Field Notes from the Road
Real stories from the road—wins, weird moments, and the “wish-I’d-knowns.” These posts are my unfiltered take on places I’ve actually traveled, with honest opinions and the simple tricks that help solo women feel confident. Expect practical takeaways tucked inside personal tales, from budget blunders to street-food gold. No fluff, no filters—just the truth and a nudge to go.
Three Buses, Three Waterfalls and a Flight of Beer in Boquete, Panama
Getting from Santa Catalina to Boquete required three buses and plenty of trust—especially without a phone. Once there, I traded Panama’s tropical heat for mountain air, hiked alone to three waterfalls and finished my only full day with a flight of local beer.
Is Santa Catalina, Panama Worth Visiting? My Honest Review
Is Santa Catalina, Panama worth visiting? After snorkelling with sea turtles and reef sharks around Coiba National Park, exploring quiet beaches and experiencing the town’s slower pace, my answer is yes—but it won’t suit every traveller. Here is my honest review, including the best things to do, the downsides and how long to stay.
I Lost My Phone in Santa Catalina, Panama—and Still Loved It
I travelled to Santa Catalina for quiet beaches and a snorkelling trip around Coiba National Park. Within hours of arriving, a wave stole my phone—and nearly all my recent travel photos. Somehow, between sea turtles, reef sharks, island adventures and new friends, Santa Catalina still became my favourite place in Panama.
Panama City Without a Plan: Canals, Monkeys and Rooftop Views
I arrived in Panama City knowing almost nothing about the country and without any idea where I would go next. Three nights later, I had explored Casco Viejo, cruised Gatún Lake in search of monkeys, booked a boat to Colombia and watched the city light up from a rooftop infinity pool.