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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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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10 things you must do in Bogotá, Colombia
Want to get to know the real Bogotá, Colombia? I’ve worked to narrow down a list of things to 10 of the must-dos. Don’t worry if you can’t get to them all! You can always come…
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Add Peru’s Huacachina desert oasis to your bucket list now
Huacachina is a gorgeous desert oasis just 5-hours from Lima, Peru where you can dune buggy or sandboard and where the sun shines all year-round. Here’s how to get to Huacachina, where to stay, and what…
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How to spend a weekend in Bogotá, Colombia
With a bustling cosmopolitan centre, amazing coffee, huge foodie scene, and trendy nightlife, Bogotá is one of Latin America’s coolest capital cities to visit year-round. Here’s how to make the most of a weekend getaway in Bogotá,…
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21 things you must do in Lima, Peru
Want to get to know the real Lima, Peru? I’ve worked to narrow down everything there is to do in Lima to 21 of the must-dos. Don’t worry if you can’t get to them all!…
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Boquete: where I went to see the sun dance on two oceans
Boquete is a small town in the province of Chiriquí, one of the Panama’s ten provinces, close to the border with Costa Rica on the western coast. The climate in Boquete is much cooler than many…
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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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Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico’s most alive city
Travelling means different things for different people. It can symbolise freedom, knowledge, the pursuit of adventure or even the search for peace. For me, it’s about opening up my mind and experiencing things deeply, I…
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Checking in: Azul Paradise Resort Bocas del Toro
A 30-minute boat ride from Isla Colon is a hidden haven of tranquility on Bastimentos Island by the name of Azul paradise. If you are keen to stay that far (and if your budget extends…
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