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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Roma Panganiban
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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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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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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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Get to Know Antigua: Living, Playing, and Investing
The country of Antigua (An-TEE-gah) has a well-deserved reputation as one of the prime destinations in the Caribbean. Actually composed of two twin islands (Antigua and Barbuda) and nicknamed “land…
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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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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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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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