Panama: A Unique Latin America Experience.

Panama is a country in Central America bordered by Costa Rica to the West, Columbia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south, and visitors say it delivers the most unique latin American experience of the region. The capital, Panama City, is a modern, sophisticated metropolis that much resembles Miami, but on the doorstep of a rainforest! We will explore the city, the beaches, it's coffee and music, plus discuss the effect the humidity has on your hair! In Travel News find out the best place to sit in economy on a plane for great service. And we speak with Dr Denise Hardesty about the massive pile of floating garbage off the Caribbean coast of Central America that's full of everyday plastic items like chip packets, cutlery and zip lock bags. We explore what you can do to reduce your trash footprint while traveling. Go to Episode Webpage for Show Notes. About World Nomads & The Podcast Explore your boundaries and discover your next adventure with The World Nomads Podcast. Hosted by Podcast Producer Kim Napier and World Nomads Phil Sylvester, each episode will take you around the world with insights into destinations from travellers and experts. They'll share the latest in travel news, answer your travel questions and fill you in on what World Nomads is up to, including the latest scholarships and guides. World Nomads is a fast-growing online travel company that provides inspiration, advice, safety tips and specialized travel insurance for independent, volunteer and student travelers traveling and studying most anywhere in the world. Our online global travel insurance covers travelers from more than 135 countries and allows you to buy and claim online, 24/7, even while already traveling. The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual travel Podcast. It's everything for the adventurous, independent traveller. Don't miss out. Subscribe today. ​