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…
LIFESTYLE
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SALSA NIGHTS IN PANAMA CITY
One of the things I love most about Latin culture is the fact that dance is a part of life. Growing up learning to dance in the kitchen with family and friends is the norm and it’s also really fun. One thing I wanted to do more of when I moved here is salsa dancing. While salsa is not as prominent in Panama as it would be in other Latin…
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REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT ANCON HILL
People are drawn to Panama City for many reasons: oceanfront living, legendary nightlife and historical attractions, just to name a few. It may surprise you to find that there are just as many reasons why you should visit prominent Ancon Hill that keeps watch over the capital. Brimming with rainforest flora and fauna, this trail is a Zen-like escape from the nearby hectic metropolis. Ancon Hill, or Cerro Ancon, is…
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5 OUTDOOR WORKOUTS TO TRY IN PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Working out the same way over and over again can get a little boring and make it more difficult to stay motivated sometimes. I put together a short list of five outdoor workouts to try here in Panama City that will be a change of pace, take you to different parts of town and definitely have you breaking a sweat. 1. CINTA COSTERA The Cinta Costera is the 4.3 mile…
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5 WAYS LIVING IN PANAMA CHANGED MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER
1. TRAVEL & ADVENTURE First and foremost, I came to Panama to fulfill my goal of traveling more and creating a sense of newness and excitement about life. Atlanta had become uncomfortably predictable. Over the past year, I have connected with a small, but fabulous group of friends who love hiking. We’ve ventured near and far to trails most locals never attempt. I have also traveled solo to El Valle…