(International Living) Robert enjoys a relaxed lifestyle and an ultra-low cost of living in Boquete When Robert Cook sold his house and car, quit his job and took off for Panama, his friends and family asked him if he was on drugs. That was six years ago and things have changed since then. “They say they envy me now,” Robert laughs. “My stress level is way down … [Read more...]
Shopping at Albrook Mall in Panama
(The Panama Gringo) Albrook Mall near Albrook Airport in Panama City is a popular shopping spot with tourists and locals alike. It’s located next to a bus terminal and has a nice supermarket inside making it popular with bus riders that need to take food home. There are dozens of stores and restaurants as well as a cinema to entertain any shopper or innocent tag-a-long for … [Read more...]
Medicinal Plants for Sale in Panama’s El Mercadito de Calidonia
(Playa Community) With one foot in ancient traditions and the other in modern living, Panama’s people stick with their roots as they keep up with the race in this age of bits and bytes. One tradition that continues to thrive among the people is the use of medicinal plants. In the popular bustling Mercadito de Calidonia, located at the end of Calidonia Street, where the … [Read more...]
Live and Invest in Panama Seminar April 13 – 16, 2011
A booming economy… an affordable cost of living… first-world infrastructure and health care… excellent weather… vibrant culture… sophisticated shopping and sublime shores… rainforest canopies and rolling green hillsides… stability and safety… wilderness and adventure… Panama offers the world’s best retirement program… and there’s never been a better time to look at … [Read more...]
Life in Boquete—Good For the Soul, Good For Your Health
(InternationalLiving) With easy access to the freshest produce it’s not hard to see why many expats claim their health has improved since moving to Boquete On my first visit to this Panamanian highland town five years ago, I expected to be wowed by a colonial gem. I was a little underwhelmed when I got to the small main plaza. But I quickly realized that this … [Read more...]