John McCain: Sex Degrees of Separation from Casco Viejo, Panama?
I suddenly realized Casco Viejo might be in the middle of the most important Presidential Campaign of our times: John McCain vs Barak Obama. How?
Read morePanama Art: Casco Antiguo residents in Brook Alfaro´s art
Brook Alfaro is one of Panama´s most recognized artists nationally and internationally. A relaxed guy, his paintings are a hurricane of emotions you would never guess from just knowing him socially. His best place to get inspiration?
Read morePanama Eco Event: United Nations inaugurates “For the Earth” festival in Casco Antiguo
Last night, the United Nations Environmental Programee inaugurated at the National Theatre in Casco Antiguo their "For the Earth" Festival. It will last a month, with several activities withing Casco Antiguo, ranging from poetry to rock concerts. Most of the…
Read moreA Gay Friendly, Art Friendly Casco Viejo in Panama
A new client recently asked me “Is Casco Viejo gay friendly?” For a moment I had to think about the question. You see, growing up as a ballet dancer I never even gave a thought to it.
Read moreSecret Beach at Casco Viejo, Panama
Santo Domingo Beach is the closest beach in Panama City and Casco Viejo´s best kept secret. While everyone is hot and trapped in the city, in Casco Antiguo we enjoy Sunday beach volleyball! but shhhh... don´t tell anyone...
Read morePanama´s Economy Growths 8.2%
Panama has been growing very fast for the last 8 years. A "miracle" made by a curious mix of tourism, investment and other countries misfortunes (Alias Venezuela and Chavez or Colombia and the FARC). Although on the short term there´s…
Read moreBritish Travel to Panama: The Guardian Features Casco Viejo Nightlife
A few days ago I got an email from a journalist at The Guardian, as they´ve found somehow my postings on La Casona in Casco Viejo. It was quite exciting, this is my first collaboration with international press! Here is…
Read morePanama Eco Event: Arts for Earth Show at Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo will host a very special event in September. The United Nation´s Environment Programee (known in Spanish as PNUMA) will present an art festival featuring artists from different disciplines, from poetry to street painting to create and strenghten environmental…
Read morePanama News: The Guardian Features Casco Viejo at Panama´s nightlife travel article
Travel like a local with The Guardian. Nightlife, restaurants, hotels in Panama. Surfing the web as I usually do, I found this article on Panama´s nightlife at The Guardian, featuring Casco Viejo. And not only Casco Viejo, but my favorite…
Read morePanama Travel: Authentic, budget and delicious: Casco Viejo´s Fish Market
The Fish Market rocks. It is at the very entrance of Casco Viejo, just off Avenida Balboa. A white and light blue building with the Japanese flag and the Panamanian flag on the top of the building (the new fish…
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