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Day 11 Fri Sept 8 Flight. PLM to Pontianuk, Kalimantan. Super Air Jet @08:45-14:05 via Jakarta. US$122 Taxi to the hotel 100,000IR, but this was by far the cheapest. INDONESIA – KALIMANTAN WEST AND CENTRAL (Pontianak, Palangkaraya) PONTIANAK (pop 669,795) … Continue reading →

Indonesia Aug 29-Sept 12, 2023 (Sumatra Aug 29-Sept 8) Indonesia is a country between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state and the most populous Muslim-majority country. Java, the world’s most … Continue reading →

Dog Meat Trade Faces Growing Criticism in South Korea. But Banning It Isn’t So Easy Activists stage a rally opposing the dog meat trade in Seoul, South Korea, July 8, 2023. BY HYUNG-JIN KIM / AP JULY 31, 2023 TIME MAGAZINE … Continue reading →

Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Differences & How to Choose BY MATTHEW COLLISTER UPDATED JULY 2, 2023 TIME MAGAZINE Life insurance is one of the pillars of personal financial planning. For many families, it provides a crucial safety net in the … Continue reading →

Everyday foods and cosmetics that use wild plants may be harming the environment Shea, argan, licorice, and more: Behind products like lotion, shampoos, and tea, complex supply chains hide environmental and social risks. Wild plants—such as Brazil nuts and licorice … Continue reading →

China – June 20-Aug 9, 2023 Beijing NE Provinces Centre East I South, Sichuan Centre East II, Zhejiang & Shanghai, Summary of China 

Day 43 Tue Aug 1 Metro with many stops and 3 lines to Beijing South Train Beijing South – Houzhou @13:20-18:53. A high-speed train going a long way south. I was met by Anna at the train station for 4 … Continue reading →

2023 may be the worst tick season ever. Here’s how to protect yourself. Here are some tips to keep them away, what to do if you find a tick on you, how to identify a tick bite, and more. If … Continue reading →

An illustrative image depicting a floating sneaker in murky water with sun beams filtering beneath the water line. The rubber sole caused the shoe to float to land. How science solved the mystery of feet washing ashore in the Pacific … Continue reading →

How omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation A significant new study—the first of its kind—shows that the nutrients found in walnuts, seeds, and certain types of seafood can reduce inflammation and improve declining lung function. Salmon is one of the richest … Continue reading →