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1. January - Casco Viejo On the first day of January 2022, I strolled through Casco Viejo in Panama, after ringing in the New Year in Coronado, a teeming costal expat community on the Pacific Coast. Casco Viejo or Casco Antiguo is a historical, charming and vibrant neighborhood. “Considered a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, …
“Over the centuries, they were rumored to be the remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis or the last kingdom of the Lusiads, founded by Lusus, the son of Bacchus, the god of wine. Some Azoreans told me they believe their ancestors to be disgraced Portuguese nobles and bastard sons.” -~ Diana Marcum, Pulitzer Prize …
Over the holidays, for the enticing price of $20, I attended a wine tasting event in Panama, where I vacationed. The event was hosted by “J” as he’s fondly known in the wine circles, a Certified Sommelier from the US, but now living in Panama. It was held at a small Caribbean restaurant, La Parada, …
Allow me to re-introduce myself as the founder of Come With G Blog, especially for those who are new to this space - small in number of followers but quite steady. My name is Glenda and I currently live on the beautiful island 🏝 of Bermuda 🇧🇲 - 32.3078° N, 64.7505° W Pre-pandemic I worked …
When I told my friend that I was doing the Bermuda End to End, he asked: “End to Who?”. I found that was funny, but at the same time I thought: “why is he questioning my noble intention, when, in the country in Africa from where he originated, the average person perhaps walks the intended …
In July of this year, after 17 months of staying put, I stepped on a plane. The Decision and the Journey I told myself either I go big or not at all. So after three flights, including an overnight layover in London, I landed in Georgia, not the US State, but the Eastern European country, …
COVID19 has been with us now for more than seven months. The last time I was on a plane was February 2020 and that was a short trip to Miami. I stayed in the Wynwood District, one of my favorite areas in Miami. Wynwood District Miami Prior to the pandemic, I had planned a European …
I happily closed the year 2019 in Ghana 🇬🇭 formerly known as the Gold Coast. The year of return, Ghana 2019 was an initiative of the government of Ghana that was intended to encourage the African Diasporans to come to Africa (specifically Ghana) to settle and invest in the continent. It was formally launched by …
In the town of St. George's in the eastern parish of Bermuda, the Bermuda National Trust hosts a signature holiday event. This Holiday Event takes the form of a Walkabout, where thousands of residents and tourists descend upon the narrow streets of the town to feel the pulse of its history. This event took place …
"Bobo” is a Caymanian term of endearment for a close and personal friend, the object of one's affection, a woman's pet name for a boyfriend or close male friend. “Bye” in Bermuda is a male child. “Ace bye” is the Bermudian equivalent to the Caymanian “Bobo”. Six years, six jobs and I recently said “Bye …
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