I’m dying of thirst. Can I start drinking seawater?

May 29, 2012 Castaway Survival by Alvaro Cerezo
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Before, when I saw a castaway having a bad time, literally dying for a drink but surrounded by seawater, the message in films was always ‘whatever happens, never drink seawater….

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The weirdest places on earth

April 9, 2012 Curiosities by Alvaro Cerezo
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If you are a crowded places, then you’re in luck as there are three ‘musts’ that you should visit.  These are …

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Did you know white beach sand is fish poop?

November 8, 2011 Curiosities by Alvaro Cerezo
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Yes, and I’m not joking!! But if at the moment you find yourself on one of these beaches, and barefoot, you don’t have to rush for your sandals! Now that you know that the sand you are walking on is made up of minute excrements …

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The greatest danger on a desert island? A coconut falling on your head!

October 9, 2011 Curiosities by Alvaro Cerezo
Palm Tree Coconut Crash

For all those who on deciding to go to a desert island ask me questions like: What if a snake gets into my bed?…What if a shark bites my leg?…or the best of all….What should I do if I come face to face with a tiger? And my answer is always:
What you do have to be careful of are the coconuts!!! …

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Black mermaid found on our desert island in Africa

May 21, 2009 Curiosities by Docastaway Team
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While exploring desert islands in Africa the other day for our castaways, we found what looks like a mermaid. We think we were very lucky. We never saw a black mermaid before
If we finally find the perfect secluded island in Africa for our clients, they may find her as well

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