Many published articles routinely list the best places in the world to retire. Panama is regularly named, noting the lower cost of living, ease of residency, and world-class amenities. Travel & Leisure Corporation recently published an article highlighting Panama, Bulgaria, and the Philippines. Bulgaria came in second only to Argentina. The methodology for the ranking used […]
Author: Liz Larroquette
What Panama Offers Residents
Most individuals who recently took relocation tours to Panama, seeking first-hand information for retirement or new chapters, were generally concerned about the same things. The top concern was having not saved enough money, living longer than planned, and running out of the funds they had accrued. A close second came from individuals worried about creating […]
Ending 2023 And Welcoming 2024
As we close the books on 2023, the main artery of Panama City, Avenida Balboa, is adorned with sparkling lights, holiday music, and a general feeling of celebration. Restaurants and bars in the tourist-centered old town of Casco Viejo are hopping with get-togethers large and small. People are seemingly everywhere, enjoying the festivities of the season […]
Protests Are Shaking Up Adult Panama
Many countries have sought to control Panama because of its unique and highly desired location and concentration of natural resources. More than one day is celebrated as Independence Day from countries such as Colombia and Spain. Still, nothing changed Panama more than on December 31, 1999, when the United States government turned over the keys to […]
Renting, Investing In Panama Checks Lots Of Boxes
The adage in real estate is location, location, location. The bottom line in finance is Return On Investment (ROI). Today, you can realize both with the same property in Panama City. There is solid marketing research behind why the new Seaside House residential tower located just off Avenida Balboa in Panama’s capital city is ideally located […]
Panama Welcomes Newcomers To “Best Of” Lists
Has Panama worn out its welcome of always being at the top of most “Best Of” lists for retirement, investment, living abroad, and island getaways? Not really, but lately, the list makers have been courting new, lesser-known countries for inclusion. Think Malta and Bulgaria. Both are lovely options, but they also present unique challenges. Malta […]
Slowing Down And Smelling The Roses
After almost 15 years of living in Panama, I have finally paused for a minute and looked around at what I love about this country. Australian by birth, well-traveled, and not blind to the problems of Panama, I can honestly say I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I’m constantly amazed at the luck of me putting […]
Restaurants At The End Of The World
Boquete, a picturesque Panamanian town of approximately 25,000 is located only 37 miles from the Costa Rican border and has always been a top retirement haven for expats worldwide. Nestled on the side of Panama’s inactive and only volcano, Baru, Boquete enjoys spring-like weather year-round and sits at an altitude of approximately 4,000 feet. Known […]
The Tipping Point Of Panama
When I moved to Panama almost 15 years ago, it was considerably different than what I see today. Just a couple of weekends ago, I woke up to find numerous emails from friends who wanted to make sure I knew about The New York Times article entitled 36 Hours, Panama City, Panama. I’ve always loved the […]
Once A Zonian, Always A Zonian
Lots of Panamanians speak English fluently, including many well-to-do locals who have studied in the United States, Canada, or Great Britain. Servers in fast-casual restaurants often speak well enough to have a light conversation and most medical doctors and pharmacists are completely comfortable discussing complex medical situations in English. And then there are the Zonians […]
Worry About Hurricanes? Not In Panama!
Panamanians watched in horror as hurricane Ian made its way across Cuba and then directly onto the West Coast of Florida, near Ft. Meyers. It was sobering to hear about the 125 individuals who lost their lives because of Ian and damages estimated to be over $50 Billion dollars. Panama does not have hurricanes. For […]
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