Archive for April, 2007
Ethanol and other biofuels become a global political issue
Sunday, April 29th, 2007The one noteworthy thing that George W. Bush had to show from his recent trip to several Latin American countries was a rather vague joint statement with Brazilian President Lula da Silva promising cooperation in the development of ethanol and other biofuel technologies. “Biofuels” are those that are grown, which are thus unlike non-renewable petroleum […]
The San Blas Islands - An Indian Culture in a Tropical Paradise
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007The San Blas Islands offer two unbeatable attractions: Caribbean islands of stunning beauty and an opportunity to visit the villages of the San Blas Indians to learn about their fascinating culture and way of life. This is Caribbean beauty at its best –the 365 picturesque palm tree covered islands of the San Blas Archipelago are […]
Panama Canal tourism
Monday, April 23rd, 2007If you have only one day free in Panama … or even just a half day… spend it crossing the Panama Canal! It will be well worth it. Yes it is the number one tourist attraction of the tiny country, and one that has a varied and intersting history, once you scratch the surface.
Panama Canal […]
Veneto Hotel and Casino - Gringo Friendly Hotel in Panama
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007The Veneto Hotel and Casino is a new 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Via Espana, Panama’s renowned banking and financial district. The Veneto Hotel offers beautifully appointed accommodations, 4 superb restaurants, a full service SPA and a Las Vegas style casino. The casino has over 40,000 square foot of state of the art […]
Giggi Travel
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007Giggi Travel is a travel firm owned by George and Marty - American Expats. They are an excellent source for real estate deals, tours, gambling junkets, and golfing/fishing trips.
Mistakes and Blunders for the First-Time Panama Investor
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007(Courtesy of www.thepanamareport.com)
We get a lot of questions everyday asking about Panama real estate. Which developers are trustworthy? Where is the next up-and-coming investment hotspot? How should you best invest your, say, $300,000? Because the Panama real estate market is so new, it can be extremely difficult, if not downright frustrating, to find good, reliable […]
The Wine Bar with 2 locations in Panama City is an excellent value
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007The with two locations (el Cangrejo near the Veneto Hotel and Casine and on the Causeway) is the home of some delicious Italian style grub. Frequented by many gringos, the ambiance is sufficient, the English by the waitstaff is adequate and the service is a bit faster than in other places in […]