Panama

In all my 40 years of experience covering the live and retire overseas beat, one country has stood out above...

Why were Lief and I drawn to Panama in the first place, some 26 years ago? And why have we...

Although firmly on the map as a world-class retirement haven, parts of Panama are still relatively undiscovered. The country’s Veraguas...

It’s been nearly five years since I packed my bags and left the tropics. I have to admit that I...

I would argue that most things in life are better with a twist… something unusual… unexpected… unfamiliar… makes anything more...

Theodore Roosevelt wanted to extend U.S. power and reach. He wanted a strong navy, and he wanted his naval force...

I’ve made a career of scouting the globe to identify interesting places for people to spend time and money. My...

I woke up this morning, brewed a pot of Irish breakfast tea, and, as has been my custom for decades...

Is Panama still a good choice for retiring overseas? In a word: yes. But there are some caveats… I was...

All at once, the air was alight, sparkling and crackling. Smoke and sparks cascaded overhead and in all directions. Men...

Panama has been on Live And Invest Overseas’ radar for more than 20 years, and its investment fundamentals continue to...

Looking for an affordable place to retire by the beach? Here you go... our top five picks: #1: Chitré, Panama...

My friend, José Bern—one of the top real estate developers in Panama—was once asked by ABC News, “Is Panama City...

The mountain town of Boquete in Panama’s Chiriquí Province is home to one of the world’s biggest communities of expat...

Retiring to an overseas haven has become a reality for many in the current day, including Peg, a retired teacher,...

Why is Panama our favorite country in Latin America...? Honestly, there's too many reasons to count, but here's 10 to...

Worried about soaring utility costs? You're not alone. Over the past year, energy costs across the United States have increased...

Panama is a country blessed to be surrounded by water on two sides, with the Caribbean Sea on the north,...

Imagine a country that uses the very same currency you do now… A business hub that’s at the center of...

With the low cost of living in Lagos, Portugal, you can afford this best of sunny, coastal Europe. Central America...

Carnaval is the biggest party of the year in Panama and businesses shut down for nearly a week. Celebrations take...

I woke up this morning, brewed a pot of Irish breakfast tea, and, as has been my custom for decades...

This is the time of year to remember, recalibrate, regroup, and reset your sights. Where have you been... and, more...

"Now, when something like this happens to you when you're older, you'll know what to do," offered Harry, trying to...

Imagine a bank account offering 15% annual interest "guaranteed" for the next two years... You'd jump on it, right? That's...

One of Panama's greatest attractions is its long Pacific coastline... Onto which crash some of the world's best surfing waves....

I lived in Panama for eight years, in Panama City… which lies on the country’s southern, Pacific coast. My extended...

It’s been nearly four years since I packed my bags and left the tropics. I have to admit that I...

"In 2013 my wife Carolyn and I decided we needed a change. Our lives in Hawaii were stalled." Dusty Tubbs...

We often refer to the Hub of the Americas as the world’s #1 “do-anything haven.” Whether you’re looking to retire,...

The Panama Papers incident from 2016 brought to light a part of the offshore industry that generally wants to stay...

For more than 170 years, travelers have been going missing in Panama’s highlands. Long before the Canal connected the Atlantic...

Yesterday, I introduced you to one of our two favorite property opportunities in Panama right now. That new project is...

Boquete (pronounced boh-KEH-theh), a small town nestled in the beautiful highlands of Western Panama, just ranked #2 in our first-ever Panama...

Expat mountain towns in Panama are not the first thing people associate with life in the tropics. For many people...

What is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism is simply traveling to a foreign country with the primary purpose of seeking medical...

We were the first to shine a light on Panama. For more than 25 years our Founding Publisher Kathleen Peddicord...

Ask just about any North American about tourism in Panama and they'll mention traversing the Panama Canal... if they can...

Panama has enjoyed two golden eras of economic expansion in the past 500 years. Investors who got in early then...

If you ever dreamed of a 5-star lifestyle in the sun... Waking to the sound of the ocean lapping at...

A new eco-friendly mode of transportation is taking Panama by storm. My daily commute to work leaves little time for...

Think palm trees swaying in the breeze, crystal clear water, and white-sand beaches. Then add pelicans overhead, starfish within yards...

Traveling has always enriched my life. Studying different countries in books and travel articles can be eye-opening... But nothing compares...

We give a lot of virtual ink to Latin America… And for good reason. This region checks three of the...

Most people think that purchasing real estate overseas is about having a second home to go to when you want...

The second-hand market is more popular than ever thanks to this generation's newfound love of thrift shopping and all things...

This August, we're hosting our first-ever Live And Invest In Latin America Virtual Conference to help you get acquainted with...

How does up-and-comer Medellín, Colombia, rate versus long-standing number-one retire-overseas choice Panama City? Here's how I'd lay this out... Panama...

When people talk about Panama, the first things you probably hear about are favorable taxes, shopping opportunities, the Canal, amazing beaches and wildlife, the inexpensive cost of...