If you’ve never hiked in a cloud forest before, here’s a brief overview of what you’ll see: Lots of mud Lots of rain Lots of insects Lots of trees Doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? Despite all the discomfort, I grew to love cloud forests, and Boquete is home to some of the best … Read more
Things to do in Panama City: A Quick Guide I used to work in a supermarket and every now and again there would be a Snickers/Mars bar competition – lurking inside 1 in 6 chocolate bars was a golden ticket for a free bar. Central America is kind of the same; lurking within the boundaries of … Read more
If you want to travel from Panama to Colombia (or Colombia to Panama) you have three options: 1) Take a boat from Panama to Colombia via the amazing San Blas islands 2) Walk through the wild jungles of the Darien Gap. Living to tell the tale isn’t guaranteed! 3) Fly (probably the least exciting option). As … Read more
We recently hopped through the San Blas Islands on our way from Panama to Colombia – the white sand and bright blue Caribbean waters forever etched in our minds. Unlike other parts of the Caribbean, you won’t find too many comforts on these tiny, palm tree infested islands. They are rustic to say the least, … Read more