Create an Untethered Life Overseas
I remember loving fluffernutter and banana sandwiches as a kid. A thick layer of creamy peanut butter,… [more]
As the year 2012 draws to a close, it's natural to review the previous year and look forward to the next.… [more]
Most countries have rules about who can visit and who can live within their borders full time. As… [more]
If you’re contemplating your first move overseas, attending an expat conference can be an excellent way to start. I’ve been to a few, and you can read about them: Top 20 Country Choices for your Overseas Retirement How to Jumpstart your Overseas Move Why you should NEVER Attend an Expat Conference Panama Expat Conference — [...]
If you believe recent allegations, the NSA has been spying on your internet activity for years. They say they don’t target US citizens. They do target communications between the US and other countries. So, if you’re a US expat living abroad, or if you’re an expat in the US, you’re a target. And it’s not [...]
The internet makes portable careers possible. Whether your portable career involves writing, building websites, photography or something else, you rely on the internet to keep you connected to clients, coworkers and bosses. You also need the internet to update your website or blog, offer items for sale, and myriad other tasks. So what happens when [...]
From the Archives. . . The ideal way to find the best country for your expat life is to visit and fall in love. If you’ve been fortunate enough to spend time in other countries, you can use that experience to choose your overseas retirement spot — or at least whittle down your list of [...]
Finding a place to live in Panama’s interior is very different from what you’re probably used to in the US, Canada or Europe. In those places, whether you’re renting or buying, there are agencies you can visit and professionals who can help. While you’ll find some of those options in Panama City, when you get [...]
You can find tipico lunches everywhere — but where on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula do you go for an elegant mid-day dining experience? One choice in Chitre stands out. Every once in a while I like to take time out in the middle of my day for a nice restaurant lunch. Back in Florida I had [...]
Last month I let you know about the speeding ticket my husband got while we were driving from Las Tablas to Chitre. We drove around a sweeping curve and saw the policeman right away — talking with another driver by the side of the road. He never turned around to face us until after he [...]
Recently a reader told me he’d appreciate “any suggestions on how to stay connected.” When it comes to staying in touch with family, friends and business back home, a little planning before you leave can save you lots of money and frustration. All these suggestions will work whether you’re traveling short-term or living long-term. Mobile [...]
Guest Post by Sean Lords Gearing up for a year of teaching abroad can be both a stressful and exciting time in your life. On one hand, you are preparing for what will probably be one of the most memorable times of your life, but on the other, you are getting ready to leave everything [...]
Kiddie rides. . . hot dogs on a stick. . . ice cream and cotton candy. . . cows and horses. . . farm equipment. . . furniture. . . experimental agricultural techniques. . . this fair in Los Santos, Panama has them all. It reminded me of the county fairs of my youth, with [...]
If you're one of the 80% of readers who will have to earn a living overseas, this book's for you!
