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    Panama Residency Visa Requirements

    Panama  Residency  Visa Requirements

    Once you have decided to change the cold weather for a tropical and sunny day at the beach. There are just few places in the world that are still affordable and if you have done your ...

    Need to Pay a Traffic Ticket? Here’s How

    Need to Pay a Traffic Ticket? Here’s How

    I received a parking ticket in Panama City, which had been adhered to the driver's window of my vehicle. You do not have to go into Panama City to take care of it. The closest ...

    Mosquito News

    Mosquito News

    Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room. We have now been in Panama for three rainy seasons and this year is the only year I ...

    Reading a Good Book in Panama

    Reading a Good Book in Panama

    I have to admit before I arrived in Panama almost 3 years ago, I had almost given up on reading.  Being involved in the Corporate Rat Race, drinks with the girls after work, commuting and and all the ...

    Shopping On-Line and Shipping to Panama

    Shopping On-Line and Shipping to Panama

      I was recently in need of a new pair of Prescription eye glasses and after visiting a few of the regular shops in Panama, I realized that I was facing the same ...

    Kids Stuff - What we do for Fun - Part 1

    Kids Stuff  - What we do for Fun - Part 1

    I never thought that by moving to Panama, my life would become as active and as social as it has.  We are of the type that will try anything once, and most of the time we end up ...

    Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

    Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

    The new captain jumped from the deck, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the couple swimming ...

    The Moldy Season

    The Moldy Season

    The rain is coming and soon we will be amidst green grasses, lush flora, gentle sea breezes and great afternoon storms.  The only downside of this season is the unwanted house guest: MOLD.  It is a silent ...

    Taking A Taxi in Panama City

    Taking A Taxi in Panama City

    Who ever knew that taking a taxi in Panama could be a sport? I live at the beaches and do not like driving in the city or to the city. I will do it but I would much rather hop ...

    Panama Property Tax Rebate, and Switch

    Panama Property Tax Rebate, and Switch

    According to a recent article in the daily, La Prensa, property owners have a great opportunity to pay a lower tax rate. All you have to do is voluntarily re-valuate your property and pay your lower rate on a higher tax base.Anyone who voluntarily re-valuates their property by June ...