(Prensa) An average of 200 claims per month are being filed by tourists under Panama's program that offers health coverage for a limited time for all visitors that enter the country through Tocumen International Airport. Of those claims, the Generali Insurance Company, which administers the program, has paid benefits in 50 of those cases. The company is also investigating … [Read more...]
The Best Places to Vacation in Panama
(International Living) After five years of writing about Panama for International Living, you’d think writing about the best places to vacation in Panama would be a cinch. The more you know, the easier it should be…but the opposite is often the case. I know so many great places to vacation in Panama that it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few. There are places like … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money Making Calls Abroad
(International Living) Imagine spending three beautiful weeks traveling in Italy, wandering the cobblestone side streets of medieval villages, spending nights in Rome and mornings on the Almalfi Coast…and then coming home to find you’ve amassed a $230 cell phone bill. Not a pretty thought. But that’s just what happened to my neighbor who told me recently how making a … [Read more...]
Exploring two sides of Panama
(Des Moines Register) Some have asked my husband, Tim, and me why we chose to vacation in Panama earlier this year, maybe thinking it an unlikely destination. But there we found the perfect combination of cosmopolitan city and primal jungle. We planned a tour to one of the indigenous tribes in Panama. Our tour guide, Garceth Cunampio (www.emberatourspanama.com), is an … [Read more...]
What to pack and wear in Panama
(The Panama Gringo) If you are planning to take a trip to Panama, it’s important to know what to pack. Some of the larger hotels like Veneto Panama which cater to travelers offer a lot of information on their website about the weather in Panama which will certainly help you to determine what you will need but, in general, it’s always best to pack a variety of clothing … [Read more...]