Rio Hato, in Coclé, near to the Pacific beaches has been chosen as the site for the construction of an international airport to serve the interior. Other locations in the running were Aguadulce, Antón, Penonome, Santiago and Chitré.
As a sweetener to protesters in Santiago, which claims the airport should have been sited their because of the region’s economic development, the government plans to spend a “significant amount of money†to upgrade the Ruben Cantu Airport … Details
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We’ve assembled the perfect day trip to Oahu’s North Shore. It will take you to the very best surfing in the world with some of most accessible viewing spots. If you’re looking for a chance to see all the north shore has to offer, look no further.
We suggest you take this day trip during the winter months, as that is when the North Shore really gets big. From the world famous Pipe Masters at the Banzai Pipeline to the mind blowing waves that roll in at Waimea , the North Shore of Oahu will fascinate you with the shear strength and force of what mother nature can produce. We’ll take you from spot to spot, and make sure you get fed along the way  … Details
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Naturally we’ve dreamed of oil rigs being reclaimed and transformed into eco-resorts, but we didn’t know they actually existed until we saw this article in the WSJ. Located in the Celebes Sea between Indonesia, Borneo and the Phillipines, the Seaventures Dive Resort is a diver’s dream come true, providing quick access to a gorgeous coral reef just at the base of the hotel. Already big fans of adaptive reuse, this amazing hotel/dive resort has got us wishing that all oil rigs could be transformed to something so cool.
Read more: Oil Rig Reclaimed as Scuba Diving Resort | Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World … Details & Pictures
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Two world champion drivers, one iconic camper van and a road trip to the home of British motorsport… What could possibly go wrong?
I’m on fire!’ screams Lewis Hamilton, falling out of the car, beating at his chest as if to put out the flames and squealing.
‘Get me out! I’m on fire!’
His fellow racing driver Jenson Button comes running across the Tarmac, calling out, ‘Roll around! Roll on the floor!’
Then he stops, and laughs. And Lewis laughs too, because he’s … Details
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