Kat Kalashian
Kat has grown up around the world, living in the United States, Ireland, France, and Panama and has traveled extensively. Upon graduation from university in the United States, she wasted no time in moving abroad again. She has lived in Panama full-time for four years, now working as Managing Editor for Live and Invest Overseas.
Latest Articles
Why Americans Keep Moving To Ambergris Caye, Belize
Living on a Caribbean island is a typical daydream for most of us… a fantasy full of waves on sand, umbrella cocktails, lobster dinners, and hammock naps that has been well-earned after a long career. But the reality of living full-time on a tiny island is not all sunshine and seashells. On Ambergris Caye, the […]
10 Reasons Portugal Is So Irresistible
Portugal consistently shows up on lists of the best places in the world to live and retire—we ourselves named it the World’s Top Retirement Haven for nearly a decade running. There’s something for everyone in this diverse little country… Whether it’s a beach life, a city apartment, or a house in the countryside, Portugal has […]
Islands, Rainforest & Skyline Sunsets—A Peek at Panama City
Some of my best memories of life in Panama City took place on its iconic Amador Causeway… A few minutes from downtown Panama City, this four-mile strip of land connects a series of small islands, each with its own personality. From Frank Gehry’s Biomuseo and its grounds… to preserved rainforest, the famous Smithsonian Tropical Research […]
Is This Panama City’s Best Neighborhood?
Vía Argentina is one of the most recognizable streets in Panama City—not because it’s flashy or luxurious, but because it offers one of the city’s few truly walkable neighborhoods. Located in the heart of El Cangrejo, a vibrant neighborhood that I called home for many years while living in Panama City, this walkable corridor is […]
