Unless you consider the finer points of arranging prepared hummus and chopping vegetables to produce a fabulous meze plate cooking, you’d have to say I don’t cook much. I am very particular about grocery shopping because I mostly rely on fresh vegetables which I can easily put on the grill. I’m more than happy to make […]
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What's Happening in Liz's World?Lights, Cable, Water—Getting Turned On In Panama
Last year I was lucky enough to be asked to participate in the filming of an episode of House Hunters International (HHI). It took five days to film a television show that lasted 22 minutes, not counting commercials. We filmed all around Panama City, the Pacific Ocean beach area and Coronado. The first show aired in […]
How Much Are The Langoustines In White Wine Sauce?
“So you can eat a really good dinner here for five dollars?” said a woman to me the other day. I didn’t quite know how to respond, but her earnest face told me she wasn’t joking. She and her husband were on a fact finding mission from Wisconsin and they had done a lot of research […]
FATCA Repeal: Looks Like Good News for 7.6 Million Expats
Those of us who live in Panama, or who visit often, have the unique pleasure of savoring a country of contrasts – one that allows us to be at the beach in the morning, the rainforest in the afternoon, and in a bustling city for the evening. However, living abroad as a foreign national, can have […]
Is a Second Passport Just Wrong Or Smart?
The first time I heard someone say they needed a second passport, I immediately thought they must have some kind of shady past. Since then, I’ve learned that second passports are not just for James Bond and international spies. And while second passports are nothing new, there is currently a renewed and substantial push for individuals […]
What Type Of People Are Really Buying Property In Coronado?
I’m asked all the time about how many condominiums are actually on the market along the beach communities in and around Coronado, Panama. Of course I really don’t have an answer to that because I don’t have details on all the projects. However, I can address three of the most substantial expat-friendly properties that I have […]
Protected: What Will The Rio Hato International Airport Really Mean?
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Is It Possible To Swim Backwards?
I generally love to compete in triathlons. Well, I love them most when I have just finished and feel accomplished. That feeling is immediately followed by the thought of a big bowl of pasta being washed down by a delicious glass of red velvet liquid. I was raised in Australia so I’ve always known how to […]
What Being “Close To Coronado” Signifies
Some call it a bit of an obsession, but I think it’s merely keeping up with my profession. I constantly haunt and study the real estate listings from all over Panama. I can always tell you what is happening on Balboa Avenue in Panama City, even though I almost exclusively work with beach properties. I know […]
How To Ease Into Retirement Without Alarm Bells Ringing
Many work days, when my alarm goes off, I think about when I’ll be able to retire. My youngest child is only eight years old, so I know it’s a long way off, but that doesn’t keep me from thinking about not having the alarm ring. Somewhat surprisingly, I have learned from my clients, that when the […]
Panama Is No Longer Just The Home Of The Canal
When I know a resident has successfully moved into their new beach property, I often stop by with a bottle of wine or a plant just to make sure everything has gone smoothly and whether I might address any problems. I was making such a visit when a client from the United States was finishing up […]
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