This is not meant to be a negative article, but to avoid travelers showing up in Panama and being severely disappointed, it might be helpful to forewarn them about the following things that are, in my opinion, ghastly overrated.

Panama has some wonderful things for the visiting tourist. Many of which aren’t even listed [...]

Filed under: Reviews on March 30th, 2008 | 9 Comments »

If you like to read things made out of paper like I do (call me old fashioned!)…
1. The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs by Ulrich Keller.
Merging cultural and socio-political elements that contributed to the Panama Canal’s history, this extensive text and 164 historic photographs tell the fascinating story of the Canal’s construction.

Filed under: Reviews on March 27th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

A good blog, like a good man, is hard to find.

Filed under: Reviews on March 26th, 2008 | 9 Comments »

Anita’s Restaurant- El Carmen- Panama City, Panama
The answer is yes.  Where? At Anita’s, the best hidden restaurant in Panama City.  It’s tucked away near the intersection of Via Manuel Espinosa Batista and Calle Primera El Carmen (one block from Excedra books, heading away from Balboa).  This restaurant boasts an authentic and rustic vibe unlike any [...]

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Los Camisones Restaurant- Santa Clara Panama
Feeling freakily like Will Smith in “I am Legend” on Easter weekend in Panama City, we jumped into the car and took the long drive to to Pedasi to find some form of humanity, making a stop for lunch at Los Camisones.

Filed under: Food, Reviews on March 24th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I have had Crepes in France and I am not trying to be an ignoramus but the taste buds don’t lie. The Crepes at Crepes and Waffles are better. With dozens of creative recipes, like a Mexican Crepe, a Curry Crepe and my personal favorite the “Napolitano” crepe (spinach, ricotta with pretty chopped tomatoes on [...]

Filed under: Reviews on March 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

A mix of locals and ex pats, some too old to be out at 12 on a Tuesday, The Londoner Pub on Calle Uruguay is (almost) like being home. Favorite 80s tunes always are blasting and rugby matches play on the televisions.

Filed under: Reviews on March 11th, 2008 | No Comments »

One Night Club- Panama City, Panama
Confetti, plastic soccer balls, dirty playing cards- theses were the decorations covering the floor of “One” Night Club on Calle Urugay Saturday night.

Filed under: Reviews on March 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Sahara Nightclub has the best of both indoor and outdoor worlds and because of this, might be my favorite bar on Calle Uruguay. There is tons of outdoor seating if you want to chill and talk Sitting outside is always fun and bumping with people if you want to talk and tons of outdoor seating, [...]

Filed under: Reviews on March 10th, 2008 | No Comments »

When you go to Habibibs don’t be shy. Definitely smoke a hookah. My first couple of times I ate the delicious hummus and falafel and called it a night. But with friends in town, and feeling adventurous, we ordered a hookah with our hummus and let me tell you, it was fun.

Filed under: Reviews on March 3rd, 2008 | No Comments »

Last night I had the pleasure of dining at Twist.
Steps up to the restaurant are lit with tiny candles on each side of the staircase. Little touches such as this are notable throughout the restaurant and definitely add to the mellow and dimly lit ambiance. Twist would be the perfect place for [...]

Filed under: Reviews on February 29th, 2008 | No Comments »

I had heard about Sushi House on my favorite radio station, 98.9 Ultra Stereo one morning. The gang on this gringo radio show have a way of making things sound good and when they described the food at this specific establishment as “great rolls of sushi that they cut up into little pieces”, I felt [...]

Filed under: Reviews on February 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment »

For the past couple of weekends Cailey and I rehashed our youth, spending hours walking the Multiplaza Mall in Punta Pacifica looking at things we couldn’t afford to buy. Apparently this Multiplaza is a big improvement over Costa Rica’s, with bigger walkways, high-end restaurants, and more shops and cafes.

Filed under: Country Guide, Reviews on February 28th, 2008 | No Comments »

Greenhouse Restaurant is literally shaped like a Greenhouse, which is fun and pretty, but ironically it is a freezer box of AC in there. Plants would grow icicles it is so cold. Ok, that is my only complaint. I love Greenhouse!

Filed under: Reviews on February 27th, 2008 | No Comments »

Living in El Cangrejo definitely has its benefits, one of which is the abundance of good restaurants. Harder to find, however, are breakfast joints. When I first moved here my favorite place to go on a weekend was NY Bagel. It’s always interesting to see the crowd of weird expats hanging out and mingling. Recently, [...]

Filed under: Reviews on February 25th, 2008 | No Comments »