Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

Why an International Driver's Permit may be a good idea You may have heard that you should obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP), sometimes incorrectly referred to as a…
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Lots of jobs, too few qualified applicants If you are looking for a business to start in Panama, you might want to consider a trade school. Panama has a welcoming attitude towards…
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How Panama compares to other countries around the world Out of 227 countries ranked in a recent study of life expectancy by the CIA’s World Factbook, Panama comes in at #56. According…
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Options for sending and receiving mail in Panama Government Postal Services Sending and receiving mail in Panama can take a little work, but the routines aren’t difficult once you…
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Part 1 – Driver’s License Requirements As a foreigner, you can legally drive in Panama for up to 90 days using a valid driver’s license from your home country. As a tourist, you can…
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Part 1 of 3 - Craft Beers with a Tropical Twist Do you know that according to the 2011 Food and Lifestyle Report from the Kirin Institute, Panama ranks 11th in the world for beer…
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Language in Panama English as a Second Language In Panama most people speak Spanish, the official language of the country. The Spanish in Panama is closer to Caribbean than Central…
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A tropical challenge for runners at all levels On December 1st, 2013 Panama City will host its 37th International Marathon. This race is the oldest marathon in Central and South…
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Part 1 - An extraordinary economic growth spurt continues November 3rd is a national holiday in Panama, celebrating the country’s independence from Columbia in 1903. In 2003, one…
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The Americas get a Green Belly Button When is a green belly button a good thing? When you’re referring to Panama’s little town of Penonome and its 110 new wind turbines, of course!…
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I may have just tasted the nectar of the Gods! On a recent trip to Boquete, I asked a realtor friend where I could get a sample of the Geisha coffee that is grown in the area. I read…
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Why Panama's Pensianado visa is such a great deal Panama has a pension program unmatched by any other country in Latin America. It is the top reason that so many foreign retirees have…
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The Museum of Biodiversity (Biomuseo) is set to open in January 2014 After over 10 years of construction, several delays and a cost of more than $93 million dollars, Panama’s Biomuseo…
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Tips for a Pleasant and Productive Trip Exposing children to travel early in life is one of the best ways to introduce cultural differences and teach tolerance. Although it may seem…
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How a little suitcase space can make a big difference After my first visit to Bocas del Toro I came across an article that talked about an international nonprofit agency called “Pack…
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Unraveling the mysteries of paperwork abroad If you don’t have much experience traveling to other countries, trying to decipher the documentation required can be daunting. Here is a…
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Deciding to move to a foreign land takes a certain mixture of courage and adventure, whatever your motivation is to leave your native land.  Most of us don't take this step lightly and…
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In the public eye, Colombian coffee is so well known that many people think it actually originated here. In fact, coffee commerce came relatively late to this NW corner of South America…
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Folkloric Dance in Colombia The Colombian culture is a melting pot of the European, African and Indigenous people. This amazing blend of backgrounds of art, music and dance has created…
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If you are considering obtaining citizenship in Colombia via business ownership, please note this citizenship is not granted immediately. The amount and type of investment dictate the…
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