Layover in Panama City: What to Do in Half a Day

On my way back from Chile to the US, I stumbled across a flight deal with a 12-hour daytime layover in Panama City. Being the opportunist that I am, I took it as a chance to explore — from watching massive ships transit the Panama Canal to wandering through Casco Viejo, all before heading back to the airport. Traveling with just a 25L backpack made it easy to be spontaneous, and this post shares exactly how I spent my solo day in Panama.

Lake Lagunita

I started running again two months ago, and I’ve already been feeling much more mentally alert and high-spirited, much more efficient at work, and much more physically in tune.

The Missing Last Note in La La Land

The first time I watched La La Land was on a plane, and by virtue of being in a loud and cramped environment, I completely missed the atmosphere of the movie. I just watched it again, fully immersed, and I came out of it melancholic, bittersweet, triumphant, and above all, nostalgic.