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Treetop Adventure

  • March 23, 2022

When I was in Panama, the majority of my time was spent sailing around islands or exploring the shoreline along a gorgeous beach. Yet there was a big space in my heart for the rainforest. Those cooler, higher elevations with a consistent misty cover beckoned to me as I road the public bus miles upon … Read more

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Bambuda Castle

  • December 19, 2021

From the moment my Panama adventure began, I connected with fellow travelers who, like me, were navigating a vacation within the framework of Covid. It added a new layer of bonding to the typical solo adventurer connection that I had previously experienced.

Inevitably, when I met new people making their way around Panama, a string … Read more

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Lost and Found Hostel

  • August 30, 2021

Finding a nice place to sleep on a tight budget can always be a gamble.

In previous travels I’ve ended up in some really crummy lodgings, but I’ve also lucked out and landed at some surprisingly remarkable abodes.

Going into my Panama trip, I had heard talk of this place called The Lost and Found … Read more

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Panamanian Pastimes

  • August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

Typically I get the travel bug in January. I start researching, planning, and dreaming of summer escapes during the dreary winter months that seem to go on endlessly. You’ll recall that my epic Croatia-cation was mapped out during my snow-bound days armed with hot coffee and lots of time to think about travel.

Although I … Read more

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National park expert. Nature enthusiast. Outdoor educator. These are the chronicles of my travels and discoveries around the country and throughout the world.

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