(Gadling) News reports of ongoing crime and attacks on travelers in Mexico have land vacationers looking for alternative destinations and cruise ships headed in the opposite direction. Sure, those beheadings, murders and shootings are happening in remote areas of Mexico for the most part, but stories of such activity combined with travel warnings by trusted sources are enough … [Read more...]
Devils ask for forgiveness in Panama
(Midiario) The villages of La Villa de Los Santos and Parita, in Herrera, filled with hundreds of citizens and tourists yesterday to appreciate one of the best pagan festivals that take place in the region of Azuero, Corpus Christi. Solemn Mass of Corpus Christi in La Villa presided Monsignor Fernando Torres Durán. At 10:15 am, with the sound of drum and flute devils came to … [Read more...]
Niko’s Cafe Panama: Cafeteria Style Food That’s Surprisingly Good
(Panama Gringo) I usually shy away from chain restaurants and cafeteria style spots for sheer lack of taste and quality. Niko’s Cafe in Panama City is one of the only places that will cause me to make exceptions to my typical dining rules. I really enjoy eating at Niko’s. The prices are great, the food is good and the staff is actually somewhat friendly. Niko’s not only serves … [Read more...]
South Africans arrive in Panama for ISA World Games
(Global Surf News) The SA Surfing Team to compete in the 2011 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games presented by Panama has arrived in their lodgings at Playa Venao on the Pacific Ocean coast of Panama, five hours drive west of the capital Panama City. The team comprising four male and two female shortboard riders plus two longboard riders and three officials were pleased to … [Read more...]
The Best Restaurants in Panama City: Exotic, Exciting and Elegant
(International Living) Panama’s restaurant scene is rapidly changing and the best restaurants in Panama City, the capital, vary from year to year. I frequently take restaurants off my “top three” list because they aren’t consistent, or because new and better options bump them down, or simply because they’ve shut down. Today, the best restaurants in Panama City aren’t … [Read more...]