Escape Artist - International Strategies For The Globally Minded

Ecuador technology has scored big and the beneficiary is going to be Internet users across the nation. As service quality is ramped up, the costs will drop.
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Cartagena International Music Festival The old city of Cartagena is never more alive when music fills the streets. Set against the backdrop of spectacular colonial buildings, in the…
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There is a need for your help in Colombia.   Even if we might be self made men or women, as foreigners  most of us come from much better personal circumstances than exist for many…
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For the past 10 years, we’ve been looking in Europe, Central, and South America for that ideal retirement community.  At first, we bought new construction properties in France, thinking…
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Hidden away in homes and the parking garages of many apartment buildings in Colombia are a surprising number of ''beauties''. Of course, Colombia is known for its beautiful people but…
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An important pillar of Escape Artist Colombia is the concept of Giving Back. In the article on Maureen Orth we have proposed the idea that one person, even you or I can make a…
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Imagine waking everyday to fresh air,  clear sunny,  skies,  and 70 to 80 degree temperatures…365 days per year !  Welcome to Colombia ! Add to that, being surrounded by landscapes of…
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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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