It’s that time of year again. Honestly, I can’t believe that this will be my third Christmas as an expat living in Panama. Unfortunatley, this year, I’m not heading home to be with my family and friends. Because of that, I want this year to be extra special. I’m looking for the perfect combination of holiday events, giving, receiving, a little culture and surrounding myself with the best holiday vibes.…
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: FIESTAS PATRIAS IN PANAMA
My first year in Panamá, November took me by surprise, from dry holidays to bank closures, I wasn’t ready for it. The truth is, Fiestas Patrias in Panamá is a time when the entire country bursts into a vibrant celebration of independence and national pride! Interestingly, Panamá actually observes not one, but two independence days, After all, Panamanians love a celebration! This year, I’m not only better prepared, I’m better…
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: ISLA MAMEY, PANAMA
City dwellers eventually tire of being city dwellers. Fortunately, beautiful beaches are plentiful here in Panama–many just a couple of hours away from the capital. These are the types of places that will make you forget your troubles at least for the day. Locals love a good “pasadía” or day trip to one of these idyllic spots. I just got back from Isla Mamey and it was a welcome change…
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THE MOLA MUSEUM TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Wherever I travel, I love learning about local and indigenous cultures. Here in Panamá, the people of the Guna Yala Comarca stand out dressed in their eyecatching, brightly colored clothing selling their molas and beadwork on the streets of Casco Viejo. It’s one thing to grab a lovely souvenir to take home; it’s another thing to understand its meaning. If you’re planning a trip to Panama City, the Mola Museum…
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SMITHSONIAN BAT NIGHTS: OUT OF THIS WORLD
Have you ever wondered what happens in the jungle after sundown? At the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s Bat Lab, in Gamboa, you’ll not only get up close and personal with bats, scorpions, and frogs, you´ll get to explore their world under the cover of night. With over 120 bat species calling Panama home, this little country offers numerous opportunties to catch a glimpse of these often misunderstood nocturnal creatures. Just…
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PANAMA PENSIONADO BENEFITS GUIDE 2025
Panama is consistently ranked as one of the top places in the world to retire. There are many reasons people are choosing this Central American paradise to live out their golden years: the mild climate, modern infrastructure and stunning, natural beauty just to name a few. However there are also real economic incentives to move to Panama, put in place by the Panamanian government in the form of one of…