nick steps out for a wave

Panama Canal and Costa Rican Cloud Forest

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September 25th 2008
Nick: So here we are sitting in Miami, Florida. Saying to ourselves - are we still on planet earth - because it feels like we have just been transported to somewhere very alien. Not to say that we didn´t necessarily not like Miami, what with its interesting people, cuban influences, street life and nip-tuck- botox culture. But its just that bang for your buck we´d rather be in a cheap as chips ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama City

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With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more