Fall 2020
ATHENS The Classic City
SOUTH KOREA An Inside Look
THE KIMONO A Thing To Wear
RIACHO DOCE Between two States
David Lazar A Journey with Images
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A Note From our Editor-In-Chief & Founder
Welcome to our Fall Issue of Design Destinations Magazine. We are excited about this issue and its content. It was planned and prepared with lots of attention and care to ensure that we continue bring you interesting and beautiful articles. In this issue we are pleased to feature a new selection of David Lazar’s amazing images and images of Riacho Doce in Bahia, Brazil with photography by Pedro Asiss. We visit South Korean and revisit the classical city of Athens. We also feature the history of an iconic hotel in the fascinating city of Saigon, the Caravelle Hotel. Malorie Mackey, shares with us her take on the Kimono in her article The Kimono - A Thing To Wear; And Francisco Ruano brings us the history of the Martini in the article Shaken not Stirred In our American Legends section we are featuring Miss Piggy, whose career expands to include television specials, home videos, records, and books. Hope you enjoy the issue and, as always, we welcome your comments. Let's plan where we’ll go next!
Franz E Buchhalter Founder / Editor-In-Chief Fall 2020
ATHENS
Franz E Buchhalter, Founder & Editor-in-Chief
The Classic City
SOUTH KOREA An Inside Look
Cynthia P. Howland Editor
THE KIMONO A Thing To Wear
RIACHO DOCE Between two States
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Malorie Mackey is an actress, host, and writer living in Los Angeles, CA. Malorie's first published book entitled "My Playboy Story: Hopping from Richmond to Hollywood" was published in 2017. Since then, Malorie's short story "What Love Has Taught Me" has been published in the anthology "Choices," and she has been writing and blogging about travel and adventure in hopes of publishing her next book about travel soon. You can find Malorie’s travel content on dozens of digital media platforms. She believes that everyone should enjoy a little adventure in their lives. Check out www.maloriesadventures.com for more.
David Lazar is a travel photographer from Brisbane, Australia, who captures moments of life, culture and beauty through photography. He is drawn to locations that have a rich cultural background steeped in tradition, and is especially interested in portrait photography.
David is a contributor to photography, travel and in-flight magazines, as well as newspapers, books and journals such as National Geographic, Asian Geographic and The Lonely Planet. In 2014 he was awarded Best Culture Photographer by Garuda Airways. He was the 2012 Smithsonian Photography Contest Winner in the travel category. In 2015, the inspirational book “Who Will I Become” was released by the G ro w i n g L e a d e r s F o u n d a t i o n , showcasing David’s photography from Trinidad and Tobago. He has recently published a coffee table book of his work from Myanmar entitled “Myanmar: A Luminous Journey” which is now available for purchase worldwide.
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Pedro Assis - A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pedro is an avid traveler and photography is one of his passions. He has traveled to twenty-eight countries and he has lived in France, Portugal, Angola and Spain. He admires the landscapes of the places that he has visited and captures through his lenses the amazing views. His other passions include cooking, wine and books. Currently, Pedro lives in Sao Paulo w h e re h e i s a b u s i n e s s a n d marketing executive with an event company.
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An Inside Look
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TANGO
More Than a Dance
By Francisco Ruano The Tango originated in lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo The Tango came from the brothels and low cafes of Buenos Aires at the turn of the century. However, at it's very beginning, it was a ballet-like dance between two men, which, just a little later, became the obscene dance of the brothels where both men and women had the opportunity to rub their bodies together. Over the years, the Tango has changed, becoming an elegant and stylish dance evoking a picture of high society. Women in sleek glittering evening gowns and men in tuxedos and tails. The music, influenced by the fusion of various forms of music from Europe. The word "tango" may be straightforwardly African in origin, meaning "closed place" or "reserved ground." Or it may derive from Portuguese (and from the Latin verb tanguere, to touch). "Tango" was initially used to refer to musical gatherings of slaves, which were banned by the authorities.
The Tango initially, was just one of the many dances but soon spread from the suburbs to the working-class slums, packed with hundreds of thousands of European immigrants. The newly arrived immigrants were mostly men, which may explain the lyrics marked by nostalgia, sadness, and laments for lost love, reflecting their profound sense of loss and longing for the people and places they left behind.
When the Tango spread internationally around 1900, cultural norms were generally conservative, so tango dancing was widely regarded as extremely sexual and inappropriate for public display.
The Tango's worldwide spread came in the early 1900s when wealthy sons of Argentine society families made their way to Paris and introduced the Tango into a society eager for innovation and not entirely opposed to the dance's risquĂŠ nature. By 1913, the Tango had become an international phenomenon in Paris, London, and New York. There were tango teas and even tango train excursions. The Argentine elite who had rejected the Tango began to accept it with pride.
By the 1930s, the Golden Age of Argentina was beginning. The country became one of the world's wealthiest nations, and music, poetry, and culture flourished. The Tango came to be a fundamental expression of Argentine culture, and the Golden Age lasted through the 1940s and 1950s.
Today the Tango is culturally crucial to Argentina's people; it is a national tradition that expresses and celebrates their heritage and national identity. While the lyrics to Argentine tango songs tend to be sad laments, the spirit of Tango is far from sad; it's a symbol of the love held by people all over Argentina. Today the Tango is danced in party halls throughout the country, a hobby celebrated and loved by many, young and old.Â
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THE CARAVELLE HERITAGE SAIGON- VIETNAM
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Since its opening on Christmas Eve 1959, the Caravelle Saigon has gained renown for being at the heart of everything. The hotel has been at the center of significant historical and cultural events as well, beginning with its original design hailed at the time as one of the tallest and most modern buildings of its kind in Vietnam. In the 1960s, the Caravelle Hotel was home to the Australian Embassy, the New Zealand Embassy, and oďŹƒces for the Associated Press, NBC, CBS, the New York Times, and The Washington Post. The hotel was the hub of communication and played an essential role in the Vietnam War. Its 10th story rooftop bar witnessed the birth of many famous dispatches from the conflict zone, penned by the best and brightest journalists of the time, including David Halberstam, Walter Cronkite, Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett, Malcolm Browne, Morley Safer, Ward Just, Peter Jennings, and Michel Herr.
their barstools by the war's closing days. If things got lively enough, they would ride the elevator down to the lobby, take one of the hotel's swanky American limousines out into the field and be back in time for cocktails and note comparing. By the end of the war, journalists claimed that they could cover the action without even leaving their bar stools.
Following Saigon's Liberation in 1975, the hotel was taken over and operated by the government and renamed the Doc Lap (Independence) Hotel. This name remained until 1998 when the Caravelle name was relaunched and the hotel regained its position as the Grand Dame of Saigon. The rooftop (now called Saigon Saigon Bar) was the meeting point by foreign correspondents. It is visible from across the Opera House and the Hotel Continental and up along Dong Khoi Street, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The Saigon Saigon Bar still stands today: its antique fans still whirl languidly from the raked ceiling, cocktails are still carefree on the garden terrace, dating back to 1956 veranda that remains a "lookout tower" across Ho Chi Minh City, with its romantic sunset.
When Air France began its new jetliner service, it opened its Vietnamese headquarter and ticketing oďŹƒce on the ground floor. The rooftop bar was the center of operations - both professional and social - for the international media. From their tenth-floor perch, cold beers in hand, journalists could see the front line from
The Caravelle Hotel remains the heart of Saigon.
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David’s wonderful photography has been featured in many issues and has graced many of Design Destinations Magazine covers. We recently asked him to give us his top ten favorite images that we have featured, and he selected these amazing ones. We know you will enjoy looking at them and learning a few of his impressions when he took the picture.
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Legong Girl – “Bali. I like the colors represented in this scene of a Legong dancer in Bali, and for this portrait I positioned her near the foliage and asked her to hold the fan up to her face, to bring attention and 40 focus to her eyes.�
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Blue Fishing Nets – Vietnam. “To explain to this boy my idea for this shot at a fishing net repair workshop, I first jumped into the nets myself and then it was his turn to try, which he found to be hilarious.” 42
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Fisherman at Sunrise – Bali. “I enjoy silhouette photography, and shooting this fisherman against the sunrise sky which was slowing warming up to a strong orange hue was very beautiful and satisfying.” 44
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Indian Village Chief – Brazil.�Photographing this friendly chief of the Dessana tribe living on the bank of a river in the Amazon rainforest was a fun challenge, and made the research and organization to get there all the more worthwhile when it all worked out. “ 46
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Two Friends – Kenya.”I organized with a Masai tribe in Kenya to take some photos of them around the landscape one afternoon, which I had previously scouted the day before looking for nice scenes and backdrops to shoot against, planning shot ideas.” 48
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Lion Cub Family – Kenya. “This was my first time to see cubs on safari and it was an emotional and breathtaking experience as the family walked right up to and past my vehicle early one morning to avoid the long grass which was still wet.”
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Green Eyed Boy – Brazil. “This photo was taken at a cultural activity centre for kids in Sao Paolo, and I was lucky to see this boy with green eyes and made sure to take his portrait, situating him in a leafy green scene to match his face paint and green eyes.” 52
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Monks in the Courtyard, Bhutan. “I waited patiently overlooking this courtyard in a monastery in Bhutan for a monk subject to walk through the scene, and was lucky when a prayer session finished 54 and many monks filed through at once.�
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Two Fishermen Resting – Vietnam. “I really enjoy shooting patterns from a bird’s eye view perspective, such as in this photo of 56 fishermen taken from a bridge.”
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Salt Famers – Vietnam. “It was fortunate that the cloud patterns were nice this morning when I was photographing ladies working on a salt farm, and I liked the connection of the white salt white clouds, and blue clothing and sky.” 58
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SHAKEN NOT STARED SHAKEN NOT The History of the martini STIRRED The History of the martini
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The History of the Martini
By Francisco Ruano
Over the years, the Martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. The line used by James Bond in most of his movies, "Shaken not Stirred" made the cocktail a classic drink, but stories of its origins are as many as the Martini variations.
The exact origin of the Martini is unclear. The name may have derived from the Martini brand of vermouth. Another theory suggests that the drink evolved from a cocktail called the Martinez served sometime in the early 1860s in a hotel in San Francisco. Alternatively, residents of the city of Martinez in California say that a bartender in their town created the drink. New Yorkers also claim the cocktail's invention and believe that a bartender named Martini di Arma di Taggia, and Italian working at New York's Knickerbocker Hotel is the rightful creator. The Oxford English Dictionary credits Martini & Rossi, an Italian alcoholic beverage company with the Martini. And the British think the Martini derived from a Britishmade rifle called a Martini & Henry used by the English army between 1871 and 1891.
The classic Martini made with gin and vermouth has evolved, and bars around the world serve many variations, including the dirty Martini prepared with a dash of olive juice. Or if you prefer to ask for the Vesper Martini, which was made famous by James Bond in 1953 in the movie Casino Royale, the drink includes gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc. Then there is the Gibson Martini, which is essentially a classic Martini with an onion garnish. Many new options for a Martini are as popular as the perfect Martini. I prefer the Cosmopolitan, and although not considered a Martini, it is served in a martini glass - oh well.
Next time you head over to a bar and want to try something new, ask the bartender to prepare a Martini and let them oer one of the many options of the classic drink.
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CLASSIC MARTINI Ingredients 2 1/2 Ounces gin 1/2 Ounce dry vermouth 1 Dash orange bitters Lemon twist or Olives
Directions Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or with three olives on a toothpick.
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The Classic City
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THE CLASSIC CITY
By Franz Buchhalter
Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the "Golden Age of Pericles"), the city acquired a universal significance. Over the years, many conquerors occupied Athens and erected unique, splendid monuments, the most famous being the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena. In 1834, it became the modern Greek state's capital, and in the two centuries since, it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivaled charm.
When visiting Athens, one is transported to the past, and the magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, reminds us of this classic city's glorious history.
When I was in my early twenties, I traveled to Athens when I was backpacking through Europe. I spent a few days in the city, exploring the architectural sites and enjoying the fantastic food. Later I visited the town once again, but this time with my family. Instead of hostels, this time, we stayed in beautiful hotels and coordinated our trip by using a travel company and put our confidence in them to show my family and me the Classic City.
Curated Greece is composed of a dedicated team of travel enthusiasts, and experts who were excited to welcome us to Greece to discover its beauty in an authentic and personal way. Our tour guide was proud to share the city's depths in a unique, luxurious, tailor-made, and unforgettable way. They put together an experience that was personal and authentic.
We visited all the major attractions; however, what made this trip special was going to places seldom frequent by non-locals. And that was memorable. At the time, our two teenage kids were eager to tour Athens and never complained or objectioned to the plan created by our tour guide. Anyone with adolescent kids will appreciate this as much as we did.
Athens is a real jewel, and Curated Greece made our trip a memorable one. After our trip to Athens, we continued our trip to Mykonos and enjoyed an unforgettable experience that we long to do once more.
Next time you plan a trip to Greece, contact Curated Greece and have them plan an unforgettable experience.
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THE KIMONO
A Thing To Wear By Malorie Mackey
The Kimono
A Thing To Wear
By Malorie Mackey
When you hear the word “kimono”, I highly doubt your mind thinks, “a thing to wear.” Instead, your thoughts might race to ancient Japanese times and traditions. Perhaps, you see beautiful women in tea houses or visions of brave samurai warriors dance in your mind. But, in reality, the word “kimono” directly translates to “wearing thing” i.e. “a thing to wear”. Now, why does such a rich, historical garment have such a generic name? Let’s look back on the history of the kimono to find out.
The first kimono-like clothing originated in Japan during the Heian period as a uniform look for everyone to wear that was easily adaptable to every type of body shape. It was not only “a thing to wear” but “THE thing to wear”. It evolved over the years to become a unisex piece of outwear before becoming the traditional kimono that we all know and love.
Before becoming the kimono we know today, the garment was called a kosode during the Edo period. During this period of Japanese history, the country became isolated, closing itself off from any other culture’s influence. The 264 years of the Edo period are known as the last traditional era of Japan. During this time, not only did every person wear a kosode, but the kosode told a story about who the wearer was. For instance, the lower classes of Japan couldn’t afford to keep their kosodes nice nor could they afford new ones. So, their garments were usually just faded rags. The more elite had many kosodes with different patterns, each pattern telling a story about the wearer. For instance, women would wear cherry blossom designs on their kosodes and usually only for leisure on summer days. Floral patterns told everyone you were not working. There was so much personal and cultural identity sewn into the fabric of each kosode. They became much more than “a thing to wear”.
When Japan entered the Meiji period, the country stopped isolating and began taking in foreign influence again. Because of this, men were encouraged to wear western clothing while women were encouraged to continue wearing the kosode, which was now renamed the “kimono”. While western culture began to incorporate itself into Japanese culture, the kimono stayed a piece of history that was unique to Japan. It is a symbol of Japan’s past that tells its story before it was touched by western civilization.
Today, the Kimono is not worn daily by Japanese men and women. It has become a piece of tradition rather than a part of every-day fashion. Some older men and women will be seen wearing kimonos at formal events, most likely because they grew up wearing them, but the famed garment is, instead, saved for summer festivals and other traditional events. Despite falling out of fashion, I think we can all agree that the kimono is something most people still associate with Japanese culture. It’s something interesting and beautiful that forever sticks in our minds when we think of Japan. Due to its rich history, the kimono was and will always be the traditional Japanese “thing to wear”.
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RIACHO DOCE
The Charming Beach Between Bahia and Espiritu SantoBrazil
Photos by Pedro Assis
Riacho Doce is part of Itaúnas, and it sits in the border between Espírito Santo and Bahia. Itaúnas is located in the northernmost part of Espírito Santo, about 161.56 miles from Vitória. Itaúnas is considered a paradise for the tranquility and beauty and richness of the ecosystem. Riacho Doce beaches great charm is its wild air, with a lot of vegetation and a brook of dark waters that empty into the sea, forming coral banks. With an extension of more than four miles of beach, Riacho Doce is one of the three beaches within the Itaúnas State Park, an area of environmental preservation.
There is an excellent variety of species from the Brazilian fauna in the park, many of which endangered, such as sloths, capybaras, broad-snouted alligators, otters, parrots, parakeets, maritacas (South American hog-nosed skunks), and jacupengas (Pernelope supercilliaris).
Created in the 1990s, Itaúnas State Park is part of the Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is an ecological sanctuary permeated by the Itaúnas River, with 23.61 miles of beach and seven different ecosystems: beach, river, swamp, growth of mangroves, sandbank, and the Tableland Atlantic Forest.
Getting to Riacho Doce is done by car or by plane. Vitória Airport- also known as Eurico Salles Airport - in the capital city of Vitória, is the closest airport to Itaúnas. It receives daily flights from most major cities in the country.
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Riacho Doce sits in the border between Espírito Santo and Bahia. Considered a paradise for the tranquility and beauty and richness of the ecosystem. The great charm of this beach is its wild air, with a lot of vegetation and a brook of dark waters that empties into the sea forming coral banks. With an extension of 9 kilometers of beach, Riacho Doce is one of the three beaches that are within the Itaúnas State Park, an area of environmental preservation. The other two beaches that are part of the Park are Guaxindiba and Itaúnas. Riacho Doce is a strategic place for spawning sea turtles, otters, capybaras, coatis, armadillos, paca and Irerê; Besides taking kayak trips along the stream.
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An American Legend
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy made her first appearance on the Herb Alpert television special in 1974. From humble beginnings, Miss Piggy knew that to survive, she had to change her small-town persona, and she decided to recreate her character, which was inspired by the late jazz singer Peggy Lee. Producers noticed Miss Piggy for their new show called The Muppet Show, which debuted in 1976, casting her as one of the chorus girls. However, she made her presence known and soon became the lead chanteuse and femme fatale.
Quickly, her career expanded to include television specials, home videos, records, and books. Her "how-to" volume of advice on absolutely everything, Miss Piggy's Guide to Life, became a national bestseller. Her fabulous face has graced the cover of countless magazines. Since her debut in 1976, Miss Piggy has been notable for her volatile diva personality, tendency to use French phrases in her speech, and martial arts practice. She was also known for her unstable relationship with Kermit The Frog, which began in 1976 and ended in 2015. Miss Piggy's career expands decades and includes television, movies, and glamorous events. In 1996, TV Guide ranked her number 23 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.
Miss Piggy’s real name is Pigathius Lee, - the name Pigathius derives from the Greek, meaning "river of passion." Miss Piggy was born in Keystone, Iowa (unfortunately her date of birth has been kept a secret); her father died when she was young, and her mother wasn't that nice. She had to enter beauty contests to survive, winning the Miss Bogen County beauty contest, which also marked her first meeting with the frog of her life, Kermit (whom she often calls "Kermie"). She has a lot of vulnerability, which she has to hide because of her need to be a superstar. Piggy, indeed a diva in a class of her own, destined for stardom, and nothing has stood in her way. She has a capricious nature, at times determined to convey an image of feminine charm, but suddenly flying into a violent rage (accompanied by her trademark karate chop and "hi-yah!") whenever she thinks someone has insulted or thwarted her.
Today, Miss Piggy continues to perform and has a new show call “The Muppets 96 Now" where she interviews celebrities.
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