(International Living) A city girl through and through, I often make a great case for living in Panama City. I’ve been speaking at International Living seminars for five years and I always start out my overview of the country with a list of all the fun things there are to do right here in the capital. But many potential expats still look longingly at the coast. “What … [Read more...]
Panama Exposed and Uncensored
If you think that International Living paints only rosy pictures or only tells you about the opportunities and goody-goody side of expat life, you haven’t been paying attention…and you surely haven’t attended an International Living live event. Like the just-ended 2011 International Living Live and Invest in Panama Seminar. You might have thought it was “Panama Exposed … [Read more...]
No booze in Panama for Good Friday
(Prensa.com) The Panama City Mayor's Office has announced that, as per Decree No. 955 of April 12, 2011, all bars, pubs, and nightclubs must close their doors beginning at 12:01 a.m. this Friday, April 22 (Good Friday). The measure will last until midnight the same day. In addition, the sale of alcohol in stores and supermarkets throughout the capital will also be … [Read more...]
The Cheapest Beach Destination in Panama
(International Living) If you plan to move to Panama for clear blue waters and long stretches of sandy beach, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of places to choose from. After all, most of Panama consists of coastal areas. Below is my top pick for the cheapest beach destination in Panama. Just an hour by car from Panama City, Coronado is the most … [Read more...]
Panama’s hydro-electric expansion predicted to cut prices
(Newsroom Panama) While farmers and indigenous groups express caution or opposition, a senior government official says that the expansion of hydro-electric power plants in Panama will ultimately lead to a reduction of electricity prices across the country. In the next five years, Panama will have 16 new hydro-power plants, providing an additional 700 megawatts … [Read more...]