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E-Mail: rebecca.tyre@gmail.com
Registered Since: 2008-05-19 10:56:02
Profile: Rebecca is from Ontario, Canada but has been calling Panama home since 2005. Rebecca has lived in numerous areas of Panama but now resides in the Azuero peninsula. Her favorite past time is collecting stray dogs off of the street and finding them a good home (usually her own). Rebecca's other hobbies include exploring Panama, fishing, playing poker and reading up on celebrity gossip. All of the above are usually enjoyed with an ice cold Balboa in hand. Rebecca has a degree in broadcast journalism and television news. Before moving to Panama she was a television news anchor and reporter in Canada.
Many people visiting Panama rely on taxis to get around. This is the easiest way to ruin a trip. I’ve come to hate taxi drivers. Let me tell you why. Read more »
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Loading ...Filed under: Country Guide, Culture, Living & Retirement, News on April 8th, 2009 | 9 Comments »
One of the most important things to know before moving to or visiting Panama, is that you cannot rely on ambulances. No matter the emergency, your best bet is most likely going to be to get yourself to the hospital. Read more »
(3 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Country Guide, Living & Retirement, News on March 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A small film crew from the Canadian province of Quebec is currently traveling throughout Panama to shoot an extended documentary/reality show about Panama. The group will spend more than a month in Panama, shooting footage and gaining insight in to life in Panama. Read more »
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: News on March 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
Visitors to Panama who possess only a tourist card must leave the country every 90 days. Many people on a budget travel to Panama’s border towns, and cross over to Costa Rica for the mandatory 72-hour exit. This is probably one of the cheapest methods to reset your stay in Panama, but the border at Paso Canoas is one of the strangest places in the world. Read more »
(6 votes, average: 4.17 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Country Guide, Living & Retirement, News on March 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For those athletes out there, Panama is a great spot to partake in outdoor activities. Hiking, jogging, swimming, and surfing are all great exercise options in Panama. However, Panama does have many gyms available for when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Read more »
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Country Guide, Culture, Living & Retirement, News on March 4th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The US State Department has issued a very negative report about Panama’s judicial and prison system. Anyone who reads or watches the news in Panama will realize this report comes as no surprise. Read more »
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Culture, History, News on February 26th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hundreds of thousands of Panamanians and foreigners took part in this year’s carnaval celebrations across the Republic of Panama. Unfortunately, dozens of people were killed during the party and tons of garbage were left behind. Read more »
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Country Guide, Culture, News on February 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
Panama’s annual carnaval celebration is like no other party in Panama. Though it can be a great experience, there are a few downsides to the celebration as well. Read more »
(2 votes, average: 4.5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Culture, News on February 19th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
One French national was killed and another injured after the airplane they had rented crashed on Isla Cebaco, off the Pacific coast of Veraguas. The crash happened Monday morning after the plane departed from the Albrook Airport en route to Coiba Island. Read more »
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: News on February 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
Most people who plan on moving to Panama do their fair share of research as to what is required to move to Panama. Most of the first concerns include finding a place to live, securing immigration documents and tying up lose ends at home. Often the family pet is one of the last concerns because people assume it’s a very easy process. That is not always the case, as Panama has strict requirements about brining pets in to the country. Read more »
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Living & Retirement, News on February 16th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Panamanians live for their annual Carnaval celebration. The festivities kick off this year on Saturday, February 21th and run until the next Tuesday the 24th of February. Most people actually celebrate carnaval from the 20th to the 25th. Carnaval is marked by parades, parties and heavy drinking. Read more »
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Culture, News on February 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Anyone who has stayed in a hotel in Panama knows that quality and price are all over the board. Panama’s new tourism regulations mean that hotels in the Republic will now have a standard rating system based on price and quality. Read more »
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Business, Country Guide, News on February 5th, 2009 | No Comments »
If you’re willing to hit the water early in the morning, right now is a great time to go fishing off Panama’s Azuero peninsula. The “el norte” or North wind is still blowing pretty hard in the afternoon, but if you get an early start, it will be worth the sleep deprivation! Read more »
(1 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Country Guide, Living & Retirement, News on February 3rd, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Panama is no doubt growing as a tourism destination for couples, families and retirees from around the world. It’s also a place where you can sometimes spot Hollywood screen sirens and rock stars. Read more »
(2 votes, average: 4 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: News on January 30th, 2009 | 5 Comments »
International shipping lines are asking the Panama Canal Authority to either cancel or defer the toll rate increase, due to take effect this year. The request comes as some of the worlds largest shipping lines are avoiding the Suez Canal transit fees by diverting around the Cape of Good Hope. Panama could be in trouble if shipping companies choose to do the same with the Republic’s beloved canal. Read more »
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5) Loading ...Filed under: Business, News on January 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment »