Last year saw the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal and living in Panama City, it seemed fitting to visit the Miraflores Locks and find out more about the world’s most famous canal. The canal took ten years to build and originally began with the French. The…
What is the difference between being an expat or immigrant? That question, recently touched on by Mawuna Remarque Koutonin in The Guardian, captivated my…
If you’ve been to Utila in Honduras, then a trip to Bocas del Toro in Panama may remind you of this crazy Central American island. Not because…
I attended Tuesday’s Panama vs Costa Rica soccer game (better known as fútbol here) and it was an experience as always. I don’t keep up with…
The tides of Panama City’s real estate market have shifted in recent months, as the country’s economy continues to grow and international investors return…
During my time in Panama I’ve discovered some neat ways to utilize the things around me in Panama City to make it my own…
Foreigners living in Panama right now are living here at a sensitive time in Panama’s history. While Panama has for many years been known…
In the first article I wrote for PTY Life, Try something different. Try Azuero (Vol I.), I talked about the awesome things to do…
After having established Spanish schools in Boquete and Bocas del Toro, Habla Ya has opened their first school in Panama City! They invited me out…
[adrotate banner=”18″] Mail Boxes Etc has recently opened their first store in beautiful Casco Viejo and residents, business owners, and tourists are thrilled! People finally have…
*Update: Paddle boarding is no longer offered in Casco Viejo but you can still enjoy the article! Paddle boarding is a great way to…
Want to see some of the most beautiful photos of Panama? Follow some of my favorite Instagram accounts that capture images of the people, landscapes,…
Late Night Music threw their 2nd annual Rescue Beats party with the opening night on Friday, January 30 at Teatro Amador and then on Saturday…
Late Night Music threw another epic party this past Friday January 23rd aboard a vessel that cruised around the Panama City Bay with house music by…
I was browsing the Expats in Panama Facebook Group earlier this week and came across a great story that I wanted share by Canadian…
[adrotate banner=”18″]Gringos in Panama often forget they’re gringos in Panama. The downtown’s multicultural, international vibe and the American fast-food and shopping brands can give…
Panama’s Urban and Household Waste Authority (La Autoridad de Aseo Urbano y Domiciliario) began an operation on Monday to clean up the streets of Avenida…
When I was 20 years old I sold my car, packed up my life into two suitcases, put my dog in a carry-on bag,…
Every year when November roles around people leave the city to enjoy several three day weekends. To most people the holidays are a day…
[adrotate banner=”18″]It has happened to all of us: We spend the night raging at a bar in Casco Viejo then 4 AM comes around…
I attended Saturday’s Kaskade Concert on the rooftop of the Hard Rock Hotel and it was one crazy night! My friends and I began the…
I am a Canadian expat in Panama. When I meet new people here, I am often confused for being an American. It’s an understandable…
I was out of town during last months Young Expats in Panama (YEP!) trip to Isla Grande so I was pumped to be able…
According to an article that appeared on Telemetro, there have now been 80 cinematic productions that were recently filmed in Panama. “In the last…
I have always believed Azuero is one of the top 5 places to go in Panama for one reason: it encloses and portrays the…
I’m officially the owner of a used bicycle that I purchased from someone on Ecuentra24! I enjoy riding bikes but I have been hesitant…
Abner Benaim’s documentary Invasion has been submitted as an Oscar nomination in the Foreign Language Film category – making it the first time a film from…
I recently returned to Panama from a two week trip back home to Louisville, KY and every time I go back I face a little…
Thinking of buying real estate in Panama? Here’s an infographic by Panama Offshore Legal Services where they show you what you can get with a…
After having an awesome trip to Medelln, Colombia last year I have been wanting to return to Colombia to check out the capital city: Bogotá…
Quietly tucked away in Panama City’s San Francisco neighborhood lies Magno Barber Shop: The ultimate place for a guy to get a good haircut…
The official 2015 trailer has been released for The Day After Festival, Panama’s top electronic music event of the year. This will be the third…
I use prepaid Digicel service as my cell phone provider in Panama because they have the fastest and most affordable data plan ($14.95 for…
I have been living in Panama for over three years and just recently discovered a way to instantly save 20% on medications at the…
Why pay for a taxi when you can travel in Panama City like a local! I’ve put together a guide on the easiest and…
I just retuned to Panama from a two week trip home to Kentucky and I thought I would share one of the biggest complications…
Donde José has closed, but you can check out his new casual dining restaurant LO QUE HAY. Once I found Donde José discreetly concealed…
May 22, the Young Expats in Panama group threw another great party! This one took place at the sleek and modern Aloft Hotel, which…
If you have read my other posts, you would know I began taking Spanish classes at Casco Antiguo Spanish School a few months ago.…
On Saturday I went to the Live Art Party at Onplog in Casco Viejo. I hadn’t been to Onplog for a while but it is…
