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Visiting the San Blas Islands in Panama
Imagine a place where palm-fringed islands lie shimmering amongst turquoise waters. A place where gentle waves rise and fall against powdery sands. One where a simpler pace of life prevails. And imagine that this place, devoid of cars and concrete, has…
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The Kuna People in Panama’s San Blas
The Kuna are an ethnic group that inhabits the remote and idyllic San Blas Islands that lie between Panama and Colombia. Known for their colorful embroideries and fiercely independent way of life, the Kuna are a small yet proud community…
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One Day in Panama City Panama
“Oh wow! Have fun in Florida” everyone would say after I told them I had plans to go to Panama for ten days. “I hear the beach is really nice there.” And when I told them no, that I’d be…
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Things to do in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Bocas del Toro is a popular backpackers haunt well known for its laid-back vibe, its turquoise waters, its mangrove-covered coves, and its pretty white-sand beaches. The archipelago consists of forested islands, scores of uninhabited islets and the Parque Nacional Marino…
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The Beautiful Goree Island in Senegal
Wander the sandy streets of tiny Goree Island in Senegal, and you might begin to feel that you were stuck in time. The tiny island off the coast of West Africa is a colonial gem with a relaxed Afro-European vibe.…
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The Blue Lagoon: Visiting Iceland’s Natural Spa on a Layover
Overpriced, overcrowded and overrun with tourists. Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is all these things. But it is also tranquil, therapeutic and overwhelmingly beautiful. I visited the Blue Lagoon on my twenty-four hour Reykjavik layover, after spending the morning meandering along the…
