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𝑰’𝒎 𝑩𝒂𝒂’𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒌!

If you’ve been watching my stories, technically I’ve been back on socials since the beginning of April. 

Due to politics and going back to the states for the winter, I hit pause on social media starting in November.

Came back home to Panama in February to regain my strength… decided to weed out my garden so I can grow stronger. My circle is pretty tight ATM. 

I think I like it this way… but it’s hard to keep them dark ones from being hypnotized, coming towards my light trying to drain my energy. I shine too bright, though. Love wins. 

Anything that disturbs my peace garden gets cut… and is now dead to me. As per usual I thrive without dead weight. My love grows even stronger when satan hates. 

April (and last part of March) I started capturing images of life again instead of being low key. I know some mean well but I really wanted to preserve my energy. Easing my way back to full blown social chick. Missed it a little. 

I was put on this earth to spread Aloha 🌺

Back to work. 😉 2025-05-02 15:30:00 .. 98 -52% 24 -52%
ɢʀᴀᴛᴇꜰᴜʟ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜɪꜱ ʟᴇᴏ ʟɪꜰᴇ ᴏɴ ᴍʏ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ! 🥳🦁♌️ 

This is a flashback to last year…in Panama 🇵🇦 

I had no idea in the beginning of the year HubbyStanks wouldn’t be around…but I’m so thankful I have friends in Panama that surrounded me with love on my born day!

This year I’m with HubbyStanks…but I’ll never forget how my friends came to celebrate life with me!

Even yourtampabestie came through during her visit! 😘

THANK YOU to everyone who has hit me up this year to wish me a happy Bday! Love you all!! 🌺🫶🏽 Aloha

#leobirthday #itsmybirthday #panamabirthday 2024-08-08 07:25:17 .. 201 -2% 59 +19%
🌏✈️ ❤️‍🩹 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒀𝒐𝒖? ❤️‍🩹 🌏✈️

I’ve been asking myself this question a lot this month…since I’ve been back in the U.S. and I’m surprised to find I’m not depressed!

It’s the first time since 2020 that I’ve felt ‘normal’ in The States.

Don’t get me wrong, I can’t wait to get back home to Panama. 🇵🇦 I absolutely love Panama…and I moved there because all the trauma in the U.S. nearly broke my Aloha Spirit. 

In case you don’t know the story…I decided on Election Day 2020 that I was moving and I sold my home in Tampa April 2021, set up a STR business with the proceeds, by February 2022 I moved to Panama.

I come back and forth because I have family and business in the U.S., but this is the first time I don’t feel sad being here.

In 2019 I fell in love with the Human Race again during my Europe travels.

2020 traveling Costa Rica I realized I had superpowers (more on that another day).

In 2021 Tulum, Mexico I faced a lot of issues I didn’t even know I had…and I’m so much more self aware than I was before that magical trip. 

Every time I travel back to the U.S. and return to Panama I see a change in me…in both places. 

Immersing myself in new cultures and ways of life has taught me more about myself than I ever thought possible. 🌎✨

I strangely believe, if done with the right intention, Travel can be a transformative power in self discovery.

Travel is my therapy. 

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Have you had a similar experience with travel as a “healer” or eye opener?

#traveltherapy #selfdiscovery #healingjourney #travelismytherapy #alohamelanitravels 2024-07-31 22:33:04 .. 137 -33% 21 -58%
Soooo, I came back to Florida thinking I’d be at the beach every weekend. I made it once! 

It’s still rainy season in Panama 🇵🇦 but Florida Summers are even rainier than Panama…and hotter.

I wish this photo was from last weekend…but I’m about 15 pounds heavier than I was last year. I hope to actually take a photo at Perdido Key Beach before going back home to Panama! Fingers crossed for next weekend! 

Guess what year this is from? 2024-07-22 20:38:51 Soooo, I .. 167 -19% 28 -44%
This part of my life is called…PEACE ✌🏽🇵🇦

May is La Etnia Negra in Panama (Panama’s Black History Month)

Portabelo, in Colon on the Caribbean Coast of Panama has a Congolese African heritage and is a must visit!

Quick History Fact:

For 200 years Portabelo, Panama was the most important Port in the Americas. It gave major access to colonizers which changed the world.

It wasn’t a pretty history…but it’s part of the world’s history and worth a visit to learn about. 

Portabelo is now a peaceful small town where you can take little boats to beautiful Colón Islands…

On this day I was on my way to El Bar Pupy on Isla Grande. 

Ironic that an area with a dark history breathes light and peace into my life today.

Have you been to Portabelo, Colón Panamá? 2024-05-06 21:36:14 .. 162 -21% 33 -33%
“ʟɪꜰᴇ ɪꜱ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴꜱ ᴡʜᴇɴ ʏᴏᴜ’ʀᴇ ʙᴜꜱʏ ᴍᴀᴋɪɴɢ ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴘʟᴀɴꜱ.” ~ ᴊᴏʜɴ ʟᴇɴɴᴏɴ

🧗🏽‍♀️ ᴀ “ᴅɪꜰꜰᴇʀᴇɴᴛ” ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ 
I woke up one morning during my stay at landsinlove_tierrasenamor in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 thinking I was going Canoeing, but I ended up Canyoning! 😅

The plans were given to me (and the rest of the group) in English, not in Spanish the night before, but I somehow heard “canoeing” and from then on everyone in the group also believed we were canoeing in the morning. 🤷🏽‍♀️

It wasn’t until our guide was explaining our DESCENDING GEAR in Spanish that I realized we weren’t getting into boats but instead jumping into a dark canyon starting from a suspension bridge! 😳

⏳ ᴜɴᴘʟᴀɴɴᴇᴅ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜ.ꜱ. 
I ran into unexpected issues with my Airbnb properties and had a series of doctor appointments that kept multiplying! 😒 Bad surprises. 

I thought I’d be in the U.S. for no more than 2 months and instead it became 4! 

Nomad Life doesn’t mean that I stop being a boss or that I can neglect my health (I have to tell myself that). After 2 months in the states I descended into a hole away from social media to concentrate on 1 business…I’m finally out of the weeds and on my way back to Panama!🇵🇦 

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Canyoning turned out to be a fun memorable experience…especially because I never dreamed I’d be descending into dark places alongside waterfalls. 😁 Good surprises! 

landsinlove_tierrasenamor is a Vegan Resort and Adventure Center full of surprises in beautiful Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 

Proceeds go to animalloverescue a no-kill animal shelter. Whenever the team at Animal Love comes across animals in need, they act to prevent further suffering and help give them a safe, loving home.

Stay tuned for more on my experience at Lands in Love and Animal Love Rescue and get a chance to win a stay at the Costa Rican resort!

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Have you gone Canyoning? Is it on your future list of things to do? 2024-04-30 21:46:03 .. 246 +20% 67 +35%
Rooftop Sunsets, Tapas, Cocktails and Dancing under the stars overlooking the sea – that’s my Friday night ritual abroad…I found it back in the U.S.

At Level 11 Rooftop Bar in St. Pete Beach! 

✨ From 360-degree views to live music vibes, it’s where the sky meets the sea, and the magic happens. 

*P.S. I might have left my heart in Panama, but level11stpete brought my heart back with Mystic Sunset Friday. Don’t miss the sunset. Live music starts at 6PM. 2024-03-22 20:12:56 Rooftop Sunse.. 153 -26% 29 -42%
Glutton Brunchin’ …it’s no crime!

We stuffed ourselves with:

🍳 Deviled Eggs
🍳 Wagyu Pastrami Hash
🍳 Carrot Cake Pancakes
🥂 Mimosa Flight

I usually get too full for dessert at Brunch…

BUT I cannot brunch whiskeycaketampa without having the actual Whiskey Cake!! 🍰 🥃

Brunch was a perfect way to catch up with another Panama-Tampa Travel & Airbnb Bawse Lady all_things_renee !! 

We met in Panama my first year living there and we happened to both come from Tampa.

Always a blessing to find a friend with so much in common…including our love for that decadent Whiskey Cake!

Get you some Brunchtime at Whiskey Cake this weekend…don’t forget to make room for cake! 😉

Thank You for Having Us!! 

Have you had the Whiskey Cake at Whiskey Cake? 2024-02-24 01:07:04 .. 157 -24% 31 -38%
Galentine’s by Charlie! 💕💕💕

The last Tampa Influencer Event before I moved to Panama in 2022 was charliechowsdown Epic Galentine’s Day Celebration…so glad she brought it back in time for my homecoming this year! 🙌🏽

This Paint ‘n Sip Event held at 82westdistilling in Seminole Heights did not disappoint!

💕 nomadicfeteart provided our canvases & supplies customized with every Influencer’s IG handle on the packaging! 👩🏽‍🎨

💕 theroamingpetal arranged beautiful bouquets for us with flowers we picked! 💐

Foodies Influencers in the room were happy to indulge:

💕 guthriestampa Famous Chicken Fingers 🍗

💕 eugriverview Scrumptious Salad 🥗 

💕 jess.sweet.yums Sweet & Juicy Candy covered Strawberries 🍓 

💕 82westdistilling Craft Cocktails 🍹

💕 yokieempire captured us all indulging in #galentinesparty creator mode 📸

Charlie left no stone unturned at this event (as per usual) …we all went home with Gift Bags!!

My bag contained gifts sponsored by:

💝 eatcremebakery ~ Bday Cookie

💝 thegarden_xo ~ Spa Service, La Roche-Posay samples, Neutrgena coupons

💝 3cornerspizza ~ Gift Card

💝 bouzytampa ~ Free Drink

💝 rainingberriesofficial ~ Freebies & Coupons

💝 dang_dude_tpa ~ Gift Voucher

If Charlie’s Events are perfect for Picky Tampa Bae Influencers then you may want to reach out to charliechowsdown for your next Tampa Bay Event! 2024-02-22 00:34:27 .. 162 -21% 49 -1%
Love is Kryptonite…for me 💜😳💜

This year’s obligatory Valentine’s Day post is more of a confession…

This photo is from the night before HubbyStanks had to move back to the U.S. from Panama…not by choice.

I was devastated and in turmoil in this photo, let alone still recovering from a surgery I just had in the U.S. 

What I didn’t know that night was a whole new journey was ahead of me…that I was going to really understand my “power.”

I always knew I was capable of anything…I proved that I can do big things in a small amount of time…like producing stage shows. 👀

Honestly, I know I wouldn’t have attempted my new path had he been with me…but I was alone…so I did.

I went Deeper with Self Awareness…

In marriage you become one and there is a ton of compromise to get to “one” and remain there. 

Without my other half I had only my own interests to consider last year. I wasn’t watching TV anymore. I didn’t have a partner to laugh and play with every night. I actually slept…early most nights when I didn’t have an event I was throwing or attending.

I wasn’t catering to my man. I was just doing me…

I missed my man but fate caused me to execute who I am and what I’m capable of. 

I love my husband and don’t want to be with anyone else…or apart…which is WHY he is my kryptonite. 

He is the only person that can affect my mood, make me think twice, and change direction…not listen to my gut…because I MUST consider him…and after all these years we are still madly in love…and without his love I just wouldn’t be me.

Now that I know what I know after our year apart, it’s about finding a balance. Marriage is not easy even after 19 years.

Calibration and balance is key…to success in one’s life and in creating a life with someone else. If you’re doing life right you don’t stay the same…but you learn to grow together.

I hope you have or find love WORTHY enough of being a kryptonite for you. A love WORTHY enough to make compromises for. 

Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

#valentinesday2024 2024-02-14 22:21:39 .. 208 +1% 20 -60%
I’m No Snow Bunny

I low key suffer in the winter…if it’s cold. In Hawaii we didn’t have cold winters. In Panamá It’s considered Summer during the U.S. winter…

Update: 
I had a phenomenal 2023 abroad. I made it point not to come back to the U.S. until the year was over. Panamá, Colombia & Costa Rica owes me nothing.

I spent Christmas in Costa Rica, spent my last days of 2023 and I rang in the new year in Panamá. I went back to the U.S. this January (Panama Summer) and 2024 has been a struggle thus far…partly because I’m cold. 🥶

I’ve been MIA on socials since I landed on U.S. soil. I have to take care of  property issues I’ve put off while abroad and I’m seeing doctors before going back.

The other part of my struggle is Uncertainty. I live for the future. Not ideal that I’m not in the present, but it’s my truth.

It has been a month in the U.S. and I finally got some construction estimates last night so I’m getting closer to having a real timeline for planning again…and travel back to LatAm.

To cheer myself up from these winter blues and my longing to go back to Panama I decided to go through some of my Costa Rica photos. 

I ran across #BlackSandBeach photos from my nomadnesstribe x intrepidtravel trip to Playa Negra in Limón, Costa Rica.

Instantly, I felt better after looking back on early morning beach shots.

🕰️ I don’t live in the past much because I’m usually busy living and creating my future…

I got so good at forgetting bad times that I also glaze over the good times that I had.

Maybe this pause is necessary for me to remember all those wonderful memories, reflect on the not so wonderful moments, and just be grateful that I was fortunate enough to have them…and practice being present and find the beauty in being back in the U.S. for the moment…even if it’s cold. 😉

🌺 Aloha again my friends! 

PS. You know I’m long with it, but it’s been a min…for those who actually read the caption…love you for being a real one. 🫶🏽 2024-02-08 20:36:19 .. 258 +26% 62 +25%
🎄🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄🎄

I had a ball exploring Christmas displays in 3 major Panama Parks with Bianca & Lawrence in Panama last year!

Lawrence was obviously our photographer 📸…as he’s not on these photos but check out his work! illoquint 

Parque Omar in the San Francisco neighborhood, Parque Urracá in Bella Vista and Parque Andrés Bello in El Cangrejo. 

allthingsbiola & illoquint are two dear friends I made in Panama who have since moved away. They made my first year in Panama memorable and I miss them dearly.

I didn’t spend Christmas in Panama last year. I flew back to the coldest winter I’ve ever expón Florida.

I am also not spending Christmas in Panama this year but I’m not cold! 

My family flew to Costa Rica and we are exploring another Latin American Christmas. 

See stories for how my Costa Rican Christmas trip for a cause is unfolding! 

#christmas2023 #panamachristmas #chistmasinlatam #alohamelanitravels 2023-12-25 18:18:36 .. 151 -27% 17 -66%
Like a Queen! 

I pass this chair every time I go to see my Tropical Secrets dancers rehearse at the Emotions Dinner Theater here in Panama!

The 2nd iteration of Tropical Secrets Ladies Night is tonight and is even better than our first show! 

I won’t crown myself just yet…but I’m getting there. I just feel so blessed that I still have it in me to do new things. Let alone become a “First” at something!

Producing and marketing stage shows is a whole new life! 

Thanks to Panama, my partner aisha_danzarte and supporters of panamavibesocial and tropicalsecretspty …and HubbyStanks mel_r_2019 who will never get bored of my capers! 😅

➡️➡️➡️ Swipe to see BTS rehearsal footage!

Follow tropicalsecretspty for more info on this show.

Follow panamavibesocial for info on Panama Events that pass the Vibe Check! ✔️

#ladiesnightpanama #ladiesnightpanamá #panama
#blackandabroad #alohamelanitravels #expatlife #expatbusiness #expatinpanama #panamaevents #panamaeventos 2023-12-19 21:09:11 .. 228 +11% 28 -44%
Soooo, I did a thing…

Well, I did a lot of things but this one is way out of character…or is it? 🤔

I created the First All Male Dance Show (Revue) for Ladies Only in Panama with my Panamanian friend (who helped spark the idea). 

aisha_danzarte told me she wanted to take a trip to Vegas to see the Magic Mike show and I was like, just see one here. She said Panama didn’t have one. It was also her dream to create a Magic Mike-Like event. So I said, let’s do it!

Our inaugural weekend of tropicalsecretspty Ladies Night was in September 2023. We did it speakeasy style and it was incredible. 

We got rave reviews from our English-Speaking mostly expat audience.

We planned to do it again this past weekend, however we postponed to December due to the current protests in Panama. 🇵🇦

The postponement was Divine as our grassroots show caught the attention of the creators at emotionsdinnertheater 

…and we are now doing our second iteration of Tropical Secrets Ladies Night at the The state-of-the-art stage at Emotions in the Hilton Panama! 

Check out TropicalSecretsPTY.com for info on our next show on December 19, 2023! 🙌🏽

The three guys in the photo was our original cast of Tropical Secrets Dancers. Our cast has now more than doubled!! 

👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 Swipe to check out the original team that helped make it all happen including our male dance consultant and MC, Freedom Thompson

…working with he and Aisha is how the Vibe Tribe of panamavibesocial started!

I’ve transferred my business acumen into these new ventures. Doing what it takes to get things DONE with excellence! 

I’m grateful I have partners and a team in Panama with the same drive, work ethic, and most importantly the right VIBE! 🙏🏽

Another thing I’m doing I never thought I’d do. I mean, I hadn’t ever received a lap dance before…👀

Anything is possible! 

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In the comments: Feel free to ask questions or give me your thoughts on my venture as an All Male Dance Ladies Night Show Producer!! 

#tropicalsecretspty #ladiesnightpanama #emotionsdinnertheater #panamaeventos #showproduction #panamavibesocial #panamadance #panamaentertainment #tropicalsecretspanama #panamavibetribe 2023-11-21 18:19:57 .. 203 -1% 53 +7%
Still…

No man has ever held my attention longer than HubbyStanks.

I used to wonder if I would ever be able to get and stay married because after the 2 year mark I was always ready to move on.

When someone is your soulmate you STILL feel all the feels 19 years later. We can testify to that.

Happy Anniversary mel_r_2019 I love you even more today than I did 19 years ago when we met…You STILL do it for me and always will. 

#happyanniversary 2023-11-06 19:57:00 Still… No man has ev.. 245 +19% 82 +65%
The Ability to Create is a Gift. 👩🏽‍🎨🪄🎁

I’ve never been what I consider to be artsy fartsy. I have always envied those who could sit and do arts and crafts, paint, and draw well. I have always been an average singer and dancer…

…but I’ve come to realize I’m creative AF!

I dream big dreams…and I make them happen… what’s crazy is I just realized recently that I’ve been doing it all my life…

And you have been too. 

We create the life we want to live. 🪄

Last week I along with my new Partners, freedomthompson999 & aisha_danzarte put on a stage show together here in Panama 🇵🇦 at The Club once known as Danilo’s Jazz Club amtradehotel 

We affectionately call each other the Vibe Tribe and we invite you to join us! 🙌🏽 we host Vibe Social Events for English Speakers in Panama!

This is personally my 4th stage show production! 

What’s great is as a multicultural, lifestyle, travel, and food content Creator I had a dream audience!

I just became an Ambassador for internationsorg last month where I host events for expats living in Panama from all over the world!

Along with my existing  panamavibesocial expat audience from the Americas, we were able to bring together attendees from over 15 countries! … in a room, eating and drinking and enjoying Panamanian cultural talent! Aloha Vibez for sure!

It’s a dream I never knew I had come true! 😁

I’m enjoying my journey living abroad in Panama and creating a vibe that I thought was missing. I’m also glad to inspire more people to help create this vibe in Panama. I believe in collaboration, not competition!

“If there is no Vibe…Create it!” ~ AlohaMelani

🌺 Aloha

#vibecreator #multicultural #alohamelanitravels #panamavibesocial #vibetribe #panamavibetribe #americantradehotel #danilosjazzclub #panamaevents #alohavibes #cascoviejopanama #panamá #panamasocialevents #expatsinpanama #visitpanama 2023-10-23 20:30:29 .. 112 -46% 22 -56%
𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎...

I would love to say that it has always been my dream to produce stage shows…but it wasn’t! It’s a dream to be doing them though! 😁🙏🏽

Anyone who has followed my journey can see that I’m constantly reinventing myself. 

I create my life as I live it. I don’t know if that’s good or bad… but I’m never bored. 😄 the little girl in me that sees a world full of possibilities has never grown up. 

Tomorrow night I’m putting on my third stage show under my new brand panamavibesocial where I create English Speaking Events in Panama with an urban Vibe.

I also created another brand in Panama with a Super Sexy Vibe where my partners and I produced a stage show experience that Panama has never seen…for a mature audience! I never dreamed that I would be the first to do something big…especially something risqué…but I am. So technically tomorrow is my 4th stage show in Panama! DM me to know more! 😉 

The clips you see in this reel was from an Open Mic Night ‘n Vibe Social Event I held at amtradehotel
where I partnered with the videographer illoquint to produce.

Showtime at The Club in American Trade Hotel will also be held there tomorrow and I have added aisha_danzarte and freedomthompson999 to my team. We are now known as The Vibe Tribe and we want to add you to our crew! 

Follow panamavibesocial to see how we grow and spread nothing but good vibes!

I encourage you to not just dream, but live your life like it’s a dream. It’s so worth the memories that you’ll make along the way…good and bad!

𝑰𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆...𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒕.

🌺 Aloha

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Are you living a dream you never thought you had? 

Videographer 🎥 Lawrence Wilder illoquint 

#panamavibesocial #eventsinpanama #americantradehotel #vibesocialevents #openmicpanama #panamastage #cascoviejo #panama #panamá #urbanvibepanama #liveadream #lifeisadream #expatsinpanama #panamablackexpats #panamavibetribe 2023-10-17 20:30:24 .. 162 -21% 51 +3%
Create & Collaborate…Never hate.

I’m always excited for a new collab as no one can do it alone. Part of my mission with Panama Vibe Social is  creating a Vibe in Panama by collaborating with artistic geniuses like kingiven and sherikawynter 

I flew out to Medellín and met Iven, loved his calm & collected energy as he was working to coordinate flavourmusicfest happening the night of this photo.

Now he’s coming to Panama with globallynk to help create a GLOBAL VIBE. The Global Lynk mission is to unite cultures through the power of music and art.

panamavibesocial is proud to be a part of the Launch of Global Lynk, an Afro + Caribbean + Soulful music series featuring DJs from around the world playing sets all around the globe.

(Afrobeat • Reggae • Soca • R&B • House • And anything that makes the body move)

Saturday, November 18th join us live on the beach front at praiaveracruz Praia Veracruz for the Global Lynk official kickoff!

With music by djpanamao DJ Mao 🇵🇦 + King Iven 
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TICKET LINK IN BIO! https://posh.vip/e/global-lynk

If there is no Vibe…Create it! 🌺 ~AlohaMelani 

Come feel the energy on the beach with the Vibe Tribe: alohamelani aisha_danzarte freedomthompson999 

#panamanusic #panamafestival #panamaeventos #panamaevents #medellin #selinalife #praiaveracruz #djfestival #djparty #bonfireparty #panamavibes #panamavibesocial 2023-10-05 00:59:37 .. 212 +3% 29 -42%
My Ride or Live!
🥳🎉🎂🥳

Today I’m officially the mother of a grown man! My last baby…the baby of 4, and our only son is now 18. I can’t believe it.

What I can believe is my son has overcome everything that “looked” like it was an obstacle. He can do anything.

My son is smart, strong and independent. Many his age today are weak without their parents and afraid of the world…I didn’t raise a punk. Yet he is super respectful unlike a bunch of young punks. He has his own way of doing things successfully and even defies me and HubbyStanks as he should. 

Nelson was more than willing to move to a new country, learn a new language and go to a new school during one of the most important times of adolescence…his high school years.

He’s a wonderful light in this world and I’m so proud of how far he has come and the man he is growing to become. 

I love you nelsazon 
Feliz Cumpleaños 🥳 

#happybirthday #happybirthdayvirgos 
#nelsazon #poinpanama #alohamelanitravels 2023-08-30 19:16:00 .. 328 +60% 62 +25%
♌️🦁 𝑳𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 🦁♌️

🥳 Celebrating Life. Grateful. Eyes Open. 🥳🥳🥳

This is my 2nd year celebrating my Birthday in Panama. 

This photo is from last year…it amazes me how much can change in one year.

Last year I didn’t know many people in Panama. I was getting my bearings, gratefully living abroad and learning a new culture. I was also on the verge of death but didn’t know it. My senses were overloaded…so much so that I my vision wasn’t clear.

This year I am feeling alive. I know many people in Panama. I constantly have people wanting to spend time with me…and I’m so grateful that I that I can spread Aloha because I truly love human beings and I just want to continue being a light…

but my light is not for everyone. 

No matter how much I want to love, not everyone knows how to receive it…let alone give it back.

I’ve dealt with that my entire life. I blamed myself in many cases saying that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea…

and the clearer my vision, the lonelier it gets. Sometimes oblivion is bliss. 

All I can do is conduct myself in truth and love. How anyone else takes that is on them and how they act on it is their karma. 

My nature wants to continue to give. To keep giving the benefit of the doubt. But spirit tells me there’s doubt for a reason. 

Either way…I’m a Leo…I can’t help but be a light. I will continue to love. I will continue to be a winner. 

If you rock with me you’re on the winning team..I promise!

🌺 Aloha Always!! 

📸 Photo taken in San Blas Kuna Yala Panama 🇵🇦 

#leoseason #itsbecauseimaleo #leobirthday #alohamelanitravels #happybirthdaytome 2023-08-07 17:30:15 .. 344 +67% 168 +239%
Vibe Social Open Mic Night umamibodega was epic vibes!

I am honored to host community events under my new brand panamavibesocial to bring us together here in Panama. 

This one needs a repeat…by popular demand. 

The English Speaking Panama & Expat community came out to view the talented and those who needed to be heard. 

Thank you to Umami Bodega for having a spot we could express ourselves and Vibe out in…while consuming good food & drink specials! 🙌🏽

Stay tuned. Next Open Mic Night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023!

If there is no Vibe…Create it!

illoquint 📸 2023-08-03 18:33:00 Vibe Socia.. 178 -13% 37 -25%
Las Independencias is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Comuna 13 of Medellín, Colombia.

Once run by guerrillas, today it’s a hilltop community with a hip-hop vibe.

I’m not big on touristy tours, and I was lucky enough to be pointed in the direction of  lafuerzaestaenti and insidersfoundation that gave me great insight on the history and the current state of the community.

It’s a must see in Medellín and I can’t wait to show you more of my captures and tell you what I learned about this neighborhood of 14k people.

This will not be my last visit… Medellín has captured my heart! 

🌺 Aloha

#medellin #comune13 #lasindependencias #colombiatravel #alohamelanitravels #blackishtravel 2023-07-31 22:11:37 Las Indep.. 284 +38% 53 +7%
Flavour Fest at Selina in Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴 was a Vibe!! You know I brought my flavor 😉🌺 

Looking forward to the next! 

#flavourfest #medellin #medellincolombia #afrobeatsparty 
#youngrichandhandsome 2023-07-26 19:43:41 Flavour Fest .. 185 -10% 48 -3%
𝙄𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙚...𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙩!

I held my first 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝑽𝒊𝒃𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 on an ongoing Game Night an expat group normally holds on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month here in Panama.

Game Nights were getting stale and I really wanted to mix and mingle with friends and just vibe out.

Panama has so much to offer, but I just haven’t found any events or venues that had a specific vibe that I found in other countries or back in the US…

Thanks to tekapanama owner Javier (he himself is a Vibe) for reaching out to pre_c_leeyana an admin in the Panama Young Black Experience Facebook Group…I came up with an idea.

I walked into TEKA for the first time and I was inspired. I decided to take over Game Night and create a Vibe Social.

panamavibesocial was born! Baby steps, but it’s a Vibe! 

Game Nights in Panama will never be the same again. 

If you are living in or visiting Panama check out these Facebook groups to be connected to Active People who live here and are turning Panama into a Vibe!

𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆
𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒂

#blackpanamaconnect #thepanamacollective #blackexpatsinpanama #melanatedpanama #alohamelanivibesocial #gamenightpanama #tekapanama 2023-06-27 22:53:24 .. 277 +35% 72 +45%
Best spot for lunch with an Arenal Volcano lookout point in Costa Rica!

During our nomadnesstribe x intrepidtravel La Fortuna stay, we were hungry after zip lining over the cloud forest. Our Intepid Leader being_luz took us to La Ventanita Café. 

Luz is the plug 🔌 for everything Costa Rica and when touring with #intrepidtravel she takes you to gems like this. 

Located in El Castillo, laventanitacafeelcastillo is an open air, motorcycle themed family owned restaurant serving delicious Tico Food, Fresh Juices & Cocktails, Good Energy, and Views with a lookout point over Lake Arenal directly in front of Arenal Volcano!

In addition to being fresh, healthy and delicious, the food is super affordable! I had a $7 Tico Bowl with Chicken and a frosted Piña drink.

Every meal I had with these Beautiful Women Creators on this mentorship trip was special. It wasn’t just where we traveled to and our amazing experiences, but it was the Good Energy of the group that made the trip.

I’m still in awe of how blessed I was to be a part of this epic curation much too enchanting to be called a tour.

❓❓❓
Do you seek out special spots on your trips that is off the beaten path? Where the locals go? Or do you stick to popular tourist attractions?

#nomadness 
#alohamelanitravels #elcastillocostarica #arenalvolcano #lakearenalcostarica #laventanitacafe
#nomandess 2023-05-18 23:00:32 Best spot .. 280 +36% 95 +92%

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