Car-free living!
Panama Property Car-free living! EI Cangrejo, Panama City $165000 | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 1284 Sq Ft Mandalay is one of those small buildings in El Cangrejo where the residents hardly ever move out. This is your opportunity to get into a building that’s well built, close to everything, and has all of the small things that you learn to appreciate... [Read more of this review]
Dancing Salsa – It’s About Damn Time!
Dancing Salsa – It’s About Damn Time! Successful Gringo – Learning to dance Salsa. I’ve been in Latin America way too long not to dance Salsa. My I-can’t-dance-to-Latin-music-because-I’m-a-Gringo excuse is on the verge of expiring. Sure, I have learned the general jist of Salsa. I even have a couple turns and... [Read more of this review]
Clayton Village Bargain
Panama Property $499k investment with 9% ROI guaranteed by Kent While I try to keep my mailers as un-salesy as possible, every now and then a property comes up that I feel compelled to contact investor clients on. Clients often ask me, what would YOU buy? Well, what you see below is one of those deals that, if I had the money, I would jump ... [Read more of this review]
Panama Travel Guide – 2 Weeks
Panama In 2 Weeks – Updated December 2011. Panama Suggested Travel Itinerary: Only have two weeks in Panama? Here is our action-packed, yet frugal travel suggestions. Day 1: Fly into Panama City Day 2: Panama City: See Panama City Sights. Day 3: Panama City: San Blas for the day. Day 4: Panama City: Jungle Tour Day 5: Panama City/El... [Read more of this review]
Chiriqui vs The Rest of Panama
Successful Gringos lessons: Understanding the rivalry between Chiriqui and the rest of Panama. People from the province Chiriquí (Chiricanos) have Panama’s most distinct subcultures and prideful identities. The Chiricanos separatist spirit would make a Texan proud. Their we-are-the-prettiest-people-of-this-damn-country is comparable... [Read more of this review]
9 Good Gringo Habits
The How To Be A Successful Gringo: lessons continue. 9 Good Gringo Habits. I’m an incrementalist. Small steps or small changes in habits provide an action plan to accomplish my goals. In Panama, one of my goals has been to immerse myself in the local Panamanian/Latino culture. You should too. These 9 good gringo habits will make you….... [Read more of this review]
Things To Pack For Panama
Here is my recommended list of things to pack for travelers coming to Panama. 1. Electronic Reader - A E-reader allows you to travel considerably lighter. 2. A Small Cross Body Bag – Women bring small purses and end up not using them at all. Instead carry a very small cross body bag. It fits your passport, phone, credit card, ready... [Read more of this review]
Parking Tickets – Culture – Successful Gringo Part 3
Here are some behavioral contrast between an unsuccessful and successful Gringos. By no means are these occurrences daily in Panama, however most cultural high transparent people have experienced a few of these situations while living in a low transparent society. White collar corruption: Government officials and other people of power... [Read more of this review]
Parking Tickets – Culture – Successful Gringo Part 2
Over the past few years, Panama has seen a surge in immigrants from high transparent societies. These culturally high transparent individuals include working business professionals, entrepreneurs, international retirees, and young travelers from all across North America and Europe. The majority of these new arrivals are generally categorized... [Read more of this review]
Parking Tickets – Culture – Successful Gringo
How-to-be-a-successful-Gringo-in-Panama lessons continue. The successful Gringo-in-Panama must approach living in Panama with both open eyes and an open mind. Open eyes in order to recognize the differences between Panama and our home country. An open mind in order to craft solutions to problems we did not have to deal with at home. If not, you’ll... [Read more of this review]
