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leaving Panama March 16th. After double and triple checking we left nothing behind in the hotel room we made our way to Panama Pacifico Airport. Which was a 20 min, $8 USD Uber ride away. A very small airport with just 2 gates.  We arrived three hours in...

truck shipping from Colon March 13.   After a peaceful night camped just outside the marina at Fort Sherman, we were up early to prepare the truck for its 9 a.m. drop-off.  Before heading out, we gave our remaining fresh food to Kerry, a solo sailor from Vancouver,...

Drone shot of the Panama Canal lock system

La Valle de Antón A few hours’ drive into the hills, we arrived just after dark at what would be our crazy campsite for the night—perched on the edge of a steep dirt road. iOverlander led us here, where several other travelers had braved the same precarious...

La Silampa – A Hidden Paradise 24th February. We’ve had so many incredible adventures I can hardly believe it! Our journey through Central America has been a constant stream of breathtaking landscapes and heartwarming encounters. And still, the magic continues…...

As much as we loved our time in Costa Rica, we were eager to cross into Panama and explore our final Central American destination. Exiting Costa Rica was smooth and almost straightforward, and with a craving for cooler temperatures, we unknowingly set course for...

A perfect slice of untamed paradise, where the jungle spills onto the sand.

Kiteboarding salinas cruz 3 February. Salinas Cruz lies on the Pacific side, close to Nicaragua. We planned to spend a few days here kiting, but it was so unpleasant, due to our inability to escape from the wind, that we only stayed one night. Tim went out for a...

travel distance & food costs After 100 days on the road, we’ve covered 13,327 km, crossing 7 countries and burning 2,364L of diesel at an average cost of $1.25 CAD per liter. Nights Camping: 60 paid / 40 wild camping Average...

San Juan del Sur is a laid-back beach town on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, known for its stunning coastline and world-class waves. Once a small fishing village, it gained prominence during the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s when Cornelius Vanderbilt’s company...