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Language in Panama

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

Language in Panama English as a Second Language In Panama most people speak Spanish, the official language of the country. The Spanish in Panama is closer to Caribbean than Central…
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The Panama City International Marathon

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

A tropical challenge for runners at all levels On December 1st, 2013 Panama City will host its 37th International Marathon. This race is the oldest marathon in Central and South…
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Small Business in Panama

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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Wind Turbines in Penonome

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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Move Over, Kona Coffee

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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Panama’s Pensianado Program 101

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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An Explosion of Color on the Amador Causeway

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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International Travel with Kids

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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Pack for a Purpose

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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Visas, Residency, Citizenship…What Does it all Mean?

EA Editors Jul 27, 2013

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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Living in Colombia

David Steckenreiter Jul 10, 2013

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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Colombian Coffee

David Steckenreiter Jul 5, 2013

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

David Steckenreiter Jul 5, 2013

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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Bogota – Competitive and Cosmopolitan

David Steckenreiter May 28, 2013

Bogota - Competitive and Cosmopolitan In May of 2013, a study conducted by the Universidad del Rosario (Colombia) and the Inteligencia de Negocios (Chile), named Bogota the most…
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