Bananas, Backpackers and the Bourgeoisie: Why You Shouldn’t Travel to Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro is on all of the must-see travel lists for Panama. This Caribbean archipelago, near Panama’s border with […]
Panama City Travel Guide: It Has a Canal and Some Other Things
Panama City is glitzy, modern and sprawling. Glass and concrete skyscrapers line streets. Cranes and construction sites promise more buildings
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Santa Catalina and Coiba National Park: Panama’s Worst-Kept Beach Secret
I’ve heard rumors of a mythical off-the-beaten-path beach destination for years. A tiny town where the local fishermen outnumber the
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Hiking, Coffee, and Classic Rock: Boquete is Panama’s Pleasant Surprise
The mountain town of Boquete in Panama’s western highlands is sort of like receiving a surprise bouquet of flowers. It’s
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Rethinking Travel Safety and Crime in Latin America
Mention traveling in Latin America to almost anyone in the United States and you’re likely to get one question: is
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Passing Through Panama: A Travel Guide to the Country that Connects the Americas
Panama is the little snake sliver of land that connects North and South America. It’s home to the famous canal
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Manuel Antonio is Costa Rica’s Most Disappointing National Park
Life is full of disappointments. Maybe you’ve been craving hummus all day, but your favorite Lebanese deli is closed. Maybe
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Bijagua is Costa Rica’s Best Destination for a Lovely Stroll
The small town of Bijagua is one of my favorite places in Costa Rica. It might be one of my
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Facing Near Death in Drake Bay: a Guide to Visiting and Surviving Costa Rica’s Wild Osa Peninsula
Drake Bay is a small town on the shores of Costa Rica’s magnificent Osa Peninsula, and I absolutely loved it.
Stalking Sea Turtles in Tortuguero and Exploring Costa Rica’s Remote Jungle Paradise
The village of Tortuguero, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, is a paradise for nature lovers. Aquatic birds like herons and
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