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Light The Path

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Aug 13, 2013 / 0 comments

Day after day in Latin America, the sun dips below the horizon before a day’s worth of work is completed.  At 6:30 PM, total darkness sets in for many families across Panama.  Without electricity to see at night, it becomes a challenge to work, cook, and study for school.  Safety is a great risk for families without power.

 

10 Ways to Travel Cheaply

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Jul 17, 2013 / 0 comments

Travel can be a great treasure. It allows you to see amazing sights around the world, learn new languages, and explore different cultures. By traveling, you get to meet new people and form lifelong friendships.

Comica de Panameños

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Jul 09, 2013 / 0 comments

Latin American culture relies heavily on chicken and rice.  Remember an “ensalada” on the side and you have yourself a Panamanian meal.  However, http://www.

Travel Safety Tips

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Jul 07, 2013 / 0 comments

Often, we take our safety for granted:  in our home towns, malls, and even surrounding cities.  As we become familiar with an area, we begin to feel comfortable with ourselves and not worry about our safety.  This is all good and well until we begin to travel to foreign places.  We can’t always count on having the best safety while traveling to new places.  If we

Patacones: A Panamanian Delight

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Jun 30, 2013 / 0 comments

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A Shore Thing: The Hunt for Sea Glass

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Mar 13, 2013 / 1 comments

Like precious gems, sea glass is rare and beautiful. Sea glass has been found for as long as there has been glass. Legends tell that every time a sailor drowned at sea, the Mermaids would cry and their tears would wash ashore as sea glass.

Sea Glass, Panama

Bat Cave Misadventures

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Mar 10, 2013 / 0 comments

The 411 on Santa Catalina, Panama

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Mar 08, 2013 / 0 comments

The Cultural Vacation

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Feb 12, 2013 / 0 comments

Bocas del Toro, Panama, most commonly known for its plethora of beaches, great restaurants, and relaxing places to stay.

A Glimpse of Aquatic Life

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Feb 11, 2013 / 0 comments

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