Escape Artist - Live, Work, Travel, Invest, and Retire in Panama

After years of research, why I chose to retire in Panama 1) The stable political environment After General Noriega's regime ended in 1989, Panamanians decided they would never again…
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If you’ve ever looked for long-term accommodation, chances are you’ve come across the term “corporate housing”, a growing industry offering companies and individuals an alternative to…
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“I had an incredibly enriching learning experience, but I also feared that we might be objectifying and exploiting the lives and history of the Embera people." This is some of the…
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No worries when it comes to keeping warm: Fresh powdery snow, a crackling fire at the lodge, bundling up against the cold……if this is your idea of heaven, then Panama may not be the…
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I was recently given a tour of the upscale gated community of Altos del Maria by a Panamanian friend and knowledgeable attorney. It took us about an hour, heading west, to reach the…
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The Ins and Outs of Getting a Work Visa with Employment in Panama Panama has become popular with foreigners looking for new opportunities in a country with a lower cost of living, a…
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The plantain is a very popular food in Panama. It looks like a banana, but if you take a bite of a raw plantain you will know this is something different. Plantains are a member of the…
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Panamanians love their golden frogs. Their status as a cultural icon dates all the way back to the Mayans who believed they could increase fertility. Their brilliant yellow color…
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One non-negotiable for US citizens is that we are taxed on worldwide income. If you live in the US, make money overseas and bring the money back into the US, it will be subject to US…
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Taxes and other deductions required from employee paychecks. Like most countries, Panama requires foreigners employed by companies or households to have a work permit issued by the…
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