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…
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ONE OF PTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS
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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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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THE ULTIMATE DAY TRIP TO ISLA TABOGA
Everybody loves a beach day, but where is the closest beach to Panama City, Panama? The answer? Isla Taboga, or Taboga Island, is just a short 30 minute ferry ride away from the city. Referred to as “Isla de las Flores” or the “Island of Flowers,” Isla Taboga is a lovely escape from life in the hectic city. The shoreline is dotted with charming, colorful homes and restaurants welcoming visitors…
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THE BEST BEACHES IN PANAMA
Beach days are happy days and some of my happiest have been on beaches here in Panama. For a very small country, Panama has so many extraordinary beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. From sugary sand to volcanic rocks, and from snorkeling to surfing, Panama has it all. Here, in no particular order, are my picks for best beaches in Panama. ISLA IGUANA, PEDASI, LOS SANTOS PROVINCE Isla…
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EXPLORING AUTHENTIC PANAMANIAN FOOD
FONDAS In Ciudad de Panamá, there is no shortage of good food. There are rooftop bars, food truck parks, and elegant restaurants, but what is authentic Panamanian food and where does one find it? Whether you’re just passing through or you make your home here, exploring authentic Panamanian food should be on your to-do list. More often than not, when I want a home-cooked meal, I find myself hitting up…
