One Of The Many Large Fish Caught In Pedasi
Playa Arenal in Pednuasi hosted its annual fishing tournament this past weekend. The event is popular with Panamanians as well as foreigners. More than 50 boats took to the water off Pedasi to compete for the top prize of an outboard motor.

Filed under: Country Guide, Culture, News, Sports on August 6th, 2008 | No Comments »

Do You Have A Plan In Place Should The Worst Happen While You Are Living In Panama?
Moving to a country far from your roots presents many challenges. There will no doubt be cultural differences, language barriers and the occasional bout of homesickness. No matter how much you enjoy your adopted country, these issues are sometimes [...]

Filed under: Living & Retirement, News on August 5th, 2008 | No Comments »

After living in Panama for some months now I have a bit more perspective on what it’s like to be a woman in Central America. Granted, I am a foreign woman, but here are my thoughts on the best of times and worst of times to be a lady here.

Filed under: Country Guide, Culture on August 1st, 2008 | No Comments »

Should Foreign And Local Retirees Be Eligible For The Same Discounts in Panama?
Panamanians and foreigners who have pensionado status in Panama are entitled to numerous discounts on everything from entertainment to medications. This visa option has lured thousands of retirees to Panama from countries around the world. This program is great for those taking advantage of the discounts, but [...]

Filed under: Business, Living & Retirement, News on August 1st, 2008 | 7 Comments »