Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

Part 1 - An extraordinary economic growth spurt continues November 3rd is a national holiday in Panama, celebrating the country’s independence from Columbia in 1903. In 2003, one…
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The Americas get a Green Belly Button When is a green belly button a good thing? When you’re referring to Panama’s little town of Penonome and its 110 new wind turbines, of course!…
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I may have just tasted the nectar of the Gods! On a recent trip to Boquete, I asked a realtor friend where I could get a sample of the Geisha coffee that is grown in the area. I read…
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Why Panama's Pensianado visa is such a great deal Panama has a pension program unmatched by any other country in Latin America. It is the top reason that so many foreign retirees have…
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The Museum of Biodiversity (Biomuseo) is set to open in January 2014 After over 10 years of construction, several delays and a cost of more than $93 million dollars, Panama’s Biomuseo…
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Tips for a Pleasant and Productive Trip Exposing children to travel early in life is one of the best ways to introduce cultural differences and teach tolerance. Although it may seem…
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How a little suitcase space can make a big difference After my first visit to Bocas del Toro I came across an article that talked about an international nonprofit agency called “Pack…
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Unraveling the mysteries of paperwork abroad If you don’t have much experience traveling to other countries, trying to decipher the documentation required can be daunting. Here is a…
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Deciding to move to a foreign land takes a certain mixture of courage and adventure, whatever your motivation is to leave your native land.  Most of us don't take this step lightly and…
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In the public eye, Colombian coffee is so well known that many people think it actually originated here. In fact, coffee commerce came relatively late to this NW corner of South America…
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Folkloric Dance in Colombia The Colombian culture is a melting pot of the European, African and Indigenous people. This amazing blend of backgrounds of art, music and dance has created…
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If you are considering obtaining citizenship in Colombia via business ownership, please note this citizenship is not granted immediately. The amount and type of investment dictate the…
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Ways to Make Your Trip More Comfortable and Convenient - No Dar Papaya Generally Colombians are some of the friendliest people that you will meet. You may find some cultural…
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Colombia, as in most countries, has a wide range of personal and business insurance options. You can purchase home insurance, tenant insurance, car insurance, health insurance, life…
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In 2012, bolstered by 3 investment grade ratings, improved security within the country and a strong regulatory environment within the financial community, Colombia attracted a record of…
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Colombia has the best record in all of Latin America in protecting foreign ownership rights. The country is open for business and foreign investors hold the same rights as national…
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Colombia is the Answer ! Colombians are fiercely proud of their country and so they should be. They have  suffered through a long standing civil war that has lasted over 50 years and…
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Athletic Sports are important in Colombia. The ''proof is in the pudding '' and this year the World Games came to Cali! From July 25 to August 4, 2013, Cali, often called the "Sports…
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Colombia is now classified as an emerging nation and there is an active international business community doing business in the country. Within the private sector, at least with larger…
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