Navigating Panama City’s confusing Metro Bus system is a little easier with the launch of public transportation routes on Google Maps. Learning how to use the bus in Panama City was not an easy task for me and often involved getting lost along the way. The was no “enter start and…
The Ultimate Festival For Sushi Lovers In PTY
The Panama Sushi Fest is bringing open sushi this August 19, 20, and 21 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Panama City, Panama. Try…
26 Apps To Make Your Life Easier In Panama
You can do just about anything on an app now… order food, order a driver, chat with someone across the world, the options are…
How To Get From Tocumen Airport To Panama City
The Tocumen International Airport is the main airport in Panama, and you most likely will be flying into this one. It is located about 20 km…
The Best Brunches In Panama City
I think one thing we can agree on is that brunch is by far the best hybrid meal ever invented. There’s really nothing better…
Amador Causeway: Cool, Breezy and Exciting
The Amador Causeway is one of the coolest locations in Panama. It’s basically a land bridge that connects three islands by the Pacific entrance to the…
10 Stylish Boutique Hostels In Panama
You probably don’t normally associate the words “stylish” or “boutique” with hostels, but for the modern millennial traveler, a dirty dorm bunk bed isn’t…
10 Fun Ways To Practice Spanish In Panama City
After taking Spanish classes at Habla Ya in Panama City I asked my friends there for advice on some effective ways to practice Spanish…
Euphoria: Taboga [PHOTOS]
Why did everyone flock to an island off the coast of Panama last weekend? To experience Euphoria. Art, culture, and music was combined in the beautiful natural surroundings…
Why I’m About To Spend A Week Living In An Indigenous Community
The indigenous community of Armila is part of Panama’s protected Kuna Yala territory in San Blas, Panama and lies on a 5km stretch of…
5 Movies Made In Panama You Must See At The Film Festival
This week kicks off one of my favorite events in Panama City: The 5th Annual International Film Festival! The festival opens on Thursday, April 7…
The 3 Things You Can’t Miss In Boquete
I did not expect to enjoy Boquete, a largely indigenous community in the mountains of Panama that has been rated one of the best places…
Why So Many People Are Experiencing Euphoria On This Island In Panama
Taboga Island is known as the “Island of Flowers”, but is more locally famous as a popular day trip with easy access from Panama City. On any given…
5 Jet-Setter Island Escapes In Panama
Panama is beginning to be picked up on the radar of the world’s jet-setters. Recently Forbes featured an article on How Panama Is Becoming The…
Discover “La Buena Vida” In Santa Catalina, Panama
La Buena Vida Hotel provides an artistic & laid-back retreat in Santa Catalina, Panama with private villas, healthy food, yoga, massages, and more! Santa…
Uber Just Slashed Their Prices By 20% In Panama
Uber has announced that fares for their economical UberX service has just gotten even cheaper with a 20% price drop. The new fares are…
Take A Walking Tour Of The Real Panama City
I’m proud to be living in Panama City and love showing where I live to friends & family that visit. It’s the whole reason…
Joss Stone Performing Intimate Concert In Casco Viejo
This upcoming January 27, Joss Stone will be bringing her talented voice to Panama City for an unforgettable performance. The concert is taking place at Teatro…
Secret Location Daytime Party In Panama City
On January 16th, Canal Grooves and Simons Agency are joining forces to produce an open air daytime party centered around a “secret bunker” on…
New App Gives You A Personal Tour Of Casco Viejo
A new app called Live Walk PTY provides a new and innovative way to explore Panama’s historic Casco Viejo neighborhood by giving users a personal audio guided…
Magno Barber Shop: Cuts, Shaves & Coffee In Panama
I first discovered the hidden gem of Magno Barber Shop a little over a year ago in Panama City’s San Francisco neighborhood and its…
PHOTOS: Tommy Hilfiger Opens New Store At SOHO Mall
Tommy Hilfiger continues to expand their operations in Panama with the opening of their latest store at SOHO Mall – a new luxury shopping…
Win A Free Spanish Immersion Vacation To Panama!
With campuses in Bocas del Toro, Boquete, and Panama City… Habla Ya Spanish Schools has created unique learning experiences for travelers and expats in Panama for…
The Cats Of Panama City, One Meow At A Time
You’ve probably heard of Humans of New York, the widely popular Facebook page that highlights photos of the people of that city along with…
How To Use Your Cellphone In Panama
Having phone service while traveling is a must. You can lookup directions on the go with Google Maps, call an Uber, research things to…
Tommy Hilfiger Launches Rafael Nadal Campaign In Panama
Driving down Corredor Sur in Panama City, Panama you’ll notice a massive billboard featuring internationally renowned tennis star Rafael Nadal in nothing but his…
Sunday Funday At Isla Contadora
Last Sunday I headed to Isla Contadora with The Panama Good Times for a day of fun photos for their upcoming publication. Everyone had a blast…
Bounce Brings Big Fun To Panama
The Bounce team is ready to make your little one’s dream party a reality with a fun indoor playground facility and complete party planning services in…
Learn Spanish In Panama’s Most Eclectic Barrio
Casco Antiguo Spanish School offers affordable, small group Spanish courses in Panama’s most eclectic neighborhood – Casco Viejo. Out of all the “barrios” (neighborhoods) in Panama, Casco…
Panama City Real Estate Is Going Social
A new wave of modern technology is sweeping the Panama City real estate market and it can be a big advantage for savvy property…
Live, Work, and Play in Casco Viejo
In stark contrast to the structure and sophistication of downtown Panama City, with its modern buildings and cosmopolitan vibe, is its nearby historic district…
Panama City Named Among Top Places to Live and Invest
VivaTropical.com has released its much-awaited eBook detailing the “Top 57 Places to Live and Invest in the Tropics,” and Panama City came in at…
Mark Zuckerberg Launches Internet.org In Panama
July 28, Mark Zuckerberg launched Internet.org in Panama, a service that provides free data access to basic online services for users on the Digicel…
Full Of Beans At A Coffee Farm In Panama
Can you believe that in all my travels, I have never been to a coffee farm! Even after visiting the coffee region of Salento in Colombia.…
Medellín, Colombia: A Cheap Break From Panama City’s Heat
Medellín, Colombia is no longer the dangerous playground of drug lord Pablo Escobar. Fast forward to today and it’s now a world-class city that…
Exploring Panama’s Casco Viejo
I watched as he climbed down the sandy bank then as his figure disappeared into the deep foliage. I glanced around at the old…
I’m Back In Panama!
I’m back in Panama after a two week trip to Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, and Amsterdam! This was my first trip to Europe and I headed…
Panama’s Role In The Sharing Economy
For months, I have noticed the following comments being shared on social media and TV: Panama’s economy is slowing down. This government is not doing…
Hail A Cab With Your Smartphone In Panama
Getting around Panama City, Panama is WAY more convenient with the launch of several car hailing smartphone apps! Normally getting a taxi off the street…
4 Years Of Late Night Music In Panama
For the past four years, Late Night Music has been innovating and growing Panama City’s electronic music movement. When I first moved to Panama in…