In Raspail’s tale, hordes of impoverished and dark-skinned brutes from India descend onto French shores by way of rafts, the first wave of an invasion of the civilized West by the brown-skinned developing world.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Clandestine rafts Becoming a rafter has always been a clandestine undertaking in Cuba.
The same skiffs also take you to nearby lakes for a spot of swimming or piranha fishing; and on visits to remote villages.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
In addition to the impeccable service, fine dining, and luxury accommodations, one constant was our daily sightings of pink dolphins that would play around the boat and our skiffs during our four-night sailing.
His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.
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Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
European sailors during the colonial period were intrigued by this unique design that made the sailboats lightweight and quick while still providing stability.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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