Panama Sex: El Push- Panama’s Sexy Secret
Yeah, I know, push-buttons hotels are not unique to Panama. They are fairly ubiquitous in Latin America, especially in Brazil and Argentina, and are popular internationally as well, with Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, the US, and dozens of other countries offering their own take on the concept. Here in Panama, they exist in pretty much every city... [Read more of this review]
In Defense of the Cave Dude…Panamanian or Otherwise!
I am not the person you would expect to stand up for the average dude. If you knew me (and I guess some of you do) you would know that I’m as prone to teasing and bringing guys down to earth as I am to self-deprecation. But lately I have been feeling increasingly sympathetic of my guy friends. Men, it seems to me, get lambasted from every end. They... [Read more of this review]
Confessions from a Real Estate Agent in Panama: The Commission Stack.
Confessions from a Real Estate Agent in Panama: The Commission Stack. Real estate companies are commonly stacking commission in Panama. It is a bastardly practice that costs both motivated sellers and buyers too much. Here’s how the scam works. First, let me take a step back and explain contract reassignments. Contract reassignments are the... [Read more of this review]
Green Living in Panama
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A “Sorta” Local Chick Speaks
So Evan’s astute article got me thinking. Now, thinking is not something I engage in often so at first it took me a while to adjust, but when I came back to earth I realized that while he was right in some instances about the dating scene here in Panama City he just didn’t have the full perspective because: he is still treading in foreign waters... [Read more of this review]
Paranoia in Panama- Perception vs. Reality
Do you know what the truly dangerous thing about the internet is? Yeah, sure, sex predators, cyber-terrorism, and the general breakdown of our culture and community is bad. What is worse- the fact that anyone, without any kind of qualification or knowledge, can write and distribute whatever they want on their own or someone else’s website or blog. It... [Read more of this review]
Panama Dating: Where do you meet good girls in Panama?
Where do you meet good girls in Panama? This is a question that has baffled me my since I have arrived here in Panama. Going out to nightclubs to look for single females is frustrating; Calle Uruguay is too clique-y and Casinos have too many “working girls”. Plus when is the last time you heard someone meeting their soul mate while randomly... [Read more of this review]
The Search for the Perfect Burger in Panama
Recently, during my daily perusal of the NY Times I saw a lengthy article on the makings of a perfect burger. While I usually spend my free time thinking about meatier things (such as the G-8 summit currently taking place), I figured if burgers were a good enough subject for the Times I could spend some time on them as well. Until a couple of... [Read more of this review]
7 Driving Tips Prior to Getting Behind the Wheel in Panama
Submitted by Alfonso: For those of you new to Panama, I welcome you warmly. Though for the first few months you might consider using the cab system to get everywhere (and trust me – I mean every little nook and cranny of the city that might save the taxi driver two minutes time), you’ll eventually consider getting something permanent and venturing... [Read more of this review]
Hook´m Horns
Written by: Naira Trix I wish this was an article about football. But its not. While I love the Longhorns as much as the next person, I don’t really know enough about football to write a lengthy piece. Besides, my current subject might be more interesting. Namely: hookers (something I can apparently wax poetic on. Ugh.) What is up with all the... [Read more of this review]
Top 10 Phrases to Pretend Like You Speak Spanish
Written by Jacobo. So you don’t fancy spending $300 on Rosetta Stone? Here is your alternative. These ten following common used phrase will help deceive Panamanians that you actually speak Spanish. These 10 phrases are guaranteed to save you money on taxis, buying souvenirs, and everyday bartering. 1. Que va! – nonsense. 2. Como no – Of course. 3.... [Read more of this review]
The Day I Rubbed Urine On My Face In Panama
**** One of Jacobo’s journal entries from Peace Corps in Panama Recently, I had to bare a fare well to the majority of my fellow Peace Corps volunteers whom I had arrived with to Panama back in May of 2005. We had all completed our two years of service and like most PCVs, they were a bit weary of living on $10 a day and in the confines of a mud... [Read more of this review]
An Open Letter to Panama’s Real Estate Market
July 2009 Dear Panama Real Estate Owners, This is something that needs to be said. It may have been summarized a number of times, and the information is out there, scattered among dozens of websites, several blogs, and collected in the minds of many of us in the Panamanian real estate market. There is a huge imbalance that exists at the moment, and... [Read more of this review]
Latin Greetings – Kiss, Hug or Handshake?
Westerners are often times confused with what greeting gesture to use while in Latin America. Generally, Western cultures utilize handshakes and hugs – handshakes for business and unfamiliar acquaintances, and hugs for close family and friends. On the other hand, Latin cultures rarely use hugs for their embrace of choice. Rather it is customary... [Read more of this review]
Metric Conversion Chart
1 meter = 3.28 feet 1 foot = 0.304 meters 1 square meter = 10.76 square feet 1 square foot = 0.093 square meters 1 acre = 0.405 hectare 1 hectare = 2.47 acres 1 manzana = 1.73 acres 1 acre = 4,049 square meters 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters AKPC_IDS += "1394,";Popularity: 1% [?] Read More →
