As most of my stories in Panama this trip starts with some new friends. At my workplace, the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP), I didn't have much contact with students, because I spent most of my time on campus inside an office. The international office of the uni was very engaged however and regularly asked… Continue reading Goodbye Trip: Campana & Punta Chame
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Getting my Greens in Valle de Antón
Social Networks are awesome for traveling. By pure accident, I met some fellow viajeros - two awesome women from Israel and Poland. After a quick chat and meetup, we decided to spend our time in Valle de Antón. From colleagues, I already heard a lot about its natural beauty. Valle de Antón mountainside What has… Continue reading Getting my Greens in Valle de Antón
Strolling through the Park
Metropolitano entrance sign Since 1988 there is a park just on the outskirts of Panama City - El Parque Natural Metropolitano. It's the only wildlife refuge in the city and is host to an amazing variety of wildlife. There are no special attractions there. It's a place you just go to in a casual manner… Continue reading Strolling through the Park
Gamboa: Welcome to the Jungle
My sister and a colleague of hers decided to visit me in Panamà. Still being busy with the investigation, I did not manage to find a lot of time for travel during the week. However, on the weekends, we managed to make some small trips. One of them lead us into the jungle near the… Continue reading Gamboa: Welcome to the Jungle
A Trip to Paradise – Bocas del Toro
In travel magazines, you always see the same ad pictures. Crystal clear water gently stroking the white-sand beach bordered by palm trees. Deep cyan colours meet intense whites and greens. Amidst this paradisal scenery happily sits a woman drinking from a coconut, enjoying the sun. HARD CUT - company name appears. Guess what - I… Continue reading A Trip to Paradise – Bocas del Toro
Conquering Volcán Barú
This was an extraordinary hiking trip full of firsts. I have never ever before been hiking in Panamain tropical weatheron an active volcanoon a mountain higher than 2,500m It all begins at the Albrook bus station in Panamá City. In the night from Friday to Saturday at midnight, we take the bus to David, Chiriquí.… Continue reading Conquering Volcán Barú
Isla Grande
A sunny day, 30°C, and air humidity so high that breathing feels like waterboarding. Perfect conditions to go to the beach! Just some hours by car in the province of Colón north of Panamá City, you can find Isla Grande. This island is your typical small Caribbean island with clear waters and palm trees. From… Continue reading Isla Grande
The City of Knowledge
the US Army headquarters here in Panama City. After the US departure, the government founded a non-profit organization with the mission to turn the vacated facilities at Clayton into a center for knowledge exchange. Amidst the green beauty, you can see the buildings showing logos of the Red Cross, the United Nations, the World Food… Continue reading The City of Knowledge
Taboga – The Island of Flowers
During a fair on stipends and opportunities to go abroad at the UTP, I met some other interns and students of the uni! Amazing people from Portugal, Mexico, Honduras, and Poland. We had a coffee together and got to know each other. They are very down-to-earth and easy-going people. Before we each left for office… Continue reading Taboga – The Island of Flowers
Turning the Tides
A Monday. Got up early. Bought a Spartan breakfast (water and bread). Off we go to the uni! Work! Get shit done! Meet people! "Hoy está cerrado!". I stand before closed doors, next to me a wildly gesticulating and almost shouting security guard crossing his hands. Yeah, right. Today was a red-letter day! Ah, my… Continue reading Turning the Tides
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