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Get Blog Posts As EmailsAn article in La Prensa (Panama’s big newspaper) discusses the government’s plans to invest in infrastructure projects in Chiriqui, the province where Palenque is located. Much of the money will go to road expansions, including making the Interamericana highway four lanes from David past the turn-off to Palenque. Most importantly, the allotment of funds will [...]
Government Will Invest $400 Million in Chiriqui Province in 2010
December 23rd, 2009 by Jerrod
Recipe: Give the Holidays a Panamanian Flavor with Mango Pudding
December 17th, 2009 by FrancesI’m working away in the Amble corporate office in frigid Chicago. The wind literally whistles through the window panes and it’s already getting dark at 3:30 pm! I love the holidays, but the short, dry, cold winter days I could do without. My remedy: the tropical taste of exotic mangoes in a sweet, warm “pudding.” [...]
Press Release – Fishing by the Rules: Sport Fishermen Embrace Sustainable Techniques
December 15th, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2009 — Unlike commercial fishing, the major player in depleted fish populations, sport fishing makes up less than 12 percent of the global harvest. And though they are equipped with the latest tools and technology to increase their haul, today’s sport fisherman embodies a surprising combination of conservation and conquest. With one [...]
Scale
December 14th, 2009 by BenIsla Palenque is 400 acres, covered mostly with mature forests, lagoons and mangroves. It also has a highly varied topography, meaning that if you are in one corner of the island, experiencing its specific qualities, you don’t necessarily understand any other part of the island. This makes it a difficult island to get to know, [...]
Sales Manager Michelle’s First Trip to Palenque!
December 9th, 2009 by MichelleFor the past two days I have been in Panama exploring the islands of the south Pacific…. I feel a little like Christopher Columbus — okay, just a little. I am now back on the mainland enjoying a delicious breakfast served up by the lovely owners of a charming seaside inn, and getting my day started by clicking away from their open [...]
Another love letter to Panama…
December 9th, 2009 by FrancesAhhh, Panama. Vancouver loves you, too. Here’s a quote from a recent article in theVancouver Sun about it. “For the past five years or so, Panama’s northern neighbour Costa Rica has shone as the ecotourism darling. But, like its neighbour, Panama has an embarrassment of riches: wildlife and wild scenery, expansive beaches, an acclaimed surfing [...]
“From the Toilet to the Tank”
December 4th, 2009 by FrancesWe seem to have potty minds here at Amble. We’ve had more blog posts about toilets than I care to count. It’s understandable, though. Access to clean, potable water has always been a concern in developing countries, and it’s believed to be a major concern for all of us in the future. To be ecologically [...]
Rent Prices Falling in Panama City
December 3rd, 2009 by DavidAs a result of the global recession, there are many good deals available for apartments in Panama City. You can read more about it here.
The Word of the Moment is Eco-Lux
December 2nd, 2009 by FrancesLuxurious? Exotic? Sun-kissed? As someone who reads and writes about travel a lot, it’s hard to sound original. Some of the best and most descriptive words become trite and lose their meaning when overused in the extreme. Here’s a list of them from The Traveler’s Notebook. Check out the comments, too, where lots of travel [...]
Press Release: Geotourism Engages Travelers in Authentic Cultural Experiences
December 1st, 2009 by FrancesCHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2009 — Tourism has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years and many in the industry believe the change is permanent. In the past, American tourists sought familiarity in even the most exotic destinations. Today, the more sophisticated consumer seeks experiences as unique as their destinations. This industry-wide travel trend, called “geotourism,” [...]