Places we Have Stayed

When we were researching our trip, I often had a hard time finding affordable, furnished apartments in safe areas that would accommodate children. I figure I can update this as we proceed on our trip, but here is a list of the places we have rented so far in case you are looking for lodging…

New Friends, Diaper Rash, Lice, and an Early Departure

I am sitting on the big yellow school bus of my youth, now converted into a (still-uncomfortable) medium distance travel vessel mostly for grownups. My groggy two year old snuggles into the crook of my arm while the amiable man seated next to me chats about Noriega and the history of our military in Panama.…

To David and Back (or – Our Descent into Hell)

If you are thinking that our blog posts have been unnaturally upbeat and happy lately, allow me to change things up a little bit. We have been in town for two weeks. Two weeks is generally long enough to explore your space, meet some people, and get acclimated. Or time enough to get a little…

Settling In – The Good, The Bad and The (Not So) Ugly

Although this blog is titled “2 Kids No Itinerary”, in truth we DID vaguely plan the first six months or so and those plans included staying in one relatively comfortable spot and focusing our energy on learning Spanish. The reasons for this “soft landing” (as I came to describe it) at the start of our…

The Panamanian Way?

I have traveled a bit in my life through various countries and locales and have always been a bit wary of taxi drivers, particularly when I stand out (whether through language, accent or clothing) as an obvious foreigner or tourist. So as not to offend anyone, I won’t mention which specific countries I have had…