It’s no secret that I’d live out of a suitcase if it meant that I could travel more. (Ok, ok… you got me. I do live out of a suitcase. It’s always packed and I do travel all the time.) This month I’m visiting two new countries and making more than a dozen of my bucket list dreams a reality. In less than two days, I’ll be at the Westin Playa Bonita in Panama to celebrate the Panama Canal 100 Year Celebration and then not even 48 hours after returning from Panama, I leave for Germany. It’s going to be a whirlwind of excitement and fun. One trip is solo and the other is with Athena; I get a little bit of everything this month. I am blessed!

Westin Playa Bonita is sponsoring a short trip to their property where I get to explore the Gamboa Rainforest, the Panama Canal, an authentic Embera Indian
Village, the Sensory Spa by Clarins, and the luxuries of Westin Playa Bonita including three infinity-edge pools.

After four days of relaxing in Panama on my own, I’ll pick up Athena and head to Germany with Germany Travel for 10 full days of family-fun. Experiences like Neuschwanstein Castle, Europa Park, and Ravensburger Spieleland will not only quench my bucket list dreams, but Athena’s as well. The train ride alone will be a huge item on her list. 

I spend countless hours a day dreaming about travel and the new adventures that await. Every time my eyes are opened to a new world, I’m reminded of how much beauty surrounds us. The contrasts and the similarities between Panama and Germany will make each trip even more special. August is looking good. Follow along and see which country fits your travel needs best.