http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:09:50 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:36:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Golfing-in-Panama-Should-I-bring-my-clubs?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner If you are heading to Panama and would like to get in 9 or 18 holes, you’re in luck. You can even rent clubs, if you would prefer to not travel with yours. Here are three options: Coronado Golf and Beach Resort Location: Coronado (Pana... General Information Sports Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:36:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Golfing-in-Panama-Should-I-bring-my-clubs?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Is-there-McDonalds-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner “Is there McDonald’s in Panama?” You would be surprised at the number of times I have heard that question while briefing friends who have booked their tickets and are packing to visit me in Panama. Perhaps it is related to the ne... General Information Food Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:34:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Is-there-McDonalds-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-34-November-Independence-Day-celebrations-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner The firecrackers are being sold and the Discoteca signs are going up. If you will be in Panama on the 3rd and 4th of November, be prepared for a celebration that last for two full days. November 3rd is Independence Day while the 4th is Flag D... General Information Upcoming Event Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:34:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-34-November-Independence-Day-celebrations-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Wet-and-Wild-Keeping-yourself-and-your-belongings-dry-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Here are a few tips to help keep you and your equipment dry as you explore Panama. Most are quite simple and very cost effective. Dark colors, quick-drying, light-weight clothes Bring clothes that can dry quickly. You are likely to get r... General Information Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:41:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Wet-and-Wild-Keeping-yourself-and-your-belongings-dry-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Currency-exchange-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner If you are traveling to Panama from a country other than the United States you will need to exchange money for Balboas, which is the Panamanian term for the US dollars they utilize as their currency. When entering Panama from Costa Rica you can excha... General Information Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:52:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Currency-exchange-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Catch-your-NFL-game-while-visiting-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner If you are like me, you rarely miss watching your favorite professional [American] football team. However, you find yourself traveling to Panama during the NFL season. What to do?First, DIRECTV services Panama and offers NFL Sunday Ticket, allowing f... General Information Cocle Province Upcoming Event Communication Sports Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:31:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Catch-your-NFL-game-while-visiting-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Cell-phones-in-Panama-A-great-convenience-for-your-travels?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner It is advisable to confirm reservations ahead of your next stop when traveling around the Republic of Panama. An easy way to do such is to call from a cell phone you purchased upon arriving in the country. Here are some tips on the purchase and usage... General Information Incountry Travel Communication Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:16:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Cell-phones-in-Panama-A-great-convenience-for-your-travels?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Panamanian-words-for-money?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Panama utilizes the US dollar for their currency. However, as a tourist to the Republic of Panama, you may be unfamiliar with various terms used for coins and bills. Here are a few words that you will likely hear.Balboa: The official term for the cur... General Information List Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:57:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Panamanian-words-for-money?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Midrange-priced-hotels-in-Panama-City-Panama-What-to-expect?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Most people visiting the Republic of Panama will spend at least one night in Panama City. The lodging options range from simple and cheap hostels to mid-range priced hotels to beautiful resorts and high-end hotels. Many visitors will chose a mid-rang... General Information Panama City Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:38:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Midrange-priced-hotels-in-Panama-City-Panama-What-to-expect?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Travel-between-Tocumen-International-Airport-and-Panama-City-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Tocumen International Airport is located about 19 kilometers (12 miles) to the east of Panama City, Panama. For this reason, it is helpful to know your options for transportation between the two locations.Taxi: Taxi drivers will be waiting in the mai... General Information List Panama City Incountry Travel Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:20:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Travel-between-Tocumen-International-Airport-and-Panama-City-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Transportation-in-El-Valle-de-Antón-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner El Valle de Antón (El Valle for short) is a beautiful town nestled in the basin of an extinct volcano in Coclé province, Republic of Panama. El Valle is visited frequently by tourists and Panamanians for its cool temperatures, beautiful... General Information Cocle Province List Incountry Travel Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:57:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Transportation-in-El-Valle-de-Antón-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Missing-credit-cards-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Although pick-pocketing is not common in Panama, it may happen. Alternatively, you may lose your wallet or suddenly find it sinking to the bottom of the Panama Canal. It is best to be prepared.Upon realizing that your wallet is missing, immediately c... General Information Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:56:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Missing-credit-cards-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Car-rental-companies-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Although a car is not a necessity in Panama because of the vast public transportation system, you may choose to rent a vehicle to facilitate your travels. Several companies, offering everything from sedans and vehicles with 4 wheel-drive to vans and ... General Information List Panama City Incountry Travel Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:05:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Car-rental-companies-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Chaos-of-Panama-City-streets-A-few-tips-for-survival?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner For the first-timer in Panama City, Panama, you may find yourself in a moment of chaos. Although the city is relatively small, it is filled with looping streets, one-ways, places where you drive on the wrong side, and a near complete absence of stree... General Information Panama City Incountry Travel Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:02:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Chaos-of-Panama-City-streets-A-few-tips-for-survival?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Holidays-in-Panama-Plan-your-visit-to-celebrate-or-to-relax?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Depending on your objectives for a visit to Panama, you may or may not want to visit during major national holidays. Holidays in Panama are filled with music, dancing, good foods, lots to drink, and an overall joy shared by men, women, and child... General Information List Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:22:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Holidays-in-Panama-Plan-your-visit-to-celebrate-or-to-relax?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Internet-access-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Major cities and even many small towns in Panama have one to many “Internet Cafes” (although often there is no “café”). Most places will charge by the ½ hour while others will have timers and charge you by the mi... General Information Communication Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:02:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Internet-access-in-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Office-of-tourism-contact-information-for-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner If you are traveling to Panama, you may be interested in up-to-date and insider information on attractions throughout the country. The Instituto Panameño de Turismo (IPAT) can provide information, brochures, or advice on what may be of interes... General Information List Communication Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:23:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Office-of-tourism-contact-information-for-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Musical-Performance-at-Panamas-National-Theater-on-July-31-2009?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Are you visiting Panama City, Panama at the end of the month and without plans on the night of the 31st? Why not check out the scheduled performance at Panama’s National Theater?Panama’s Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional will perform on ... Upcoming Event Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:08:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Musical-Performance-at-Panamas-National-Theater-on-July-31-2009?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d20-International-phone-calls-to-and-from-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner Before you arrive in Panama you may want to make some reservations by phone. Alternatively, you may want to call home while on your trip. How can you place the international call to or from Panama?If you would like to call Panama from your home count... General Information Communication Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:59:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d20-International-phone-calls-to-and-from-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Finding-your-flight-to-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner You may be wondering which airlines fly to the Republic of Panama and how do you find the best deal on airfare to visit Panama? Read on for some valuable information.Flying into Panama City (photo by Julie Ray)General informationBe sure to book your ... General Information List Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:11:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12916-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Finding-your-flight-to-Panama?cid=exrss-Norfolk-Panama-Travel-Examiner