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Party in a School Bus!? – The Legendary Chivas Parties of Panama

August 3rd, 2011 | Panama - Adults Only | 1 Comment »

Those who’ve had the good fortune to grace Panama City with their presence are well aware of the crazy local bus system known as the “Diablo Rojos”, but for those yet to visit Panama let me paint a literary picture for you. Visualize your childhood school bus… Seriously, close your eyes and try to reminisce on that large yellow tin can that picked you up at a ridiculously early hour every morning. A large Bluebird brand bus with rows of tiny uncomfortable seats, narrow windows and seemingly no shocks whatsoever so every little bump in the road is absorbed by your personal human seat cushions. When these buses are no longer fit for operation in the USA where do they Read more

Where Should I Live in Panama City?

July 26th, 2011 | Panama - Places to Stay, Panama - Relocation | 2 Comments »

This is a very difficult question for many people when they take the bold decision to move to this interesting and quirky, tropical paradise. The city offers such a diverse range of neighborhoods, housing and prices one could spend the better part of a year doing research on what’s the best area to live in! Now this Panamanian Gringo is one of a very laid back nature, and with month-to-month rent being the standard for most apartments in the city I literally just chose the first place I was shown in a neighborhood I was recommended over the web. Please read my article on how I became an ESL teacher in Panama to better understand my situation, but to Read more

A Day in the Life of an ESL Teacher in Panama

July 19th, 2011 | Panama - Relocation, Panama - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

When you’re sitting at home dreaming of adventures trying to scheme up a way to travel and make money, ESL jobs often come to mind. Choosing the country, finding a job and getting hired are the first massive hurdles, but once you have successfully completed these, what is it really like? Do you really just play with kids and speak English for a couple of hours a day then use your money to lounge in paradise?

If you haven’t read my article on how I randomly ended up as an ESL teacher in Panama City, please read this article so you better understand my story. The school that has chosen this gringo as their English language educator is Read more

Places to Stay in Panama: Hotel Playa Cambutal

September 30th, 2010 | Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Places to Stay, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Cambutal Panama is located where the road ends on the Azuero Peninsula. Cambutal’s Jurassic Park like landscapes and peaceful sense of seclusion are well worth the rugged 6 hour drive from the city. A few years ago someone looking for a place to stay in Cambutal would have to either bring a tent or drive about 20-30 minutes to Tonosi to the nearest hotel. However, those who want seclusion with comfort can stay in Cambutal today worry free. The Hotel Playa Cambutal offers deluxe guest rooms right on the beach with showers, fresh linens and plenty of other amenities. There is only one other restaurant in Cambutal aside from the hotel and both serve similar seafood and traditional Panamanian foods such Read more

Novey Hardware – The Mini Home Depot of Panama

July 6th, 2010 | Panama - Best Shopping, Panama - Business, Panama - Gringo Favorite, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Novey Hardware in Panama – For Gringos in need for our next DIY project on your condo here — this place is just like a smaller Lowes or Home Depot in the States. Cheaper though.

If you’re like me at all, no doubt you’ve had a number of frustrating experiences with people working on your home or condo in Panama. I have had my fair share of “professionals” come through and try and fix things without really knowing what they were doing. Let me tell you, the experience is highly frustrating.

So much so, in fact, that despite not having all that much time to work on the place myself, I have found it easier to do many projects on Read more

Party in a School Bus!? – The Legendary Chivas Parties of Panama

Where Should I Live in Panama City?

A Day in the Life of an ESL Teacher in Panama

Places to Stay in Panama: Hotel Playa Cambutal

Novey Hardware – The Mini Home Depot of Panama

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