At the risk of pissing a lot of people off, I have to say: Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, was a racist thief. Yet, for some reason, among Panama’s U.S. expats, admiring Theodore Roosevelt and his overseas adventures is common. Unfortunately, this admiration ignores the terrible aspects…
Expat Or Immigrant? It’s A Simple Answer
What is the difference between being an expat or immigrant? That question, recently touched on by Mawuna Remarque Koutonin in The Guardian, captivated my international friends and me. We weren’t alone in our discussion either—the article has seen close to half a million shares online. In the article, Koutonin argues…
7 Tips For Gringos In Panama
[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 the impression that Panama City is just another North American city. It can be hard to remember you are in a foreign land. But never forget, fellow…
Being A Canadian Expat In Panama, Eh?
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 mistake–I’m white, I speak English without a noticeable accent, I watch baseball, and I hang with a predominately American group of friends. Whenever I tell new…