Yes, you can enjoy 2 climates in Panama in less than 2 hours. I tested it! Here’s how it happened. We’ve been living in Puerto Armuelles for over 8 years. We love the beach, so we chose to live in the beach town of Puerto Armuelles. Learn about Puerto Armuelles here. But that doesn’t mean we … Read more
Updated July 4, 2017 Read this post for details on how to be healthy in the tropics It can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you move to Panama. The ubiquitous fried foods and the ever available sugary processed treats tend to add pounds to the waistline. While there are health food stores … Read more
July 2013 Reyn and I talked with Lief Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to get his perspective on how much it costs to live in Panama. Listen in below. Video Transcript Us: Hello, this is Betsy and Reyn, with Living in Panama, and today we are talking with Leif Simon about the cost of living … Read more
July 27, 2013 Many people couldn’t imagine life – esp. starting a new life – without their dog, cat, or other animal friend. You can bring your pet to Panama. It isn’t hard, but the process can be daunting at times. There are many regulations and organizations involved in the transport process. In spite of this, with … Read more
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
Updated: Nov. 14, 2017 “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated“, Mark Twain is quoted as saying. To continue to get his royalty checks, Mark Twain had to prove to his publishers that he was still very much alive. Similarly, to continue to get your SSA checks, you have to prove to Social Security that you are still alive. … Read more
March 23, 2013 The fair ends this Sunday night. You should check it out if you are in the area. The David Fair is a celebration of agriculture. There are many many cows on display. Awards are given for the largest cows and bulls. Cattle is a symbol of wealth here in Panama. With … Read more
What Is The Deal WIth Panama’s Pensionado Visa? If you are considering a Panama retirement, you most likely have heard about the perks offered to retirees here. In particular, there is a lot of glowing prose written about Panama’s Pensionado Visa or Retirement program. Is this program all it is cracked up to be? Do … Read more
Panama’s New Years rituals and customs are both unique & interesting. Have you done any of these? 1. Eat 12 grapes at midnight As you eat each one, make a wish. 12 wishes for the New Year. They also say that the grapes will predict how your year will be. For instance, if your 2nd … Read more
December 31, 2012 New Year is a time for partying! In Panama, any holiday is considered the perfect day to enjoy friends, family, eating, and drinking – lots of drinking. Relatives gather at home to prepare a New Year’s Eve feast. Dinner traditionally includes: Turkey or ham Rice with guandu, a nutritious round green bean Tamales (FYI, Panamanian tamales … Read more
If you are considering moving or retiring to Panama, you may find this helpful. In this video Robin Sare lists his reasons for retiring in Panama. Transcription below Robin and his wife Diana bought their property in Puerto Armuelles Panama about 6 years ago. The last 2 years they have lived here more or less … Read more
November 27 2012 Do you Have A Panama Pensionado Visa? Good news. You can now easily get a cedula. Life is much easier in Panama with a cedula. The editor of The Panama Guide, Don Winter, writes this about this new development. “Cool. Now everyone out there who already has a pensionado visa can also … Read more
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