Daily Life & Culture

April 26, 2019
Panamanians Are the Happiest People on Earth
If you want to reduce stress in your life, move to Panama!  Panama tied for the #1 spot for the happiest and most positive people on earth according to...
March 31, 2019
Do You Need to Learn Spanish To Live in Panama?
The official language in Panama is Spanish.   Some areas of Panama, like Coronado and Boquete, have a high concentration of expats so it is possible to get by there...
January 24, 2019
Singles Guide to Living In Panama
Singles Guide to Moving to Panama. There are plenty of other singles living in Panama. Join us for a Panama Relocation Tour to meet other singles.
September 18, 2018
Smoking in Panama
Panama is considered a smoke free country. You are not allowed to smoke in most public places. This applies to vaping too.
August 16, 2018
Getting Mail in Panama
There is no mail delivery service to your house in Panama. No more junk mail!! Don’t worry, you can still receive and send mail within Panama and even from...
July 9, 2018
7 Things I Love Most About Living In Panama
Learn about the things I love most about living in Panama. The lower cost of living is only one benefit.
May 25, 2018
Panama National and Public Holidays
How customs and traditions are typically observed in Panama Panama LOVES to party. Their many national and public holidays offer an excellent opportunity to take time off work and...
April 26, 2018
Panama – An Expats View
Learn about living in Santiago Panama. Santiago is about half way between Panama City and David Panama. It's a town with many amenities but few expats.
March 1, 2017
Fruit Trees in Panama – Marañón de Curacao
As I walked underneath a large tree in my back yard yesterday, a bright fuchsia colored fluff caught my eye. I looked up to see dozens of these beautiful...