For a while now I have been wanting to showcase my Panama designers and creators. I have had the privilege to travel to other countries in our region and I see how their designers are supported and showcased in the most important magazines but for some reason, ours were not.
So I decided to use my platform to showcase these creators and the wonderful work our designers, educators and artisans are doing for the fashion industry in Panama.
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Hello November!! Fashion weeks, months are officially over. This year for the first time ever I was glued to my computer, cellphone and had access to amazing shows and collections.
I ended the fashion marathon at home with fashion week(s) Panama. Normally I would go to the venue for three days straight and watch all the collections loving some, and others not so much.
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On my bucket list was going up Panama´s highest point, Volcán Baru. Although I wanted to do it by foot, it was not possible, we went up by car. It was still an amazing, humbling experience.
If you are looking for a place to travel at the beginning of the year, Panama is the place to go. Not only is the weather amazing (we are in summer) but there are many activities going on. One of the main ones is the parade of the Mil Polleras in a town outside of Panama.
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A few months ago I got asked to support a golf tournament here in Panama to help promote and collect money to help send special olympic athletes to the Olympics next year in Abu Dhabi.
After this amazing experience I got asked to help them with their campaign adopt an athlete. So in today's post what I want to do is tell you a bit of this initiative and how you can help.
Continue ReadingThis past weekend we had the very first La Cosecha event. It was truly special to be able to share with a dear friend his vision to empower coffee growers and help them monetize their farms, show the world what they do.
During this weekend it wasn't just about them but it was also about how much it takes to make one cup of coffee, let me tell you it is no easy task.
Continue ReadingHey everyone! This video is for anyone that wants to see what an actual carnaval is like in Panama. Mind you I only stayed for one day, four days is too much for me, hahaha.
Hope you guys enjoy!
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Hola chicos, este video es para toda persona que quiere ver lo que es el carnaval realmente en Panama.
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Carnaval is a holiday that depending on the country it's absolutely crazy fun and just wacky. I guess many places celebrate it butfor instance, I have been to the ones in Venice, Italy and let me tell you it is very different from those here in Panama.
Venice is much more organized I think for obvious reasons, it is very cold so people are in costumes, bundled up and drinking a lot to stay warm.
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Growing up my parents did not allow me to go to Carnivals. It is a holiday here in Panama that people take extremely serious.
I does not matter what is going on in the country during that time, carnaval is never canceled. So, where do you want to go for this holiday? Below are some options based on my personal experience.
Continue ReadingFinally, the vlog is up!! It took me awhile. For some reason it took me forever to load. This video is very special, really anything with Sergio in it is very special. We spent the weekend in Chiriqui which is in the interior of Panama. You can get there, either by plane (1 hour) or driving (8 hours).
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