Los Picachos de Ola in Panama
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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 at Super 99 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 celebrates not one, but two independence days, After all, Panamanians love a party! This year, I’m not only better…
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15 BEST HOTELS IN PANAMA: MY BUCKET LIST
Picture yourself waking up to the sound of gentle waves lapping against your overwater bungalow, or sipping coffee on a private balcony overlooking a lush rainforest canopy. Welcome to Panama, where your wildest hotel dreams come true! In this article, I’ll visit my 15 best hotels in Panama–my bucket list–that will transform your Panama vacation from ordinary to extraordinary. Get ready to indulge in luxury, immerse yourself in nature, and…
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EL CHORILLO: A STUDY IN CONTRASTS
One night in the depths of another internet rabbit hole, I stumbled upon this not-so-typical tour that I’ve been wanting to check out for quite a while now. Just steps beyond the bougie cafes and rooftops of historic Casco Viejo lies El Chorrillo, the barrio that gave Panama so many of her most famous–if not notorious–native sons. Boxer Roberto Duran, salsero Ruben Blades and dictator Manuel Noriega all hail from…
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THE MAGIC OF BOCAS DEL TORO
When I think of “magical” places, one place leaps to mind. Bocas del Toro has a vibe unlike any other place I’ve ever visited. This archipelago lies 30 minutes south of Costa Rica and ecotourism thrives here among the coral reefs, rainforests and mangroves. In fact, some of the best days of my life have been spent in this island paradise. From drinking tropical adult beverages at Starfish Beach with…
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10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT EL VALLE DE ANTON
One of the main reasons I moved from Atlanta to Panama was the potential for excellent hiking year round. On my first trip, I spent a weekend in El Valle de Anton. It’s a place I honestly never get tired of. Depending on your mode of transportation, you can get to El Valle in 3 hours or even less if you’re one of those lucky folks with a car. There…