When thinking of moving overseas and becoming a resident or expat in a sunny country like Panama are varied, but regardless of your income, background and age, they usually address the following: What would your legal status be? Should you become a legal resident full time? Or should you come and go often enough to avoid the residency question altogether? If you invest in a new home in your new country, how should you hold title? Should you own your property as an individual or a corporation? What will your tax liabilities be?
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Dolce & Gabbana is and Italian designer powerhouse, established by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, incorporating perfumes, and all kinds of accessories to its clothing line.  Dolce&Gabbana is the Dream: a luxury brand of unapproachable desirability distinguished for its high sartorial content and original styling of the apparel.

The D&G’s collection for Summer 2010 elaborates the classic cowboy wardrobe to in order to dress urban cowgirls and cowboys , who are able to mix traditional denim jackets, masculine pinstriped suits, suede and perforated leather, with soft cotton, white lace, chiffon, Mickey and Minnie printed crêpe de chine, all styled with suede and leather boots. 

Panama has it all, for all tastes and all budgets, from Saks in Los Pueblos to D&G at Multiplaza!

The famous little blue box, the symbol of prestige and quality throughout the world, has made its way into the hands of the Panamanian consumer and visitors. Read the rest of this entry »

Retiring in exotic destinations has become a desirable choice for many US and Canada residents, for a variety of reasons: better Climate, getting the most out of dwindling retirement funds, increased cost of living at home, better connectivity worldwide (internet, phone, planes, etc) and many others. The World has become but a Global Village for baby boomers reaching retirement now, and overseas destinations are not a radical choice for the adventurous few, becoming the “adventure of a lifetime” for many.

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An occasional Mercedez, a BMW, or a Land Cruiser might not draw your attention too much these days, but what happens when you are cruising at 5pm and you see a neon truck with off road tires 12 feet high. Well don’t get scared, it’s all part of the show. Read the rest of this entry »

Having lived here in Panama my entire life, I always heard stories about the beauties that dwelled in the Caribbean side of our isthmus. Places like Bocas del Toro were slowly becoming synonyms of paradise and heaven. But no place received more praise than San Blas.

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No, I am not talking about conferences, or about RE fairs, or even about business dinners.  I am talking about what happens after papers have been signed, condos have been seen, and hands have been shaken.  What goes on in Panama when the sun sets?

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A new air transport agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama was announced recently by Lawrence Cannon and David Emerson, Canadian Ministers of Transport and Foreign Affairs & International Trade, respectively. The announcement caused little if no ripples in Panama, but for the many Canadians currently residing in this beautiful country, the news could not be more welcomed.

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