Located in the archipelago of Panama’s Pearl Islands, Saboga Lodge is for the traveler looking for a chic island getaway surround by nature, hiking trails, and pristine beaches without the crowds. Just off the coast of Panama City sits Saboga, an island with a rich history dating back to the…
14 Incredible Islands YOU MUST Visit In Panama
For a small country – Panama manages to pack an incredible amount of terrain that will satisfy any explorer. You’ve got a cosmopolitan city, cool mountain towns, beaches with world class surf, AND ISLANDS GALORE! I’ve traveled quite a bit through Latin America and Panama has some of the most…
A Quick Guide To Playa Venao, Panama
Playa Venao is a vibrant beachfront community on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula, known for its world-class surfing, chill beach vibes, and the occasional music festival. I’ve visited Playa Venao several times over the last nine years and am always surprised how much it has grown – from having just a few…
The Essential Guide To Bocas del Toro: Panama’s Dreamy Paradise
You’ll often hear of places where travellers tend to ‘get stuck’ (in a good way). I’ve heard urban myths of people going to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca for a week and never going back home. I’ve heard mutterings of vacations to Maui that turned into “eternacations”. Never had I witnessed…
Surf, Scuba, & Snorkel In Santa Catalina
Panama is a diverse country suited for tourists and adventure seekers alike. For many visitors, Panama offers opportunities to explore the mountains, rivers, volcanos, and many land filled activities. But for those wanting to explore the world that lies below the country’s crystal blue waters, one can look no further…
Checking In To Paradise: Azul Resort Bocas del Toro
A 30-minute boat ride from Isla Colon is a hidden haven of tranquility on Bastimentos Island by the name of Azul paradise. If you are keen to stay that far (and if your budget extends that far), make all your dreams come true at once with a stay at the…
Discover Panama’s Caribbean Seaside Paradise: Linton Bay Marina
Just past the port city of Portobelo in Colon, Panama, is a town called Puerto Lindo. There, a gorgeous oasis in the making awaits boaters who circumnavigate the Caribbean. They stop at or near Linton Bay Marina, which is in the process of construction to become the paradise of Panama…
Ritz Carlton Pearl Island Puts Panama On Jet Set Map
As the plane flies over Pearl Island, it’s hard not to be struck by the beauty of the island. Located about 45 miles off the coast of Panama City, the lush landscape is the postcard image of a tropical paradise. [adrotate group=”11″] PPR president Duncan McGowan and I were flown…
Panama’s San Blas Islands: Living In A Postcard
Touching down on Guna Yala, Panama, I felt like the most opportune person to grace the earth. “Where?” you might ask. Well, allow me to introduce you to the set of your next travel fantasy. One for every day of the year, San Blas is an archipelago of 365 breath-taking islands in the…
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 Next Luxury Hot Spot that featured some of the high-end real estate, shopping, and hotels that are popping up in Panama City right now. While the…
Why Panama Has Been The Perfect Spot To Spend My 20’s
When I was 20 years old I sold my car, packed up my life into two suitcases, put my dog in a carry-on bag, and took off from Louisville, Kentucky to Panama City, Panama to begin a new adventure in my life. I had visited Panama a few times for…
YEP! Beach House Party 2.0
I was out of town during last months Young Expats in Panama (YEP!) trip to Isla Grande so I was pumped to be able to make it to this one. The cost was just over $100 and included transportation (I don’t have a car so this was a big perk for…
Try something different. Try Azuero (Vol I.)
I have always believed Azuero is one of the top 5 places to go in Panama for one reason: it encloses and portrays the mestizo-Panamanian culture in one place. Regardless of being a local, I must tell you that after traveling to over 15 countries and living in a multicultural…