Being happy and positive are truly subjective feelings. That doesn’t mean, however, that where you live can’t affect how happy you are. And according to one study, Panama is the place to be. In fact, Latin America in general seems to rank high on the happiness scale....
Moving to Panama
Getting Around Panama City: An urban transportation guide
Panama City, Panama can be a hectic place to get around, especially if you’re a newcomer; but it doesn’t have to be. Like any major metropolitan city, there are many options for transportation fit for any budget. Driving is often the most direct, and certainly a...
Cleaning Up the Bay of Panama – Panama’s Sanitation Plan & Progress
After years of heavy development, accelerated construction growth, and a seemingly never-ending traffic problem, the bay of Panama has taken a hit. Environmentally speaking, it’s become a real problem. City waterways and run-offs have been neglected and polluted, and...
Panama International Film Festival Scores Big With Crowds
The Panama International Film Festival (PIFF) concluded this past week, marking the end of the third year for the event, which some say was the best yet. Films from all over Latin America, as well as a variety of local films, were screened over the course of a week to...
Where to live in Panama? How to choose the area that best fits your lifestyle
Panama is a small country, geographically, but despite its size, it offers a very diverse landscape. That’s why, when you’re planning to relocate to Panama, it’s important to pick the best area to fit your needs, and your lifestyle. And Panama has everything, for...
Panama City Ranked as the Cheapest City in the Western Hemisphere
When people look at investing overseas there are a number of important factors that they have to consider. Economic growth potential, political stability, currency stability, and location are just some to name a few. But, as promising as all of these factors look,...
8 Visas that Grant Permanent Residency in Panama: INFOGRAPHIC
Interested to learn more about obtaining permanent Panama residency? As one of the most desirable retirement destinations in the World, combined with a stable and growing economy flush with opportunity, Panama is attracting foreigners across the globe with favorable...
Shipping Household Items to Panama – Costs, Taxes, and Rules
Shipping to Panama is a great option for those seeking to relocate to Panama or move household items great distances at low cost. While there are a variety of prices and services available, most fall under a similar price range. With English widely spoken at most...
Guide to Panama’s New Metro
Panama’s new Metro system is expected to change everything. A brand new, state of the art system running through the heart of the city between two residential areas, the line is expected to be finished in early 2014. At a cost of $1.88 billion the project is hardly...