I’m normally the type of traveler who reads and researches destinations thoroughly before a trip, but I couldn’t do that for Panama.  I never expected to go there, but I got stranded there for 4 days on my way home from Guatemala due to crazy storms shutting down airports back home.  The good news is it forced me to be super observant of my own

Panama City is delightfully easy to visit.  Flights from the USA are cheap and flights onward to Latin and South America  often have long layovers in Panama City, letting you spend a day in Panama City in-between.  Here’s what to do on a layover in Panama City instead of hanging out in the airport. I developed this itinerary for an 8 hour layover, which is a really

They say the way to man’s stomach is through his stomach but I’m pretty sure the same thing can be said about travelers.  Food is a defining part of culture and a great way to bring people together, which is one of the reasons why meals are such a memorable part of the travel experience. When I first showed up in Panama City, I didn’t

“Hikers adore Anton Valley,” the guidebook stated. Sounded good to me: I wasn’t ready to deal with the hustle of Panama City and I love the outdoors. That’s why I boarded a bus to El Valle de Anton Panama, or El Valle as the Panamanians call it. As a bonus, it would be cooler there, due partly to the strong trade winds that blow in