Andrew Cowan

Sahara Bar, Live Music Venue in Panama City, Panama

Before actually venturing to Calle Uruguay , I passed through it twice on consecutive tours of my new home city, Panama . The most interesting bar to me, by far was Sahara . From the outside it looks like there are two entrances, one leads you up an outdoor staircase that is framed by a circular white tunnel, and the other is a metal entrance ramp where the doorman sits collecting money from the male... (posted by Andrew 4 years 277 days ago.)

Going to a Baseball Game in Panama City, Panama

Although Panama is located in Central America , during the winter months soccer takes a back seat to the Panamanian National Baseball League. With 10 teams in the league, each province has representation. I've been lucky enough to attend numerous games here in Panama City and highly recommend it to anyone who visits. It is an experience unlike any baseball game you can experience in the States. Most... (posted by Andrew 4 years 281 days ago.)

How to Get Around Panama Immigration

I work in Panama for a Real Estate Company. Essentially, I am an illegal immigrant in Panama . Today I realized that my tourist visa, which is good for 3 months, is set to expire tomorrow. This poses an immediate problem as deportation is a very real threat to foreigners who overstay their welcome. When you enter Panama as a non-citizen, you are able to pay for a Tourist Visa. This visa costs $5 at the border or at... (posted by Andrew 4 years 281 days ago.)