Panama Climate and Weather
No worries when it comes to keeping warm: Fresh powdery snow, a crackling fire at the lodge, bundling up against the cold……if this is your idea of heaven, then Panama may not be the…
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Exploiting the Natives?
“I had an incredibly enriching learning experience, but I also feared that we might be objectifying and exploiting the lives and history of the Embera people." This is some of the…
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What is Corporate Housing and is it Right for You?
If you’ve ever looked for long-term accommodation, chances are you’ve come across the term “corporate housing”, a growing industry offering companies and individuals an alternative to…
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My Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Panama
After years of research, why I chose to retire in Panama
1) The stable political environment
After General Noriega's regime ended in 1989, Panamanians decided they would never again…
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Starting a Small Business in Panama
How easy is starting a small business in Panama?
The World Bank publishes an annual report that compares and ranks 189 countries around the world with regard to the ease of starting a…
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Can I get a job if I move to Panama?
Research and planning will help you land a job if you move to Panama.
Not everyone who is ready to move to Panama has a retirement income or a “stash of cash” on hand. What are…
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Panama’s National Public Holidays
How customs and traditions are typically observed for Panama’s National Public Holidays.
Dia Feriado is the Spanish phrase for holiday. Due to its diversity, Panama celebrates an…
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Coiba Island National Marine Park – A Dark Past Led to a Bright Future
Frommer’s calls Coiba Island “one of the 500 places to see before they disappear”.
The uninhabited Coiba National Park (Nacional Parque Coiba) is 80% ocean and contains the largest…
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Can You Move Your Online Business Offshore for Less Taxes?
It sounds tempting. Move your business to another country and avoid US taxes. But, is it legal?
Like so many other instances in tax planning, the real answer is “it depends.”
What…
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Moving my Business to Panama
Expat Stories - Finding the Perfect Fit - Moving my business to Panama
I am a New Yorker and grew up visiting Antigua and different Caribbean islands since infancy. I always thought…
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Panama’s Green Investment Visa
A new trend in recent years in the USA and the EU has been alternative clean investments to protect the environment and provide clean energy. Such investments reduce pollution while…
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No Visa Option – The Perpetual Tourist
I have only considered that a foreigner must apply for one of the numerous residency options available through attorneys if they plan to make Panama their new home. A recent visit to…
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Focus on Volcan – Part 1
Volcan is located in the Bugaba District in the Province of Chiriqui, at an altitude that varies between 4,000 to 5000 feet and boasts a comfortable year-round climate which ranges…
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Perks of Retirement in Panama
Perks of Retirement in Panama
Panama has been getting a lot of attention in recent years as a retiree's dream. Ever since it won International Living's title of "Best Country in the…
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Why Retire in Panama?
Why Retire in Panama?
Panama is one of the best retirement havens in the world, thanks to its low cost of living, good health care, and a growing economy. With many retirees looking…
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Investing Abroad in Panama
Investing Abroad in Panama
Due to its stable political environment and growing economy, Panama is quickly becoming a popular country for investing abroad. It has a steadily growing…
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Live Abroad in Panama
Live Abroad in Panama
Like many other Central American countries, Panama offers low costs of living, making for a great place to move to. Housing, groceries, and healthcare are all…
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There is Surf in Panama!
Panama is the only place in the world where you can surf good waves in two oceans on the same day. Both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of Panama have year round good weather and it’s…
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How to Start a Business in Panama
How to Start a Business in Panama
Starting a business in Panama is becoming more and more of a lucrative idea with the abundance of entrepreneurship opportunities in the country. While…
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Moving Abroad: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on International Living
What are the things that you might not exactly need to know, but would be incredibly helpful to know when making the decision to move abroad? For example, how can you best fit in among…
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