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Expat starts chocolate company in Panama

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(International Living) “I started this business with $10,000,” says Pittsburg native Armon Demarco. His distribution company, operating in his adopted country of Panama, now does about $2 million worth of business a year. Is he a serial entrepreneur? Not really. A business whiz? He doesn’t think so. And Armon doesn’t have any formal business training, either. After high … [Read more...]

Panama Hospitals: What’s the Quality of Panama’s Hospitals?

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(Panama Gringo) When traveling to or deciding to call yourself an expat in a foreign country, the quality of hospitals can be very important.  As Central America is considered to be a third-world region of the world it could be easy to assume the hospitals are on the same level of quality.  From my experience as an expat in Panama City, I can tell you that this is not the case … [Read more...]

5 Great Places to Retire in Panama

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(USNews.com) Despite its small size, Panama offers a number of diverse lifestyle options to people interested in retiring overseas. There are appealing retirement choices for people with a variety of priorities and lifestyle preferences, ranging from the cosmopolitan capital to the coast and including beachfront and cooler mountain climes. There are also good options for … [Read more...]

Where Should I Live in Panama?

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(International Living) “Should I choose the city or the country?” It’s a question I get from nearly everyone who considers a move to Panama. The truth is, you’ve probably already decided. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re over 25. And you know what you like. Save time and acknowledge your expectations. Recently I got an email saying that Panama City would be great … [Read more...]

Casco Viejo, Panama: Colonial Charm

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(International Living) Casco Viejo: colonial mansions, derelict buildings awaiting restoration, and “graffiti” by local artists vie for your attention. Beloved Panamanian painter Rolo de Sedas has decorated the area’s trash bins—old oil drums—with bug-eyed ladies. They are the dames of Casco, dressed in eye-watering shades of orange and red. Cars snake single file through … [Read more...]