I was having breakfast and thinking about the day I’d soon be spending at the Montezuma beach when, all of a sudden, this cute monkey showed up and began to play. I must admit that I enjoyed watching the show; it’s not everyday that I get to see a monkey […]
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Panamanian Butterfly Nibbling on Nectar (Photo of the Week)
During a recent trip to Panama, I spent a few days in a small town called Las Lajas. It was really small–as in, it had just a store or two, a handful of restaurants (mostly closed due to it being rainy season), a couple farms, a cemetery and a lovely […]
Read MoreGeisha, Panama's Best Coffee—and Why I Didn't Drink It – chickybus
When I heard about award-winning Geisha, Panama’s best coffee—which is one of the best/most expensive in the world—I really thought I wanted to try it. So, while in Boquete, known for its climate and fertile soil that’s ideal for coffee growing, I considered several tours. I then settled on one […]
Read MoreRandom Travel Moment #2: Lunch With a Panamanian Beach Squatter/Wannabe Rasta | Chicky Bus
In a matter of minutes, I went from having a large/lovely beach pretty much to myself to having lunch with a leftover hippy/beach squatter/Rasta wannabe and then, briefly, being part of a quirky party he was having under his private lean-to. How the heck did this happen? Well, Random Travel […]
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Manic Mannequins Take On Ecuador: 10 Journeys Through Time and Space
Ever wonder what it would be like to experience time travel? I did it this summer and would now like to share with you my secret–my number one tip, in fact. Visit Ecuador and go window shopping. That’s it. See, in cities like Quito and Cuenca (and even some small […]
Read MoreLike the bus? Try the magic carpet!
Originally a blog about travel, chickybus now also covers lifestyle. It’s still a ‘bus,’ but it now takes you on other types of ‘rides.’
Like the bus?
Consider a ride on the ‘magic carpet’!
That = my memoir about travel off the beaten path and into the moment.
Click on the cover to view the book on Amazon.
