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One of the many things I like best about Panama is the fresh and very affordable produce.  It’s readily available year round.  Sometimes I buy at the grocery stores...

A few weeks ago I woke up with a sore throat.  The next day we drove from our 4600 foot elevation to about 2500 feet and I got severe...

So you’ve decided to live in Panama for an extended time to see if it’s right for you. And you’re going to heed the universal advice given to expats...

Today was the last “official” day of the July Retire in Panama Tour.  With our help, some attendees opened an offshore bank account.  Everyone attended the Tuesday Market.  The...

For years I have been going to the same lady to get my hair cut and highlighted.  She knew what to do and I didn’t have to worry about...

A few weeks ago I moved to a village in Central America. It’s completely surrounded by beautiful mountains. The air is clean and crisp, the temperatures are 70-75 degrees...

One of the attractions of living in Panama is the low cost of living. Many retirees on a fixed income seek a place where they can live comfortably within...

For a year before I visited Panama, I did extensive research.  Here are some things I suggest you do  if you’re thinking about moving to Panama. (1) Sign up...

Once I decided to relocate overseas, I spent several years researching and visiting potential countries.  I wanted to live in a place with great weather where I would not...