My Latino Family Values
Bogota, Colombia Bus Terminal Winter 2006. I was waiting in an open-air bus station in Bogota in the northern part of Colombia. The night was chilly. The air was crisp due to the Colombian capital’s 9,000 foot altitude. I was awaiting a 12 hour overnight bus switchback journey from the mountains of Bogota to the valley of Cali. ... [Read more of this review]
Children of Panama
The Children of Panama I have spent most of my professional life developing programs for children which has made me acutely aware of both child and parent behavior. Throughout my travels on the Isthmus, I have been impressed with the behavior of the children of Panama and dismayed that so little investment is being made to enrich these precious lives.... [Read more of this review]
Everything Grows in Boquete
Everything grows in Boquete. There are simply not words to describe the luscious of this area of Panama. It is truly a gardener’s dream where both the soil and the climate allow virtually every form of flower, bush, and tree to thrive. Throughout the area one can see bougainvillea climbing over walls in its vibrant colors of red, purple, and... [Read more of this review]
Loving Boquete, Panama
Is is easy to understand why Boquete is one of the top tourist draws in Panama and is attracting retirees from North America and Europe. Located in a picturesque valley and surrounded by lushly forested mountains, virtually all of property in this area has amazing views of the Volcano Baru, the Rio Caldera, forests, or vivid gardens. Boquete is one... [Read more of this review]
Loving Pedasi, Panama
Pedasi located on the Pacific Coast of Panama is a quaint village that offers travelers a relaxing atmosphere. Seemingly far away from the bustle of Panama City, it is only a half day bus ride for those taking public transportation with all but the last 40 minutes on a comfortable air conditioned bus. The last leg which is from Las Tablas to Pedasi... [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]
Read This Before Renting a Car in Panama!
Here is the rule of thumb when renting a car while visiting Panama City—Don’t. For one, you don’t need a rental car if you are staying in the city. Taxis are everywhere, cheap, efficient, and most importantly, hassle-free (read more about them here). No need to worry about parking (which can be a huge headache in certain parts of the city), and... [Read more of this review]
Living: Panama City vs. Medellin
I have just returned to Panama city from Medellin. Two decades ago this might have been suspicious but today Medellin is fast becoming the new tourist destination. I went to Medellin to find out for myself how much Medellin has changed. As a destination city, I wanted to find out how the new Medellin compares to Panama City. What follows is... [Read more of this review]
Information on Panama’s Retirement program
The Pensionado Visa After visiting the beautiful country of Panama, many retirees are interested in settling there permanently for their retirement years. This requires a few steps to obtain a retiree visa, known in Panama as the “pensionado visa”. Once received, the pensionado visa is good for the rest of the person’s life. To qualify for a... [Read more of this review]
Panama Retirement Video
Retirement is cheap and easy in Panama, just watch the video below. Read More →
