(Eye on Panama)People from the province Chiriquí (Chiricanos) have Panama’s most distinct subcultures and prideful identities. The Chiricanos separatist spirit would make a Texan proud. Their we-are-the-prettiest-people-of-this-damn-country is comparable to Las Paisas of Medellin, Colombia. When you meet a Chiricano, you’ll definitely know it. They are quick to … [Read more...]
Bambu Hostel in David, Panama
(Panama Gringo) Backpacking Central America? Make sure you put Bambu Hostel on your list of places to stop. It’s a backpackers resort with a deluxe in-ground pool and Mayan-Style rancho bar and landscaped garden. The perfect kind of place to relax for cheap after trudging through the country. Plus, it is perfectly safe, located in a middle class neighborhood in the San … [Read more...]
Rent in David, Panama from $250 a Month
(International Living) I’ve been interviewing expats in Panama since 2006, when I started writing for International Living. I often ask them for tips, and many of them say the same thing: “Rent in Panama before you buy.” Sage advice…renting in Panama for a few months gives you a chance to begin to see a new location as home, rather than a vacation spot. It’s the best way to … [Read more...]
Parque Cervantes Free WiFi
(Chriqui Chatter) I had to go downtown today to meet a lady that had found an American Passport. The US Embassy had contacted me yesterday and asked if I could pick it up and hold it for them. While I was waiting, I used my iPad via the free Panama WiFi network (InternetParaTodos) that has many locations around the country. Parque Cervantes is one of those … [Read more...]
Playa La Barqueta a Panama Beach Getaway
(International Living) We live part-time in Panama, in a small beach community called Playa La Barqueta (about 15 miles from David). The town of Guarumal, a short bike ride from Playa La Barqueta, has an excellent local restaurant called El Tablado that serves a varied menu del dia for $2.50…and the best homemade limeade I have ever tasted. David is a 45-minute … [Read more...]