• How to Visit the Panama Canal On Your Own

    The Panama Canal is easy (and cheap!) to visit on your own, especially with these tips.

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    Searching for Sloths in the Least Likely Place: Panama City

    After over a month in Central America, I’d given up on finding sloths… until I reached the unlikely location of Panama City.

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    Exploring Mexico City Street Food

    I don’t let my lack of language fluency or vegetarian diet requirements get in the way of enjoying street food, especially in Mexico City!

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    Biomuseo and Smithsonian in Panama City: Celebrating Biodiversity

    Panama is one of the most ecologically diverse countries on the planet, and Panama City is the (surprisingly) best place to celebrate this biodiversity.

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    Quarter Life Guide to Boquete Panama

    Boquete Panama may be most well known for its position as a top retirement spot for aged Americans, especially after a feature by AARP declared it “something close to heaven ” for prospective retirees. But while it might be…

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    Homestay in Boquete Panama

    While studying Spanish at Habla Ya in Boquete, I opted for an immersive homestay experience for my accommodation. I had been counseled by Habla Ya that a homestay is the best accommodation choice for quickly…

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    Rio Canyon Hike to Boquete Panama’s Oasis

    The Caldera Canyon hike in Boquete, Panama was tough but totally worth it for the oasis at the end!

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    Beaches in Boquete Panama? Chiriqui Gulf Adventures

    In Boquete, you can have your mountains and beach it, too!

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    Boquete Coffee: Made by MacGyver and Washing Machines

    I drink a LOT of coffee. In my overly-hungover-yet-still-functioning college days and my working-2-jobs-while-maniacally-working-out days, coffee was the fuel that kept me moving and also suppressed my appetite, saving time. I thought coffee was pretty magical,…

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    Quarter Life Guide to Bocas Del Toro : Isla Colon

    Isla Colon is just one of the many islands of the Bocas del Toro archipelago, and perhaps the best home base in the chain. Find out where to stay, what to eat, and the activities you shouldn’t miss!

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