The Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival ended this week and the promoter, Hans-J. Lebuser pushed the bar up really high this year with an international cast of artists. I had the pleasure of meeting a lot of them and the festival days were followed by party nights so after three days it was time to […]
My friend Tedd just got back from a trip to Hannibal Bank and has shared his story and pictures with me. The Bank is an under water sea-mount rising out of about a thousand feet of water to within 120 feet of the surface. Tedd and his friend would enter the water at the high […]
Well the secret location for the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Edition is out and guess where it is – PANAMA. This in from the Visitor Earlier this week on The Late Show with David Letterman, Sports Illustrated magazine debuted its Swimsuit Issue shooting locations: Bocas del Toro, San Blas and Casco Viejo. The issue […]
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 […]
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 […]
This brand new beachfront apartment is located in Playa Serena Residential Resort and is on Gorgona Beach. The apartment is on the 18th floor with an excellent view of the pool,common area, the beautiful beach, and magnificent ocean. Seasonal or long term rental with an option to buy. High Season Nov – April 31 – […]
Luxury Condo, 18 Hole Golf Course, Great Canal & City Views This unit has 2 Bedrooms & 2 Baths with a view of the golf course, in a gated community with 24 hour security. It is quiet has Panama canal view with the city skyline behind it. This course is a 18 hole par 72 […]
I saw this article and another about Air Panama flying to Grand Cayman in their new Fokker 100 passenger jets. Soon we will hear about Copa offering direct David to Miami service and more. Airports and roadways open markets around the world. Panama is no different. Remember the end of the video about Panama that […]
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 […]
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 […]