Today my husband came back from Chitre with a huge smile on his face. He was as excited as a little kid with a new toy as he unloaded the car. The new Riba Smith store has opened in Chitre, and that’s cause for celebration at our house. (Chitre is about a half hour drive from our home in Las … [Read more...] about Las Tablas, Panama: To You, it’s only a Hot Dog. To me, it’s a Sign of Growth
Azuero Peninsula
A Fancy Lunch on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula
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 my … [Read more...] about A Fancy Lunch on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula
Pedasi, Panama, a Cheerful Beach Town on the Azuero Peninsula [VIDEO]
Recently we spent part of a day in Pedasi. Located on the east coast of Panama's Azuero Peninsula south of Chitre and Las Tablas, Pedasi is close to excellent surfing beaches. Pedasi's home to more restaurants, B&B's and guest houses than its small size warrants, because it attracts surfers … [Read more...] about Pedasi, Panama, a Cheerful Beach Town on the Azuero Peninsula [VIDEO]
World Class Surf and Mountain Scenery on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula [video]
Last week we took a road trip south from Las Tablas, down through Pedasi and past Playa Venao, along the eastern coast of Panama's Azuero Peninsula. I love the mountains, and I also like the ocean. The Azuero gives me both. No matter where you are on the peninsula, you're within sight of one or … [Read more...] about World Class Surf and Mountain Scenery on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula [video]
On My Way to Panama
By the time you read this, I'll be tossing the last few items into my suitcase and heading for the airport. Today I fly to Panama to attend the Live & Invest in Panama conference, followed by a week exploring the country. This is the culmination of a decision made in January, just a couple of … [Read more...] about On My Way to Panama
How to Plan Your First Expat Scouting Trip
(Continued from How Do You Plan for the Unknown?) So you've decided to move to another country, you've done tons of research, and you've narrowed down your country choices. The next step is a big one -- scouting out your country of choice. Ideally, you'll be able to spend two weeks to a month … [Read more...] about How to Plan Your First Expat Scouting Trip