May 24, 2010

Tailor of Panama

Ariel and his shop.

Behind the scenes at the shop.

My man Jorge working on my actual suit.
The front of the shop.

The shop.

While researching for my trip to Panama City, Panama, I heard about the Tailor of Panama. I contacted the owner Ariel Abadi ariel@lafortunapanama.com in advance, and setup a time for me to have a suit tailored. I arrived at his shop, which is called LaFortuna, I sat down with Ariel and discussed what type of suit I wanted. Ariel speaks English so that helped things go smoothly. My suit was made in about 4 days, and within those 4 days I had to go back to the shop several times for fittings. Ariel's staff was great, and I really had a delightful time. The suit cost $400 US, and I was a very happy camper. When I wear the suit...people notice, so at least once in you lifetime, I suggest you have a suit tailored...it is well worth it.





May 20, 2010

Panama City, Panama



I recently traveled to Panama, City Panama and fell in love with the country of Panama. This place was amazing in every aspect. It has a great traditions, community, and most of all I fell in love with its people. It was a very safe and inexpensive city, and very easy to navigate even for a non Spanish speaking person like myself. The food, the sites, and the style of the city was something I did not expect...it blew me away. If you ever get the chance to visit Panama...this country will welcome you with love.