Today I lunched at Pano´s Kretan House, the best Greek food in Panama, or so I now believe. Pano´s has a bright and lively atmosphere. It’s a two story building that feels almost cafeteria-like, but classy (yes, this is possible). On its clean white walls are hung large photographs of Greece, creating an appealing escapist [...]

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8:00— Casco Viejo is like a city from a different time, with its romantic, Spanish and French influenced buildings. Recently it has become a trendy neighborhood, partly because of the major restorations that are taking place, and now new stylish bars, restaurants, and cafes are springing up. Although patrolled by the friendly Policía de Turismo, [...]

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Las Tablas, located in the Azuero Penninsula, is just three hours southwest of Panama City and is known for its Carnaval celebration when Catholics and party lovers unite for a celebration of excess, four days of excess to be precise. Recently I had the pleasure of being in Las Tablas for New Years which offered [...]

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