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Norwegian Jewel passes beneath Centennial Bridge on the Panama Canal.

It’s one of the world’s greatest cruise experiences, but few Aussies do it

In the realm of amazing cruise experiences, a transit of the waterways and intricate locks of this engineering miracle is near the top.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
View of Casco Antiguo in Panama City.

Nine must-do highlights of Panama City

Casco Viejo (Spanish for “old quarter” or “old town”) is the hippest part of Panama City, home to trendy restaurants, bars and boutique hotels.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
A tanker passing through Miraflores lock, guided by electronic "mules".

The Panama Canal: A cruise along one of the world's engineering wonders

Panama has a complicated history, a wealth of culture and wildlife, and one mighty canal.

  • by Alison Stewart
Boat trip to Embera Quera village, Panama.

Panama tourism: Visiting the indigenous tribe of Embera

It's difficult to believe the frenzy and hustle of Panama City is less than an hour away.

  • by Rob McFarland
On June 26, 2016, the Cosco Shipping Panama container ship became the first vessel to use the new Panama Canal locks, paying the tidy sum of $US575,545 ($A736,294) for the privilege.

The Panama Canal mark II: Third traffic lane for this engineering marvel

The audacity and scale of this engineering feat are mind-boggling.

  • by Rob McFarland
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Unripe coffee cherries.

The world's most expensive coffee beans: Geisha arabica coffee in Panama

'Poop' varieties aside, the most expensive, and unusual, coffee in the world comes from an unexpected place.

  • by Rob McFarland
Casco Viejo, Panama City, is still home to a potent mix of colonial charm and dilapidation.

Ciudad de Dios, Panama: A walk on the wild side

The once-notorious streets of Panama have become home to swish hotels and safer streets. How did this happen? With a concerted effort by local business people to give gang members real alternatives to a life of crime.

  • by Rob McFarland
The entrance to the American Trade Hotel.

American Trade Hotel review, Panama City: It will leave you Greene with envy

Historic building have been redeveloped to near-Disney perfection, writes Lance Richardson.

  • by Lance Richardson
Bianca from Beach at Iniala Beach House, Phuket, Thailand.

Dream merchants: What the future of hotels looks like

In the 21st century, 'hospitality' is taking on new colours, writes Lance Richardson.

  • by Lance Richardson
Bianca from Beach at Iniala Beach House, Phuket, Thailand.

Dream merchants: The future of hotels has arrived

In the 21st century, 'hospitality' is taking on new colours, writes Lance Richardson.

  • by Lance Richardson

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