Panama City is a destination itself. You have the canal, one of the seven modern wonders of the world… the historic Casco Viejo neighborhood, a UN World Heritage site… the Smithsonian-affiliated Frank Gehry-designed Bridge of Life Museum… But even the most die-hard city slicker can use an escape on occasion. Here are five worthwhile, easy-to-reach getaways:

Whenever I travel to any of Latin America’s colonial cities, I can’t help but compare them to my home, the historic Casco Viejo district of Panama City. I’ve lived here for almost five years and I love this neighborhood’s friendly, bohemian vibe and beautiful buildings.

The morning sunshine is streaming through the open window as I grind rich Colombian coffee bought yesterday at the local shop. Every new day here starts with inspiring views as sunlight spills over the hillside towns on the far side of the valley.

First-World infrastructure, an honest culture, a beach-strewn coast, and a heartland of small cities and towns with cobblestone streets and historic stone homes… a place where gauchos still tend their herds on the rolling pampas, as they have for centuries….

It’s easy to repeat Warren Buffett’s advice at dinner parties: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” It’s harder to follow when it comes to your own portfolio.

Has the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adopted the imperial Romans as their model and as the inspiration for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)?

Sprawling temples...thrilling shooting ranges...stunning beaches...for those who like adventure, Cambodia has it all.

I’ve come to this stylish, seaside city on Spain’s north Atlantic coast to drink in its legendary charm. The jewel of the Spanish Basque Country, San Sebastián has been a famed resort since the mid-1800s.

Panama offers a range of residency options for the would-be investor. Here is how to secure yours.

Bagels were the key to Jon’s new life. Jon served his first customer in the fall of 2006 and has since become a fixture in El Congrejo. His team now makes 360 bagels daily, with double production on Sundays.