(Recently, Jason and I visited Bocas Del Toro, Panama. This is part 4 in a 5-part series examining just what is a local and what is a tourist at one of the best spots on the old "Gringo Trail"). Local or Tourist? Case Study #3: Anna The first day we in Bocas we made the five minute walk into the town of Bocas del Toro to get supplies. There is a main square in Bocas, and … [Read more...] about Separating Locals from Tourists (and Travelers) in Bocas Del Toro, Panama – Part 4: Anna
Separating Locals from Tourists (and Travelers) in Bocas Del Toro, Panama – Part 3: Surf Instructor
(Recently, Jason and I visited Bocas Del Toro, Panama. This is part 3 in a 5-part series examining just what is a local and what is a tourist at one of the best spots on the old "Gringo Trail"). Local or Tourist? Case Study #2: Surf Instructor Having only been surfing once before, in Portugal with no waves, no instructor, and no success , I was looking to hire a surf … [Read more...] about Separating Locals from Tourists (and Travelers) in Bocas Del Toro, Panama – Part 3: Surf Instructor
Flashpacker or Backpacker? Round 3
Welcome to Round 3 of Flashpacker or Backpacker? We just have to do a few more episodes and we can get syndicated in South America. We are hoping to run right after Two and a Half Men. (I swear, people of the world, America has better TV than Charlie Sheen/Ashton Kutcher with a laugh track. Why do we only export our worst cultural products, like Two and a Half Men, the Black … [Read more...] about Flashpacker or Backpacker? Round 3
What Does the Greek Crisi$ Mean to You?
Travel has made me more aware of international news and events. Every place I go is now a reference point for articles I stumble across in the New York Times. Yes, I will read about Spain’s new Prime Minister because I spent a few months their five years ago. It doesn’t make any real sense, but just a little bit of context can make a place seem alive, familiar, and force you … [Read more...] about What Does the Greek Crisi$ Mean to You?
Lunch Breaks at Flashpacker Guy Industries Tower
Believe it or not, maintaining this site is not our full time job, although it does take some time. No, most days we slave over our computers at Flashpacker Guy Industries Tower, where we are routinely pushed to our mental and physical limits, doing what we do best: facilitating, organizing, and implementing the coordination and support of various local, national, and global … [Read more...] about Lunch Breaks at Flashpacker Guy Industries Tower