Health Tourism is the newest and coolest way to mutlitask while you are on vacation. It combines vacationing with certain medical procedures, including surgical and dental care. These medical procedures often include cosmetic surgery or other health related medical procedures, as well as surgery. When the cost for such procedures can be 50% or less than that of your home country, and you can be minutes away from sandy white beaches, why not travel abroad for medical treatment?
Panama is one of the most popular destinations for health tourism and medical vacations, and it is easy to see why. Not only is it extremely close to the United States, but the first world infrastructure you see in Panama is unique Read more
By now the fact that chocolate is good for your health is old news. Many people have been advised of the positive effects that dark chocolate especially has on blood pressure numbers, and have since forth rejoiced in the pleasure of eating delicious chocolates as “medicine.”
What you may not have known is that the Kuna tribe from right here off the coast of Panama is partially responsible for all the excitement. Melanie Grimes reported for HealthNews.com that a Harvard University study of the Kuna tribe, which drinks 5 cups of cocoa everyday, has practically perfect blood pressure numbers and a lower occurance of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and diabetes.
From their studies, researchers have concluded that chocolate Read more
Buying appliances in Panama City is most often done at Panafoto, which has 7 branches, including one on Calle 50, at Albrook mall, and in the Multiplaza. They have the best selection out of most every store, so you can find exactly what you are looking for, or at least pretty darn close. (Broilers… you won’t find them in a Latin American brand of oven.)
Be careful when buying appliances that you buy sturdy ones. Spikes in power can cause problems on fancier models. It is almost always best to go with trusted brands you know, rather than go the cheap route and pay for it later.
In addition to Panafoto you can find good deals on appliances at Price Costco, Read more
Panama hats aren’t really Panamanian, they are Ecuadorian in origin, made out of “paha toquilla” a straw plant that grows on the North Coast of Ecuador. That doesn’t stop Panamanians from selling them though, and that’s a good thing, since most tourists don’t know the real origin of Panama hats.
The quality of the hat depends on the density of the weaves and the way it is woven. The toquilla plant is split by hand into fibers that are as thin as thread and woven very finely. The making of a true Panama hat is a real art. It has to be smooth and soft all the way around, with no visible fibers poking out of the side of the weave. Read more
Interested in medical travel in Panama? If not, you should be. In Panama you don’t have to trade quality for a good price. The doctors are great, hospitals are clean and facilities are state of the art.
Check out www.panamamedicalvacations.com and for even more tips on how to get the most out of medical travel then check out this new book release:
The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Medical Tourism Released
Medical travel – traveling abroad for affordable healthcare- has been reported to be a multi-billion dollar industry. With both health care costs and the number of uninsured on the rise, the medical tourism market is expected to double by the year 2012. Although the current economy has reduced the Read more
I am happy to help anyone who wants to make the move to Panama with tips on how I have success in Panama, but I have to admit that sometimes getting back to those who e-mail me is pretty difficult, and time consuming.
So, this Gringo, along with all the other Gringo writers (see my blogroll for affiliate sites) have worked to create a database that puts you in contact with the people you need to reach in Panama (and Guatemala, Costa Rica, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and more!)
If you are looking for legal services, real estate information, an English speaking assistant or driver, cosmetic surgery, dental work and so on, all you need to do is the Read more
It’s a safe assumption that you are thinking about visiting Panama. Do so – it’s a great adventure and you will have a good deal of fun.
While the flights to Panama are quite reasonable from the continental U.S. ($300 to $500 on American/Delta and Continental), the onslaught of interest in Panama as a perfect second home and tourist destination has driven hotel prices through the ceiling. It is not unusual to pay $250 a night for a Wyndham or Marriott.
That is why renting a condo is such a fabulous idea. The Panama Gringo has a couple of condos for rent, one of which being the Punta Pacifica Condo, and the other being the SanRead more
The Panama Gringo has an apartment for rent on the 22nd floor of a one year old building in the Punta Pacifica area of Panama City. Great location in the middle of nearly everything.
Here is what is included:
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, approx 950 sq feet condo.
42 inch plasma TV with over 250 channels (including English CNN, FOX and ESPN, BBC and others)
Broadband wireless and wired connectivity
Voip phone that can be used to call US for free
Fully furnished � two couches, 2 brand new beds, all linen (2 sets) and towels
Washer/Dryer/Refrig/Microwave/Stove
Air conditioning in each bedroom plus master air conditioner in living room
Small balcony with fan
One secure parking space on the first
Upon purchasing your dream home in Panama, you may find yourself initially ecstatic, but very quickly overwhelmed, especially if you are new to Latin America. The new culture, language, and customs only add to the stress that comes from trying to finish and furnish your home.
Nostalgia is a team of architects, designers and installers that will work closely with you, or with your assistant, (Carlos Aleman is mine) to complete whatever project you have in front of you, big or small, from the initial concept to the final detail.
Nostalgia prides itself in providing their customers, the foreigners in particular, with everything they would like to have in their house that, just cant be found in Panama. They Read more
