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Comparing Teak to Alternative Hardwoods

Comparing Teak to Alternative Hardwoods Teak is highly prized around the world for its multiple uses. It is a popular material for outdoor applications in particular, owing to its inherent…
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Essential Teak Terms to Know

Anyone looking to invest in teak should know what they’re getting into and part of that is understanding the teak terms that are used in this investment class. While Escape…
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Illegal Myanmar Teak Imports Infiltrate European Market

Just months after the announcement came that Myanmar would be enacting a nationwide ban on logging in its teak forests, reports have surfaced of illegal teak imports entering the European…
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Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil”

Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil” New furniture is always a big purchase, and choosing the right pieces for your patio or living room is only half the battle. After…
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Investing in Teak: A Smart Decision at Any Age

Investing is, by nature, a long-term proposition. The opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme, smart investment promises the potential to grow your money over time in as safe and reliable a…
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An Ethical Alternative to “Conflict Teak”

Teak trees have numerous benefits worth extolling. Teak lumber is sturdy, resistant to both moisture and fungal rot, and aesthetically pleasing – with its rich hue and even grain. It…
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Navigating a Country Where the Streets Have No Name

My first clue at the topsy-turvy nature of the Nicaraguan address system should have been what I was told to do at the airport. I was advised to have the…
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An East Coast Girl Takes on the Pacific Ocean

It’s a rite of passage where I’m from to go “down the shore” for the weekend after senior prom. Nearly as important as the dance itself is the trip down…
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Following the Music in Managua

Like in improvisational comedy, one of the basic tenets of traveling abroad is to never say no. Of course, that’s easier said than done. As a person whose “going out”…
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Get to Know Saint Kitts & Nevis: Living, Playing, Investing

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a single nation comprised of two islands, though its official name is often abbreviated to just Saint Kitts or St. Kitts. Known…
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