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Sensitive Cultural Artifacts: On Sale!

Mask of Death and Rebirth

All museum reproductions are 20% off. Our featured artifact is a reproduction of the Mask of Death and Rebirth. The Maya belief in the never-ending cycle of life and afterlife is illustrated in this sculpture, with each layered face representing a specific stage of life. The original is from the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala and dates to about 900 AD.

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Artful Nomad Co. Names ShelliusMax "Best Person Ever"

“Assuming she is a real person,” says ANC Editor Dave Berg. Berg is referring to ShelliusMax’s recent blog on belizeforum.com, an excellent forum for info about traveling in Belize.

According to ShelliusMax (not her real name):

“Thanks Steve, the book came on Monday already. It looks fantastic! What I have read so far is very useful and your writing is also funny in places which is great. Terrific photos too. I’m really glad I ordered it.”

Shellius will retain the BPE title and accompanying notoriety until the ANC sees fit to award a new Best Person Ever at a future date.

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Artful Nomad Company Unveils Newsletter

Operations Manager Fuels Company’s Conflict With Popularity

Brushes with success and an unearthed warrior god clash to create an uneasy atmosphere and company efforts to remain secret fall short.

Belize Stuck With "Undiscovered Paradise" Stereotype

According to The Artful Nomad Company’s debut travel guidebook, Belize to Guatemala and Tikal: a nine-day adventure guide, Belize is labeled to be “uncrowded, laid-back, gorgeous, traveler-friendly and has an excellent national beer.”

Tourist Overheard Complaining About "View"

Despite Rebellious Attitude, Author Sent Packing to Costa Rica . . . Again.

More research on “misty, swirling, frothy and beautiful” aspect needed.

Citing note-taking as “troublesome,” author Steve Stratman is chided to “stay on task this time” in his return to Costa Rica’s forests, beaches and volcanoes . . .

ANC Editor Tired of Author's "Whining"

In response, author’s pay docked and new scout hired.

Veteran world traveler and trip researcher Jennifer Umolac joins the Artful Nomad staff and is immediately marched off to Bali and Thailand with a notebook, camera and saltines on a four-month route-scouting journey . . .

Off-the-beaten-path Author Lost, Wanders Aimlessly in Jungle Canyon for Hours

Author’s best-laid plans revealed to be half-baked.

News from the bush near Montezuma, a Costa Rican coastal village. While researching the Artful Nomad’s next book, author Steve Stratman winds up “inches from being fresh pygmy meat” . . .

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