There’s no better way to appreciate and understand a city than a birds eye view and for those of us not financially fortunate enough to possess helicopters I have an easy solution in Panama City. Although it’s a place that us residents of the city see every day not many people take the time to venture up the immensely green hill topped with a gargantuan Panamanian Flag that looms over the city. It almost seems to fall into the background most of the time as we drive around to get wherever we are going that day. Last weekend this Gringo was in a “mountain summiting” type of mood and as Ancon Hill (Cerro Ancon) is the highest point of Panama Read more
Nicaragua Retirement: How to get residency
Having to leave the country every three months can really start to get old. Most of us just want to relax and enjoy Nicaragua without having to worry about planning our next visa renewal trip. The answer is simple, become a resident.
You can hire a lawyer to do everything for you and all you have to do is sign the checks, right? Sure but those checks can get pretty steep. The most cost effective approach is to do it yourself. Dealing with the government yourself can be a real pain in the neck, believe me I know, but it’s not very hard.
When applying as a retiree you will need the following documents:
Residency application form obtained from
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All-inclusive, is it worth it? An inside look at Occidental Allegro Papagayo.
Our hearts were filled with fear and excitement all at the same time. We were headed to the Occidental Allegro Papagayo All-inclusive Resort. Our stay there was a gift from our family. As we read the reviews online, our hearts sank. There were horrible horror stories and also stories of lovely vacations. We were so confused we didn’t know what to think.
The truth. The rooms are nice and comfortable. They are large, clean, air conditioned and they have hot water. The view from our third floor room was amazing. We had a great view of the pool, the beach and the forest surrounding the resort. Everything needs a little updating. A nice coat of paint, a couple Read more
A True Winter Wonderland Anytime of the Year!
Summer is approaching, it’s time to head to Patagonia! Why? To see the glaciers, of course. The Glaciers National Park is home to 13 glaciers, all of them impressive. Perito Moreno, though smaller than Upsala, is the most visited.
The trip to the majestic glacier starts in Calafete. There are plenty of hotels, hostels, B&Bs to fit any price range. An excellent choice is the Hotel Kosten Aike. A modern take on Tehuelche tradition and heritage, this hotel is the perfect introduction to a very unique Patagonia.
After settling in at the hotel, it’s time to get down to business. A day trip into The Glaciers National Park, a World Heritage site. As you approach Read more
A True Winter Wonderland Anytime of the Year!
Summer is approaching, it’s time to head to Patagonia! Why? To see the glaciers, of course. The Glaciers National Park is home to 13 glaciers, all of them impressive. Perito Moreno, though smaller than Upsala, is the most visited.
The trip to the majestic glacier starts in Calafete. There are plenty of hotels, hostels, B&Bs to fit any price range. An excellent choice is the Hotel Kosten Aike. A modern take on Tehuelche tradition and heritage, this hotel is the perfect introduction to a very unique Patagonia.
After settling in at the hotel, it’s time to get down to business. A day trip into The Glaciers National Park, a World Heritage site. As you approach Read more
Where to find the best goodies to bring home – Chichicastenango Market vs Solola Market
Chichi or Solola. Everyone’s got a different opinion and you may be reading mixed reviews wondering what is the best use of your time. Let’s talk frankly one gringo to another. The truth is that it depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. Each market has its merits as well as drawbacks.
Chichicastenango market is huge and full of locals and tourists. Over the years this market has become more and more touristy all the while hanging on to Mayan tradition. Allow me to explain. Walking around in the market you will see people dressed in their typical traje selling the traditional hand-crafted clothing and purses, wood-carved masks and decorations, incense and candles amongst the usual touristy Read more
Complete Infromation About CRE Ecuador
CRE Ecuador is one of the leading Spanish language News Broadcast Service from Ecuador. This channel has a General Interest media focus which makes it even better, faster and more accurate. Live streaming and quick updates of this news broadcasting service makes it a very relaible source of news.
CRE Satelital is the amazing radio station of Ecuador. It is a 560 AM radio station, with Live Radio Online all the time. When ever you are working on your computer you can tune in to CRE Ecuador from the comfort of your home. You can relax and rejuvenate when you listen to the CRE Ecuador. If you are a student or a professional working here, CRE Ecuador will make you Read more
Costa Rica Cars: How to buy a car
Ahhh! What a headache it can be to just think about buying a car in Costa Rica. Between simply finding a car, a lawyer, rtv, marchamo, and deciding whether to buy from a dealer or an individual you may think bringing your own car may be simpler. The truth is it probably isn’t simpler.
If you don’t have residency yet and you leave Costa Rica every three months then bringing your car may work out for you, for a while. So long as you are on a tourist visa your car will be attached to that visa, meaning when you leave the country that car needs to leave with you. However if you are planning on becoming a resident Read more
Attention All Panama City Runners!!
One afternoon I was running down Via Argentina, one of the main streets in my neighborhood of Panama City, and came across a pack of 30 or so other runners coming straight at me. Rather than get trampled by this herd of sweaty athletes I quickly performed and abrupt 180 degree turnaround and joined the pack like a fish joining a school of others. At that current point in time my Spanish was slim to none so rather than inquire the reason for this mass session of exercise I just went along with it. After an awesome run of about an hour or so all throughout the city we came to an abrupt halt and everybody started talking about cervezas. Read more
Experience the Far East in Panama’s Chinese Casino
Finding a place to throw money in a slot machine, on a blackjack table or on a roulette number is as easy as getting sunburned in Panama. From the “Vegas-Style” Veneto Casino to the number of smaller Crown Casino’s gambling is a common activity for locals and tourists alike in the great Panama City. For those looking for the rush of making it big, or the more common feeling of losing half a paycheck in 30 minutes, there are a variety of locations to make this happen.
To completely forget you are in a modern metropolis nestled on a canal in Central America, go visit the Golden Lion Casino in El Dorado for a change of scenery. Read more
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