Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Panama City, Panama
Read more about health care in Panama in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
Tens of thousands of medical tourists visit Bangkok, Singapore, and India every year. These patients are mainly European, but now many North Americans are beginning to follow this trend. Previously, if you needed top medical attention, you went to the U.S. Now patients are seeking the same excellent care abroad. Foreign countries are recognizing the need to provide medical care that is equal to, or surpasses, what is available in the U.S.—but at a much lower cost.
Read OnMonday, May 19, 2008
Read more about Panama in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
I recently received a note from a reader who was searching for a second home in Latin America: “…of course I’ve eliminated Panama from my list,” he writes, “since everyone knows it’s become too expensive. I had my sights set on Panama for years, but from what I hear, I don’t think I can afford it anymore.”
This is a misconception. For affordable living, Panama is still a great choice…but you’ve got to look below the surface.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Panama City, Panama
Learn more about Panama in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
Ah, dirty, sexy money; unfortunately, we can’t live without it. I know from your e-mails that many of you plan to retire early and continue working once you relocate to Panama. But what to do? Start a new business? Look for a job? Expand your current business overseas? There are plenty of options for those who need to make a living here.
Read OnThe bargain-beautiful Panama we’ve been writing about for years is alive and well…especially in Las Tablas. This little colonial town differs from hot retirement destinations like Panama City, Boquete, or Bocas del Toro. It’s in an area surrounded by farms and ranches, and that makes the climate, the landscapes, and the people unique.
Read OnSaturday, April 26, 2008
Get more international real estate investing advice in International Living Postcards—Saturday Edition
As world real estate markets settle out from years of rapid appreciation, rental yields are one way to continue to diversify your property investment portfolio.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Las Tablas, Panama
Read more about real estate in Panama in International Living Postcards—your daily escape
The bargain-beautiful Panama we’ve been writing about for years is alive and well…especially in Las Tablas, province of Los Santos. This little colonial town differs from hot retirement destinations like Panama City, Boquete, or Bocas del Toro. It’s in an area surrounded by farms and ranches, and that makes the climate, the landscapes, and the people unique.
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