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8 Things I Learned About Belize

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I seem to have acquired a new trend to my travels — I head to a new country that I've heard good things about and seen some pretty photos of, but don't actually know that much about. I go in without expectations, having done little to no research, and simply open myself up to whatever happens. So far, this has actually been a surprisingly good approach to traveling. It has left me pleasantly surprised in places like Romania and Bulgaria; in Iceland and Slovenia. I've made some great memories, and learned a few things along the way. Most recently, I approached a trip to Belize and Guatemala in this way. I had heard rave reviews of Belize, but didn't actually know much about the Central American nation at all. As it turns out, Belize is pretty darn interesting , despite being tiny. Here are some things I learned about the country: 8 fun facts you might not know about Belize 1. Ties to Britain Belize is the only nation in the region with a Bri...

15 Things you Should know Before Traveling to Panama

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(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) Planning a trip to Panama? I spent around two and a half weeks in Panama and I absolutely fell in love with this little Central American country. However, when I was planning my trip I didn’t really know much about it. So if you would like to get a rough idea on what to expect, here are 15 things you should know before traveling to Panama. Contents 1 Panama connects South and Central America 2 Panama shares borders with two countries: Costa Rica & Colombia 3 You might need to get yellow fever vaccinations 4 Panama is a small country but it has a lot of diversity to offer 5 You can do a lot of different sporting activities, such as scuba diving, surfing, hiking etc. 6 The currency used in Panama is the US Dollar 7 Compared to South America, Panama might be a little more prices 8 Panama produces some of the most expensive coffee 9 Panama has a good local transportat...

My 6 Favorite Hostels in Panama City, Panama

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Posted : 7/5/20 | July 5th, 2020 Panama City is known as the shipping and financial hub of Central America — but there’s much more to it than that. Panama City is a bustling, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, tons of history, and delicious food. It’s a good hub to base yourself in for a few days while you plan your next steps. Since it’s not as cheap as other cities in the region, you’ll want to save money by booking yourself a hostel while you’re here. They’re the most cost-effective (and fun) way to enjoy the city. However, there are a lot of things to consider when selecting a hostel. The top four in Panama City are: Location – Panama City is huge, and it can take some time to get around. Pick a place that is central to the sites you want to see and nightlife you want to enjoy. (All the hostels listed here are in central locations.) Price – In Panama City, you really get what you pay for, so if you go with a really cheap place, you...