Panama is an isthmus sitting beautifully between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and it certainly isn’t short of experiences worthy of making you feel like a million bucks – especially if you’ve got a…
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Rosie Bell is an international travel writer, author of the book "Escape To Self", and Content Editor for Club Elsewhere. Follow her on Instagram @TheBeachBell.
A devil of a time: carnival Panamanian style
Thought Carnival was only for the Brazilians? Every February Panama comes alive for this 4-day celebration that’s deeply entrenched in the country’s culture. Nation-wide, there are street parties, parades, fireworks and ‘mojaderas’ – water balloons, buckets…
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When your travel buddy isn’t your significant other
For the last decade without fail, I have embarked on an annual trip with my best friend and absolute travel buddy, Jess. We have toasted our friendship with Cuban rum in (you guessed it) Cuba,…
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10 photos that’ll have you packing your bags to Cayo Zapatilla, Bocas del Toro
The Zapatilla Cays (Cayo Zapatilla) are two uninhabited paradise islands in Bocas del Toro, Panama’s aesthetically blessed Western archipelago. While casually strolling along Bocas Town’s main street one afternoon, we were enthusiastically approached by a…
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11 useful travel words and phrases in 70 languages
Travelling in a place where you don’t speak the language is incredibly challenging. It can darn well even be frightening. An occasion may arise where you just can’t seem to break through with people; occasions where…
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Which destinations did female travellers love in 2018?
In 2018, Indonesia had more visitors than the entire combined population of Luxembourg, Estonia and Belize. The Archipelagic state retained a peak position on travellers’ must-see lists with good reason. I’d been living in Central…
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The one and only Munich Oktoberfest
This weekend marked the start of Munich Oktoberfest. Never have I seen so many people gathered in one room for the sole purpose of celebrating BEER. Oktoberfest is celebrated all around Germany (and the world)…
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Sleep like Panamanian royalty at Bristol Panama
The Bristol Hotel Panama City is one of those places you have trouble leaving – of course, never due to problems checking out. The quiet ambience and seamless service makes this business-friendly hotel one for…
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The Hague: out of Amsterdam’s shadow once and for all
I spent my formative years living in “the judicial capital of the world”, The Hague. It doesn’t quite sound like the sexiest spot on earth, but it is a place where one may purchase food…
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Tasting the world through beer
I’ve made a habit of trying out local beers whenever I visit somewhere new. Not only is this deliciously fun, but trying out the local brew can be a great memento of your travels, acting as a…
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