Panama City

Return to Panamá after 7 years (part 2/2)

February 3rd 2018
After Bocas del Toro and Chiriquí province I was back in the bustling, cosmopolitan capital: Panama City. With about one million inhabitants and besides its famous Panama Canal it's also known for its skyline with many skyscrapers. You could already guess: The traffic often gets ugly but fortunately the city has a new metro-system (subway) which opened in 2014. It currently has one line and ... read more

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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

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Bon Biní, Bienvenido, Welkom, Welcome, Benvenuto, Wilkommen! I'm Elton, from the island of Curaçao (Southern Caribbean) where I was born, raised and currently living. I grew up in a local neighbourhood just west of Otrobanda in Willemstad. I speak Papiamentu, Dutch, Spanish, English, regular Italian and a little German. Curaçao is a small but unique Island. It's not the typical Caribbean island with just sun and beaches. It has a rich and interesting history and culture. The capital, Willemstad, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit Curaçao . com ... full info

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