Category Archives: Panama

Top 10 reasons to dine out in Casco Viejo, Panama’s old town: Manolo’s Caracol

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jean

ShareThis can all be summed up in two words: Manolo’s Caracol. Well known Spanish chef Manolo serves a 10 course tapas dinner at a fixed price in his Casco Viejo restaurant, an unassuming place at Avenida Central and Calle 3. … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling with Jelly Fish

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jean

ShareWhen they asked if we wanted to go snorkeling with jelly fish, my quick answer was no. Why would anyone want to be near jelly fish? Don’t they sting? Can’t they kill you? Besides, I am not all that good … Continue reading →

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Top 10 places to go in 2011 – Panama on Lonely Planet list

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jean

ShareWhen we started our travel company in 2006, we focused on Panama. After having traveled to many tropical countries, we’ve seen the good and the bad of them.  My first trip to Panama produced a Eureka moment, when I realized … Continue reading →

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What does it mean, sustainable travel or responsible travel?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jean

SharePeople often ask what this means, sustainable travel or responsible travel? Just by asking, the traveler may be moving towards becoming a responsible traveler. When you think about traveling, you see big airplanes, large hotels, buses, cruise ships.  You see … Continue reading →

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Panama Photos by Will Rice

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Barbara

ShareA recent traveler with Panama Boutique, shared some photos with us that I think all will enjoy. See more of Will’s photos

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Making of the Panama Canal

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jean

SharePBS recently showed the Making of the Panama Canal. It is a well done documentary with some awesome pictures. It’s hard to fathom the heavy work done in the early part of last century. The canal was not the only … Continue reading →

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Panama Jazz Festival starts January 10

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jean

ShareGreat line up for the Panama Jazz Festival – starts next week.  Contact JB Journeys and we’ll find you a hotel and tickets!  jbjourneys@yahoo.com Monday, January 10 SAN LORENZO Hall -  ATLAPA PJF TV Music Studio – 4:00p.m.  New England Conservatory … Continue reading →

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Sailing San Blas

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Barbara

ShareHave you heard that cruise ships are out and yachts are in? We read that travelers are turning to smaller ships not only to avoid crowds but to visit harbors that big ships cannot reach.  But maybe they are seeking … Continue reading →

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Harpy Eagle Birding Special

Posted on October 22, 2010 by admin

ShareBook by October 31st for a 10% discount off the regular price at the Canopy Tower portion, $2075 per person. An exploration of the realm of the Harpy Eagle, the world’s most powerful bird of prey and Panama’s national bird. … Continue reading →

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The Three Sisters Cooking school with Chef Glenn Gamboa

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Barbara

ShareGlenn begins by telling us that Panamanian food is terrible but then proceeded to cook delicious Panamanian food!  Glenn, a California transplant, and Reinhild, his German-American wife, run the Three Sisters. We went to their house where Glen presented us … Continue reading →

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