Panama has had record rainfalls and flooding in December when rainy season usually subsides. We are not the only ones and many places around the world are experiencing highly unusual weather patterns. I read a report that was referenced in a John Mauldin newsletter the other day and drilled down to the article that was hosted as a […]
On the fun side here in Panama, we continue to see where we are becoming a real player as a surf destination. This year’s Billabong ISA World Surfing Games selected Panama! This in from Surfline: The 2011 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games will be held in the beautiful waves of Panama from June 25 through July […]
The ranking for the top ten places to visit in 2011 was published by Lonely Planet and Panama is number 4. “Where in the world should you go next year? Our in-house travel experts, including Lonely Planet cofounder Tony Wheeler, have chosen their top 10 countries for next year based on scores for topicality, excitement, […]
This is a great site promoting Panama and has some very good content and is well organized. Click on the picture to see more.
I usually don’t toot other blogger’s horns but Kent Davis at Panama Equity brings true professionalism to the Panama City market and not only reports statistics, but he creates them. Here is a great report on the condo market in the City where money can still be made and nice apartments can be had for under $175,000 and […]
I watched the news the other night where Lake Affect snow was washing across the States including areas that received up to 4 feet overnight and that is huge for December. Bet they can’t wait until February rolls around. My wife is in New York City and she tells me that it is beautiful […]
I have often discussed the topic of land banking and the reasons are becoming more important as an investment strategy for a portion of your portfolio. Here is a recent article that I found of interest. Land banking can be a lucrative investment, especially if you acquire land that could be attractive to future developers. […]
Panama’s president Ricardo Martinelli has been in the news recently with interviews on Fox and a recent article in Time magazine where he is portrayed as a strong leader who runs the country like he runs his company Super 99, one of Panama’s leading grocery store chains. This article that I read is another testament […]
November in Panama has lots of Independence celebrations. On November 3 is celebrated the Independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903, also known as Colon Day, that jumpstarts Panama’s Patriotic Month. While on November 10 is the day that Panamanians remember the ‘uprising in Villa Los Santos’ against the Spaniards; and finally on November 28 […]
Sometimes business has to wait and people gotta have fun and fun we had last night!! Halloween was in full swing last night here in Boquete at the Ladera Hotel and there were some pretty spooky people who showed up. I even saw the devil get my wife and she was supposed to be “Lucky”. […]