The Boquete (not for tourists!) Handbook

Insider Information for Surviving Life in Boquete, Panama

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For Sale

January 19th, 2011 · No Comments · FOR SALE

Generally speaking, I don’t sell stuff , nor am I am agent for anyone. However, there are times I come across great deals, bargains, real estate and other interesting things that, based upon my experience of living here, are worth putting up , for people to consider. I don’t get commissions ( Oh I wish!), it [...]

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The “Living Overseas” experience.

January 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Expat Issues

Doing this map made me realize that I have a definite ‘bent’ towards living in different places.  visited 55 Countries (24.4%) Create your own visited map of The World

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From Billie in Albaqueque

December 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · What People Say About Us

Just finished Boquete Handbook. What a monumental job you did. Congraulations! ****************************************************************************** Thanks Billie! Dlh

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Planning on moving to Boquete?

December 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · What People Say About Us

The Boquete Handbook If you are planning on moving to Boquete or even thinking about it this book is a must and will save you a lot of heartache and problems. Jeff

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A New Testimonial – the handbook actually helps!

October 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General, What People Say About Us

“ Thanks Dianne also for your Handbook: it is invaluable for those thinking of moving to Boquete.”  Carol A. Silver Spring. MD USA. Oct 6 2010.

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Boquete and its “back-home amenities”

September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General

Boquete was recently mentioned here:                AARP (Modern Maturity) Magazine Reveals the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad July 26, 2010 — Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. [...]

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When the going gets tough, the tough use “Facilitators”.

September 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips

Sometimes official processes here in Panana can be very daunting . My espanol is pretty serviceable now but even I found the Panama Diver’s License requirements at Sertracen in David difficult and taxing. After 3 attempts at getting the new license, I gave up and got myself a recommended ‘Facilitator’. For a fee these facilitators organize your paperwork [...]

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Our Quiet Little River – a critical TIP!

August 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips

Our Little river – The Caldera is at it again- after the 13″ of rain in about 2 hours ,the river broke its banks in various places . If you are thinking of living here , you must ASK questions about the weather in that particular area. You will find more info about this in the Boquete Handbook and [...]

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