Expo Logistics Panama 2010

Expo Logistics is an International Logistic and Multimodal Transportation Exhibition based on the experience developed by the Panama Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (CCIAP – due to its acronym in Spanish) on the organization of Expocomer as the main trade exhibition of the region. The CCIAP is a business association, established on May 17th, [...]

Tips on Equipping Your New Life in Panama

Every new Expat retiree faces the same dilemma when making choices about how to handle their first international move. The big question is always whether to move your existing possessions or replace them with something new when you arrive in Panama?

Retire in Boquete, The Valley of Eternal Rainbows

Wake up to the sound of birds and drinking a fresh cup of coffee harvested in a nearby plantation. Enjoy the day among nature in a town dubbed the “valley of flowers and eternal spring”. Stop at the local store to chit chat with lovely locals and expatriates who occasionally spend their cheap holidays in [...]

I’m in a Mañana State of Mind

One of the surprises new arrivals discover when purchasing real estate in Panama is a distinct difference in the meaning of time. The Mañana mentality as it is often called, is a fixture of Panamanian culture. This relaxed way of looking at the passing of time is rooted in the traditions of Panama’s indigenous people. [...]

When Seeking a Working Retirement in Panama, It Is Best to Bring Your Job With You

One of the big benefits of life in Panama is the affordability of local labor. An average of about $300 per month will buy the services of a domestic willing to cook and clean from sun up to sun down. Handymen, drivers, and nannies can be found at similar pricing. This is good news if [...]