If I know my fellow expats like I think I do, I know many of them love grabbing a drink. Here in Ciudad de Panama, La Rana Dorada and Pedro Mandinga are quite often a go-to meeting spot. Personally, I really love a mojito at Pedro Mandinga. When I heard about the distillery and brewery tour, I knew I had to check it out. The nerd in me needs to know…
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: CERRO CHAME PANAMA
They say the third time is the charm and Cerro Chame did us in twice before we ever made it to the top. Thankfully, that third time was perfection with cool winds, clear skies and epic views for as far as the eye could see. Cerro Chame is one of the most underrated trails in Panama offering a unique ridge-line experience with sweeping vistas of the Pacific, mangroves, and the…
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10 REASONS YOU MUST GO TO CASCO PEATONAL
Events around the city can be somewhat sporadic and unpredictable with very little publicity put out beforehand. However, during the past few months the Alcaldía de Panamá has put together a monthly event that’s kind of spectacular with a little something for everyone, Casco Peatonal. On the last Sunday of every month head over to the streets of Casco to check out the growing schedule of events. This explosion of…
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ADVENTURE TIME IN ALTOS DE CAMPANA
One of the main reasons I moved to Panamá is my love of hiking. Panama trails are so different from any trails I have ever done in the U.S.: jungly, slippery and super-exotic, they are usually well worth the effort. Nowhere is this more true than Sendero La Cruz, in Altos de Campana National Park. A little over an hour from PTY, this first Panamanian national park has everything: cooler…
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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…