The Economic Impact of Casinos on Panama’s Tourism Industry

Guest Contribution – Panama has always been a meeting point; its canal links oceans, and its airport bridges continents. In recent years, casinos have sprung up in the city and along the coast, bringing card tables, slot machines and bright neon...

Homage to the Homeland Displayed by Illuminating Panama’s Bridge of the Americas

The Bridge of the Americas was illuminated with decorative lights in commemoration of the start of the National Holidays and the 122 years of republican life. José Luis Andrade, Minister of Public Works, presided over the official ceremony for the...

BSU holds march and discussion to celebrate Black Solidarity Day

Black Solidarity Day was originally established in 1969 by Afro-Panamanian activist Dr. Carlos E. Russell and takes place on the first Monday of November, the day before Election Day. The Black Student Union held a discussion and protest on Monday...

We left our jobs at 60 to travel the world. Retiring early means living off savings before Social Security kicks in.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with married couple Sandra and Jeff Mayernik, 62-year-old retired realtors who left the US in 2023 to travel abroad. The couple, who run the blog The Mobile Retiree, are currently in Pogradec,...

Why Panama’s Savviest Investors Are Moving Beyond Bank Term Deposits 4% into Local Bonds  6.75% – 9% 

With yields up to 9% and short 2–3 year maturities, local corporate bonds are quickly becoming the smart alternative for Panamanian investors. In a market where traditional term deposits still dominate, a quiet but powerful shift is happening...

Friday Night In Panama the Bridge of the Americas will be Illuminated in Honor of the Nation

The event, organized by the Ministry of Public Works (MOP), aims to commemorate the beginning of the National Holidays in Panama. The official ceremony will take place at the dock of the Port of Panama, located on the Amador Causeway.

From Gaza to Syria, US Makes New Moves in the UN Security Council

The Security Council adopted a US-led resolution to delist Ahmed al-Sharaa, now Syria’s president, who was included on the ISIL/Daesh and Al Qaeda sanctions, and Anas Hasan Khattab, now Syria’s interior minister, from the embargo. Nov. 6, 2025....

Rhodes, Randy Poehlman

Randy Poehlman Rhodes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend sadly passed away on November 5, 2025 in Newport, VA after a long illness. He was born on July 26, 1951 at Quantico Marine Base, Virginia to...

Americans Say Two Grim Factors Are Impacting Their Winter Travel Plans This Year

It's been widely reported by Tourism Economics that U.S. tourism is down by around 8.2% so far this year, despite previous predictions of a 9% increase based on previous years. The reasons behind this drop are primarily political. Stories of...

Panama’s Indigenous Families Relocate Amid Rising Sea Levels

Panama’s government faces mounting pressure to relocate more Indigenous Guna families from low-lying Caribbean islands as sea levels continue to rise, building on the 2024 move of over 1,200 residents from Gardi Sugdub. The relocation effort...

Climate Confab Attendees May Have To Stay In Brazilian Sex Motels

Brazilian “love motel” owners are clearing out any items “too erotic” for COP30 attendees as the UN conference inches closer and accommodation options thin, according to multiple reports. Though organizers insisted there will be enough...

Tofil Leads Travel League With 77 At Cable Hollow GC

RUSSELL, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League held its annual “Halloween Spooktacular” at Cable Hollow Golf Course. Ed Tofil earned his seventh tour victory of the season with the low round of 77. Jeff Nelson was second with 83. Ken Kaus and Tom...

Costa Ricans can travel to a large number of countries without a visa: Here’s the list

Q COSTARICA — Costa Ricans can travel to a large number of countries without a visa, including popular destinations in the Americas and Europe. Countries such as Panama, Mexico, Spain, and Italy stand out, among others in the Americas. For...

Expedia Group reveals six key drivers of effective travel content in the era of AI

Expedia Group’s latest research shows video strongly influences travel booking decisions, while AI-enhanced content performs best when combined with human creativity. Expedia Group Advertising has released new global insights into how travelers...

El Salvador Expands Tourism with the Revitalization of Costa del Sol Recreational Park

The Government of El Salvador, under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele, continues to strengthen the country’s tourism sector with the complete revitalization of the Costa del Sol Recreational Park, a modernized seaside destination that...

Canada warns travelers of rising dengue cases in Philippines

October 30, 2025 | 11:47am MANILA, Philippines — The Government of Canada has advised its citizens traveling to the Philippines to exercise a “high degree of caution” following rising cases of dengue fever. In a health notice issued on October 27,...

From Jefferson Twp. to Antarctica: Woman visits all seven Continents in lifelong travel...

She took sales and marketing courses with the intention of teaching business. Instead, she was hired as an executive assistant in 1964. “I started right out of high school as a secretary to the CEO of Top Value Stamps,” Bell said. “Then I moved to...

Books & Looks Podcast — Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard: Hitchhiking Across America with Graham Broyd

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real...

10 Countries Where Locals Welcome Tourists (And 3 That Don’t), International Polling Shows

The travel landscape in 2025 reveals a fascinating divide between nations that roll out the red carpet for visitors and those where tourists might encounter cooler receptions. Recent international surveys and polling data paint a clear picture of...

Local WWII vets share their stories

Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ten years earlier, Gen. Eisenhower spoke to soldiers who were about to land on the beaches of Normandy—what he called the “Great Crusade.” “The eyes of the world are...