Tag Archives: Latin America

I felt an Earthquake last night!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was sitting at Joel’s desk looking at photos, and I felt the floor vibrate. For a city girl this isn’t anything unusual. Who’s doing construction in the street, or was that a subway passing underneath us? But, here on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, Earthquake, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Panama | 18 Comments

The River in Summer

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I know, it’s supposed to be winter, but in Panama it’s summer. We are getting no rain and it’s often very breezy. It’s drier, a little warmer in the afternoons, and a little cooler at night. Someone commented on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Panama, photography, the River | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, Latin America, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, river | 12 Comments

The Border Hop, or the Passport Shuffle

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Before I tell the story, let me write a disclaimer. This is not advice, nor a reliable reporting of the laws. Do your own homework and learn for yourself what is required. This is only our experience, and our understanding … Continue reading →

Posted in expatriate, Getting Things Done, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Costa Rica, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Moving, Panama | 9 Comments

America is Taking Over Panama!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Yes this is a “foreign” country, but not as foreign as you would think. If you feel better seeing familiar businesses here, if you are happy to get your favorite fast food, you will be just fine in Panama. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Exploring the Area, food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Fast food, International Living, Latin America, Panama | 14 Comments

More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” (repost)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” Another interesting article about why people move to another country, and specifically to Mexico and Panama.

Posted in culture, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Mexico, Moving, Panama, retirement, United States | Comments Off

New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador (repost)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador. reposted from http://johnandmarylivingitupinecuador.wordpress.com/ This is Ecuador, not Panama but I think the practice of burning the negativities of the past year in an effigy is common throughout Latin America. My friends and neighbors here are very … Continue reading →