Articles by Sarah Artis.

Rats hunt mines while whale sharks bask in Tofo, Mozambique

This popular destination is well suited to sun and sea lovers: the beach haven’s diverse marine life, corals, and pristine reefs are the big draw for travellers, but land-mine-detecting rats make for a fantastic tourist attraction, too.

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Fab, cheap, and (just) in control in Costa Rica

By Sarah Artis

It's the rainy season and you're roughing it, but scorpions and tropical storms can't spoil the banana drinks, white beaches, and monkeys.

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Smoking out Cuba's cigar trade

By Sarah Artis

Roberto is your stereotypical Cuban. The machete on his belt and his cool attitude toward the government's control of his tobacco production flaunt his machismo.

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Sitting fishy on cannery row

By Sarah Artis

At 10:30 a.m., it's so cold I can see my breath. My fingers are numb and so is my mind. Only 12 more hours to go…or 13…or 14. It all depends on those damn salmon.

Articles by Sarah Artis.

Rats hunt mines while whale sharks bask in Tofo, Mozambique

Fab, cheap, and (just) in control in Costa Rica

Smoking out Cuba's cigar trade

Sitting fishy on cannery row

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