Autor: Marketa Markley

Bocas del Toro has historically attracted backpackers, surfers, and retired expats, but that list has expanded to include families with school-age children in recent times. More and more families are looking to expatriate to our beautiful archipelago for the lower cost of living and richer life experiences surrounded by nature. But what about education? While some families choose to homeschool, many begin searching for schools before the big move. With this influx of families over the past few years, more schooling options have been created. There are two main divisions when it comes to schooling in our beautiful archipelago:...

Holidays fill the month of November in Panama; starting with Dia de los Muertos on the 2nd of November and ending with Independence Day on the 29th of November, the month is a festive one! During the month of November the country is adorned in patriotic flags, music fills the air, and parades march throughout the streets. In addition to the national holidays, the province of Bocas del Toro celebrates its birthday in November as well, making the festivities even more grand in Bocas. During the year of Covid lockdown, many of these celebrations went dormant, but this year...