El Cangrejo (The Panama Gringo) This is a very difficult question for many people when they take the bold decision to move to this interesting and quirky, tropical paradise. The city offers such a diverse range of neighborhoods, housing and prices one could spend the better part of a year doing research on what’s the best area to live in! Now this Panamanian Gringo is … [Read more...]
Arco Properties Launches New Website
(Arco Properties) We are proud to present our new Arco Properties website. Exploring our listings in Casco Viejo will be easier with tools such as Google Maps and easy icons letting you know about amenities for each one. Casco Life has all the bits and pieces about day to day life in Casco Viejo, from an updated list of restaurants, galleries and hotels, to schools nearby and … [Read more...]
Finding a job Teaching English in Panama is NOT as Difficult as it Seems!
(Panama Gringo) In all honestly I scoured the internet for weeks looking for an article with this title. I knew I wanted to go to Panama but there seemed to be so little information about jobs on the net I nearly gave up and considered heading to South Korea for the top dollars and plentiful job offers on the net. How does one find a job teaching English in a country of their … [Read more...]
Gringo Price in Panama: $250k…Local Price: $105k
(International Living) I was sitting across from a young go-getter at a trendy sushi spot in the cool part of town. Let’s call him Bob. “I’ve been looking for a condo—as an investment and to live in for a while,” said Bob. “I think I may have finally found the right one.” He had come across a property of just over 1,000 square feet near the posh Coco del Mar district…for … [Read more...]
Niko’s Cafe Panama: Cafeteria Style Food That’s Surprisingly Good
(Panama Gringo) I usually shy away from chain restaurants and cafeteria style spots for sheer lack of taste and quality. Niko’s Cafe in Panama City is one of the only places that will cause me to make exceptions to my typical dining rules. I really enjoy eating at Niko’s. The prices are great, the food is good and the staff is actually somewhat friendly. Niko’s not only serves … [Read more...]