Cat Mandell
Judas Dolls: a truly awesome tradition in Panama December in Panama. Ahhh, yes we are still running around in flip-flops and bathing suits! However, you don’t have to be very observant to notice the strange scarecrow-like creations popping up in…
Read moreSeriously. You gotta try this! – Rincon de Bahia Why, yes, the waves are lapping at the shore, the ocean breezes are kissing your cheek, the moon has created an illuminated “dance floor” on the water, but it is the…
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Canadian Exchange Rate Got You Sidelined? Six things to Consider. Regularly, I am asked by Canadian travelers to Panama “why should I make an investment in a country where I have to convert my Canadian dollars to US currency and…
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November is the busiest month for holidays in Panama. With not one, but TWO celebrations for independence, there are plenty of reasons for a party. In fact, there are actually five, yes, FIVE national holidays in Panama during the month…
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El Valle De Anton is the world’s only inhabited volcanic crater that has been dormant for around five million years. El Valle was once a crater lake that became home to Indians from the surrounding mountains who have enjoyed…
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I don’t know how anyone managed to research a trip before the internet — that’s my go-to trip planning solution! When you’re moving to Panama (or any new country), there’s, even more, research involved, and you’ll want all possible tools…
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“Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half.” – Gore Vidal Thank goodness I am here to tell you that it’s time to elect a new…
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If you’re thinking of retiring in Panama, you’re not alone! Panama’s retirement program is one of the best in the world. Panamanians receive all these benefits when they retire, and thanks to Panama’s popular jubilado visa, foreigners can take advantage…
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Panama is a small country, so it’s easy to travel to every corner of it, even just on long weekend trips, and really get to know your new home. There are buses all over and flights to locations like Bocas…
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When you’re buying your home, there are a couple of big questions you face right away. The first is “where?” The second is, “Should I get a house or condo in Panama?” This is a matter of personal preference, and…
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