(Eye On Panama) The How To Be A Successful Gringo: lessons continue. Ā 9 Good Gringo Habits. Iām an incrementalist. Ā Small steps or small changes in habits provide an action plan to accomplish my goals. Ā In Panama, one of my goals has been to immerse myself in the local Panamanian/Latino culture. Ā You should too. Ā These 9 good gringo habits will make youā¦. well, casi … [Read more...]
Fun and relaxation in Panama City
(Prensa.com) For the Catholic Church, Holy Week brings a period of peace and reflection. However, it is also a time when people take advantage of the days for other activities and share with your family. Visit a park, zoo, exercise, jogging or just take a tour of historical sites are some of these options. Here are the hours of some attractions for these days and the … [Read more...]
Travel Around Casco Viejo in the Old Tram
(Panama Casco Viejo) Panama`s old tram used to roam Casco Viejo until the early 40`s. Back then, it connected Panama City and the Canal Zone up to what is still known as āLa Bocaā.Ā Although there has been an effort to bring the trolley back,Ā Monica Salazar from āViajes y Destinosā , a travel agency in Panama City, just couldnĀ“t wait and decided to offer it as a … [Read more...]
The Cost of Living in Panama
(Expat Daily News) I recently posted an article about the cost of living in major cities of Latin America in which I compared information from two cost of living comparison websites, Expatistan and Numbeo. For the most part, the two websites agreed with each other about costs of living. However, there were major disagreements about Panama City, Panama, and San Jose, Costa … [Read more...]
Changes made for Centenario bridge rush hour traffic
(Prensa.com) The Ministry of Public Works has announced that it will change the traffic patterns on the Centenario Bridge starting Monday. According to the ministry, from Monday to Saturday there will be three lanes open on the bridge to accommodate rush-hour traffic. From 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., there will be two lanes open heading into the city, and one lane heading to the … [Read more...]