We are here, because we aren't all there.
The diagnosis of our affliction was there for all to see. They should have seen it coming. After our first trip to Belize in 1999, something changed in our lives. We'd been many places in the Caribbean, but there was something about this country that was different. It would be easy to say it was the English speaking aspect of the country. While a part of it, that wasn't it, not totally. The friendly people, and the, well, quirkiness of the country, the small...
The Cayo District in Belize is teeming with untold wonders and out-of-the-box things to do. As the most diversified and interesting area of Belize to visit, you’re sure to stumble across some mighty intriguing local attractions. You will discover that Cayo is chock full of activities, events and places to visit that will captivate and interest even the toughest-to-please in your group or family. 
Since my arrival in Panama I have made many business connections, some of whom are in Costa Rica. It was finally time to make a trip across the border to meet some folks and tackle the dreaded border crossing that many expats experience frequently for different reasons. Having researched the immigration requirements and talked to many who have made the crossing, I expected things to be somewhat different, and not in a good way. To my surprise, the trip was uneventful and...
walk the streets in Panama City when I first arrived. However, for me the experience reminded me of some Caribbean countries. The truth is, after one month in Panama City, I felt as if I was risking my life...
Panamá has beautiful natural resource areas, especially its outstanding beaches and mountains, which invite visitors to enjoy and relax. This is not to mention the great opportunities for exploring Panamá’s rainforest, bird watching and exceptional natural reserve areas, like “Cerro Campana” (city of Panamá), Volcán (Chiriquí and Bocas delToro provinces), Coiba (a beautiful very lightly explored island), and “Barro Colorado”, which is run by the Smithsonian Institute.
Sometimes when you read about a country, many times you only find the "tourist" attractions. But I want to introduce a little bit of history about Panamá that is not mentioned in many books or tour guides.
to replace a main spring bolt and tube in the front tire, and I haven't yet replaced my basket, but I need to do that soon too due to the nuts rusting. Between the heavy salt air and the unforgiving cobblestones in and around town, it's no wonder.
At the edge of the Atlantic, which a persuasive current has aided the migration of Europeans to cleave the Isthmus of Panama for the Canal, and now mid- stream central to the modern jet route along the north/south latitude of the Latin regions, Manual Baruco is in the perfect position to contemplate his country’s position in the world. Jet Metier also discovers that Manuel could be also considered an all- American boy.