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Bocas Del Toro. Red Frog Beach.

Bocas Del Toro

This entry was posted in Panama and tagged Islands on March 3, 2015 by Girl about the Globe.
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If you’ve been to Utila in Honduras, then a trip to Bocas del Toro in Panama may remind you of this crazy Central American island. Not because it is full of people eager to party and then complete their dive masters course the day after but because it is full of party-goers and those long-lost… Continue Reading…

A Change of Plan

This entry was posted in Personal and tagged Downsides of travelling solo, Solo insights on February 16, 2015 by Girl about the Globe.
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Sometimes you just have to listen to your inner voice and know when to say stop. After writing a previous post on how precious life is, the end of 2014 had been a challenging one for many reasons. Living in Colombia, I can only stay for 180 days a year on a British passport and my… Continue Reading…

Birdwatching in Panama

Panama Rainforest Discovery Center

This entry was posted in Panama and tagged Wildlife on February 9, 2015 by Girl about the Globe.
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If you’re looking for birdwatching in Panama, the Panama Rainforest Discovery Center has several species of hummingbirds in Panama and is a must-see in Panama Being in Panama City, in a city full of skyscrapers with modern malls and fancy hotels, you wouldn’t think that the rainforest was just over an hour away, and I… Continue Reading…

Panama Casco Viejo

Exploring Panama Casco Viejo

This entry was posted in Panama and tagged History on January 30, 2015 by Girl about the Globe.
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I watched as he climbed down the sandy bank then as his figure disappeared into the deep foliage. I glanced around at the old decrepit buildings, the pile of bricks in the distinct shape of a wall that must have once resembled part of a fort. An old man walked past slowly and looked at me… Continue Reading…

Hard Rock Hotel Panama

The Hard Rock Hotel

This entry was posted in Panama and tagged Solo female friendly on January 21, 2015 by Girl about the Globe.
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Everyone’s heard of the Hard Rock Cafe but I bet you didn’t know there was a Hard Rock Hotel! Yes… a hotel. Not really being a rock chick, I tend to stay away from Hard Rock Cafes but when I come across a gimmicky hotel – now that’s a completely different story. And, being my birthday,… Continue Reading…

Panama Canal

Visit Panama Canal

This entry was posted in Panama and tagged History on January 11, 2015 by Girl about the Globe.
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August 2014 saw the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. Being based in Panama City in 2015, it seemed fitting to visit Miraflores Lock to find out more about the world’s most famous canal. The Panama Canal took ten years to build and originally began with the French. The USA took over… Continue Reading…

My Favourite Moments of 2014

This entry was posted in Personal and tagged Personal on December 30, 2014 by Girl about the Globe.
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As 2015 fast approaches, I can’t believe that another year has nearly passed. As I write this from Panama City, I feel so blessed to have had so many experiences and meet some amazing people this year. This year has been a year full of change, and never-ending life lessons, and after years of wandering the… Continue Reading…

Christmas in Colombia

Christmas in Colombia

This entry was posted in Colombia and tagged Culture on December 25, 2014 by Girl about the Globe.
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I thought I had seen it all but Christmas in Colombia definitely tops the bill for the best Christmas displays and as I spend an understated Christmas Day in a hostel in Panama City surrounded by Russians, Americans and other nationalities, I can’t help wishing I was back celebrating in Colombia. The festivities begin as early… Continue Reading…

Best Nightlife in Medellin Colombia

Best Nightlife in Medellin Colombia

This entry was posted in Colombia and tagged Nightlife on December 23, 2014 by Girl about the Globe.
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Medellin is full of bars and restaurants and no matter what type of bar you are into there are plenty to choose from. Here’s the best nightlife in Medellin Colombia Now that I am in Panama, I find that I am missing Colombia – the culture, the people, the dancing and especially the Medellin night… Continue Reading…

Life is Precious…

This entry was posted in Colombia and tagged Digital nomad, Downsides of travelling solo on December 14, 2014 by Girl about the Globe.
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Today marks the end of my time in Colombia. For the last 6 months I have been living in Medellin, the country’s second largest city, A place which I now call home. And as I begin my new chapter in Panama and Central America, I am contemplating things I didn’t expect to. This week I… Continue Reading…

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