gatun lake in Panama
Central America, Panama

The Best Way to See the Panama Canal (and the story behind its construction)

What's the best way to see the Panama Canal? Especially, if you're not actually sailing through it? (And what actually is The Panama Canal, anyway? Might seem like a dumb question- soz about that. But I was genuinely not exactly sure, until I took a trip to the Panama Canal from the port of Colón.)… Continue reading The Best Way to See the Panama Canal (and the story behind its construction)

visiting an Emberá village in Panama
Central America, Panama

Visiting an Emberá Village in Panama

Visiting an Emberá village in Panama was one of the most interesting things I got to do during my entire time in Panama. To meet indigenous people who live so differently from the way I'm used to living back in England, in the setting of their rainforest home, was an experience I'll never forget. *This… Continue reading Visiting an Emberá Village in Panama

a rooftop bar in Panama
Central America, Panama

Exploring Casco Viejo, Panama City

Casco Viejo, Panama City. If you're craving colourful streets and Latin American vibes, this is your spot. Here's all the photo inspiration you need, plus a few tales and tips about this historic gem.  Panama's capital city, the imaginatively named Panama City, is located on the country's Pacific coast, right at the entrance to The… Continue reading Exploring Casco Viejo, Panama City