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Philippines: Bank Robbers and Hunter Girls in Puerto Galera – Part 2
Philippines: Bank Robbers and Hunter Girls in Puerto Galera - Part 2
When you putter around the tropics, the days are inclined to blend, but there’s one day and night I won’t forget in…
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Philippines: Bank Robbers and Hunter Girls in Puerto Galera
There are plenty of us out there. A transnational tribe of kindred spirits compelled to collect new memories, experience sensations the way other people collect shoes. Individuals…
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Panama
Located at the southernmost tip of Central America is Panama, a land bridge connecting the Americas.
In 1821, Panama joined Gran Colombia when Central America revolted against Spain.…
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Driving in Panama
Do I Drive on the Right or the Left?
Being behind the wheel of a car in a foreign country can be an intimidating experience! In most of Panama, however, this won’t be a problem.…
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Moving to Panama
How Does “There” Compare to “Here”?
How does Panama compare to where I live now? That’s a really good question. Asking it now will help determine whether or not you’ll feel…
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Expat Interview: Veronica
How I bought the Finca (Farm) – Our New Home in Panama
Hello Veronica! So, where are you and Tony from?
We are from Vera Beach, Florida and we both have a culturally Hispanic…
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Lodging Review – The Dolphin Bay Hideaway in Bocas del Toro
A place where you can leave the rest of the world behind…..
“Hideaway” is the perfect description of one of my favorite bed & breakfast destinations in Panama. Dolphin Bay…
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Panama Microbreweries – Part 2 of 3
Part 2 of 3 – Crafting Artisan Beer in Panama
Panamanians do love their beer, and master brewers are taking note. Here are some of their latest efforts toward introducing quality…
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Understanding Market Stages: The Key to Profiting on Central American Real Estate – Part 1 of…
Understanding land and property values in Central America can be tricky. Pricing is often all over the board. There are virtually no such things as market comps. It’s an analytical,…
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GMO Salmon – A Good Investment in Panama?
AquaBounty Technologies, a U.S. biotech company, has created a “Super Salmon” they call AquAdvantage Salmon by inserting genetic material from Chinook salmon and the eel-like species…
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Understanding Market Stages -Part 2 Large Tracts of Land Purchased by Pioneers
Viva Tropical
We recently introduced you to the system my business partner and I created to help us better understand and classify land in emerging markets throughout Central America.…
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A Gothic Icon in Central Panama City – La Iglesia de Carmen
One of the most beautiful architectural buildings in Panama is the Church of our Lady of Mount Carmen. Located in the heart of Panama City on Via Espana, it is the most visited church…
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ExPat Profile: How My Panama Retirement Led to a New Business
ExPat Profile: How My Panama Retirement Led to a New Business
In 2007 I bought my dream home, a waterfront property on East Texas. I honestly thought I’d stay there until the day I…
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Market Stage 3: The Boom Begins
We've been talking about the Central American real estate market and the difficulties associated with determining the value of properties in emerging markets. In order to assist us with…
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Lodging review – Hotel Bambito
Located in Cerro Punta, less than 10 minutes outside the small highland community of Volcan, Hotel Bambito is nestled in among the mountains and jungle. The nicely landscaped grounds…
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Dominican Republic: How Did I End Up Here? – Part 2
Click here to return to Part 1 of Wendy Gosbee's "How Did I Get Here?"
I love to travel, taste new food, meet people from different cultures, and see new sites. A school skiing trip…
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Dominican Republic: How Did I End Up Here?
First, a little background. I am British and I have lived in the Dominican Republic for 12 years.
I was 53 and in a rut. In the previous 5 years I had been made redundant (laid off),…
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The Risks and Rewards of Living Abroad on a Working Holiday Visa
I've done the teaching abroad thing, spending a year and a half in Seoul, and—make no mistake—I enjoyed every minute. However, when I began thinking about my next adventure, the idea of…
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Buying Sea Shells on the Philippine Sea Shore, Part 2
Continued from Part 1 of "Buying Sea Shells on the Philippine Sea Shore," the first article in a four-part series, “Living on a Philippine Island” by Tanja Bulatovic.
After a couple…
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Buying Sea Shells on the Philippine Sea Shore
This is the first article in a four-part series, "Living on a Philippine Island" by Tanja Bulatovic.
“What the hell am I doing here?” I wondered, as I struggled to fall asleep in the…
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