Author: bocasdeltoro

So, here I am living in the island paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panama. It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Overhead, the sun is playing tag with fluffy clouds lazily drifting in the tropical breeze. The sea out in front of the dock is as calm as a lake. It’s one of those days where the… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: Spoiled Rotten

I’ve worked with a lot of folks from all over the world that want to either relocate, retire or own property in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Almost every time, one of the questions I get asked is “What should I bring with me to Panama? It’s an open-ended question and the answer depends on a… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: What do I bring to Panama?

As promised, I am finally getting the chance to continue my series about building in the tropical islands of Bocas del Toro. Keep in mind that this series is targeted toward the average home builder. If you are planning on a large construction or development project, obviously, many of the basics still apply but there… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: To Build or not to Build, Part 3

It’s been fifteen years now since I first came to the islands of Bocas del Toro Panama. The last five years that I have lived here full-time have gone by in a whirlwind of waves, sand and scenarios that make me wonder how it was ever possible to cram so much into such a short… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: Reflections on Past & Present

Panama is a great place to reach for those pent-up dreams and come out of your shell into the light of whatever passion or desire you harbor inside.

There is no denying that there are clouds in the skies above this tropical island paradise but the far greater percentage of the population are people who have goodness in their heart and soul.

What it is like to live in a foreign country based on my personal experiences.

In my last article, I talked about a few of the initial items and procedures involved in building a new home in the islands of Bocas del Toro, Panama. In this section, I want to try to give you a few more details on specifics such as materials, utilities, labor and cost factors involved in… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: To Build or Not to Build, Part 2

Here is the simple answer to a complicated question…

Let’s dive into the murky waters of boat ownership in the tropical islands of Bocas del Toro, Panama.

What to expect shopping in Panama and especially in Bocas del Toro.

Read Article 1: Life in Bocas del Toro: Defining Paradise Read Article 2: Life in Bocas del Toro: What Price Paradise? Living on the islands of Bocas del Toro, Panama is certainly a change from living in my fast-paced lifestyle of the US. In my next few articles, I am going to try to discuss… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: The Panama Journey Within

Have you read Life in Bocas del Toro: Defining Paradise yet? After years of adventure and searching I have finally settled in the place that defines my Paradise. But at what cost? As they say in the movies, “Everything comes with a price.” What happens then if we look behind the curtain and sort through… Continue reading Life in Bocas del Toro: What Price Paradise?