The Lost and Found Blog
Any experienced backpacker knows why this article is necessary. Picture this: you got into your hostel late the previous night after a long flight or bus ride and all you want to do is get a good night sleep but that one person in your dorm room who set their alarm for 6 a.m. isn't waking up. After 10 minutes of constant beeping, everyone in the dorm is awake and annoyed except for the person who set the alarm, who’s sleeping like a baby.
If you speak to anyone who has done an extended backpacking trip, they will likely tell you that it was truly the trip of a lifetime; staying in hostels, meeting new people everyday and being able to get off the beaten path truly make for an experience like no other. The only downside to such a trip is that it can be very difficult to stick to the budget that you originally set for yourself. In this post, I’m going to outline some simple and efficient ways to cut costs while still being able to get the most out of your trip.
Panamanian food today is a hodgepodge of several different gastronomical cultures, each offering their own unique flavors and techniques that make Panamanian food a very interesting adventure for the taste buds. And while Panama is not particularly renowned worldwide for its food, open-minded travellers in Panama will discover that the rich history of Panamanian culinary tradition makes eating Panamanian food a rewarding and enlightening experience.
One of the most popular routes that many travelers in Central America take is from Costa Rica to Panama, or vice versa. You can easily find cross-country bus or shuttle services, but the cheapest way to do it is like always – by public transport. Fortunately, both Costa Rica and Panama are among the most developed countries in Central America, so even public transport is very easy to use and most of the time they are quite comfortable. This article is a step-by-step guide for people who wish to travel from Puerto Viejo and Limon area, Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro, Boquete, Panama City and other destinations in Panama.
Backpackers travelling through Panama’s Chiriqui province are typically headed off to the beautiful highlands of Boquete, the Carribean islands of Bocas del Toro, the luscious hiking trails of El Valle de Anton, or the beaches of Santa Catalina. And while all of these destinations are well worth a visit, Chiriqui has some hidden gems that are often overlooked, one of which is the Pacific beach town of Las Lajas.
