About Elwood

Elwood Fletcher is a retired structural engineer turned roadside critic and survival gear evangelist. After relocating to Panama in 2019, he began documenting the colorful chaos of life behind the wheel, from rogue chickens and semi-migratory potholes to unexpected parades.

Today, Elwood shares his hard-earned driving tips, expat wisdom, and road-tested gear for surviving Panama’s wild roads in style.

Whether you’re navigating potholes or piña coladas, Elwood’s got your back, and probably a tote bag about it.