To preface, this article is just my opinion using my experiences from traveling to the two areas multiple times. I’ve been to Bali three times for a total of 50 days, with some of that time on Sumbawa and Lombok. And I’ve been to Costa Rica over 40 times over
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Here in the beautiful waters that surround our community lies a hidden world of extraordinary beauty and invaluable ecological importance. Our local marine conservation non-profit working with our local dive shop is dedicated to preserving this underwater treasure through innovative programs and community engagement. We are working hard to build
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The story behind this popular American curry goes back to the 18th century when ship captains from the East India Company brought spices to the southern ports of Charleston and Savannah. President Roosevelt and General Patton loved this dish so much that it was featured in military ready-to-eat field rations
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Elly King, Research Technician at The Sloth Institute Last November, The Sloth Institute was contacted by residents of Playa Linda with concerns of deforestation in the area and consequently how this would affect the wildlife. Our team immediately went to assess the situation and quickly realised how detrimental the loss
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Reprinted from Tico Times. June 6, 2024 The Environmental Prosecutor’s Office paralyzed the construction of a tourism Real Estate project located in Manuel Antonio, Quepos, on the road to Playitas Beach. The project was being built in a forest area within the Aguirre Biological Corridor. The residential project, Islas de
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Marina Pez Vela is thrilled to announce an action-packed lineup of events this July, promising unforgettable experiences for visitors and locals alike. With a spectacular 4th of July celebration featuring renowned artist Sasha Campbell and a dazzling fireworks display, alongside the eagerly anticipated Summer Shootout Fishing Tournament, there’s something for
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Many will remember David as the “happiest man in the world.” He lived life with a passion for travel, wildlife, music, making people laugh, and most of all, for his wife Evelyn. David married his soulmate, Evelyn, who shared his passion for the road less travelled. During their 49 years
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Bienvenidos… Welcome to our piece of paradise, we are sure you are going to enjoy it. There are so many wonderful things Costa Rica has to offer and we are here to guide you to the best our area has to offer guaranteeing your best vacation possible. We are excited
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OFFSHORE FISHING It has been a truly outstanding Offshore fishing season so far with some of the best Sail fishing we have experienced in recent years. The water temperatures remained consistently high this year due to the El-Nino phase and was regularly in the 86-88f range but we encountered some
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Our lively hood here in Manuel Antonio is based on tourism, or at least mine is, profoundly. This is no surprise to the tourist or a local reading this article. For almost a quarter of a century I have been hustling massages, surf lessons, English lessons (back in the day)
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“Mmmmmm.” Delicious foods hit our tongues with a burst of delight. They trigger dopamine releases and allow us to truly enjoy the entirety of our life existence in this fleeting moment. They make us smile from within, let escape an unintended moan, and transport us almost to transcendence. Ahhh. One
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Hummingbird photos: Toni Tsay, instagram: @tonitsay Most hummingbirds beat their wings 60 to 80 times per second. The name hummingbird comes from the humming sound their wings make as they fly. These birds’ flexible shoulder joints allow their wings to rotate 180 degrees, which enables backward flight and stationary hovering.
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Parasitic infections have emerged as a significant contributing factor to the alarming decline in wildlife populations, particularly in light of the escalating frequency of interactions between animals and humans. Human practices, such as deforestation for agriculture, expansion of tourism infrastructure, landscape changes, and urbanisation, have led to the fragmentation of
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I couldn’t believe it, but there was the headline on the local news, the price of cacao had surpassed $10,000 per metric ton on the international commodities market. Could that be possible? When in doubt “Google it”. I did, and the close for that day, April 2, 2024, was $10,051
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