Few people I know aren't impressed by emeralds - their mystique, and their deep, striking, verdant splendor. What I’ve found fewer people are realize is that by far the majority of the world’s supply of them (well over half), as well as the purest qu
Sodium chloride has been a world-shaping mineral, prized since antiquity and beyond, and over the centuries contributing to the growth of trade and civilization. And though much has come from the ocean and open-air salt ponds, a good deal of salt has
For reasons that certainly don’t need repeating, until fairly recently informing your nearest and dearest you’re considering a vacation in Colombia might’ve been considered grounds for dialing the dudes in the white coats. But these d
One of our members is looking to travel South and Central America (especially Panama) on a five-week journey, and would appreciate suggestions, logistics advice, etc. Please reply NOT here but at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum.