One of the questions I'm seeing most often these days has to do with finding a place to live in Panama -- specifically in Las Tablas. We've had the pleasure of meeting several couples recently who are thinking of moving to Las Tablas, but finding a place to live here seems like a daunting … [Read more...] about Readers Ask: How do you find a Rental Home in Las Tablas, Panama?
Las Tablas
Las Tablas, Panama: Looking for a Gated Community?
Recently I received an email that asked: "It looks like there are some new gated communities but we can't find any info on them other than some YouTube videos with very little information. Are there any websites with sales listings?" Good luck with that! I guess it doesn't matter how often I … [Read more...] about Las Tablas, Panama: Looking for a Gated Community?
My First Year as a Panama Expat
Here's another selection from the archives. Enjoy! I became a Panama expat one year ago. On March 13, 2012, I landed -- along with my mini-mountain of luggage -- at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. My first few days here were pretty stressful. I'd flown down by myself to find … [Read more...] about My First Year as a Panama Expat
Las Tablas, Panama: A New(ish) Restaurant
I've just discovered a wonderful new place to eat in Las Tablas, Panama! Apparently it's been open for six months or so but it didn't show up on my radar until last week. A few weeks back I wrote about having a fancy lunch up in Chitre. At that time I explained that there aren't many restaurants … [Read more...] about Las Tablas, Panama: A New(ish) Restaurant
Expat Mailbox – Shipping and Mailing in Panama
Last week marked the first anniversary of my arrival in Panama to start my life as an expat. Just out of curiosity I sent out an eletter asking readers to send in questions about their biggest concern in moving overseas. (If you're not on my mailing list but would like to be, you can sign up … [Read more...] about Expat Mailbox – Shipping and Mailing in Panama
My First Year as a Panama Expat
I became a Panama expat one year ago. On March 13, 2012, I landed -- along with my mini-mountain of luggage -- at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. My first few days here were pretty stressful. I'd flown down by myself to find us a place to live. My husband and the dogs would … [Read more...] about My First Year as a Panama Expat