Parade Kicks off the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival


News from Panama

Thursday March 1st marked the first day of the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival and we started this years fest with a street parade with a traditional New Orleans street bank brought in for the opening.  Starting at the community players theater and joined in the town square by the performers, they marched up main […]

March 1, 2012

World’s top retirement havens


News from Panama

Well, International Living has ranked the 19 top places for 2012 and no surprise, Panama is number 2.  Of course, Panama should really be number 1 as moving to Ecuador makes as much sense and moving to Nicaragua, sorry Mr Ortega.  And really, how could Mexico be on anyone’s radar other than the Zeta Gang  […]

February 23, 2012

Carnival time in Panama


News from Panama

Carnival in Panama, the most anticipated event of the year,  will start Saturday, February 18. For visitors or expatriates it is an adventurous way to experience the heart of Panamanian culture. It it is the colorful interior of the country that defines Panamanian roots and where people return in droves to celebrate Carnival. In the […]

February 14, 2012

Panama Becomes Hot Spot for Minnesotan Retirees


News from Panama

Panama is fast becoming retirement hot-spot for thousands of Americans, including Minnesotans. The lure of a less expensive lifestyle is motivating retirees to take a long look at living overseas. Click here for the video From a lower cost of living, to guaranteed discounts for retirees, to medical care at a fraction of the cost […]

February 10, 2012

Summer in Boquete


News from Panama

The clouds roll in early in the morning but never really cover the sky before burning off by mid day.  What a time of the year we have here now that is  Summer  in Boquete.   Life here is special and I start this morning by visiting some friends to pick up hydroponic lettuce, free range […]

February 10, 2012

America’s Most Overpriced Cities


News from Panama

One of the reasons that many people come to Panama is because, besides being a wonderful place to live, the cost of living is around 50% of what it is back in the US and Europe.  However, many people are shocked to see that our real estate market is not 50% off like most areas […]

February 2, 2012