My Latino Family Values
Bogota, Colombia Bus Terminal Winter 2006. I was waiting in an open-air bus station in Bogota in the northern part of Colombia. The night was chilly. The air was crisp due to the Colombian capital’s 9,000 foot altitude. I was awaiting a 12 hour overnight bus switchback journey from the mountains of Bogota to the valley of Cali. ... [Read more of this review]
A Facebook Group Phenomena finds its’ way to Panama
When Tiffany Phillapou started the facebook group, “Secret London”, she had no idea that within 2 months she would have created a movement. A movement that has spread across all continents and has finally made its way to Panama in the form of “Panama Secreto,” a facebook group that within 1 week counts over 3000 members. But what... [Read more of this review]
What’s Cooking In Casco? Hear From The Foodies
Casco Viejo has become Panama’s place to eat. There are a bevy of food options for every budget. Yet, where should you go and what should order? In addition, as Casco Viejo continues to be restored, what dining option is missing from the neighborhood? To assist EyeOnPanama.com reader get the insiders perspective, I enlisted help from several foodie-type... [Read more of this review]
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Canal House
Canal House is an intimate hotel situated in a restored turn-of-the-century mansion at the heart of Casco Antiguo, Panama City’s historic district. Completely restored in 2005, the house is over four thousand square feet, with three bedrooms, a library and a large living-dining room. We cater to leisure and business travelers who desire the service... [Read more of this review]
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Children of Panama
The Children of Panama I have spent most of my professional life developing programs for children which has made me acutely aware of both child and parent behavior. Throughout my travels on the Isthmus, I have been impressed with the behavior of the children of Panama and dismayed that so little investment is being made to enrich these precious lives.... [Read more of this review]
Me Voy Pa’l Chino
My goal was to save money. I did not save any money, but I did learn valuable lessons about one of Panama’s most important subcultures and a Casco Viejo celebrity. The distributor who sells us our beverages (cokes, sodas, waters, etc) is unreliable. They never keep an appointment. They do not accept credit cards. Plus, the person in charge of... [Read more of this review]
Jazz Fest After Party
Why not have a party at Club Unión? The famous Casco Viejo landmark sits empty for most of the year. Plus, it’s an open space that has some of the best views of Panama City. People raved about the party and we all hope there are more fiestas to come. Personally, I have been waiting years to have more events at Club Unión. Casco Viejo’s... [Read more of this review]
Our Fear To Compete
Panama’s fear to compete Jaime Raúl Molina We in Panama have a series of artificial barriers created by legislative action, that make it extremely difficult for businesses in the country to hire the services of highly qualified foreign employees. This, instead of benefitting Panamanian workers as is the declared intention, results in a reduced... [Read more of this review]
“Bocas! Bocas! Bocas!”
Written by Emily from Seattle, Washington. Old Bank, Isla Bastimentos, [Bocas del Toro, Isla Colon District] Panama It is 7:00AM in the village of Old Bank, Isla Bastimentos and the water taxi drivers are calling their destinations to the sleepy heads trying to shake off their late night calypso frenzy. The sun is already baking this seashore community... [Read more of this review]
