Retirement Fun in a Tiny Chiriqui Town Many people who have made the decision to retire to Panama choose the largely ex-pat community of Boquete. There they can continue to speak mostly English, meet new like-minded friends, and retain their own customs, food, and traditions. However my husband and I were adamant that, if we … Read more

A Wilder Retirement in Panama Picture this: You’re sitting with an iced glass of banana/mango/papaya smoothie in your hand, in a comfy chair on the terrace. A slight breeze tickles your skin as you enjoy a symphony of birdsong, the chirping of geckos on the walls, and iguanas nibbling the grass in the yard in … Read more

Monkeying Around at Panama’s Alouatta Sanctuary Many people dream of living in a warm, sunny location after retirement, but choosing one place to live out the golden years can be daunting. Today’s guest contributor, Larke Newell, tells us how her and her husband make the most out of their second home, beautiful Panama, by visiting … Read more

Prescription Drugs – Benefits Versus Side Effects I was slow to jump on the natural remedies over prescription drugs bandwagon. I believe in vaccinations and resent those who put other children in danger by refusing to have their own vaccinated. However, slowly, little by little, I am discovering that perhaps I was at least marginally … Read more

Off the Beaten Path in Panama If you are considering a vacation or fact finding mission to Panama in Central America you will be fascinated by the diverse cultures, temperatures, and terrain from province to province in this wonderful country. Each and every one has so much to offer tourists, snowbirds, or people wishing to … Read more

A Trailblazer In Costa Rica Usually when hearing the words “pioneer” and “frontier” the 1800’s homesteaders come to mind. However this is not always the case. There are modern day pioneers throughout untouched frontiers.   Karen Davies is a prime example and her experiences when moving from Oregon, USA to Costa Rica read like a … Read more

A Grandma’s List of Hysterically Funny Grandkid Gems The inimitable Art Linkletter was absolutely correct when he coined the phrase “kids say the darnedest things.” At the time I loved the show and delighted in watching all the adorable, precocious little people make thousands of people laugh uproariously at their antics. Now, many years later, … Read more

Bocas Del Toro, Panama: Where Calypso And Creole Coalesce On The Caribbean Visiting Bocas del Toro, a group of islands in the Caribbean, is distinctly different from visiting the rest of Panama… The vibe here is Caribbean/Calypso. The people are unfailingly good-natured, friendly, and high spirited, as are all Panamanians… but here you feel the … Read more

Glitz, Decay and Real Estate Renaissance: The Sum of Contadora’s History Panama is surrounded by countless stunning islands that add to her allure. But none are as steeped in history or have the curious mystique of Contadora Island, located fifty miles off the coast. It’s the 11th largest island contained in the Pearl Islands Archipelago … Read more

Huge New Income Source for Panama The Panama Canal has long been “the feather in this country’s cap” not only for its generation of huge income, but for its benefit to shipping worldwide. Even accounting for a few setbacks such as the recent need to decrease the draft of incoming ships, due to the long … Read more