(WashingtonPost) The words "zip line canopy tour" brought visions of a childhood dream: gliding over emerald rows of plants in Panama's coffee highlands. I imagined flicking under the dark green leaves of coffee trees, just yards above the rich soil, getting a thrill and a deep appreciation of a new place at the same time. Sitting at my home computer, that vision struck me … [Read more...]
Panama continues measures to prevent cholera
(prensa.com) The Ministry of Health has put measures in place to prevent an outbreak of cholera in the country. These measures are focused on ports of entry into the country, and in particular ports and airports. Metropolitan Health Director Jorge Hassan said that, so far, the measures have been successful. Hassan explained that health surveillance equipmentĀ hasĀ been … [Read more...]
Panama a Haven for Expats
Tito Herrera for The New York Times. At Mondo Taitu, a hostel owned by a group of expatriate Americans in Bocas del Toro, off the Caribbean coast. (NYtimes) On a humid morning in Panama City earlier this year, three Americans, two Swedes, two Portuguese, two Irish and three Israelis sat down together for breakfast. The diverse group was united by a single interest: … [Read more...]
Miss Reef Panama wins 2010 World Miss Reef
(Surfermag) The Reef Hawaiian Pro was on hold yesterday, but the beach at Haleiwa was still packed with spectators in lieu of the first ever World Miss Reef Hawaiian Pro, presented by Seven Tiki Rum. Eleven Miss Reef hopefuls from around the world emerged on stage at the Reef Hawaiian Pro contest site at Aliāi Beach Park on the North Shore of Oahu for a piece of a $10,000 … [Read more...]
Dumb Gringo Tricks in Panama
(Boquete Guide) To quote me, ā when you come to Panama, donāt check your brains at the airportā. With that said, I am continuously amazed at what some people do when they are here. I am going to relate snippets from anecdotal stories, all true or at least from enough pieces garnered together to weave a logical conclusion from the facts. I am not going to mention names … [Read more...]