“A hospital bed is just like a still standing taxi whose meter keeps running.” -translated from the traffic tips on
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While Suriname’s crime statistics don’t even skim those of big American cities, Paramaribo is still an urban center that has
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Squash. Even the name sounds discouraging. Growing up, I remember my sister begging not to have to eat her portion
Read moreBanking – Part 2
DEBIT CARDS Most modern stores have debit card machines, but functionality depends on a good broadband connection from the telephone company,
Read moreSomething Smells Fishy
Because of its plethora of fresh water rivers and its location along the Caribbean coast, Suriname is home to over
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BANKING One morning, I wake up late and finally get out the door by 9:30am. I have a simple plan
Read moreFun Facts: Flora & Fauna
· The Suriname Toad, also known as the “Pica Pica”, has some seemingly different reproductive practices. Rather than lay eggs and
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