Part 1 of 3 – Craft Beers with a Tropical Twist Do you know that according to the 2011 Food and Lifestyle Report from the Kirin Institute, Panama ranks 11th…

Part 1 – Driver’s License Requirements As a foreigner, you can legally drive in Panama for up to 90 days using a valid driver’s license from your home country. As…

Options for sending and receiving mail in Panama Government Postal Services Sending and receiving mail in Panama can take a little work, but the routines aren’t difficult once you fall…

How Panama compares to other countries around the world Out of 227 countries ranked in a recent study of life expectancy by the CIA’s World Factbook, Panama comes in at…

Lots of jobs, too few qualified applicants If you are looking for a business to start in Panama, you might want to consider a trade school. Panama has a welcoming…

I may have just tasted the nectar of the Gods! On a recent trip to Boquete, I asked a realtor friend where I could get a sample of the Geisha…

The Americas get a Green Belly Button When is a green belly button a good thing? When you’re referring to Panama’s little town of Penonome and its 110 new wind…

Part 1 – An extraordinary economic growth spurt continues November 3rd is a national holiday in Panama, celebrating the country’s independence from Columbia in 1903. In 2003, one hundred years…

Unraveling the mysteries of paperwork abroad If you don’t have much experience traveling to other countries, trying to decipher the documentation required can be daunting. Here is a brief primer…

How a little suitcase space can make a big difference After my first visit to Bocas del Toro I came across an article that talked about an international nonprofit agency…