Yes, you can fly from Panama City to David and then take a taxi to Boquete. But, where is the fun in that? More to the point, if you are looking to try slow travel, this is a great way to learn to do it. In summary:$15.25 per person and 8 hrs to David. Tickets purchased at Albrook station.$2 per person and 45 minutes from David to Boquete. Payment when you get off the bus.An amazing way to view the real Panama.The return trip to Panama City is...
Due south of Panama City and the Amador Causeway is Taboga Island. This tiny island seems to a favorite day-trip for tourists and locals alike. The tiny town is a mere 30 minutes away by Taboga Island Fast Ferry ($24/person), has great views of the city, and for most, provides a great beach upon which to sit all day long. However, we think the real opportunity is hiking Taboga Island itself. This also fits our goal of living to 100 far better...
Amador Causeway is one of the top attractions referenced both by Panama Tourism as well as virtually every other tourism related website. They tend to focus on shopping, bike rentals, and generally the more touristy activities. This isn't our thing. Instead, we loved the Amador Causeway for the walk, the views, and more importantly as a mechanism for understanding Panama history and its strategic importance to the United States. /*!...
A short trip from nearly anywhere in Panama City, the nature preserve of Metropolitan Natural Park is an amazing way to experience the plants and animals of a tropical jungle as well as views of the city. As foreigners the entry fee is $4/adult and $2/child. Walking to the park is a hard pass for us as there don't seem to be good safe routes with sidewalk. And while we could have taken a bus the time involved when compared to the...
The Cinta Costera (literally Coastal Strip), is a hidden gem in Panama City. It's a strip of park next to the Pacific Ocean that runs from Democracy Plaza and Punta Paitilla all they way to Casco Viejo. The park is well manicured with lots of different types of trees and plants. You will see date palms, golden pothos vines, birds of paradise, and many more. The Cinta Costera also features a wide bike and rollerblade path next to an equally wide...
Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Panama Tocumen Airport (PTY) was a piece of cake on Copa Airlines. We were in the air just shy of 5 hours and the PTY airport was virtually empty on Thursday afternoon at about 2 PM local time. We breezed through immigration and customs and then set off with a few immediate goals. First, Panama Metro to our Airbnb in Bella Vista. Second, Find the Airbnb itself and get checked in. Finally, get food...
We started training for Volcán Barú in early February with multiple hikes around the Northern Virginia region. Most of these hikes were along the Appalachian Trail, giving us lots of uneven terrain (rocky) and plenty of elevation. I'm excited to say that training is over! We're headed to Panama next week. After exploring Panama City for the first week we're heading to the town of Boquete in Chiriquí. If the weather cooperates we'll be...
As longtime listeners of Peter Attia's Podcast, The Drive, we've heard him repeatedly talk about Zone 2 training and high intensity interval training. He's often spoken of these in the context of professional cycling, something we have zero ability to relate to. However, he's recently spoken of Zone 2 and HIIT in relation to VO₂ max and its importance vis-à-vis the risk of cardiac events. We've made great strides in improving our own...
Our Panama vacation is almost here!!! It's hard to believe but we are now just inside of 2 weeks to go before our flight to Panama City (PTY) from Dulles Airport (IAD). I'm slightly concerned about disruptions given all the havoc on United Airlines flights over the past week or so but... We're flying Copa Airlines (flight 357) and they don't fly a lot out of Dulles so fingers crossed. We also depart about 9:30 AM so with luck there...
Of the many personalities that regularly appear in my podcast feeds, Dr. Bill Schindler | Eat Like a Human seems to be one of those most grounded in a historical perspective. His approach to food, how it has been found, prepared, and consumed, and the role of tools in this process just makes a ton of sense to me. It also helps that his speaking style is devoid of much of the over-the-top claims (typically without evidence) that is found with...
