Destination: Panama

el pais que me encanta mas

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By all04h | Views [2186]

I went to school in Panama for 2 1/2 years, and it's been almost 2 years since i've been back there. but i finally took a trip out there, and it was amazing. I admit i was worried that it wouldn't feel the same, but i had the best time ever.  I mainly ... Read more >

Gallery: La Republica de Panama

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By all04h | Photo Gallery

Back in Bocas

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 | By kirstenroche | Views [561] | Comments [1]

Oh it has indeed been a couple of crazy days here in Bocas...I´m going to be horrible and not write details because it all SOUNDS boring...just parties, really. Every night. A couple of day trips to the beach and whatnot, mostly just hanging out with ... Read more >

Volcan Baru

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 | By andi | Views [1383] | Comments [1]

Der Vulkan Baru ist mit 3474m der hoechste Berg von Panama und an schoenen Tagen kann man vom Gipfel den Atlantik und den Pazifik sehen. Glan aus San Francisco den ich in der Spanischschule kennengelernt habe und ich, starteten am Freitag abend um 20:... Read more >

Tags: boquete, volcan baru, wandern

Gallery: PN Boquete

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 | By andi | Photo Gallery

Bocas del Toro, you crazy fool!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By kirstenroche | Views [2347] | Comments [4]

So I´m still in Bocas del Toro, staying on Isla Bastimentos. It´s so rad! Except my email doesn´t work here for some reason, so I plan on being here a few more days and therefore I guess no email! It´s kinda nice, though. So the entire time we were ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Ack!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By kirstenroche | Views [641] | Comments [2]

So we´re still going strong! So many things to do...no time to write right this second, but I´m alive, well (better than that!) and in Isla Colon, Panama. Going to the bar tonight, learning scuba and many other things this week, I´ll write a good entry ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

The Nature Conservancy - Panama

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 | By connieandjohn | Views [1839]

We found a Subaru dealer in Panama City and got the Outback serviced.  We have driven nearly 9,000 miles and with a little bit of luck (and the blessings of Sister Barbara of the Sisters of Mercy in Colon who was picking up her Subaru) this should get ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Around Panama City

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 | By connieandjohn | Views [929]

We rolled into town just after noon yesterday and checked in at the Costa Inn.    Its major draw is that it had rooms available.   It also has secure parking and breakfast is included.   Internet access is frustratingly sporadic and the TV selection ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Panama

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By connieandjohn | Photo Gallery

Panama

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By connieandjohn | Views [1403]

Having read that the main border crossing from Costa Rica to Panama is the worst in Central America we elected to try an alternate route.   We spent our last night in CR at San Vito, a lumpy, bumpy half-hour drive from the crossing at Rio Sereno.   ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Gallery: PANama

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 | By franzi | Photo Gallery

A Long Ride to Ecuador

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [996]

You'd think going from Panama to Ecuador should be just an hour and a half flight, right?  Thanks to our One World Alliance Global Explorer ticket, we need to first fly to Miami, check our bags and selves through customs, and recheck everything again, ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

In Search of the "Mask Man"

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [2427]

The Panamanian Province of Los Santos is rich with culture, custom and is the heart of festivals.  We've stopped off here, in search of a famous mask artist, Carlos Ivan de Leon.  We've made our way to the very tiny town on Villa de Los Santos, purely ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

The Most Recognized Global Brand

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [3949]

What truly makes a brand global? Is it that the product is available and consumed everywhere around the world, and is widely recognized globally? When we think of global brands, Coca Cola is the first that comes to mind for us... it's visually everywhere ... Read more >

Tags: Shopping