Cartagena's Boca Grande peninsula

Sand, Sun and Sea – Sailing Panama’s San Blas Islands

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November 2nd 2014
After a fond farewell to Cuba we embarked upon our next adventure in Panama. The taxi from Panama City airport provided an overview of just how different the culture and industry are between the two countries: Cuba cut off from the superpower of America and all that comes with it, while Panama thrives with international banking and cargo. Our stay at Mamallena Hostel ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Kuna Yala

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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