Stories about international living – Expat living

A Guided Road Trip From the City to Pedasí, Azuero Peninsula, in the Republic of Panamá

Souvinir stand in Panama – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

Panamá has recently invested several million dollars in their road infrastructure, making it one of the most modern systems at least in Latin America, connecting the airport to the city via a beautiful highway 20 minutes drive surrounded by the Panamá Bay.

As a matter of fact, in today´s newspaper, very important information was released that the government will invest several million dollars more between 2015-2019 to expand the ...

What in the World is Going On? / Report from Panama - November 2014

Presented with permission of Bob Adams, of Retirement Wave.

"Strategic planning is worthless - unless there is first a strategic vision."

John Naisbitt (1929 -?) - American author of multiple books on the future and a leading analyst of global trends. Still going strong at 85.

Depending on when you think the “global financial crisis" began, at least five to seven years have passed possibly more. This is an on-going crisis that does not...

Weddings in Panamá, Republic of Panamá.

Weddings have always been a big deal for everyone. It is a very special day for every couple that makes a deep commitment in their lives. I think that is universal thinking...

BUT... it´s really amazing what a wedding involves, and, in Panamá, this is very much the case.

Panamanians take very, very seriously the fact that a marriage is a Sacrament; not merely a social issue. Marriage has to be...

The Truth is Not Negotiable

Shai Gold - International-Triage Medical in patio – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

When a looming medical procedure is staring you down, you want straight talk and cold facts. You might even turn your investigation to a world wide solution. In that case, you’ll want Shai, comparing healthcare services and crunching the numbers for you. Jet Metier talked to Shai Gold about why he chose Panama to direct the international community to its shores for a medical destination and why he deals with veracity, even if it is not pretty.

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COLON, Panamá

Colón, the Second City in the Republic of Panamá

Colon Entrance To Panama Canal, Looking Out To Sea – Best Places In The World To Retire – International Living

Colón was named after Christopher Columbus. It is a seaport, located on the north side of Panamá, surrounded by the Atlantic (Caribbean Ocean). In the early years, around 1950, Colón attracted workers of the new railroad construction, and many families, mainly from England and the Caribbean settled here, making it one of the most important cities in the region...

Panamá Consumer Affairs and Quality Control

Panamá and Quality Control

Every time that you research buying something, traveling or doing something out of the ordinary, you take the necessary steps to get the most out of it, and make the best possible decision. Usually, if it´s a purchase online, you read the comments, and base a good percentage of your decision on the opinions of other people who have tried the product or service before you.

But sometimes, this...

Panamá, A New Dream

Dreams can easily reached, if you work towards them. In the beginning, don't set long term goals; always start with near-term ones. Work on a day-to-day basis with ordinary facts, and soon you will realize that your dream is closer than you think.

When we are young, we hardly think about the future; we think we have a long time still ahead. But one day, we realize we are not so young, and time has gone...

At Long Last, Love and Fulfilment in David, Panamá

As we learn from Robert Reichert’s story, the dreams you never release will find you, and the practice of doing your best will richly reward you. Jet Metier discovers what motivates one of Best Places’ most generous contributors and how collaborating with his Panamanian wife Eneida was the most satisfying aspects of making a home in David, Panama, for follow Canadians, and for himself.

Jet Metier: Hi there, Bob. I am glad we are...

Friendship in Panamá

Panamá, Friendly and Warm

It is a phenomenon that everyone wants to visit Panamá, and beyond that, to retire in this little, but exceptional place.

You might say: "Well, it´s like every other country in Latin América"... a little noisy perhaps, lots of traffic, a combination of old and modern architecture, exceptional rainforest, good and relaxing life, family oriented... just to mention some of the features that...

The Secret Love Life of Dolphins and Whales

In Part Two of their interview, Anne Gordon de Barrigón of Panama Whale Watching Panama/ Emberá Village Tours reveals to Jet Metier the highly tactile and social qualities of dolphins and whales, and when it comes to forgiveness, how their hearts maybe bigger than their legendary brains.

Jet: How do think the orcas feel about you, Anne?

Anne: [laughing]

Jet: How would...

My Life In Panama