by Penny Zibula | Sep 12, 2014 | Central and South America
The Panama Canal: The 100-Year-Old Gift that Keeps on Giving What is a man-made wonder that has benefited the entire planet, and has brought a century’s worth of economic growth, tourism, political stability and a prominent role on the world stage to a small Central... by Penny Zibula | Sep 10, 2014 | Central and South America
Boquete Coffee: Nirvana in a Cup (Of late, the stories of our adventures in Panama have been sitting on the back burner. The reasons why don’t matter. What’s important is that there is still much to tell, and the saga will not be finished until I say it is.) If you’re... by Penny Zibula | Jun 10, 2014 | Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Service Dog Savvy
(Before I turn this space over to Simon, here are two suggestions that might be helpful. (1) The following information, in most cases, applies to pets in general. If you’re planning to take your furry friend outside the U.S., always check the official government... by Penny Zibula | Apr 19, 2014 | Central and South America
Boquete: The Town that Loves to Celebrate If there ever was a town that embraced the spirit of celebration, it would be Boquete. While folks in the U.S are freezing their butts off from January through March, it is summer time in Panama. The weather is dry and... by Penny Zibula | Mar 6, 2014 | Accommodation, Central and South America
If there’s anything I hate, it’s sticker shock. We ran into a good bit of that while trying to find a hotel for three nights in Panama City prior to our return home after our glorious month in Boquete. Then we came across Hotel CentroAmericano. Located near various... by Penny Zibula | Feb 10, 2014 | Central and South America
Life’s a Beach, and then You Enjoy the Heck Out of It Through our spotty internet access, we’re hearing the reports from home about snow, ice, stranded motorists and the complete inability of anyone to deal with it. Were we there, we would be having a hard time...