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The Birth of a Classic: The First Flash Mob Line Dance In San Ignacio, Belize

First line dancing lesson, San Ignacio, Belize – Best Places In The World To Retire – International LivingSo how did this all start?
 
So there we were.  Bored, in the jungle, and getting jungle fever.  We were looking to socialize over beers, snacks, and music, all while working out and having fun.  The solution (according to our teacher, who came from the UK) was obvious: line dancing.
 
First, we needed a venue, which turned out to be this open air restaurant / bar in the center of town called Hode’s place. Perfect!!
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The National Dress, Dance and Heritage of Panamá

Woman wearing a traditional Panamanian dress-- the Pollera – Best Places In The World To Retire – International LivingThe official national dress in Panamá is the pollera. This dress is unique and takes between two to three years to make by hand. Polleras are passed from generation to generation, making them more valuable as the years pass by.
 
What it makes the pollera unique are several things:
  • Artisans make them individually.
  • The material is of extraordinary beauty with different styles and colors.
  • The pollera is many times embellished with real gold and pearls...

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Getting in Trouble in Panama

One of the ways I make my living is on the Panama Expat circuit as an advisor or guest speaker. One of my favorite lines is, “If you want to get in trouble, you have to work at it in Panama.” In my almost 19 years here, I have been robbed twice. Each was basically my fault since I didn't follow my own advice.

 
In every place I live in, I like to walk around a lot to get the local 'feel'. When I first came to Panama City, it was a boring Sunday so...

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