Archive for October, 2008
Panama Tourism Reaches Record-Breaking Numbers
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008Panama’s tourism industry shows no signs of slowing down, which is good news for the economy and everyone conducting business in Panama.In a recent article for La Prensa, Roberto González Jiménez reported these numbers:
Between January through September 2008 Panama received more than 1.1 million tourists, reflecting an increase of 13.1% or 128,452 more travelers than [...]
Obama or McCain - Which U.S. President is Best for Panama?
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Let’s face it, the topic you can’t escape no matter where you are in the world is the upcoming Presidential elections in the United States. Everyone has a reason for why they are voting for so and so, or why they aren’t voting for so and so.
So, that being said, what are the reasons [...]
Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time
Monday, October 20th, 2008Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer [...]
Bet$Win 2009 Passport to Paradise Contest
Monday, October 20th, 2008Win a 5 day/4 night trip to Waikiki Beach!
2 Round-trip tickets to Honolulu, Hawaii, rental car and $500 cash included
How to Win: Sweepstakes Prize Drawing
Drawing Date: 3pm. Jan. 31 , 2009 in Bet$Win Sports Café at Veneto.
Prize:
2 -Round.Trip. American Airline tickets to Honolulu, Hawaii.
5 - Days/4 Nights Hotel at world famous Waikiki Beach.
Rental car to [...]
The Cost of Living in Panama
Monday, October 13th, 2008Panama City has been transformed from a run-down third world city, to a bustling metropolis with a first world infrastructure. Hip neighborhoods attract more and more positive attention from outside investors, pursuing creative business adventures at third world costs.
In a place where you can live at 1/10 the value of the United States, investment or [...]
Panama is the Place to Escape the United States Recession
Thursday, October 9th, 2008As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the [...]
Delicatessen and Gourmet Groceries in Casco Antiguo
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008Shopping for high quality groceries and special products can be a little difficult in Panama City, which is why Super Gourmet first opened in Bocas del Toro in 2007. Now, after enjoying seven years of success providing the best in deli products and other hard to find products, Super Gourmet has opened up a second [...]