Panama has a thriving sex trade. Though the majority of Panamanians are Catholic, sex for hire is not a taboo in Panama. Strip clubs, call girls and brothels are very common throughout Panama.

Filed under: Country Guide, News, Reviews on December 29th, 2008 | No Comments »

Recently in Panama, a man was killed, his body taken to the Amador Causeway, and disposed of Soprano’s style…well, kind of. Instead of cement blocks to weight the body down, an old rucksack was used, filled with spare car parts, which eventually filled with water and floated with the corpse to the surface where the [...]

Filed under: Culture on December 27th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Rednecks are found in all parts of the world

“If your bicycle has a gun rack, you might be a redneck.”
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy made a career stating such observations. Rednecks have it rough. Whether serving as easy targets for comics or the perennial whipping boys of coffee house snobs, few groups receive more flak [...]

Filed under: Living & Retirement, News on December 25th, 2008 | 6 Comments »

Disagreements are settled differently in various regions of Panama. In Panama City it’s not uncommon to hear of foes settling their scores with guns. In Panama’s interior provinces, especially in remote areas, machete fights are pretty common.

Filed under: Country Guide, Culture, News on December 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment »

There is a global economic crisis taking place, and no matter how much the Panamanian government wants to deny it, Panama is feeling the effects. No one expects Panamanian officials to harp on the doom and gloom, but it’s time to get realistic.

Filed under: News, Real Estate on December 18th, 2008 | 7 Comments »

Those of you who read this blog often know that I love fishing. I try to make it out on the water once a week, which is pretty easy when you live just 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Panama offers some of the best fishing in the world, but right now is the transition [...]

Filed under: Country Guide, News on December 18th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Throughout Panama houses and businesses are being decorated for the upcoming holiday season. Families are stringing lights on their houses while businesses are putting up Christmas trees and menorahs. For tourists and expats currently in Panama from more northern countries, it can almost seem strange that the holidays are upon us.

Filed under: Culture, News on December 17th, 2008 | No Comments »

Snorkeling off Isla Iguana near Pedasi, Panama is for now…a secret
At our travel agency in Panama City, Panama we receive a lot of calls from customers who have only just hear of Panama recently. They have plenty of questions and some common misconceptions about the country, the culture and the best way to enjoy [...]

Filed under: Country Guide on December 9th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Could Panama’s Bubble Be Near Bursting?
Seemingly unaware of the negative financial news in North America and Europe, Panama’s developers had, until recently, forged ahead undaunted. For months I’ve scratched my head in wonder, watching the show go on and on like a multi-encore Hall and Oats concert.

Filed under: Business on December 9th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Casita Margarita In Pedasi, Panama
Most people have heard the horror stories about trying to construct a home in Panama. It is generally true that the process is full of headaches. From contractors not meeting their promises to long delays for various reasons, these are the issues that just about anyone building in Panama has to [...]

Filed under: Business, Country Guide, News on December 9th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Driving In Panama Can Be A Scary Undertaking
Anyone who has driven in, or been a passenger in Panama knows that it can be like a  game of Frogger. I recently wrote about 6 reasons why driving in Panama is dangerous. This past long weekend, a tragic incident happened, which is something all drivers in Panama should [...]

Filed under: News on December 4th, 2008 | No Comments »

Digicel Has Arrived In Panama
For a number of years Panama only offered two options for cellular phone service. The two companies were Movistar and Mas Movil. Finally, there is some new competition for the hundreds of thousands of cell phone users in Panama.

Filed under: Business, News on December 3rd, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Chaos On The Road To The Bridge Of The Americas
Because Panama City is situated on the eastern side of the Panama Canal, anyone wanting to leave the city for the interior provinces must use either the Bridge of the Americas or the Centennial Bridge. During any long weekend the traffic is horrendous on the bridges, [...]

Filed under: News on December 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »