25 Panama and Renting a French Country Home

Published: Oct. 2, 2005, midnight

b'Guidebook Author William Friar spent his childhood in Panama, and lets us know about post-Noriega Panama...where one U.S. dollar will buy you dinner. He\'ll also discuss how travelers can easily find a tropical landscape shared more by birds and butterflies than with other tourists. We\'ll then learn more about the \'gite\' ("jheet") system of renting a French country home by the week, from an American who bought one in Burgundy. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.'