Restaurant in Panama Francklin Pierre Leños y carbon

I’m Fond of This Great Restaurant in Panama City, 1 of my favorites

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Photo by Francklin With friend at Leños y Carbon in Panama City

Oh, yes! I’m Fond of this restaurant in Panama City

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Ever since my initial journey to Panama back in 2003, I’ve been lucky enough to dine at numerous eateries throughout this lively nation. Each trip offered a deep dive into Panama’s extensive culinary scene, unveiling new tastes and locales. Among the myriad of places I’ve explored, one consistently beckons me back: “Leños y Carbón“. While it might not top my list of all-time favorites—a spot possibly contested by “Parillada Jimy’s”, another gem I cherish—”Leños y Carbón” occupies a dear spot in my taste preferences, particularly for its standout barbecue ribs.

The Unrivaled Delight of “Leños y carbon” Ribs

Why does that restaurant magnetize me repeatedly? The allure lies in their barbecue ribs. Despite sampling a variety of their offerings, it’s the ribs that always capture my attention. Their allure comes from the tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat, drenched in a savory, subtly smoky barbecue sauce, making each meal there unforgettable. When pondering what I adore more—the restaurant or its ribs—it’s a tough call, but the allure of those ribs tends to sway my preference toward “Leños y Carbón”.

Restaurant in Panama City Leños y carbon Francklin Pierre
Photo by Francklin Pierre – Ribs at Leños y Carbon Panama city

Discovering the restaurant

Finding “Leños y Carbón” is easy, given its presence in several key shopping centers across Panama city, including Albrook Mall and Multiplaza, among other spots. It’s a must-visit for carnivores, though its diverse menu caters to all diners. Offering everything from crisp salads and assorted sides to hearty, reasonably priced main dishes, Leños is an attractive pick for the middle-class diner. Its drink selection, ranging from sodas to natural juices and exotic fruit blends, ideally complements the meal.

Experience and Service

The service quality significantly enhances the dining experience. The waitstaff’s consistent friendliness and attentiveness make every visit smooth and enjoyable. This blend of superb cuisine, warm service, and strategic locations cements “Leños y Carbón” as a top restaurant in Panama between the others. Despite its Colombian roots, and my uncertainty about its international presence, its charm within Panama is unmistakable.

A Recommendation for Those Visiting Panama

For anyone in Panama or planning a visit, I highly recommend dining at “Leños y Carbón”. Whether you’re there for the famed barbecue ribs or to explore other menu items, your experience is likely to be as fulfilling as mine. Should you dine there, I’m eager to hear your thoughts. Panama’s culinary landscape is rich and varied, and this restaurant stands as a testament to this, blending tradition and taste to craft memorable dining experiences.

Beyond Leños, my culinary adventures in Panama have introduced me to eateries with compelling stories, distinct flavors, and welcoming atmospheres. Each restaurant adds a unique flair to the dining experience, from traditional barbecue to cutting-edge fusion dishes that marry local and international cuisines. Panama’s diverse culinary scene mirrors its cultural richness, a blend of indigenous and immigrant influences. The country’s gastronomy, with “Leños y Carbón” as a shining example, vividly reflects its history, traditions, and innovative spirit. Each meal is an invitation to discover, enjoy, and celebrate Panama’s culinary wealth, constantly drawing me back for more.

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Cultural Exchange and Culture of peace

Reasons to Stay Seated After a Plane Lands

4 extremely important reasons to stay seated after a plane lands

by AllTravelTravel safety

Here are four Crucial Reasons to Stay Seated After a Plane Lands

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After landing, passengers must stay seated until the plane stops completely. See the following details:

1. Personal Safety:

By remaining seated after landing, you can ensure that the plane will stop and slow down safely. Simply because you perceive the plane to be moving slowly does not necessarily mean that it is. The plane is moving faster than you realize; the speed you sense while inside the cabin is not accurate. If someone is standing up when the captain makes a sudden or emergency stop, they risk falling violently to the ground, getting hurt, or hurting other seated passengers. Therefore, it is important to remain seated and follow the instructions of the flight attendants at all times, even if one feels like they are not moving at an impressive speed

2. Item falling down:

After landing, if passengers are permitted to stand up, their first instinct will be to open the hand luggage compartment and retrieve their personal belongings. Again, this deed may have an impact on traveler security. During the flight, some personal items might get moved around. Due to the movement of the aircraft, the sudden opening of the cabin may cause items inside to fall, endangering other passengers. It is crucial to receive clear instructions from the flight crew regarding when it is safe to stand up and move around the cabin to prevent this.

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3. Emergency exit:

In the event of an emergency, passengers should be properly seated and prepared to leave right away. If an emergency evacuation is required, passengers who have already stood up, are carrying bags, or have fallen to the ground could make matters worse by acting inappropriately. This will make it impossible for various passengers to follow the correct instructions. This is a vital part, since all passengers must heed the flight attendant’s instructions when there is an emergency evacuation.

4. Aisle congestion:

Standing up or moving around the cabin before the aircraft has come to a stop can create congestion in the aisles, making it difficult for the crew to move around and carry out necessary procedures. Not causing obstructions when flight attendants have to apply emergency procedures is essential for a successful evacuation, so again, passengers should remain seated with their seat belts on until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.

All passengers’ safety!

Observe the crew’s instructions. You can demonstrate that you respect the safety procedures in place by remaining seated until instructed otherwise. And your right mindset will contribute to everyone’s safety.

With infants and young children, some people even take the risk of standing up and moving to gain the advantage of being the first to disembark. This is a dangerous behavior that should be avoided at all costs. Not only is standing and moving around a safety hazard, but it also creates an environment of discomfort and disorder that can disrupt the flight process for other passengers.

This article outlines four reasons why you should not get up while the plane is still moving. But if you pay close attention, you’ll notice that all of these points have safety as their common factor. So, you can see how safety affects the travel experience. Passengers frequently have the bad habit of disobeying airport or onboard safety procedures, which is a serious error because it can lead to regrettable and sometimes irreparable consequences, even if you don’t see them until something happens.

Pay close attention to all safety procedures and announcements on your flight for a safe journey for everyone. With proper diligence, you can ensure that everyone’s first objective—having a nice flight—is achieved.

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Boca Chica Dominican Republic, I had a wonderful 2 days trip

by AllArticleMyTripsFAQNidotripTravel

Boca Chica Dominican Republic, I had a wonderful 2 days trip

I have crossed the town of Boca Chica Dominican Republic, many times while traveling by car from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana or La Romana. I also made a memorable trip there. I have received some questions about it, and I again decide to share the answers. So, here are my travel or Trip FAQ and tags for Boca Chica. I hope my explanations and details will be helpful as usual.

Boca Chica beach sight / Pictured by Francklin Pierre
Boca Chica beach sight / Pictured by Francklin Pierre

  •  Which place?
    – Boca Chica, a town located near Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic
  • Have you been there?
    – Yes, I have been to Boca Chica
  • How did you see it?
    – I saw Boca Chica as a nice little place where people can have fun at the beach
  • What about safety and security?
    – According to my personal experience, the Security level in Boca Chica is not too bad, but not too good. Some people have reported some bad experiences, however, it remains a place where you can go 
  • How was the food?
    – Excellent Caribbean food, my friends and I ate fish, we got the creole sauce, fried plantain, “chicharron” the food tasted delicious
  • What is your favorite food there?
    – I enjoyed fried fish with lemon
  • Is the place expensive?
    – As a tourist destination, I can say yes compared to other places in the Dominican Republic. They raise prices when consuming at the beaches area and some other places
  • What about the people?
    – Dominican people are generally lovely. Many tourists come to have a good time, so most of the people are in enjoying life mode
  • Which language is spoken there?
    – Spanish is the official language, and few people speak English
  • Is the place more business, shopping or touristic?
    – Boca Chica is touristic

  • What does someone need as a travel document to go there?
    – Many passports are visa-free welcome in the Dominican Republic. But citizens from certain countries need a visa and can request it at a Dominican Republic consulate. Also, foreign citizens who need a visa to enter the Dominican Republic are exempt from it if they have a visa from the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, etc. 
  • Where did you stay?
    – I stayed at a hotel in Santo Domingo and drove to Boca Chica. That was my choice, but tourists usually stay at hotels in Boca Chica
  • What about transportation?
    Boca Chica is a small town; if you stay in the beaches area, you don’t need transportation. But getting a taxi to move to the city or other places is easy. Uber is also available.
  • Is the place connected?
    – Yes, Boca Chica has good network or internet signals. But it also depends on the company you are using. Cell phone companies like Claro, Altice, and Viva, Based on my experience, I think Claro is the best there. Hotels have Wi-Fi
  • People’s overall trading attitude?
    – There are many people offering goods, souvenirs, etc. But there are many fooling cases; even when you eat at restaurants at the beaches, you are not protected from being misled. Many people reported being overcharged or were charged for something they had not ordered. And I have personally experienced it. So be careful when ordering or negotiating prices or goods and services with taxi drivers, restaurants, other little merchants, etc.
  • Why would you not recommend someone to go there?

We did not appreciate some things, especially the fooling attitude. But I will not be so hard until to not recommend the place. Visitors have to be careful and pay attention to any details when it is about contracts or money

  •  Why would you recommend someone to go there?
    – I would recommend Boca Chica as follow:
    ▪︎ One more place to discover: Good
    ▪︎ The place has fun: Good
    ▪︎ The place teaches: More or less
    ▪︎ The place is inspirational: more or less
    ▪︎ For travel photography: Very good
    ▪︎ Weather: Excellent
    ▪︎ Environment: Good
    ▪︎ Typical Nature: Good
    ▪︎ Lifestyle Vibration: Relaxed, Open, Hot, and happy
    ▪︎ Promotes Diversity: Outstanding

beach boat Boca Chica / Pictured by Francklin Pierre
Beach boat in Boca Chica / Pictured by Francklin Pierre

  • What would you suggest about precautions?
    – People must be careful in Boca Chica. Stay in a group, do not walk alone at night and even in the evening, keep your cell phone safe, and review your bills or factures carefully, especially at the beaches restaurants
  • What else did you hear or do you know about this place?
    – Boca Chica is an excellent place; tourists can have fun there; I usually hear people speaking about the beaches, lifestyle, and number of visitors. I have a Dominican friend who is always joking about calling Boca Chica <<The Satellite city of Boca Chica>>. She told me that she named it like that because of the activities; it is a place where a lot of things are being happened, and people are enjoying their life there
  • Can you suggest some hotels or other places to stay? 

– There are various and different price level hotels like Be live experience Hamaca, Residence las Palmeras, Hamilton, Villa Capri, etc. Some local agents, online agencies like booking and kayak, or my personal contacts can help find good hotels there for reasonable prices.

  • Can you suggest some good restaurants or other places to eat?
    – The beaches restaurants are good; they offer local and exotics food
  • Can you suggest some areas to visit?
    – In Boca Chica most popular places are beaches area, you can have some attractions like having fun with the boat tours and sea sports groups
  • Do you know or have good references or people we can trust there?
    – I have good references for the Dominican Republic. I know some people we can trust there
  •  Can you tag your feelings or relationship with this place as a general global opinion?

My tags for Boca Chica are: 

#FrancklinTags #BocaChica, #Beach, #BocaChicaBeach, #NiceBeach, #FunPlace, #BocaChicafun, #BocaChicaTourism #VisitBocaChica #francklintravelFAQ #FrancklinTravelTags

Francklin Tags, Boca Chica, Beach, Boca Chica Beach, Nice Beach, Fun Place, Boca Chica fun, Visit Boca Chica, Boca Chica Tourism

  • I have another question, how can I contact you, Franklin?
    – ok! Feel free to go to my contact page. Just click here.

Francklin Pierre
Caribbean Social Communicator,
Community manager.
Promotor of Self-Leadership, Travel Safety,
Cultural Exchange and Culture of peace
www.francklinpierre.com

Francklin Pierre Curacao

Willemstad Curaçao. I spent 3 nice days there! See the report…

by AllMyTripsFAQNidotripTravel

I have been to Curaçao on a professional trip; I spent some fantastic days there. Here I publish most of the questions I have received after my trip to curaçao. Most of them are traditional and regular questions I usually receive after each trip. They are my trips FAQ; I have created my travel tags report from them. Many people usually tell me that my answers are helpful. So, here they are:

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A sight of Willemstad / Pictured by Francklin Pierre


– Which place?
Willemstad, a city and capital of Curaçao. It is located in the Caribbean zone.
– Have you been there?
Yes, I  have traveled to Curaçao and visited Willemstad.
– How did you see it?
Willemstad is an excellent place; it is a small city but very nice. Not crowdy, very simple, and very unique
– What about safety and security?
Great, it is a safe place. You can also refer to the US Gov advisory alert, to check about the reputation of Curaçao regarding security


– How was the food?
Very good, I have nice souvenir regarding the food

– What is your favorite food there?
I don’t have a favorite food in Willemstad; I ate various creole food, local and exotic food that tasted very good. My friends and I loved it.
– Is the place expensive?
This country is not reputed to be an expensive place; I have visited some small stores and eaten at different kinds or levels of restaurants, prices are average, but it also depends on your choices.

– What about the people?
People are nice. Calm and pleasant at the same time. They are welcoming and friendly.
– Which language is spoken there?
Dutch is the official language, and everybody also speaks Papiamento. But finding people who speak English and Spanish in Willemstad is effortless.
– Is the place more business, shopping or touristic?
People do all these three things Willemstad. But I saw it as more touristic.

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– What does someone need as a travel document to go there?

It depends on which passport you have. Many passports can travel to Curaçao without a visa. However, people holding passports requiring visas must go to a Netherlands consulate to request the visa.

– Where did you stay?
I stayed at the Santa Barbara beach and Golf Resort – A very nice Hotel, a little out of the city.
– What about transportation?
I did not experiment the public transportation since we had a bus moving with the group. But they have a particular taxi service.


– Is the place connected? Do they have a good internet signal
Curacao is connected, I got a good signal with a company like Digicel, and the Internet signal was excellent at the hotel.- People’s overall trading attitude?
People have a good attitude regarding trading; I did not experiment in any case of cheating or fooling.
– Why would you not recommend someone to go there?
I found no reason not to go to Curaçao, except if you are looking for a crowdy or crazy place; in that case, Curaçao would not be the best destination for you.

– Why would you recommend someone to go there?
I would recommend visiting Curaçao and particularly Willemstad for many reasons. Another excellent place to discover is Curaçao teaches. Curaçao tells great stories and has lovely city sights for amazing travel photography, nice beaches, nice weather, a pleasant environment, Caribbean flavor, typical nature, and some fantastic touristic attractions

– What would you suggest about precautions?
Curaçao is generally known as a safe place; I would suggest just standard precautions, as you can always find a thief anywhere in the world.

– What else did you hear or do you know about this place?
Nothing terrible or specific. People often talk about Curaçao’s history and relationship with the Netherlands.

– Can you suggest some hotels or other places to stay?
There are many excellent hotels in Curacao. I better know The Santa Babara Beach and Golf Resort, where I stayed, which is a lovely place, and the service is outstanding. But also exist various hotels that are less expensive or cheap. A good guide or travel agent or online travel agency like booking.com, Kayak can help to find a cheap hotel if you need one. If you don’t trust searching online, a local person or friend available on-site can help.

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Beautiful nature in Curacao at the Santa Barbara Hotel area / Pictured by Francklin Pierre.

– Can you suggest some good restaurants or other places to eat?
There are plenty of good restaurants; we ate at La Bohème restaurant in the Punda area, and I enjoyed the food; we also had a memorable dinner at Restaurant & Café  Gouverneur de Rouville, great food.

– Can you suggest some areas to visit?
Willemstad is a small city, so you may have time to visit most of the areas,  but many people go to the Punda area, which is the most popular; you can see stores, restaurants, a park, queen Hema Bridge, etc.; you can cross the bridge to Otrobanda, from there you will have a nice view of Punda and can take nice pictures of the colorful buildings. Like I did.

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Nice shot showing the colorful building in the Punda area / Photo Francklin Pierre

– Do you know or have a good reference or people we can trust there?
Yes, I know some friendly people there. I have colleagues and good friends there who can assist.

– Tag your feeling or relationship with this place as general global opinion?
My personal tags for Willemstad and Curacao are : #Curacao #GoodPlace #SafePlace #LoveCuracao #NiceWillemstad #UniqueWillemstad #UniqueCuraco #CuracaoWater #CuracaoBeach #CuracaoTourism #VisitCuracao #CuracaoVacation 

– I have another question, how can I contact you, Franklin?
Ok! Feel free to go to my contact page. Just click here.

Francklin Pierre
Caribbean Social Communicator,
Community manager.
Promotor of Self-Leadership, Travel Safety,
Cultural Exchanges and Culture of peace
www.francklinpierre.com

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COVID-19-inspired industry innovations

by AllAviation infoNidotripTravel

Delta, TSA introduce antimicrobial bins at five airports

Credit: Delta Air LinesDelta is rolling out antimicrobial bins in partnership with TSA as part of the Delta CareStandard. The bins are in automated screening lanes in Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Los Angeles, New York-LaGuardia and New York-JFK.

The new bins prevent the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria through antimicrobial technology that is built into the bin and continuously minimizes the presence of microbes throughout the bin’s lifecycle. Delta said the black color and indicators on bin handles “will help customers know their belongings are safely traveling through the security checkpoint protected by this antimicrobial advancement.”

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The FAA isn’t Mandating Temperature Checks And COVID-19 Testing – But why?

by AllAviation infoTravel

Why isn’t the FAA mandating temperature checks of everyone who enters an airport? Why not also mandate that airlines provide COVID-19 tests of all employees who come into contact with passengers? This would make the traveling public feel better about flying.

Here is the answer by: Karen Walker Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief :

Then there are cost and liability issues. If the FAA had to add staff to every airport to conduct health/temperature screenings, that plus the cost of thermometers would require funding. And in litigious America, people who are denied entry might sue the government for their missed flights.
The issue of wearing masks is complicated because individual airlines are mandating the wearing of masks, in some cases without explicit government support. As more states require that masks be worn inside public buildings, rules may vary from airport to airport. Again, consistency is needed.
COVID-19 testing of aviation employees is taking place, though it differs from airline to airline. In the U.S., there are still problems with accessibility to testing for non urgent cases, and in many cases, test results do not come back for days, making them useless for crew members. Regular COVID-19 testing for airline employees would be viable only if easily available at every airport were quick and simple inexpensive tests (ideally with a mouth swab) with fast results. None of those conditions exist right now… Read full article on aviation week network

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