I like this property.  It feels like your own little world. It set back and removed from the main road.   Yet it is still close to neighbors. And best of all, it is only 70 feet from the beach. Check it out. To … Read more

5 Types Of Overseas Property Investors – Which Are You?

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It is important to know your goals when you invest in property overseas.   As Yogi Berra said,   “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Once you are clear about your investment goals, not only does the whole process get easier, but you are much more likely to achieve … Read more

One Reason I Love Panama – Birds & Nature

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I recently realized that I never mention one reason I love Panama.   The birds! And living close to nature.    To help celebrate I made this very brief (22 secs) video of some Cherrie’s Tanagers. All sorts of Tanagers are very common in our yard. These Cherrie’s Tanagers were in the palm tree next to … Read more

Coming Soon – Beach Front Property & More

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A number of folks have impatiently asked me, “When are going to put your Corazon de Oro properties on the market?” The answer is very soon.   In a matter of a few months. Currently we are building an entry way to the property. To give you a preview, I put together a short video … Read more

5 Homeless Puppies Available To Adopt In Puerto Armuelles

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January 30, 2016 This is one of 5 puppies you can adopt. Call Irma today Irma of Voluntarios Por Los Animales – Puerto Armuelles wants your help. Will you adopt one of these 5 puppies? See photos below. Available Feb. 20th They are not available to adopt yet! You can pick your new dog up … Read more

Beach House For Sale

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This is a heads up about a house we just put on the market.   One of the things that makes this property so special is that it’s on a ravine so it has an abundance of trees and tropical birds. Watch this video about it.  [leadplayer_vid id=”56AD17232A22E”] Also, it is only 90 feet from our […]

Learn About Puerto Armuelles’s Neighborhoods

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As you may know, Puerto Armuelles has about 2 dozen neighborhoods. Many people have asked us to describe them. This post is an announcement of a new page.   A page describing 10 of  the neighborhoods of Puerto Armuelles, Panama.  Below, there are a few photos of these neighborhoods. To learn about these 10 neighborhoods in Puerto, […]

International Living Panama Conference In February

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Every year, International Living has a conference in Panama City on Living in Panama.   The next conference is called Fast-Track Panama: Lifestyle And Opportunity Conference It will be held in Panama City, February 12-14, 2016   About The Conference IL states that they will give you all the information you need to decide if Panama … Read more

Musings On Being A Part-Time Expat

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Moving to Panama does not have to be a permanent decision. You also don’t need to live in Panama full-time. There is no one-size-fits-all life in Panama. Prior Life In The States Back when our family lived full-time in Seattle, I found that my days, weeks, and months were consumed with work, errands, and the basic maintenance of … Read more

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