Feminas at Casco Viejo!
Celebrate Women´s Day with good jokes, art and music!
Read moreYoung Crowd hitting Panama for affordable lifestyle
For some of the young professionals I met, Panama was a two year adventure, a strategy to wait until things get settled. And within Panama, Casco Viejo ranked the highest on lifestyle and opportunities
Read morePanama featured at latest GQ Magazine
" Imagine if New Orleans had ignored the French Quarter for a century" .... "Now the neighborhood vibrates with the rough energy of transition. Local blasts reaggeton beats into the street while nearby chauffered SUV´s drop off an international set…
Read moreFiesta! Panama´s Festival Calendar
Fiesta! This upcoming week is Panama´s most beloved holiday: Carnivals. It is said to be the only thing Panamanians take seriously. The city will plan way ahead, committees will actually get their work done. People will forget about global…
Read moreYoung, professional and jobless? Wait it out in Panama
While Panama five years ago was marketed one of the best destinations for retirees, it has now become, almost accidentally a destination that is being considered seriously by a far younger crowd.
Read moreNightshot of Beautiful Casco Viejo, Panama
Photogenic and full of charm, Casco Viejo at night is almost magical.
Read morePanamanian Bank Announces 58% growth for 2008
It seemed impossible due to the gloom world wide situation. But Banco General released its audited statements early this week and it confirmed the news: 58% growth in 2008. Panama has always been a niche within the niche.…
Read moreCinta Costera reaching Casco Antiguo, Panama
Despite of scandals and contradictions, the Cinta Costera, one of Panama´s mega urban projects continues to work. Supporters say this will change Panama forever, detractors point out several acts of corruption. Either way, the historic city of Casco…
Read moreWhere to Stay at Plaza Bolivar, Casco Viejo
Plaza Bolivar is one of Casco Antiguo´s most prized plazas. Almost fully restored, it has stunning buildings including the National Theatre and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Where to stay? Find out here!
Read morePanama News: US Marines Invade Casco Antiguo
I can´t say I´m much for wars or, for example, the Irak invasion. But when the US Marine invaded Casco Viejo we where there to receive them with open arms!
Read morePanama joins Venezuela in Soap Opera
With almost no experience on soap operas, Panama is pairing up with the Venezuelan gigant Venevision to produce its first high quality soap opera. Using everything the country has: from the brother of actor and musician Ruben Blades to the…
Read moreCasco Antiguo Back to the Future
Living in Casco Viejo is like living in a time machine, but one that goes back to go forward. Weirdly enough, that is exactly what we do here! The fun thing is that, depending on how deep you dig,…
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