Lately, I’ve been able to check off a lot of items on my bucket list and for that I feel super-grateful. Most of my bucket list items are about traveling to exotic locations, but a few select nature things make my list as well like seeing a puffin in the wild, spotting a resplendant quetzal or, in this case, seeing baby sea turtles make their way to the ocean. Honestly,…
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN PANAMA, 2025
It’s that time of year again. Honestly, I can’t believe that this will be my third Christmas as an expat living in Panama. Unfortunatley, this year, I’m not heading home to be with my family and friends. Because of that, I want this year to be extra special. I’m looking for the perfect combination of holiday events, giving, receiving, a little culture and surrounding myself with the best holiday vibes.…
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: FIESTAS PATRIAS IN PANAMA
My first year in Panamá, November took me by surprise, from dry holidays to bank closures, I wasn’t ready for it. The truth is, Fiestas Patrias in Panamá is a time when the entire country bursts into a vibrant celebration of independence and national pride! Interestingly, Panamá actually observes not one, but two independence days, After all, Panamanians love a celebration! This year, I’m not only better prepared, I’m better…
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THE BEST OF MEXICO CITY
With each passing year, I find myself trying to tick trips and experiences off of my bucket list. Last year, it was Machu Picchu with my children. This year, Día de los Muertos in Mexico City, with my friend, Stephane. The colors, sights and smells of Mexico City from late October to early November come together to create the magic that attracts over two million visitors every year. From the…
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: ISLA MAMEY, PANAMA
City dwellers eventually tire of being city dwellers. Fortunately, beautiful beaches are plentiful here in Panama–many just a couple of hours away from the capital. These are the types of places that will make you forget your troubles at least for the day. Locals love a good “pasadía” or day trip to one of these idyllic spots. I just got back from Isla Mamey and it was a welcome change…
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THE MOLA MUSEUM TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Wherever I travel, I love learning about local and indigenous cultures. Here in Panamá, the people of the Guna Yala Comarca stand out dressed in their eyecatching, brightly colored clothing selling their molas and beadwork on the streets of Casco Viejo. It’s one thing to grab a lovely souvenir to take home; it’s another thing to understand its meaning. If you’re planning a trip to Panama City, the Mola Museum…