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Facing Reality While Traveling

October 13, 2014May 21, 2015 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment cities, expat life, hanoi, Panama, people

“What a weary time those years were — to have the desire and the need to live but not the

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Peaceful Accommodation in Panama

July 12, 2013May 21, 2015 Matthew Lubin 4 Comments hiking, hotels, Panama, people, wildlife

Aside from the first night, I stayed in some nice places in Panama–even the hostel in Gamboa was great for

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Ruined in Panama

June 28, 2013February 26, 2014 Matthew Lubin 2 Comments architecture, churches, cities, Panama, UNESCO

I enjoyed walking around Casco Viejo in Panama City with my Canadian travel companions I had just met. The colorful

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Panama from Above

December 6, 2012March 9, 2016 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment Panama, tours, wildlife

I’m not generally a fan of hotel tours, but I decided to join one in Gamboa. I arrived in town

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What’s Crossing the Road?

July 20, 2012February 26, 2014 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments Panama, wildlife

I’ve seen plenty of animal crossing signs in my travels. Some are obvious and others are not. When I was

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Finding Great Hosts at Casa Sucre Panama

June 28, 2012September 19, 2017 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment hotels, Panama

Sometimes we get lucky finding a great host when traveling, whether it’s through a hotel site or Airbnb. I was fortunate to find Casa Sucre in Panama City.

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Locked in Panama

June 11, 2012March 7, 2014 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment guides, Panama, parks, wildlife

Traveling provides me with plenty of new experiences. Most are welcomed and planned; others are not. On my final full

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Fluttering in Panama

June 8, 2012January 5, 2017 Matthew Lubin 2 Comments Panama, wildlife

Watching the hummingbirds feeding in Gamboa while waiting for my Diablo Rojo bus back to Panama City.

drinks

Booze Review: Abuelo Rum

May 8, 2012April 22, 2014 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment Panama, rum

In preparation for my adventure at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, I’m indulging in my lone

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Appreciating Spiders and Such

March 26, 2012December 20, 2016 Matthew Lubin 4 Comments hiking, Panama, photo, wildlife

On my second day in Sierra Llorona another guest arrived at the lodge, bringing the total to two. Even with

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Peaceful Forest; Busy City

March 7, 2012September 8, 2017 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment hiking, Panama, parks, wildlife

A hike through the rainforest in Parque Natural Metropolitano within Panama City.

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Walking Amador Causeway

February 22, 2012July 31, 2017 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment guides, lunch, museums, Panama

A walking tour of the Amador Causeway in Panama City on the way back to Casco Viejo with a stop at Mi Ranchito for ceviche and a view.

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Counting Cargo at the Panama Canal

February 15, 2012June 27, 2016 Matthew Lubin 3 Comments Panama, people, Spanish

On my second full day in Panama City, my Canadian companions and I grabbed a taxi from our bed and

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Off the Trail

February 2, 2012May 21, 2015 Matthew Lubin 6 Comments hiking, Panama, people, photo, wildlife

My two and a half days in Gamboa were filled with lively conversation surrounded by rainforest and flecked with wildlife.

languages

Hablas Español?

January 25, 2012 Matthew Lubin 1 Comment Books, Panama, Spanish

More than a few people asked me if I speak Spanish prior to and after my journey to Panama. My

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