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The Human Rights Project - You Can Make a Difference
Friday, November 21st, 2008I was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”
The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.
To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a beautifully illustrated [...]
Feast on Thanksgiving Dinner in Panama
Friday, November 14th, 2008Still trying to decide how to spend your Thanksgiving in Panama? The American Society of Panama is holding its annual Turkey Dinner on Friday, November 21st 2008. The Thanksgiving Celebration will be held at St.Mary’s Church Parrish Hall, Balboa, and the feasting will be from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
The cost is $25 dollars for non-members, [...]
Dine in a Dungeon - Las Bovedas, Casco Viejo
Monday, September 29th, 2008On my last trip to Panama I decided to head to Las Bovedas, a restaurant that I had been hearing about for quite some time, as it is considered to be one of the landmark restaurants in Casco Viejo. Las Bovedas fits right into the ambiance of Casco Viejo, Panama City’s traditional sector of pastel [...]
Sizzling Steak Served up in Casco Viejo
Friday, September 19th, 2008Something about us Gringos… or maybe all men really, is the majority of us from time to time crave a good chunk of meat. You know what I’m talking about; it ain’t no grilled chicken. No sir, I mean beef and I have found it at Café Casuale in Casco Viejo.
The menu is varied, but [...]
Quality Assistance in Panama - Carlos Aleman
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008If you are looking for quality assistance in Panama City, Carlos Aleman is the man to call. He is professional, experienced, and helpful to the last. Carlos is trustworthy and more than capable to assist in making your vacation or relocation to Panama City run as smoothly as possible.
From the moment you arrive Carlos can [...]
The Summit Zoo - Day Trip from Panama City
Monday, August 25th, 2008The Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo are a great place to enjoy a day outside of the city. The 250 hectare zoo and park is inside the Soberania National Park only 25 minutes away from Panama City. Traveling by car take Madden Road, also known as the road to Gamboa, straight to the park. You [...]
American Home Accessories, INC
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008A new company opened in Panama last month to serve the growing needs of new condo and home owners. Buying a new condo or home and furnishing it in Panama can often be expensive and difficult not having the resources that you normally find in the U.S.. Recognizing that problem as a condo owner herself [...]
Isla Taboga - A Nice Break from the City
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008Panama City can be a little overwhelming sometimes, and whether you are there for business or pleasure it can be nice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Even if you only have a day you can still enjoy pristine beaches, amazing natural beauty and that laid back Panamanian way of doing things [...]
Nothin’ like a bagel n’ cream cheese
Saturday, July 26th, 2008Looking for your morning bagel with cream cheese and a large coffee, served up North American style? Try New York Bagel Café in El Cangrejo, Panama City. This little coffee shop is pretty trendy; leather couches, tableside books, abstract paintings complete the laid-back environment. The owner, John, is a former member of the Peace Corps [...]
The Fiesta Starts Here!
Monday, July 21st, 2008El Fiesta Casino located behind Hotel El Panama is a great place to pass the evening. It has 561 different gaming machines and 20 table and poker games, including Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Baccarat. Twelve machines are set aside for Sigma Derby Slots, which are pretty fun. When you first walk in, the place doesn’t [...]
Empanadas: The Real Deal
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Every once in a while I get a craving for a good empanada… the kind that is getting hard to find in Panama these days.
Recently, I started on a campaign to find the a recipe for the traditional Panamanian empanada, and this is what my sources came up with. I thought I’d put it up [...]
Fruit Drinks Stand in Panama City
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008The next time you are in Panama City, treat yourself to the wonderful juice and frozen juice based drinks at one of the local stands in the City.
They are usually drive through window-based and the fruits are just INCREDIBLE.
The Panama Gringo was feeling a little too tired when he sampled a frozen fruit punch [...]
Great Find - Cristal Blu Spa and Salon
Friday, February 1st, 2008If you thought the days of a GREAT $45 one hour massage were over, you have got to check out Cristal Blue Spa and Salon on Pomodoro Street and Veneto – very close to the gringo central hangout of the Veneto Hotel.
Ask for Rosa – she is skilled with an ability to find just the [...]