Tag Archives: shopping

Buying Herbalife in Panama, and getting various things done

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

There are so many wonderful things about this country, but once in a while there is a hiccup. Add my less that stellar Spanish on the phone and it can get very… umm … interesting. My California daughter sells Herbalife. … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Getting Things Done, Panama | Tagged banking, car inspection, car registration, el banco, Herbalife, license plates, placas, revisado, shopping | 18 Comments

The Municipal Market

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

There is a big municipal market on the south side of town, and it is interesting to see how it has grown. I first visited it when it was quite new and wrote a post about it HERE. At that … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring the Area, food, Getting Things Done, Panama | Tagged Chiriqui, David, Food, fruits, meat, Municipal Market, Panama, produce, produce markets, seafood, shopping, vegetables | 14 Comments

Buying Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This is my very favorite store! I’m probably there 3-4 times/week, either at this shop or another like it. There are many of these fruit and vegetable markets around town. This is one of the bigger ones, and others can … Continue reading →

Posted in food, fruit, Getting Things Done, Panama | Tagged Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, Food, fruits, produce, shopping, vegetables | 28 Comments

Traveling Back to the USA

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

We’ve been here over two years now, and it’s interesting the different thoughts that come to mind when I return to the USA. It’s the same trip back to the same country, but different things seem to strike me as … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, expat, Miscellaneous, Panama, travel | Tagged culture, differences, Panama, shopping, travel, USA | 16 Comments

Panama City, Albrook Mall

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

When Holly and I arrived in Panama City, we had some extra time and went to Albrook Mall which is conveniently located next to the Albrook Bus Terminal. I heard it was a big mall but my goodness, it was HUGE! … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Exploring Panama, Panama | Tagged Albrook Mall, Panama, Panama City, shopping, Travel and Tourism | 22 Comments

A Visit to the Fish Market

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

When there is no more fish in the freezer, it’s time to go to Pedregal to buy more from the fishermen. My friend Cedo wanted to come along too, so off we went. Pedrigal is a town just a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring the Area, food, Panama | Tagged David, Fish, marina, Panama, Pedregal, shopping, yachts | 28 Comments

Canasta Basica food store

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We are putting together information for other expats who may come to the area. My two biggest challenges when I first arrived were finding things, and understanding Spanish. We thought it might be useful to identify various businesses that have … Continue reading →