The other day, I stumbled across an intriguing Foreign Service Journal article. The author expressed an aspect of expat life better than I ever could. Therefore, I present, The Spirituality of Living Abroad, by Douglas E. Morris Life overseas has a reputation for being libidinous, debauched and Read More
Ocean Swimming in Puerto Armuelles for Beginners
This is part of our "How to Be Happy in Paradise" series. One happiness routine to explore is ocean swimming. Before you dismiss it out-of-hand, let me describe how I came to embrace ocean swimming. But, first, let's set the stage. Think back to all the warm summer days you have spent on the Read More
Want To Be Happy in Paradise?
The title of this article contains a huge irony. It points directly at a glaring paradox. The reason many of us move to our Panama tropical paradise is because: We knew, in our hearts, that if only we lived in Paradise, we would automatically be happy 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Even Read More
Finding Happiness in Paradise
Finding happiness in a tropical paradise sounds like it should be the easiest thing in the world. Right? However, to find true happiness in a sunny, warm, relaxing environment requires the exact same skill set that is required to be happy while shoveling snow in Toronto in January, or sitting in Read More