You just met "The One Whose Name Must Not Be Spoken" in a Bangkok park. Seeing a 2-meter Asian Water Monitor (known scientifically as Varanus salvator) just 1 meter away is a true Jurassic Park moment in the middle of the urban jungle. But in Thailand, this giant reptile is more than just wildlife — it's a living superstition. Locals call them "Hia," a word so heavy with bad luck it's used as a forbidden insult. To protect the local culture and bring fortune, we use the nickname "Tua Ngern Tua Thong" (Silver and Gold). But as a culinary anthropologist, I have to give you a warning: despite their calm look, these are apex predators. This protected species is vital to the Bangkok ecosystem, but they are dangerous. ⚠️ WHY YOU MUST STAY AWAY: The Bite: A toxic cocktail of bacteria and mild venomous enzymes. The Tail: A powerful whip that protects their territory. The Speed: They rule both land and water with lightning reflexes. They are beautiful to observe from a safe distance, but never forget: you are in THEIR territory. 🇹🇭 Would you dare to stand this close to a real-life dragon? Tell me in the comments! 👇

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Nimbus built the 495 Fly to travel, not just tie up three cabins, big windows, and a layout built for real cruising. But the star of the show? That massive aft window. One touch and it lifts, blending the salon and cockpit into one open, modern living space. It feels more like a Scandinavian loft than a traditional cruiser. Panoramic glass, an aft-galley, and walkaround decks make the whole boat easy to live on, and twin Volvo Penta IPS650s with Assisted Docking keep handling simple. Standout gear: IPS650s, bow thruster, electric sunroof, 400W solar, electric side windows, auto-trim, hot/cold transom shower, and more. 🎬 Watch our full test on BoatTEST ➡️ https://boattest.com/boats/nimbus/495-flybridge-2024 #nimbusboats #nimbus495 #nimbus #flybridgecruiser #BoatTEST #boatreview

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It’s really not that hard to get to Ketchikan, unless you’re planning on racing or riding an Orca. These Orcas make the trip every year, you can too. Celebrate the finishing racers, hike a mountain, swim with whales, fight a bear… what can’t you do in Ketchikan? Visit Ketchikan #r2ak #racetoalaska #visitalaska #ketchikan #whale #orca

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Fishing with Captain's toes. Our first attempt at a short YouTube video. Thanks so much for watching 🙏 Stay tuned as next Friday 12PM EST we release a new video 🎥 We do our best to keep you entertained and informed and if you find it fun, enjoyable or informative, consider becoming part of our team and ➡️ join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/svaquarius ➡️ want to support us, but not sure about long term commitment? Make a one time donation: https://bit.ly/3uvFMmZ More about us: https://www.sailingaquarius.com/ Our boat tour video: https://youtu.be/Ey1FX9icWv8 YouTube is our main focus, but on Instagram or Facebook we post more frequent updates: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SailingAquarius/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sailingaquar... #sailingaquarius

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