The day is oozing with “Good Karma”! We began our morning hike in one of Panama’s unique mountain communities named El Valle de Anton. The town sits at the base of a Stratovolcano and is just above the dried up Caldera lake. The last estimated eruption happened over 13,000 years ago. The extinct volcano hasn’t showed any activity since 1987. The town...
A quick peek at Pisa, Italy
With every trip to Italy, I try to visit a new destinations so we can check off another box on our bucket list. My name is Paul Scopel. I will be your guide throughout this exciting adventure. Some of you might know me from my past travel articles. With over 15 trips to this charmed country, I still...
The Laid Back Community of Coronado
Every community has at least one fire station. Coronado, Panama is no exception. It has all the necessities you would need for a short term visitor or an extended stay. Coronado is one of Panama’s first attempts at having a resort styled beachside community. Since its development, it has become a popular destination for tourist, winter...
Our First Days in Panama
Wheels up in Ft Lauderdale and wheels down at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport in just under 3 hours. The skies are overcast with a hint of drizzle, which is indigenous to the tropical climate that Panama is well known for. We cleared Customs, retrieved our luggage and found our ride to Coronado, Panama which will be our home base...
Florence the magnificent!
The magnificent city of Florence! It’s the center and source of the Renaissance age, which makes it a very popular place to visit when in Italy. Florence is a pedestrian friendly city, so slip on your most comfortable shoes and walk with me. My name is Paul Scopel and I will be your guide through this majestic venue that seems to be frozen in...