(Panama Digest) Panama kicked off its international tourism campaign today, Wednesday, hoping to draw two million visitors this year. The new slogan: “Unimos al Mundo”, which translate directly as “We Unite the World.” Tourism Minister Salomon Shamah said that a bargain $600,000 was invested to produce the television ads for Panama’s new tourism campaign. Placing the … [Read more...]
Panama: The Most Intriguing Isthmus
(Social Miami) The republic of Panama is blessed with a myriad of natural gifts, from over 1,800 islands on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts to pristine rainforests with 3% of the world’s biodiversity, all contained in an isthmus, a narrow strip of land with sea on either side squeezed between two larger areas of land. But, of course, its immediate fame rests on the 50 … [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...]
Tocumen Airport opens food court
(Prensa.com) After months of delay, the new food court at Tocumen International Airport commenced operations during the second week of April, with the opening of seven restaurants. The center, which is located on the second floor of the airport, includes the restaurants Margaritaville, Dominos Pizza, Teriyaki, Chesters Chicken, Cinnabon, Natural and Salad, and Carl's … [Read more...]
Nine good gringo habits for Panama
(Eye On Panama) The How To Be A Successful Gringo: lessons continue. 9 Good Gringo Habits. I’m an incrementalist. Small steps or small changes in habits provide an action plan to accomplish my goals. In Panama, one of my goals has been to immerse myself in the local Panamanian/Latino culture. You should too. These 9 good gringo habits will make you…. well, casi … [Read more...]