Panama takes its parties seriously, and 2019 could mark the country’s most evolved fiesta yet. Panama City—the oldest continuously occupied European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas—is turning 500. Ancient walls, glassy skyscrapers, and a mix of African, Native Panamanian, and Spanish cultures have all played a part in forming the frenetic “Miami of Central … [Read more...]
New Condo Project in Bocas Del Toro
(Carribean Journal) What was already one of the leading destinations for expats in the Caribbean just got another boost. Bocas del Toro, the beach-filled archipelago off the Caribbean coast of Panama, is now home to a new real estate project: the Blue Pearl Island Suites. The new project is set at the Red Frog Beach Resort in Bocas del Toro, with a range of one, two … [Read more...]
A Place in Panama That Takes It Slow
(New York Times) This is a place I could disappear into. And over the course of the five days I spent in the remote village of Santa Catalina on Panama’s Pacific Coast, I met many people who seemed to be doing just that. There was the Italian surfer who came many years ago and now returns again and again, for longer periods each time. Or the British dive master who thought … [Read more...]
What You Might Not Know About The Panama Canal and Panama City
(Forbes) An engineering marvel connecting two oceans, easing trade routes and employing 10,000 Panamanians in over 600 occupations. The Panama canal is an essential living mechanism that feeds the city and country with opportunity and wealth. But this man-made waterway has helped to create a contradiction. Within the artificial creation, a fascinating and diverse … [Read more...]
24 Hours in Panama City, Panama
(International Living) Panama City is a compact capital, crammed with must-see sights, world-class restaurants, and so much more. You could easily spend a week enjoying all the city has to offer. But what if you’re short on time? Never fear, you can do a lot in a 24-hour stay…if you plan it right. I’ve been living here and writing about Panama for over 12 years. Plus, … [Read more...]