Has The Bubble Popped In Panama City?
Let me tell you the truth. The bubble popped in Panama City! Finally! After years of big buildings going up and no one going in. After several attempts at continuing with a seller’s market, reality finally stepped up and we are experiencing a drop in prices, especially in rent that…
10 Things To Know Before Moving To Panama For Work Or Business
Today, there are various reasons that people are moving away from their own countries. Some are entrepreneurs that want to invest, other people decide…
Deal Reached On Line 3 Of Panama Metro
A formal agreement has been reached with three Japanese companies to help build the third line of the Panama Metro, which will cross the…
Learn Spanish In Casco Viejo: Panama’s Hip Historic District
Panama City’s beautifully restored historic district, Casco Viejo, is the hippest and most vibrant neighborhood to learn Spanish in Panama. Upon landing in Panama City (or anywhere else in Latin America), knowing a little Spanish can go a long way, as well as save you a bit of money. I…
Enjoy ‘All-You-Can-Eat Sushi’ At Panama Sushi Fest
The Panama Sushi Fest is bringing you open sushi this August 16, 17, and 18 at Hard Rock Hotel in Panama City, Panama. Try…
Panama Makes List Of World’s ‘Coolest’ Neighborhoods
A writer for Forbes set out to list the coolest neighborhoods in the world, the areas in great cities that have maintained their authenticity…
Island Hopping Around The San Blas Islands
Although my main reason for visiting Panama was to study Spanish at the Casco Antiguo Spanish School (read about the experience here), I knew I couldn’t leave without enjoying some of Panamas best activities. Most of the school staff and locals highly encouraged a day trip to the famous Panamanian…
How To Properly Visit The Panama Canal
You can’t leave Panama without seeing one of the most significant accomplishments in Panama’s history. The Panama Canal took the lives of over 30,000…
Petkii Connects Pet Owners With Pet Sitters In Panama
Petkii is the latest sharing economy website to launch in Panama and it allows pet owners and sitters to connect so that you can…
How I Survived A Night In The Panama Jungle
Discover a new way to connect with nature at Bodhi Hostel in Kalu Yala, a sustainable eco-hostel that makes it easy to “survive” in the middle of the Panamanian jungle. After a night out, my alarm started blaring at 6:30 am to get myself ready for this weekend’s adventure. I…
Cruise Ship Sets Panama Canal Record
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss became the largest passenger vessel to cross through the Panama Canal on Monday, in another historic moment for the…
Best Places To Stay In Panama City
Every major hotel chain seems to be opening doors in Panama City, Panama so how do you choose the best one? I’ve come up…
Why I Just Launched A Blog In Colombia While Living In Panama
After launching my Panama website, PTY Life, over five years ago I am ready to expand, and the next city is Bogotá, Colombia! Visit my new website Bogotivo.com for the best places to eat, drink, party, and sleep in Colombia’s cool capital city. After returning to Panama City after another…
Panama’s International Film Festival Launches Its 7th Edition
The seventh edition of the International Film Festival of Panama (IFF) will be held from April 5 to April 11, 2018 in Panama City.…
How To Ride Panama’s Historic Train & Visit A Beach
Riding the historic Panama Canal Railway with panoramic jungle views is a must-do and here’s how to also combine it with a beach day…
Staying In Modern Panama City vs. Historic Casco Viejo
When choosing a hotel in Panama City before your trip, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what neighborhood to stay in. Do you want somewhere in the middle of the action or somewhere a bit quieter? Or is having a new modern hotel more important to you than old world…
Work Moving Ahead On Panama-Costa Rica Bridge
Construction is expected to start soon on a new bridge over the Sixaola River, connecting Panama, and Costa Rica. Delegations from the two countries…
Analysis: What’s Next For The (Former) Trump Ocean Club
With last week’s removal of the Trump hotel management team, a tumultuous era has come to an end for Panama City’s most iconic tower.…
W Hotel Debuts In Panama City
The W Hotel has just made its big debut in Panama City and is the first location of the brand to open in Central America. The hotel is centrally located on Calle 50, in the heart of Panama City’s business district. Just steps away from the hotel is the luxurious…
Trump Removed As Ocean Club Managers
After a lengthy and very public squabble, the Trump Organization was removed Monday as managers of the hotel operation of the Ocean Club tower.…