Art is either plagiarism or revolution. Paul Gauguin

everyone’s got an ugly secret. It’s said Gauguin was a ” bully and an abusive husband.” My secret’s that I read [tag]Panama Guide[/tag]. I tell myself it’s OK. That I’m not some sort of foul beast. That I will feel cleansed by this public admission. Or somehow be redeemed by writing this article. I don’t feel either. So I throw myself on your mercy. Please don’t judge me too harshly. Though I may read Panama Guide, I promise I never link to them, nor click on any of their advertisers. read more»

Sometimes the best advice is no advice.

Panama After Hours gets several thousand visitors a month. On average visitors linger for nine minutes. Long enough to ask questions like; “What’s there to do in Panama?” The problem with questions like these (besides that I’m writing about Panama and all you need do is read), is that I don’t know you. So I can’t advise you.

Do you want to tour brothels, or historical landmarks? Are you looking for a five star restaurant, or do you prefer to spend your days hunting for a good doctor to identify that burning sensation you feel when you urinate? read more»

Apartments for rent in Panama’s largest real estate database

December 2002 - I’m seated in the belly of a 747 hurtling through leaden clouds at 570 mph. Behind me, frozen Boston. In front, [tag]tropical paradise[/tag]. In a few hours I’ll meet the woman of my dreams; beautiful, sensual, and best of all, willing. I need a drink. I wave the stewardess over. As I eye the whiskey nips jiggling down the aisle, I think, “Am I crazy to be doing this?” read more»