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»The true art of life is to see the miraculous

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in the everyday.«

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Hello summer and hello new sisterMAG colour combo, is what we say to introduce this issue. And while we fall in love with shades of green and orange, there is something else that needs to be said: you are currently reading the 30th (!) issue of sisterMAG. Of course, we had to celebrate this anniversary, starting with amazing jewelry from the Philippines on our cover, presented by the sisters Valerie and Vanessa, founders of the beautiful online jewelry shop »VERA Moments«. We also take the chance to introduce the sisterMAG team to you a little more in a fashion-team-shooting (you can be excited for section 3)! We will dress up in lovely dresses embellished with nostalgic travel illustrations from San Sebastian to Firenze. Speaking of travel, that is not just part of our outfits, but a topic that can be found everywhere in this issue. No wonder, doesn’t the title »coral and glam« make you want to pack your bags to go to an exotic island or a cosy finka? And what better summer activity could there be than discovering new places, collecting memories and capturing them? Our partner Canon thought exactly the same and expresses it through #liveforthestory, which accompanied us and four influencers along with the compact system camera Canon EOS M10 through a sisterMAG week, to flea markets, cafés, Jerusalem, Mallorca, New York and even to L.A..

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Los Angeles, the city of angels, is also a big topic in the new show GLOW that we want to introduce to you with our partner, Netflix. That is why we took a closer look at the vibes of the 1980s and women in wrestling as well as speaking to tough and inspirational women in music and sports. Sounds like a crazy mix? It is and that is exactly what makes the feel good series so exciting and funny, almost as if you could enjoy the Californian sun from your couch at home.

If you are just looking for relaxation, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to pack enough reading material. We got you covered with our favourite summer novels, from classics to new discoveries! And of course, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to be well dressed in the summer heat, which is why we picked some beautiful swim clothes, dresses and accessories for you all inspired by corals and palm trees. Now there should only be one struggle left: the vacation is much too short. Maybe you should consider taking a longer break, how about a sabbatical? We tell you why that could be just the thing for you and what you should pay attention to!

Your summer vacation is already booked and you are looking forward to beach and sea? How about learning something new this year, such as scuba diving? We collected the most important tips for absolute beginners and will answer the question: How do I become a scuba diver? If you prefer mountains and rocks to beach and sea, we have a destination in mind for you as well: the Spanish town Ronda, from which our author and blogger Julia Schattauer writes in this issue.

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No matter if you are at home or at the beach, if you are on a little escape or collecting inspiration for big trips, we hope you have a great time with this new, 30th issue of sisterMAG and wish you an amazing summer!

Yours, the sisterMAG Team 4

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Follow along with our colour stories and daily news from the sisterMAG office easily on Instagram! You can find magazine contents, many behind-the-scenes and snapshots by our contributors. And of course, giveaways, invitations and other exclusive activities can be found on Instagam as well on @SISTER_MAG

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TABLE OF CONTENT 30 SECTION 1 03 09

S E I T E 30 EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS AND SISTERMAG TEAM

WHAT YOU HAVE TO BUY »CORAL« THEMED

SISTERMAG DIY Coral coloured mini tassels

CORAL – THE LUNGS OF THE

PLANET Diving into the world's most diverse ecosystem

HOW I LEARNED TO

LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY Chief Editor Thea Neubauer about the joy and beginnings of her taking pictures A WEEK IN PICTURES The compact camera Canon EOS M10 follows the sisterMAG team around for one week and we'll show you our days in seven pictures

#LIVEFORTHESTORY Vier Bloggerinnen berichten von ihren Erfahrungen mit der Canon EOS M10, teilen ihre Fotografiegeschichte und die besten Foto-Momente

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LEARNING TO SCUBA DIVE Where do I start? What do I do? DEEP DIVE FANTASY The World's most breathtaking scuba diving destinations

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LET'S GO BACK TO THE 80S

L.A. HAD ITS MOMENT We explore L.A. in the 80s: Fashion, Music, Lifestyle and more

109 BERLIN IN THE 80S: THE JUNGLE

We talk to Bibo Loebnau about the 80s in Berlin and her experiences in the hot and trendy »DSCHUNGEL« (=Jungle) club!

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116 STRONG SERIES. STRONG

WOMEN. STRONG MUSIC. Three interviews show women, who have made their way in a men's world:

Sandra – Lead singer of the Guano Apes

Elli – Crossfit woman

Kati – American Football Player

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136 A NEW SERIES BY NETFLIX: GLOW

All about the new streaming highlight: the plot, the cast and its most important protagonists

164 RONDA

Travel report about the dramatic shapes of the little town in Spain

PHOTOS Cristopher Santos MAKEUP & HAIR Patricia Heck

MODELS

174 TRAVEL NOVELS

Vanessa Remoquillo &

180 INTERVIEW ONLINE SHOP VERA

OUTFIT

Best novels to take with you when traveling Our cover models Valerie and Vanessa from jewellery store VERA talk with us about Philippine jewellery, their mission and its craft

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Valerie Remoquillo-Jenni Evi Neubauer

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TONI Marketing & Finance

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PA R T N E R S

ALEX Sales

ANDREA Administration

K R E AT I O N

O P E R AT I O N S

THEA Chief Editor & Design

SOPHIE LALE

Content Management

Video & Design

CHRISTINA MARIE Design & Creation

SONGIE

Content Management

Design

FRANZISKA EVI Fashion

MEDEINE

Content Management

Video & Creation

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CONTRIBUTORS PROOF

TEXT Christian Naethler @iamvolta

Jules Villbrandt herzundblut.com

Martina Klaric @buchberuehrung

Vicky Heiler bikinisandpassports.com

Julia Schattauer bezirzt.de

Verena Frei-Kรถmmerlin frei-style.com

Dr. Johanna Disselhoff drjohannadisseldorf.de

sisterMAG Team

Alex Kords kords.net Christian Naethler @iamvolta Dr. Michael Neubauer Stefanie Kieร ling @kiesslingS

Dani Herold @dani_naana

TRANSLATION Tanja Timmer @tanjastweets

HAIR & MAKEUP Patricia Heck patriciaheck.de

Alex Kords kords.net Christian Naethler @iamvolta Franziska Winterling @franziefliegt

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STYLING Evi Neubauer pinterest.com/evin

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PHOTO & VIDEO

ILLUSTRATION

Alice Williamson designedbyalice.uk

Lale Tütüncübaşı @lale.yla

Jiho Lee @jiho_calli Patrick Beser patrickbeser.com

Ian Siepmann Baum ian-baum.format.com

Harry Weber harry-weber.com

Elisabeth Deim elisabethdeim.com/

Atilla Türkmen Jana Knorr Julia Schattauer bezirzt.de

Daniel Cramer danielcramer.com

Our partner features are labelled with a little logo in the top right corner. Thanks to the partner of this issue who made it possible to create sisterMAG.

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Yarn in 4 colours Keyring Purse Glue Scissors 4.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pick one yarn colour (here: red) the end piece of which you'd like to be the tassels. Pick a second colour (here: white), unroll them and use a single string to wrap and tei around the red yarn at its upper third end. 5.

2. Tightly wrap it round the red yarn for approx. 1cm. Pick a third yarn (here: pink). At the end of the part wrapped with white yarn, start with the pink one, fixing it like the white one. Warp the pink yran down for 1 cm, too. Tie a knot at the end and cut both pieces of yarn to desired length. 3. Bend the entire yarn in the middle and take the fourth yarn (here: green). Wrap and tie it round the loop and wrap it down for approx. 0,5cm. Tie a knot at the end and using your fingertips, smother a bit of glue around the green yarn. 4. Thread the keyring through the tassel's top and then, attach it to your purse.

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The Lungs OF THE PLANET DIVING INTO THE WORLD’S MOST DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM

Text: Christian Näthler Photos: Alice Williamson

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u CORAL REEFS ARE HOME TO SO MANY LIVING SPECIES THAT SCIENTISTS HAVE LITERALLY LOST COUNT. IT’S NO WONDER, THEN, THAT THESE WONDERS OF THE NATURAL WORLD ARE CONSIDERED TO BE THE WORLD’S MOST DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM. SOMETHING SO PRECIOUS IS WORTH PROTECTING AN EFFORT THAT’S BECOMING INCREASINGLY NECESSARY.

They burst in all colours of the rainbow, form in Gaudían structures, and you’ll never find the same one twice – indeed, coral reefs are among the world’s most breathtaking spectacles. The most famous constellation of coral reefs, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, is even listed among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is protected as a World Heritage Site.

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But they’re much more than a feast for the eyes. Coral reefs are considered to be the world’s most diverse ecosystem and are often referred to as the »lungs of the planet.« Home to between 35,000 and 60,000 identified species, with an estimated 1 to 9 million more residing anonymously within their calcium catacombs, their importance to ocean life cannot be understated.

That’s probably because, in addition to marine housing, coral reefs are living organisms themselves. These intricate living and breathing structures form when jellyfishlike polyps attach themselves to the seabed and start secreting calcium carbonate to build a hard exoskeleton around their soft bodies. When conditions are right for these polyps to settle in massive colonies, you get coral reefs that can cover hundreds of thousands of square kilometres.

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While the 2,300-kilometre-long Great Barrier Reef was formed around 20,000 years ago, the formation of most modern coral reefs coincides with ice melts following the last glacial period around 10,000 years ago. They develop in three primary formations: fringing, barrier,

around a lagoon. The atolls of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean are an especially alluring coral crescendo.

Unfortunately, they’ve also been damaged by warming ocean temperatures resulting from climate change. Scientists discovered that more than 60 per cent of reefs in the Maldives suffer from »bleaching,« SOME ESTIMATES SUGGEST 30 PER a temperature stressCENT OF THE WORLD’S CORAL induced condition that REEFS HAVE BEEN LOST SINCE turns coral white and THE 1950S, A NUMBER SCIENTISTS could lead to permanent PREDICT COULD RISE TO 70 PER destruction. Today, coral CENT BY 2050. reefs around the world are more endangered than at and atolls. Fringing reefs start any other point in history. Some growing from the shore towards estimates suggest 30 per cent of the sea; barrier reefs grow along the world’s coral reefs have been a coastline but are separated from lost since the 1950s, a number the shore by water; and atolls scientists predict could rise to 70 are essentially a ring of corals per cent by 2050.

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u WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN LEARN FROM CORAL REEFS?

INTERVIEW

u The continued decline of coral reefs would have a devastating effect on the ocean’s biodiversity and world’s tropical regions. In fact, German author and journalist Heinz Krimmer, who’s studied reefs for over 30 years as an underwater photographer and ocean expert, considers them to be »more valuable than Google and Apple.« His recently published book, »Coral Reef Network,« reveals just how crucial coral reefs are to life, the extent to which human activity has damaged them, and how we can protect their existence in the future. We spoke to him about what we can learn from coral reefs, the most surprising facts of his research, and how corals play a critical role in medical research... SISTER-MAG.COM

The great American ecologist Eugene P. Odum answered this question perfectly. In 1980 he wrote in his magnum opus, »Fundamentals of Ecology,« that »man can learn a lot from the coral reef about recycling and the art of surviving in a world with scarce resources – an indication to pursue a better symbiosis with the plants and animals on which we depend.« Together with the help of photosynthetic algae, coral reefs create one of the world’s most species-rich ecosystems using just a few nutrients and solar energy. They are a common work of living creatures, and don’t belong to a single species, genus, or family. They belong to various realms within the biological system.

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WHAT SURPRISED YOU MOST

WHY DO CORAL REEFS

DURING YOUR RESEARCH

HAVE SUCH AN IMPORTANT

ABOUT CORAL REEFS?

ECONOMIC VALUE?

Their gigantic economic value. The monetary value coral reefs generate annually can be calculated at around $172 billion USD. Some researchers estimate as high as a trillion dollars.

There is not a single ecosystem that provides us with »services« in so many economically important areas. Coral reefs create land, like islands and coasts. Not only that, but they also protect it from destruction by wind and waves. Almost all coastal areas and islands in the tropics are marked by coral reefs, which of course are a major benefit to tourism as well.

I’m also impressed by their resilience, which could allow them to defy the effects of climate change provided that the reduction targets set out by the Paris Climate Agreements are met. It should also be known that climate change has not and likely will not entirely cause the destruction of reefs, but rather it will result from a combination that also includes pollution, physical destruction, and overfishing. I’m encouraged that the tourism industry, as a whole, is having a positive impact on the protection of coral reefs.

Most of the world's oil and gas deposits are stored in fossil reefs, and coral reefs belong to the largest calcium producers on the planet. Calcium is one of the most important components of industrial production. While reefs cover only about 0.2 per cent of the ocean floor, they are home to 12 per cent of the world’s total fish imports. At the same time, they export biomass, food, and species to other ecosystems.

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Coral reefs are indispensable for ocean biodiversity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30% of all oceans' fish species live in coral reefs. Medicinal ingredients found in reefs are very promising for medical research. The chemical compound AZT, which is used to treat and prevent AIDS, is found in Caribbean sea sponges. Overall, around 500 million people depend directly and indirectly on coral reefs.

living in these zones would lose their homes. Fish exports in the tropics would collapse. Not only in the reefs, but also in all other ecosystems that rely on reefs for their biomass and nutrient supply. The tourism industry in the tropics would lose much of its appeal and the biodiversity of the oceans would decrease significantly. u WHAT CAN PEOPLE DO TO PROTECT THE CORAL

REEFS? WHAT ARE THE

CONSEQUENCES IF CORALS CONTINUE TO DIE?

u If the corals die, there will be no coral reef ecosystem anymore. The consequences would be disastrous in the tropics. All the coral islands and large coastal regions would be damaged by flooding, as the reefs could no longer protect the coasts. People SISTER-MAG.COM

The establishment of as many marine protection areas as possible is the first and most important measure if coral reefs are to have a chance against climate change due to high CO2 emissions. Only healthy reefs have a way to defy warmer water temperatures and oceanic acidification. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing more protected areas being developed, but it is by no means sufficient.

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Reef protection has been supported primarily by NGOs and very few policy initiatives. As an individual, you can help by donating to these organizations. If you go on vacation, you should try to forgo booking based only on the cheapest price, but also opt for companies that are active in environmental protection. We can all help with climate change. Avoid CO2 emissions wherever possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; run or ride your bike instead of taking the car, for example. u

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christian NĂ¤thler is a content creator whose work spans all aspects of digital media. He grew up and studied in Canada, and currently lives in Berlin. 29

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My relationship to photography is not as simple and uncomplicated as I wish it would be. This might be related to the fact that I give too much thought to everything and everyone. It’s a recurring phenomenon that – as soon as I start talking to my family about photography – everybody rolls their eyes. No wonder since it took two years for me to finally buy a new camera. ;)

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When I started a small personal blog in 2008 that wasn't suppose to reach a high range, it wasn't that complicated. Back then, I owned a CANON POWERSHOT (model line G - I don't remember the number, I think it was a G11) and took it everywhere. On my blog, I showed DIY ideas and outfits and described my life, especially while I studied in Stuttgart and London. For example, I compared a photo walk on »BRIDGES« (from Blackfriars Bridge to Millennium Bridge) with fashion collections (from Jil Sander to Giambattista Valli) which can be seen here . I experimented with collages and Photoshop and usually edited the pictures myself. With this rudimentary knowledge of a hobby photographer but with a great passion for magazines and visual things, my sister and I started sisterMAG. I remember our first photo shooting very well – or rather my first panic fear of failing. In Stuttgart, we photographed shirts and outdoor jackets with a good friend who almost froze to death during the shooting because

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the temperature was -20 degrees Celsius! Ultimately, this was the right general rehearsal since the cold made us forget about the fear of our tasks. The photographer and I worked together well and fast, we shot all our pictures in time (you can see the results here ). Thanks to the sisterMAG project, many photographers not only became contributors but also good friends. Especially my best friend Cristopher Santos formed me »photographically«

since I got many tips and tricks on photography from him. Maybe that's why I have an ambivalent relation to this form of art. When you are friends with different photographers and work with them on set as an art director, you acquire some knowledge – but I would never call myself a photographer. I respect photography a lot. When someone introduces himself or herself as photographer, I expect high standards in terms of their skills, the image composition, the technical knowhow and, of course, the final product. I don't meet these standards myself.

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was never completely satisfied, I wasn't keen on taking the camera with me and using it. For several years, I peered to the CANON EOS SERIES. It became my favourite hobby to go to electronic goods stores and peek at cameras. Ultimately, even my boyfriend knew the specifications of the cameras I was interested in. After about WEEKEND two years, when ON SCHLOSS I went shopping BENSBERG – WITH A MINI with my mother, PHOTOSHOOT she put an end AT THE PARK to this »misery.« When I shoot a »flatlay« it doesn't Full of pride, I left a photo shop initially get great enough for me in Dresden not only with my to post it. mom but also with a CANON EOS 5D MARK III. I love this camera My Canon Powershot was stolen on my first day in Berlin. After that, I switched to a DSLR with photo sensor in DX format (but I am not sure if knew what that means back then ;)). With this camera (to be honest: not a Canon), I didn't shoot as much (honest as well). Somehow I SISTER-MAG.COM

very much. Everyone in our team a shopping trip, the choice is not uses it and by now, we've been that hard: wallet or camera...? shooting features and photo The latter loses out most of the series ourselves – inspired and time. trained by the many shootings that That's why I was excited to see how already took place in our office. our week with the CANON EOS But when I was on a trip in Paris M10 would turn out to become. in January, I realized With a little nostalgia, once again: It isn't »The Body of the M10 is I thought back to my really that practical. surprisingly light weight old, big and actually The selection of and it is a great option quite bulky and purses is limited to that it can be used with unwieldy Powershot. different lenses. « a minimum and on The body of the M10 is amazingly light and the possibility to use different lenses is especially comfortable.

We had the opportunity to use the 15-45MM OBJEKTIV F4.0 for our test – perfect for a short weekend trip to the Bergisches Land, birthday wishes from the office or to catch the evening atmosphere at the desk. And something I notice is that I, more than ever, like grabbing the camera!

The M10 with its small and handy size and its fun factor was able to »convince« me to some pictures that I wouldn’t have

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taken otherwise, or those who – let’s be honest – would have ended up sleeping forever on the iPhone because they are too contrasty, underexposed or way too wide angle-y. In our world, be it on Instagram accounts, the daily Pinterest feed or print magazines, we only see highly professional pictures that seem to be perfect in their composition, colour design and style. Our – my – standards for a pictures have increased many times over, badly exposed cafés or locations quickly lead to a bad mood. The tools we use to »make photos« have to meet these standards although

we would like to have them with us every day – from getting up to hitting the dance floor. I believe that Canon created genuine companions for exactly these standards by making the CANON EOS M SERIES. Even my sister would love this camera because for her, »the camera has to look good« – the model managed to do that as well, especially in white. ;) You find more technical details and explanations of Cris and me on the many numbers and technical terms in the columns and on the following pages.

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One week at the sisterMAG office. This means in particular: There’s a lot going on! From reconstructing the office and a shooting to a business trip and a small tour at the weekend – no two days are alike for me. But what connects all these events is that I want to capture and share them to remember all these small everyday stories later. Because that’s what makes the job as an editor-in-chief so exciting: the people I get to know, the variety and the many funny, surprising and beautiful moments. The only problem that comes up again and again is: How do I keep these moments? The smartphones is often not enough for me: Pictures get too dark, too light or not quite sharp. But I don’t have my big camera with me all the time either since I sometimes forget to take it with me or since it’s too heavy for me. All the more exciting was it to take the compact system-camera Canon EOS M10 to the editorial office and to various trips for one week. What came out of that and which seven pictures capture the stories of this week perfectly? You will see on the next pages!

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#1 MONDAY

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Craftsmen in the house! Content and design room are not two rooms anymore but connected by a big opening. At the same time, we reorganized the tables. I take some pictures of the original state before the work routine leads to creative chaos again! Especially beautiful is the perspective from room 1 to room 2! The team is definitely excited and finds a small flower greeting on every workplace on Monday morning. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing? New pictures for the big poster frames in the design room!

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Behind The Scenes at a Photo Shoot

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When we don’t have an extra photographer for shootings to make pictures behind the scenes, I like to do that! This often results in beautiful memories or material that your involved bloggers, photographers etc. can utilize for their channels. The most important thing is that I don’t want to carry a big camera, next to all the props, technology equipment and catering. That’s why the EOS M10 is perfectly suited for shooting days. Especially here at our Maybelline BIG SHOT shooting: 5th floor without elevator!!!!

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#3 WEDNESDAY

Location Scouting

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ISO UP TO 12.800 EXTENSION TO 25.600 POSSIBLE

When you photograph in the evening or at night, the fading light means that it’s more difficult to keep the camera absolutely still so that your pictures often look blurred. The flash on your camera only ruins the dark and atmospheric mood, like in a nocturnal street or at a candle-light diner. With higher ISO, you can keep your pictures sharp when you shoot in the dark.

At the location scouting for an upcoming campaign for a partner, the Canon particularly surprises my colleague Christina: We only make it to the bar by dawn and with approaching darkness so the light conditions are very difficult. But the pictures of the bar show the details and colours of the fittings incredibly precise and perfectly illuminated! With the kit lens 18-55mm, it’s also possible to display the whole interior – thanks to wide angle.

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#4 THURSDAY

For years, I’ve been taking outfit and mirror selfies. I like them because they repeatedly make me try new combinations and really use my wardrobe. Since very recently, I’ve been using a self-constructed screen as a white background again. To get the right contrasts and colours in front of that background is really hard for the iPhone. The EOS M10, on the other hand, offers all advantages of a powerful camera. And the most important asset is that I can transfer the pictures via Wi-Fi directly to my smartphone and post them on Instagram (@thneu).

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Same old same old … EOS M10

Wi-Fi & NFC

The camera can build up its own little web using Wi-Fi – you can log in with your own smartphone and access the pictures on the camera with the appropriate app by Canon.

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Business Trip IN COLOUR

Short day trips have become part of my work routine now. Together with my brother-in-law and co-founder Alex, I often go to Hamburg, DĂźsseldorf or Cologne â&#x20AC;&#x201C; computer, presentation and camera are part of the luggage then because you never know what to expect from such a trip.

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#6 SATURDAY

+ About five years ago, Toni and I attended our first »The Hive« conference and met many friends there who we like to visit all over the world up until today! That’s why we go to the blogger conference in the Berlin Hilton Hotel this Saturday! As it is on conferences like these, meeting close acquaintances is an important part. This makes the foldable touchscreen that can make pictures by touch very useful.

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#7 SUNDAY

Castle Bensberg

+ As a prize for a design competition for wine bottle labels, I visit the Wine Awards 2017 on castle Bensberg on Sunday. An event where I not only can make a selfie with Guido Maria Kretschmer but also try wonderful food, have great drinks and wines and meet new people. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m especially delighted by the pictures of the outfit in the park before it gets started. A really great colour brilliance captures the atmosphere of the day.

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Countless moments to remember. Four bloggers show sisterMAG the pictures they shot with the EOS M10 and what they think about the compact camera after an extensive test.

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Every photographer and also

pictures.

And

what’s

more,

every blogger has their own

they let us know some personal

relationship to photography and

»live for the story« moments.

cameras. Some were already

You surely know them: those

fascinated by pictures when

moments that you like to look at

they were a child, some used

after some years, that let you

the digital world to explore all

smell the smells of the moment

possibilities of photography –

and that bring a song to your

we wanted to know the personal

head and the colours of the

stories of four bloggers! Next to

moment to you mind. Perhaps

Thea, we asked four influencers

we miss to record many of these

from different fields and areas

moments. That’s why our four

to test the Canon EOS M10

human guinea pigs all came

for us. Not only did they tell

forward to have the Canon

us about their activities with

EOS M10 with them every day

the small and powerful camera

and every hour as the perfect

but also about themselves and

companion – to capture those

their relationship to their own

special moments!

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Our interior & photography expert – Jules @herz.und.blut

Influencer & Expert Into action pictures: in Lifestyle & Family & Food Fashion – Blogger Verena Dani @Dani_Nanaa

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Always on the go: Travel- & Lifestyle Blogger Vicky @vickyheiler

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01 JULES herzundblut.com, Lifestyle Blog focusing on interior, home and much more

MY PHOTO F l e a JOURNEY markets and

cafĂŠs are among my favourite places. The perfect locations to stay and to enjoy moments. To pause and to observe. Moments that I wanted to share at some point which brought me to photography. For more than five years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been capturing many different occasions, portraying designers, artists, creative personalities in

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general and looking for unusual motives. The unexpected and the unnoticed are my topics. A huge ice-cream cone in the hallway, opulent stucco decoration in an old building or forgotten things with patina are, next to interior and cut flowers, my favourite photo scenes. The stories behind that play the leading role. My shots are supposed to see the bigger picture and to tell the unexpected.

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Jules Villbrandt is a photographer and blogger on herzundblut.com, where she and her sister Maria write about Berlin

and the world. Whether it is in her homestories, while discovering new places in Berlin or on vacation or in her own home - her camera is with her and for Jules, that has always been a Canon.

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»The compact system camera CANON EOS M10 is an ideal companion for me which makes it the perfect addition to my Canon SLR camera.«

A hairdresser in the old city of Jerusalem – there surely were a lot of stories she already listened to. There are only a few places that impressed me as much as the old town of Jerusalem with the people who live there and make a pilgrimage there from all over the world. Everything is incredibly charged and special – a real clash of cultures.

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I have a weakness for plants behind glass. This beautiful greenhouse is located in the botanical garden in Munich. But when you start looking for plants behind glass, you see them everywhere.

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On my blog ÂťherzundblutÂŤ, I love to show homestories. To me, there is nothing more exciting than seeing how others live. My favourite places are apartments that tell you a story about who lives there.

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lost or disappear in the depths of our smartphones and computers. A real solution is irista, the cloud-based storage solution of Canon. The special thing about irista is that the pictures are saved in their original quality but scaled on mobile devices – this way, they don’t use up unnecessary data volume.

Especially practical is the usage of irista in combination with a Canon camera like the EOS M10 that has Wi-Fi. That way, you can upload your pictures directly from the camera to irista and even activate an automatic data backup. Sharing pictures and galleries also works directly from irista. Either on your social media

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02 DANI daninanaa.com, Fashion & Travel Blog that tells a story MY PHOTO It all started with JOURNEY a normal digital

camera that I got from my mom for graduation. Back then, a digital camera was something »great« because I could make pictures fast and easy. But the more I dealt with the camera the higher the standards and the interest in great pictures became. Two years later, I got my first SLR camera. I exactly remember the day when my boyfriend and I tried out the camera in Barcelona. Without experimenting with it beforehand, we just snapped and felt like »professionals,« of course. One of the results was the picture of me on the right side. When I look at the pictures today, I clearly see how much ignorance is behind them – we didn’t have any idea of ISO, depth of focus, light setting

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or anything else. They occurred randomly and with lots of vitality which makes these shots as special for me. You maybe ask yourselves now: »Why?«

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used our camera and captures spontaneous moments – today, people check the light first, look for the perfect background and the whole sideshow has to fit as well until the camera is brought into the right setting. The more you deal with photography the higher your own standards and the wish for a perfect picture get. Photography even got a bigger meaning for me after I founded my own blog www.daninanaa.com and the Instagram channel Dani_ Nanaa. Because I especially use my personal pictures to communicate with the community. My pictures

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are supposed to be authentic, to convey vitality and to be in matching colours. For me, light and friendly pictures are the essential thing.

Dani started her blog Dani Nanaa because of her passion for writing. By now, she has found another passion as well photography. That is why Dani takes her readers along on her travels and into her everyday life in exciting words and amazing pictures.

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IDEA – Before I even shoot a picture I

think about what I want to transport in the picture and where my focus is. I usually have an exact concept of how the result should be. Unfortunately, there are also ideas that are not that great once you see the pictures but that’s what makes photography exciting.

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outfit pictures I consider what location I would like to go. It always depends on what outfit I’m wearing and what’s in the focus. I like light and clear backgrounds. Over time, I learned that you should know your shooting location beforehand and not drive around aimlessly because that puts you off which you can see in the pictures later. :-) As for my »flatlays« or »food pictures,« I ensure that the background is not too restless and that the colours match the products. A little decoration won’t do any harm as well.

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LIGHT & CONDITIONS –

are crucial for good pictures! Of course, the weather plays an important role too. Especially in Hamburg, it’s not easy to get good weather. :) As for outfit pictures, I like to photograph with slightly cloudy conditions because then you mostly have consistent light conditions and no sun. As beautiful as bright sunshine is, as silly it is for making pictures because they always look a little yellow.

PERSPECTIVE – A picture

has a totally different effect when you change the perspective and the detail. As for the perspective, you should try out what you like most. We almost always shoot our outfit pictures head-on and in both portrait and landscape format. I shoot most of my flatlays from all perspectives and redecorate five times before I have the perfect framing.

POST-PRODUCTION – Even a

good photographer has to use small tools to put the finishing touches to their pictures. Today, there are dozens of picture editing programs and apps. I also tested some of them and only edit the brightness, the contrast and the saturation these days.

»Pictures are our memories – they save experiences and emotions that otherwise would have been forgotten forever. That’s why my camera is always on my side, be it on vacation or on a stroll with our dog in Hamburg. To capture moments like these forever« SISTERMAG 30 | 06 / 2017

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y r o t s e h t r o f e v i l # Last weekend, I had a perfect day with my best friend. We had a lot of fun and wanted to capture this perfect day with pictures. Today, my Canon EOS M10 is always with me and a great alternative to the smartphone because I can send only the good pictures to the phone and save its battery. SISTER-MAG.COM

On my last vacation in Mallorca, my boyfriend and I strolled through the small alleys of the town Porto Cristo. We just drifted and came to a wonderful street with colourful streets and entrances. Since I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to take my SLR camera with me when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on vacation because it never fits into my small purse, I had my Canon system camera with me and was totally happy to have a spontaneous outfit shooting on this great street.

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03 VERENA freistyle.com, Food & Lifestyle Blog centered around the life of Verena and her family MY I’ve always been PHOTO fascinated by JOURNEY beautiful pictures.

I’m a very visual person and always have exact visual concepts. Be it a new idea, a recipe or a planned trip, as soon as I think of it, a series of pictures plays in my head. That’s why it’s not always that easy with me when it comes to photography and the realization of a project since I’ve already seen the pictures clearly in my head. I can spend several hours on Pinterest and the Internet to collect ideas or to absorb beautiful pictures. At least as important for me is it to make appealing pictures myself and to capture valuable moments. Especially on the road, it’s always been very important for me to make many pictures in order to revive the beautiful memories again and again. Because my SISTER-MAG.COM

twin daughters are very young, I want to give them something with my pictures. For example, we had some especially beautiful encounters with the animal world when we were in Australia during our world trip. I succeeded in making some adorable pictures with native animals and our girls. That’s a great and permanent memory and even if they won’t remember every detail of the trip later, they will still have the pictures and the stories behind them. I started dealing with photography more intensively when my husband gave me a SLR camera as a birthday present some years ago and I wanted to master it. And also for my food and travel blog it’s important to share pictures of high quality with my followers. For that, I not only shoot with a Canon EOS M10 but also a Canon

70D and constantly improved my knowledge with practise and tutorials from the Internet. Especially in the food area I started to play with the settings and now, I only shoot in the manual mode since I can adjust every setting in a flexible way. My pictures profited a lot from that, they are clearer and the light conditions are used perfectly. It’s a special joy for me to have action shots with icing sugar or liquid things because great effects occur just by using the right setting of the camera. And of course, photography and especially snapshots got a very special value ever since our children were born. To capture their development and all the beautiful moments they give us is very important for me. »To me, a good picture has to be able to tell a story.«

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Verena lives with her husband and her two daughters (identical twins!) in Switzerland, close to Zurich and on her blog FREI-STYLE she takes us along to the different areas of her life. Whether it is delicious restaurants, her travels from Australia to the USA or even just everyday life with her family - she always has a camera (and a mental notebook) with her!

The snapshot and the idea of capturing a picture in a way that it reminds me of what I saw, the person or the food for a long time appeals to me. When you can manage to capture the mood of a person it becomes a special

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The EOS M10 is perfect for our vivid family life. We are on the move a lot and the camera with its handy format is always with us. But I still don’t have to waive the good quality I wish for my pictures. Special moments with the kids but also small wonders in everyday life that we encounter in nature and city can be captured and become wonderful memories.

picture that you like to look at again and again and in which the story that lead to it stays alive. In the food area, rich colours and a certain sharpness are important. I also like how I can play with light and create very interesting image compositions. Especially when you shoot with children, every picture is a challenge since they rarely stand still. But to capture the intimate moments and the SISTER-MAG.COM

special relationship of our twins in pictures is a great incentive for me. We have great pictures of them when they were four years old and walked arm in arm in New York, like in »Sex and the City,« and even made commuters stop. Those are unforgettable moments that we tell them about with these pictures, even when they’ll be adults.

For me, a good picture has to be able to tell a story. The viewer who doesn’t know the background has to become curious and to be keen on listening to the origin story. Or, in the food area, they have to get hungry. And for those who are in or have taken the picture, it has to be like a mirror that brings them back to the place or the day when the picture happened.

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is a very WITH A special picture SPECIAL for me because it STORY was taken shortly after one of the most emotional moments of my life: the birth of my twins. You are waiting for months for this moment but are never prepared for the love that overwhelms you. Pictures like this make that I never forget the first moments and capture the special aspect of having two children at once and their special bond. The picture with the two little feet happened unplanned while we took some snapshots for the birth cards – and now it’s one of my favourite pictures.

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»…I hope that they will remember these pictures and they will help them realize how special it is to grow up as identical twins.«

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This picture was taken in Australia during our world trip and I love its drama. We were on the road with a caravan and annoyed at that time because we didn’t find a good place to sleep. Then we stopped at a parking space directly by the sea and were rewarded with this sunset. It’s one on the most beautiful ones I’ve ever seen and I’m so glad that I captured this moment because it was wonderful and lightened our moods.

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The picture was taken in a café in Singapore and I love the soft light and the intimate moment between my girls. I hope that pictures like this will make them recognize later how special it is to grow up as an identical twin. 

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04 VICKY bikinisandpassports.com, personal travel blog that captures beauty in all its forms.

MY PHOTO Pictures JOURNEY had a

always special meaning for me. When I was 13, my friends and I held little shooting at birthday parties. At that time, we neither had SLR cameras nor a good taste as far as our personal style was concerned. But anyway, it was cool in that moment and we could hardly wait until the photos were developed and ready to be picked up! Fast forward to 2007: I got a pink SLR camera. Fancy stuff! When I founded my blog in February 2010 as a creative outlet next to my studies, reality caught up with me. With the aforementioned pink camera, pictures never looked as I imagined them. Back then (and up until today), the benchmark were

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other blogs and their pictures. Fortunately, I had a godfather who discovered his passion for films and photography much earlier than me and accompanied me to a photo specialist store. And so I got to know my first DSLR baby named Canon 550D … For me, good pictures are hard to define and to grab. Sometimes it’s the perfect light during golden hour, sometimes it’s the depicted outfit, a spontaneous snapshot that captures an especially nice smile or an uncontrived moment or a picture with a perfect composition. I like light pictures with depth of focus. I love this blurred, milky background that you can only get with a wide-open aperture and I love daylight! As a blogger,

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” – K A R L L A G E R F E L D

I almost always have the camera with me and love to capture the beautiful things in life in pictures. Be it the palms at the beach on vacation, an outfit that I feel very comfortable in, fresh flowers for the weekend, beautiful Vienna that I can call home or dinner with the whole family.

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Whether it is Los Angeles, Mauritius or Tel Aviv Blogger Vicky is regularly travelling to stunning destinations - and takes her readers along on her blog Bikinis & Passports! She still loves to be spontaneous and capture the little moments which thanks to a system camera - no longer means that she has to give up quality.

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Why do we always sleep so heavenly in hotel beds? Is it because the bedding is almost always in pure white or because we get an extra pillow? No matter where in the world I am – I almost always bring a picture of the hotel bed home as a memory. To travel is to live. The view from our hotel in downtown Los Angeles was impressive, even with the grey weather that was untypical for Southern California. Especially when the sun broke through the cloud cover for one moment. SISTER-MAG.COM

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My boyfriend is not a big fan of photos. You almost never see him on my blog but sometimes, in unobserved moments, I snap a picture of him from afar. Only for me – as a memory of the moment we experienced together anywhere. Here he is lost in his thoughts again and looks into nowhere.

The picture is neither sharp nor particularly impressive but I love it. It was one of the last snapshots before the battery of my camera was empty. It was the first barbecue of the summer. And it was the first dinner my sister and I had after a nine-month stay abroad.

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Learning to scuba dive

INTO THE BLUE

Those of who want to go scuba diving need a diving certificate. For »jumping into the waters and simply holding ones breath« will not do! It’s life-threatening, even! The Professional Association of Diving Instructors – PADI – is your go-to address. Since 1966, PADI is dedicated to train diving instructors worldwide and establish a uniform code of conduct under water. This way, an undiminishing number of people are excited to scuba dive (safely) each year.

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WHAT TO DO TO GET THE PADI – CERTIFICATE • There is a theoretical and a practical part • Both of these you’ll be examined and need to pass • Until you’ve completed 100 scuba-diving sessions, you’ll need to refresh the certificate every 6 months

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • Essential commands to use under water • Correct breathing • Correct floating There are diving schools at numerous holiday destinations, already. As practical as this may be for the spontaneous amongst you, don’t be fooled into thinking you’ll jump into the ocean right away. As the first hours are usually spent in a pool, the fun-levels are mediocre. Therefore, we’d recommend visiting the course before your holiday. And now, off to diving school!

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One glimpse under the sea in scuba gear and you’ll know that The Little Mermaid was onto something. Considering that oceans cover 71 per cent of the earth’s surface, and are home to a considerable majority of life on our planet, there’s plenty of incentive to suit up and dive in. We explore 10 of the world’s most coveted scuba diving spots for your next adventure.

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ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE ASPECTS OF A N Y S E A S I D E VA C AT I O N IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE LIFE UNDER THE SEA. IT’S NO WONDER, T H E N , T H AT S C U B A DIVING IS SOARING IN P O P U L A R I T Y.

Receiving your scuba certification is a pretty straightforward procedure. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is the world's largest recreational diving membership and diver training organization and offers at over 6200 dive centers and resorts around the world. Its courses include a knowledge component, confined dive, and open water dive, and can be pursued in a flexible, performance-based manner. Those who have a knack for scuba diving can be legally licensed to hit the ocean on their own in less than a week. SISTER-MAG.COM

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3. N A K W A K T O R A P I D S PORT HARDY, B R I T I S H C O LU M B I A , C A N A D A

7. T I G E R B E A C H BAHAMAS

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M A N TA R AY D I V E S K A I LU A - K O N A , HAWAII, U N I T E D S TAT E S

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FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRASIL

PA L A N C A R HORSESHOE COZUMEL, MEXICO

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BARRACUDA POINT S I PA D A N I S L A N D , M A L AY S I A

9. HMS HERMES B AT T I C A LO A , SRI LANKA

LEMBEH STRAIT LEMBEH ISLAND, INDONESIA

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THE YONGOLA QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

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MANTA RAY DIVES

K A I LU A - K O N A , H A W A I I , U N I T E D S TAT E S It’s unlikely you’ll find a better place to swim among the manta rays in all their majestic glory. You’ll find them in abundance all along the Kona Coast, with plenty of excursions to choose from. Especially unique is the

night dive experience, where you can view the rays among spotlights as they feed. You don’t have to worry about going during peak season, either – the rays are active year-round.

BARRACUDA POINT

S I PA D A N I S L A N D , M A L AY S I A Widely regarded as the top dive site in the world for its abundance of marine life, Barracuda Point is home to all of those incredible panoramas you imagine when you think of scuba diving. The area’s 170 kilometres of explorable reef

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welcome around 120 divers per day who gloat over the number and volume of fish schools that are probably just as enthusiastic about the view. Turtles are spotted with unparalleled frequency, as well as, of course, barracudas.

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NAKWAKTO RAPIDS

PORT HARDY, B R I T I S H C O LU M B I A , C A N A D A

A trip to Port Hardy’s Nakwakto Rapids should be atop every thrill-seeker’s list. You’ll find this tranquil escape 320 kilometres north of Vancouver, but the experience is anything but calm. Nakwakto is home to the world’s strongest currents

as listed by the Guinness Book of World Records, so perhaps this one’s best left for the more experienced. Those who dare to wrestle the wrath of the Pacific Ocean will be rewarded by a diverse range of aquatic life.

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FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRASIL This is a great spot if you don’t mind a little isolation. The castaway archipelago of 18 islands lies almost 400 kilometres away off the coast of the mainland and features plenty of tunnels,

caves, canyons, and rock configurations, all of which are covered in sealife. You’ll encounter schools of fish in every colour, as well as the odd giant trevally – a truly amusing sight.

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HALF MOON CAYE WALL

BELIZE Half Moon Caye is a historic national park and World Heritage Site that boasts pristine waters and an array of exciting species to goggle at. The famous wall is as enchanting under the depths as it is from a bird’s eye, and

its designation as »6,000 feet of vertical abyss« should be enough to entice you. Rays, eels, turtles, barracudas, and groupers call this lively stretch of the Belize Barrier Reef home.

LEMBEH STRAIT

LEMBEH ISLAND, INDONESIA The wonders of Lembeh Strait are an underwater photographer’s dream. Indeed, there simply isn’t a more fascinating display of otherworldly creatures anywhere under the ocean. One blink and you may miss one of

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most bizarre sightings of your life as critters of all shapes and colour abound around every corner. »Hairball« is the most spectacular of the Strait’s locations, and is especially renowned for its night and muck diving.

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TIGER BEACH

BAHAMAS The name of this diving hotspot is both misleading and frighteningly accurate. Misleading because there is no beach (the site is far from the mainland) and accurate because it’s buzzing with tiger sharks. It’s widely considered

one of the greatest shark diving locations in the world and only around seven metres at its deepest point. Tiger sharks are known to eat literally anything, so there’s a degree of nerve required to be even slightly comfortable here.

PALANCAR HORSESHOE COZUMEL, MEXICO

While not particularly rich in fish, the reefs of Palancar showcase a mix of coral and sponges that is worth every bit of the eight-metre descent. The horseshoe is nestled among dozens of surrounding dive

sites, which makes Cozumel a draw for those who are up for a multi-day excursion. The nearby Palancar Caves are definitely worth checking out as well.

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HMS HERMES

B AT T I C A LO A , S R I L A N K A As you might have guessed by the name, this enticing dive is the site of a vessel rather than a draw of natural doing. The HMS Hermes was the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first commissioned aircraft

carrier, so you can imagine the scale of this wreck. Sunk in 1942, the ship is now covered by a thriving coral ecosystem with plenty of fish darting in and out of its husk.

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QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA Another fantastic ship dive, the Yongola is a remarkably intact wreck despite having been relegated to the ocean floor by a cyclone over 100 years ago. Part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, this underwater adventure is both

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exhilarating and sobering given its designation as Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest maritime disaster at the time. Giant groupers, turtles, sea snakes, barracudas, and several species of shark await your acquaintance.

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Each decade and each look will have a comeback at some point in time! And even if our parents might not believe it: the 80s are returning to our lives and closets - full on with Farrah-Fawcett-Hair, holobackpacks and crazy colored patterns. And definitely since new shows and movies are set in that very decade, everyone knows: the 80s are back!

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Together with our partner Netflix, we have a look at the years of fanny packs and scrunchies. Our first stop is Los Angeles, the city in which the new Netflix series GLOW takes place. Of course, we also have a look at Germany, Berlin to be precise, and learn more about the famous club ÂťDschungelÂŤ. GLOW is about strong women - literally strong. That is why we speak to strong women in music and sports about their roles in mainly male-dominated fields: Sandra from the band Guano Apes as well as the cross fit champion Elli Hachmann and American Football player Katharina Fritsche who is part of the Berlin Kobra Ladies. Finally, we tell you all about the new series GLOW and one of its main topics - wrestling!

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L.A. during the 1980s was as versatile as never before: host to the Olympics, it was an icon of luxury, boldness and folly, but also capital of gangs and stronghold of criminals. Either way, the 80s were a shaping decade for the city and the way we know it today. Photos L.A.: Patrick Beser

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Time of Music Music was everywhere in 1980s L.A. Rock, Punk, New Wave, Disco â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the genres co-existed at the time and each one filled venues with crowds of fans.

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Sunset Strip Clubs like »The Rainbow« or »The Roxy Theatre« hosted rising stars like »Guns N’ Roses«, »Devo« or »Loverboy«. Especially British musicians used the power of SISTER-MAG.COM

Los Angeles to conquer the US charts. KROQ DJ Richard Blade, a Brit, supported bands like »Duran Duran« or »Boy George & Culture Club« by letting them perform at his shows.

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fashion Outfits were a way to show which group you belonged to. No matter if Punk, New Wave or Rock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the aim was to impress, with colours and edge. Thus, the 80s were the time of big hair and neon colours.

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Olivia Newton John’s shop »Koala Blue« put Melrose Avenue on the map as the shopping street. Other Punk and Pop shops like »Red Balls« or »Metropolis« filled up the spaces behind the colourful facades on today’s famous avenue.

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Cool brands were the reason to be in Los Angeles. The Label »Fiorucci« opened its store in an old cinema. Famously dubbed »daytime Studio 54«, the place was filled with cool clothes and roller skaters, who actually skated round the clothing racks. 1980s flick »Xanadu« was filmed here, too.

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venice beach Palm trees, beaches, bodybuilders, skaters, musicians, and street vendors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the famous Venice Beach promenade had its origin in the late 70s and early 80s, when bikeways were built along the beach. Instantly, they became a hotspot for music, roller skating dancers, and street culture.

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1980s L.A. films Some movies managed to not only capture the essence of 1908s life in L.A., but to shape it. One of these is »Valley Girl« (1983), a rom-com starring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman and loosely based on Shakespeare’s »Romeo and Juliet«.

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Styling, music, and the setting perfectly capture the Valley vs. City lifestyle. A deeper, more realistic and thus, darker picture is painted in »Less Than Zero« (1987). The film portrays the rich and decadent youngster of Los Angeles.

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jungle Berlin author bibo Loebnau was one of the regulars of the city’s legendary and world-famous 1980s night club »Dschungel« on Nürnberger Straße. The nights spent there and life in the western part of Berlin shaped the life of the former journalist and PR-person. Some of the memories of the time and the people she met at the »Dschungel«, like Iggy Pop and David Bowie, can be found in her new Berlin-based novel »Zoe«. www.bibo-loebnau.de

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AT WHICH TIME DID YOU VISIT THE JUNGLE? My first time at the »Jungle« was at the beginning of the 1980s. Together with a friend, I had hitchhiked from Bremen to Berlin, to see an Iggy Pop concert. Upon arriving at the walled-in city, at 4:30a.m., we went straight to the Jungle as my cousin Walter Schörling worked there and he was the only person we knew. However, I hadn’t seen him in years and when we arrived, the club was closed, because whatever happened, the Jungle would always close promptly at 4a.m. Luckily, Walter and some members of staff were still there and kind enough to let two girls from the valley with their sleeping bags clutched under their arms into the empty club. Thus, my first impression of the legendary Jungle was that of an empty, brightly-lit, cool, and relatively small location with numerous SISTER-MAG.COM

mirrors, a white winding staircase leading to the gallery with fountain and aquarium – and with a few super-cool, attractive, and friendly people. Needless to say, we were deeply impressed! Already the next evening, we went back to dance and drink cocktails. We also met Iggy Pop and his band that night – wow! Later, I was a regular at the Jungle until its final closing in 1993.

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DID YOU ALSO VISIT OTHER CLUBS AT THE TIME? HOW DID THE JUNGLE DIFFER FROM THESE?

WHICH RELATIONSHIP DID YOU MAINTAIN WITH THE JUNGLE AND THE PEOPLE IN IT? My cousin Walter Schörling was one of the owners of the Jungle and many of my friends were regulars and guests, like me.

In 1983, I moved to Berlin in order to study, so naturally, I did go to other hip and cool bars and clubs – yet, back then we would just refer to them as »Pub« or »Disco«. Depending on the time of day, or evening, we’d go to »Café Swing«, »Risiko«, »Cri du Chat«, »DNC«, »Querelle«, »Mitropa«, »Slumberland«, »Pinguin Club«, »Oranienbar«, »90 Grad« etc. But especially on Thursdays and Sundays, the Jungle was the centre of attraction for us. It always had a very unique character, due to its strict door policy, the cool music and international guests. That made it very different to all of the other clubs

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»OF COURSE, EVERYONE KNEW WHEN DAVID BOWIE, IGGY POP, PRINCE OR OTHER CELEBRITIES WERE THERE. BUT YOU’D ONLY LOOK FROM THE CORNER OF YOUR EYE OR DANCE, TALK OR DRINK WITH THEM AS YOU’D DO WITH ANYONE ELSE. «

WERE THERE EVENTS HAPPENING AT THE JUNGLE AT WHICH YOU’D THINK »THIS COULDN’T POSSIBLY HAPPEN TODAY«? It was strictly forbidden and even frowned upon to take pictures at the Jungle! Fortunately, we didn’t have any digital or mobile phone cameras. Thus, an analogue camera was easily spotted and the rules were respected. But this also comes at the price that today, there are hardly any pictures of the interior filled with guests. Only a rare few pictures have been taken secretly and some from big parties where photos were a little more »okay« to be taken. Also, it was an unwritten rule that celebrity guest were not to be spoken to or stared at. They should have been allowed to party as freely as us. Of course, everyone knew when David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Prince or other celebrities were there. But you’d only look from the corner of your eye or dance, talk or drink with them as you’d do with anyone else. This is what it was like for me when meeting Iggy Pop and later David Bowie. 113

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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE AT THE TIME? In one word: cool. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE LEGACY OF THE JUNGLE? The memories of guests and staff. The Jungle has influenced the lives of many – in varying degrees. Therefore, there even exists a (closed) group on Facebook where former guests and staff can exchange stories and memories of the time. I, myself, shared many of my memories in my novel »Zoe« and at my home still resides a bluevelvet and cigarette burn covered bench which, originally stems from the gallery of the Jungle. In 2014, I lent it to the »Bowie is«exhibition. Also, Walter Schörling and I built a website a few years ago to preserve the memories: www.dschungelberlin.de SISTER-MAG.COM

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THEREFORE, THERE EVEN EXISTS A (CLOSED) GROUP ON FACEBOOK WHERE FORMER GUESTS AND STAFF CAN EXCHANGE STORIES AND MEMORIES OF THE TIME.

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Sandra Nasić FROM GUANO APES Since 1994, Sandra Nasic is the leading singer of German rock band Guano Apes. For 23 years now, the band ahs been celebrating international successes , selling more than 4 million records globally – and its getting more each day. But Sandra isn’t just a professional on stage, for sisterMAG and Netflix Sandra came out as a series junky. Tough woman with a tough hobby – this makes her the ideal candidate for us to talk about matter of 80s vibes, female power, and GLOW.

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Dear Sandra: Action, comedy, drama, mystery – which kind of series do you enjoy watching most? I’ve been a Science-Fiction fan ever since my childhood. The first movies I watched at the cinema were e.g. »Star Wars«, »E.T.«, and »Bladerunner«, later the list was extended by »Alien«. Movies of the 80s had a very particular feel which luckily sees a revival today – you can see this in all the remakes currently produced. I remained loyal to the Sci-Fi genre until today. I like comedy, too. Scandinavian movies such as »Adam’s Apple« or movies by Will Ferell are hilarious. Mystery Sci-Fi mix ups like the Netflix original »Stranger Things«, also »American Horror Story« or »Westworld« are top of my list. I was hooked on »Stranger Things« and can’t wait for the next season. Well-made series are highly addictive, so at home, we like to binge watch.

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What requires a series to get you hooked? A series needs a gripping plot, otherwise I’m bored and don’t like it. I despise when the first 15 minutes are boring. This is a knock-out criteria! Of course, I give every series a chance to win me over and with some it takes longer than with others. But too much boredom at the beginning is a killer. Another important factor is the pace and that just has to be right. Pace is (as in music) vital to storytelling. Every story needs a certain drive and shouldn’t be too easy to guess. Fortunately, many of the very new series can surprise you with their twists, sometimes even mixing genres. The audience is being educated even.

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European film productions added. To me, there’s still a lot of potential in the field.

What do you like about Netflix, in particular? Netflix has a good and vast selection and the video-on-demand principle is great! I can watch anytime – when, where and whatever I want. This makes it highly practical. At home, we have a large screen, ensuring the ultimate cinema experience. The ways series are produced has changed since video-on-demand has become available. Furthermore, the way the audience watches has changed accordingly. Audience rates are increasing and more and more Hollywood celebrities are getting on board. They’ve seen the potential of the genre. Of course, there’s always a black sheep among the series, but there’s a lot of good stuff out there! Happily, I see even more

In GLOW, we see women in the 80s who go their own ways, are in full command and confident with their bodies and use it powerfully. How important do you value this message in today’s time? I think it’s great for young girls to see what things were like for their mothers, as it was for mine. Back then, it was much harder for a woman to do your own thing. The time was shaped by old-fashioned societal conventions and images. Women were offered much less back then which I think is still a topic today. Equal rights and equal payment are still a currently amiss and if the audience, such as young girls start realising while watching »hey, what am I afraid of? What or who is holding me back? I only

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live once, so I’ll do things my way« I’m sure we’ll be rid of these discussions soon.

What would you recommend Just do it! Many girls are often defensive, don’t dare to do many things, underestimating themselves entirely. This is partly due to how they were raised and partly due to artificially held societal norms. However, these norms only work in advertising, because individuality is harder to market. You should always dare to do things, attempt and try to live your dreams and if you fall, learn your lesson from it and get back up. If I had been afraid in the past, I had never been able to live my dream. Back then, I was focussed and uncompromising. That wasn’t always easy, I too, had to fight a couple of fights, but I never saw a difference between men and women and I sure wouldn’t have subordinated myself to it. A healthy dose of egoism and focus on your goal are important to find your way and walk it. Going so-

meone else’s way is highly unsatisfying in the long-run.

You have been the leading woman of Guano Apes since 1994. Did you always know you wanted to become a rock singer? I sure always held an affinity to art. By the age of 16, I discovered music, got a mic and together with my sister formed my first band. Grunge and Hip Hop influenced me heavily at the time. The desire to go on stage grew very fast and very big. From then, things went their way, naturally and I knew this fulfilled me and I want to intensify and pursue my efforts.

A woman in the rock business. Today as untypical as some years ago? How did you deal with prejudices or hostility? It’s true, there could be more women in the rock genre. I never encountered prejudices or hostility, luckily these were never my problem. But I also think I know

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why that is: I didn’t fulfil the typical cliché of a woman. Back then, women in music were sweet, sexy darlings which I never aspired to be. I listened to Hip Hop, Grunge, read Spawn comics, skated, and sprayed graffiti. Also in music, the only things I was interested in were talent and performance. Therefore, I never encountered prejudices or hostility, but instead was met with respect at eye level. From both fields. Today, this is a bit easier. A woman can rock, toy with her sex appeal, and still be deemed credible. Society has become a bit milder in this respect.

Which were the best and hardest moments of your career, so far? The first golden record clearly was something very special for us as a band. Back then, I was very young, only 18 years old. SISTER-MAG.COM

Also, to hold your first own CD in your hands felt great. To win the European Music Award 2000 as best German artist was a highlight for us. Standing next to Madonna or chatting with Tina Turner – nice! One of the hardest moments for me was when I stood on stage at a concert and suddenly realised that it no longer brought me joy. We had been touring for too long desperately needed a break – which was a good call then.

GLOW is set in 1980s L.A. Pink legwarmers, backcombed hair, and loads of glitter are to be expected! How do you like the outfits of the Wrestling ladies? Hilarious. In the 80, there sure were some bad decisions when it comes to fashion – all I can say are shoulder pads and permanent waves. But they also had a few nice things which have a revival at the

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the 80s, we had some great melodies. It was fun. Everything sounded positive and of freedom, like a liquor commercial. Grandmaster Flash’s »The Message« really blew me away. When you listen to it, you can hear how well it was produced. In the 80s, synthesizers and special effects took their first steps. Musically and in film there was a lot in store. moment. Such as large spectacles, high-waist jeans, crop tops. Neon colours were state of the art, too. Everybody walked round in these, including me.

The soundtrack of GLOW sets us back into the 80s, too. Quiet Riot, Bon Jovie, Rick Springfield, The Bangles or Guns N’Roses are amongst it. What is your favourite song from this era and what constitutes the allure of this music to you?

IN THE 80S, WE HAD SOME GREAT MELODIES. IT WAS FUN. EVERYTHING SOUNDED POSITIVE AND OF FREEDOM

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Kati Fritsche A M E R I C A N FO OT B A L L P L AY E R In GLOW, we see women in the 1980s who are going their own way, take responsibility for their bodies and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to use their strength. What does this message mean to you as a woman in the American Football scene? In American football, women get a chance to show off what they can do. They use their bodies just as men do. They need speed as well as strength and that is something that women can do just as well as mean. Women donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to feel inferior to mean and can express it through sports. Women can be strong and tough as well.

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Doing sports leads to self confidence. What was your motivation to start playing American Football? Team sports certainly improve your confidence. You are not by yourself, but part of a team. You win or lose together. You sweat and laugh together. Each of us individuals strengthens the others with her talents, strengths and skills. My motivation was - after years as a competitive swimmer not wanting to fight by myself anymore. I am on the field with ten

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other players and I have a whole team of about 30 ladies behind me. I did not want to be by myself anymore, but part of a team. And American Football was perfect for that.

When it comes to American Football, most people immediately think of strong men. How do you feel as a woman in that scene? It is true, many only think of men and that does not make it very easy for women. You are oftentimes considered more masculine. But women have gained respect and

appreciation in the scene as well. It is not all about strong men and big muscles. In this game, every body shape is needed. That means that not only strong women are necessary but also those who are fast or a little bigger to be able to protect the quarterback.

And how about everyday life? Are you confronted with attacks and/or prejudices because of your body? How do you deal with that? I do experience prejudice or stupid remarks quite frequently. Also because of my job as a

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kindergarten teacher that can have a contrary effect: on the one hand very caring and soft at work, on the other hand tougher and louder in my private life. And that is exactly what shapes self-

your team has achieved such as the national championship. Und this pride is transferred to your personality. By now, I am appreciated for being in tough sports.

confident and strong women who speak up for themselves and show their strengths. I have been playing American Football for 10 years and at the beginning it was more difficult, but you learn to deal with it. You learn to be proud of what

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The soundtrack of GLOW throws us back to the 80s as well. Quiet Riot, Bon Jovi, Rick Springfield, The Bangles or Guns Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Roses are part of it. Which tracks keep you going during a workout?

During trainings, on the way there or before a game I am motivated by all kinds of songs. They should always be loud and the beat and melody should be strong. Examples: Papa Roach – Last Resort; Baby Blue – Run; Bonez C – Ohne mein Team; Pedaz – Wie ein Mann; The Offspring – Self Esteem.

KATHARINA FRITSCHE BERLIN KOBRA LADIES Katharina (Kati) Fritsche is a player of the Berlin Kobra Ladies. They are an all ladies team in American football, which is part of the first national women's league. They currently hold the national champion's title 2016.

What does a series or show need to catch you? A series needs to be exciting and make me want to keep going with the next episode. It should not be about just one person, but there should be multiple settings and characters.

»I have been playing American Football for 10 years and at the beginning it was more difficult, but you learn to deal with it. You learn to be proud of what your team has achieved such as the national championship. Und this pride is transferred to your personality. «

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Elli Hachmann C R O SS F I T S P O R T L E R I N In GLOW, we see women in the 1980s who are going their own way, take responsibility for their bodies and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to use their strength. What does this message mean to you as a woman in weightlifting and the crossfit scene? When it comes to CrossFit and weightlifting individual achievements are the main goal. These kinds of sports are mostly about reaching your own potential without totally exhausting your body in order to be able to find a healthy balance of pressure and relaxation. I think that this approach is very helpful for women in sports, as there is enough pressure on us in everyday life already in order to fulfill our various roles and images of beauty. That leads to many women getting out of touch with themselves and their bodies. CrossFit and weightlifting

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helps them to take matters into their own hands again and to gain more healthy independence.

Doing sports leads to self confidence. What was your motivation to start weightlifting/ CrossFit? I have always been doing sports and am a naturally physically strong person. As I am quite competitive and have no talent for endurance sports at all, CrossFit and weightlifting are ideal for me to measure myself with others.

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When it comes to weightlifting, most people immediately think of strong men. How do you feel as a woman in that scene? Nowadays, it is not completely unusual anymore to be lifting weights as a woman. Especially CrossFit contributed to that with a growing number of supporters in Germany. However, as a woman who is lifting weights as a competitive discipline many still see you as something rare or unattainable.

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Mother, physiotherapist, coach and German champion in olympic weigthlifting. Elli Hachmann is what you call a power woman. The Hamburg based sportswoman is concerned with nutrition and sports in her job as well as her strong hobbies. Weightlifting and CrossFit are her passion, where she learned to stand up for herself in a predominantely male environment.

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And how about everyday life? Are you confronted with attacks and/or prejudices because of your body? How do you deal with that? No. Most of the feedback and responses I get are very positive. But I do get asked a lot whether I am a bodybuilder. Most of the time, I answer this question with yes, because only few people know the difference between bodybuilding and weightlifting. In general, there is a lot that needs to be explained about strength sports, I also see that with my clients as a personal trainer. However, during

the last years, there have been a lot more requests from women about training for more muscle mass and physical strength. Women as well as men seem to regard it as more attractive when women are not only beautiful, but fit and healthy as well.

The series GLOW takes place in the 1980s in L.A. Pink legwarmers, backcombed hair and lots of glitter are essential. How do you choose your workout clothes for a performance? For performances, the outfits

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WOMEN AS WELL AS MEN SEEM TO REGARD IT AS MORE ATTRACTIVE WHEN WOMEN ARE NOT ONLY BEAUTIFUL, BUT FIT AND HEALTHY AS WELL. have to be practical. I don’t like it when my pants are too loose and moving around, the shoes have to be stable for weightlifting and as I tend to start sweating quickly, I oftentimes just wear a sports bra that has to fit perfectly as well. I always make sure to wear breathable clothes, that enable me to move freely while being supportive at the same time.

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The soundtrack of GLOW throws us back to the 80s as well. Quiet Riot, Bon Jovi, Rick Springfield, The Bangles or Guns N’Roses are part of it. Which tracks keep you going during a workout? I love to listen to Beyonce. She is a strong female role model and a person who has found meaning in her life and lives it. That is something that keeps me going on my way as well.

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Backcombed, and blow-dried hair, legwarmers, body suits and crazy metallic make-up: The new Netflix series GLOW isn’t the first to capitalise on the typical 80s lifestyle. For recent hit series »Stranger Things« is also set in this period of time. Regardless, GLOW is so convincingly accurate, that we can almost see our parents on the old photographs from 1985… and we just can’t stop watching the (so far)10 episodes on Netflix. Text: T H E A N E U B A U E R

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The most fascinating thing about GLOW – the »Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling« – is that the series is based on a real-life phenomenon from L.A. in 1986.

GLOW was a professional women’s wrestling TV-show produced in Los Angeles which showed comically overdone women’s wrestling fights. Most of the GLOW-ladies were models or actresses with their eyes set on a career in Hollywood. Netflix tells the fictional story of what happened before the show. Producers Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch are famous for their hit show »Orange Is the New Black«. They have managed to assemble a cast where everyone will find at least one or two favourites among the known and unknown faces: Leading character Ruth SISTER-MAG.COM

Wilder is played by Alison Brie (Trudy Campbell from »Mad Men«) and fellow Mad Men actor Rich Sommer (Harry Crane in »Mad Men«) plays the character of Mark Eagan. When Ruth and Mark start an affair behind the back of Mark’s wife Debbie (Betty Gilpin) who is also Ruth’s best friend the dramatic plot twists are added to the mix. These dramatic plot-twists are at the heart of the relationships between the 14 wrestlers who come together as a messy and slightly crazy bunch to create the wrestling show. They are the ones left over from hundreds of applicants after

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R E L I A R T director Sam Sylvia’s (played by Marc Maron) declaration that the show is actually about wrestling – »at least it’s not porn« is the unanimous answer of the 14 women. One of them is failed actress Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), whose dainty figure and dark circles underneath the eyes don’t exactly scream wrestler. Even though she’s not Sam’s favourite to begin with, she manages to carve out her very own position within the league.

Stand-Up comedian Marc Maron, real-life moustache bearer and famous for his WTF-podcast (wtfpod.com), delivers a standout performance as director Sam Sylvia. Despite his 30 years of experience in showbusiness, he’s not an experienced actor – something that definitely doesn’t show in GLOW.

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GLOW wants to show more than comical almost-athletes in shiny bodysuits. The trailer shows the very first scene of the series: Ruth at a casting, reading the gripping lines of the male lead. After the mistake is brought to her attention, she returns to the reality of an actress in the 1980s: the role of an unimportant secretary with one line. The GLOW-league offers Ruth and her co-wrestlers a space where they are the lead roles – even though critical voices might find fault with some of the stereotypical characters. The wrestling with its scripted background-stories,

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soap character and strangely hilarious outfits is only a setting to show how women are taking over the male-dominated arena.. Next to feminism, many historically important issues find their way into the show: director Sam Sylvia wants the fights to be political statements, staging the ultimate fight between Russia (Zoya, The Destroya) and the USA (blond, American beauty Liberty Belle) and naming his fighter »Welfare Queen«. The whole thing peaks in a fight won by two black fighters against fighters dressed up as members of the Ku-Klux-Klan.

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In every way, the series provides great entertainment. Not only achieved by the amazing setting, but also its rich story lines and comedic staging which doesn’t shy away from sending Ruth into the arena wearing a cape and warrior paint, calling on her to save her place in the league. In spite of some cringe-worthy moments, the tragically funny characters are bound to draw you into their story (go to page 144 for our list of the 14 ladies and their stereotypically exaggerated roles) The series combines everything we love about 70s and 80s movies: the heroes journey, the meeting of losers and misfits, montages of the trainings like in »Rocky« &

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»Karate Kid«, where Debbie and Ruth rehearse their wrestling choreography or the countdownrun final scene to matching music where producer Bash runs through the hallways with a cassette looking like Matthew Broderick in »Ferris Bueller’s Day Off«. Our final reason to watch the show: the amazin soundtrack (click here for the SpotifyPlaylist).

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RUTH a ka »ZOYA T H E D E ST R OYA« Failed actress Ruth Wilder loves drama and needs background stories. Her frustration comes from the missed female lead roles in 1980’s Hollywood. Broke and desperate, she manages to snatch a free space on the show as the »evil Russian«. The paranoia of 1980’s America is humorously parodied by this character. Ruth’s research for her character at a Russian family gathering (that later turns out to be a Bar Mitzvah) is only one example for the funny and absurd scenes in this show.

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D E B B I E a ka »LIBERTY BELLE« Every TV-show needs a star, every wrestling league needs a »Main Event«. Debbie and Ruth are friends, until Debbie’s husband cheats on her and she appears as a blond avenging angel in the ring. Director Sam Sylvia convinces the blonde, who is known as a Soap-Star in Hollywood, to join the GLOW-ladies. She becomes the star of the ring by embodying the best of America’s stereotypes: freedom, an incredible body, mother of a small son who enters the ring for the ‘greater good’. Behind the scenes she struggles with her role as a mother and a deceived wife and tries to figure out whether wrestling is just »silly« or if it could be her future. C A R M E N a ka » M AC H U P I CC H U « In GLOW, Britney Young plays the 25-year old Carmen who comes from a family of wrestlers. Her dad, also known as Giant, and her equally huge brothers are not amused by her entering the ring in the beginning. While she teaches her co-fighters about wrestling, her fear of the performances disappears throughout the ten episodes and her story finishes off with a happy end.

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J E N N Y a ka » F O R T U N E CO O K I E « The Asian actress is the sword fighter, aptly named »fortune cookie«. Ellen Wong plays the Asian actress Jenny who stands out among the others when it comes to celebrating birthdays – the heart of the group, her character makes for some feel good moments. She’s a fun girl who carries around her sewing machine and quickly makes all the shows costumes. R E G G I E a ka »V I C KY, T H E V I K I N G « Played by the actress Marianna Palka, the Viking wrestler is a tragic figure because she is actually an American athlete. This role is taken from her by soap star Debbie. Stereotypically, the big, burly yet introverted blonde is nicknamed as the Viking. A R T H I E a ka » B E I R U T« Producer Bash and Director Sam willingly ignore the fact that Arthie Premkumal is actually from India. As the bad guy »Beirut« she is supposed to bring terror to the ring. The ambitious Arthie visibly struggles with it and is hated by the audience.

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TA M E E a ka »W E L FA R E Q U E E N « Kia Stevens is more well-known by her wrestling names Amazing Kong, Awesome Kong or Kharma. Netflix cast her due to her background in ‘real’ wrestling with experience in »WWE«, the »Ring of Honor« and two-time winner of the »TNA Women’s Knockout Championship«. Her »Welfare Queen« is a black woman receiving social benefits who regularly likes to get out her coupons in the ring to throw them in the air like dollar bills. Staging is everything. C H E R RY B A N G a ka » J U N K C H A I N « The beautiful Sydelle Noel is a former stunt woman, who knows director Sam from her previous career. She is appointed as the trainer of the group, often called iupon break up fights and calming heated tempers. STAC E Y & DAW N a ka »T H E B E AT D OW N B I D D I E S « The two hairdressers, always appearing together, don’t have a well-thought-through backstory yet but make for great comedic moments and bizarre fights. J U ST I N E a ka »S C A B « Anarchy! Scab is a young punk-rock fanatic – not far from young Justine’s real character. From the very beginning, she behaves hostile towards others. As the only one who knows Sam Sylvia’s movies by heart, everyone around her is sure that she has a secret.

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R H O N DA a ka » B R I TA N N I C A« As soon as British Rhonda starts talking, it’s quite clear who portrays her: Independent Singer-Songwriter Kate Nash, discovered on Myspace and usually more known for her »Foundations«-video and as a ponytailed Zooey Deschanel doppelganger. The redhead records a music video for director Sam which is then sung by all GLOW-fighters. A little YouTube research shows that the real GLOW-league had a similar song that didn’t rhyme and only partly reminds of rap music. M E L R O S E a ka » PA R T YG I R L « Melrose’s feisty and brash character brings a lot of foolishness and chaos to the group. Her love of drama and her constant need for attention don’t match with the other 13 wrestlers or the strict training plan of Cherry Bang. Jackie Tohn (»Sisters«) plays her in a wonderfully naïve and wicked way, preparing a great character for the following seasons. S H E I L A a ka »S H E I L A , T H E S H E -WO L F « One of the most interesting and at the same time disturbing characters of the series: »Sheila, the She Wolf« is not just the wrestling-name of actress Gayle Rankin. She sees herself as a she-wolf and often offends others by her social behaviour. The league of wrestlers slowly accepts her and she begins to warm up in the presence of her newly-made companions.

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Sabbaticals Why do more and more young people decide to take time off work and how do you prepare for a successful sabbatical?

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A job thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going nowhere, realizing you have lost sight of your goals or the need for slow movement: individual reasons to go on a sabbatical are manifold and it may indeed provide the opportunity to refocus on your goals or make long-held dreams come true. What are some of the most important things to consider when contemplating a sabbatical? We have compiled a list of psychological considerations and practical questions to ask yourself that may help you plan your time off.

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Finishing school, getting into an apprenticeship, or university course, then landing your first job and – ideally – keeping it for the next 40 odd years? While this may have been a feasible plan for our parents, it seems a rather unlikely – and frankly undesirable – option for our generation. Today, many see their first job as a training opportunity and are happy to trade it for a better position the minute one opens up. Both, apprenticeship and university course require nothing less than your full commitment and the same is true for a job. As this leaves little or no room for our personal goals and dreams, it’s no surprise that after just

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a few years we find ourselves questioning what exactly we are working towards. We may even discover a kind of goal vacuum and realize that we can no longer see our life’s path clearly in front of us and don’t know how to proceed. Things may not have turned out the way we expected them to. Once we have come to this realization the obvious next step is to look for a way out and a sabbatical may just be the perfect solution: taking a few months off work to get out of your daily routine and realign with yourself, listening to the voice within.

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Could a sabbatical be the solution?

If the stress and pressure of your daily work life are getting to you and you feel unable to go on like this for much longer, taking time off can be a very useful measure. It can help promote your health and represent an important step in getting your life into moving slower and reassess your habits and general lifestyle. Focusing on your dreams can be equally important and it may be time to go on that trip around the world you have wanted to take for many years. More often than not it may turn out to be a case of now or never.

Now or never? Whatever your personal reason for taking a sabbatical may be, a clear plan for your time off is your key to success. Just taking off, going on a trip or tuning out may be an option, but without a certain basic structure, a clear analysis of the underlying problem and at least a rough outline of an objective, a sabbatical will not provide a miracle cure and you will find yourself in the same draining rut upon your return.

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Why do you want to take time off? Is it your job, your personal life, your past, a long-held dream or something else altogether?

Which specific problems are you looking to solve by taking a sabbatical?

What is your objective ? What is required

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How much time will your trip, the process of change, or the realization take? Which steps

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What happens after the sabbatical? Do you know or is it something you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know until after your time off?

Where do you see yourself after your sabbatical?

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You may be wondering how approaching your time off

with so much structure is supposed to provide you with the much needed freedom. However, these questions and guidelines will help you tackle your issues on a subconscious level. They will help you focus on certain topics and facilitate your subconscious work on ideas and solutions.

But before you can get down to the nitty gritty details (insurance, pension, dissolving or subletting your home, financial planning etc.) you will obviously have to discuss your sabbatical with your employer...

3 Do they support your plan and if so with how long notice? 3 What can you offer in terms of support for your employer to bridge the gap until your return? 3 If they don’t support your sabbatical: What’s your plan B?

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and decide how to explain your sabbatical on your CV.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not advisable to point t o w a rd s a personal search for meaning or time off work on your CV. Yet, you still have to be truthful. You may be planning to spend your sabbatical abroad and support yourself doing odd jobs. Depending on the jobs themselves and their individual periods you may want to add them to your CV. A change of direction in your professional life can also explain a gap in your CV. Or you may simply want to

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officially declare the period as a sabbatical. You can also be straightforward if you spend your time travelling around the world; many employers now understand such a desire. Not declaring it as anything at all and going with an unexplained gap in your CV is definitely the worst option. Once you have made up your mind about these preliminary steps you can go ahead and plan your time off in detail.

Enjoy!

About the Author Johanna Disselhoff PhD works as a freelance psychologist advising companies and individuals in questions regarding labour organization and satisfaction, digitalization and communication. She is a member of the RheinMain chapter of Digital Media Women, a voluntary organization dedicated to promoting the visibility of women in media, on stage and in management positions. 161

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Tell our readers about yourself (Who are you? How old are you? What did you do before your sabbatical?) My name is Anna, I'm 29 years old and work for le-tex publishing services in Leipzig. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a technical administrator for the type setting department and take care of the workflows for the automated realisation of electronical and printed publications. What did you do during your sabbatical? (Travelled the world, language courses) I took a Spanish class in Granada and toured Andalusia. SISTER-MAG.COM

How long was your sabbatical? My sabbatical was only 4 weeks long. The language course took 3 weeks, so I had one left for travelling. How did you organise your sabbatical? (By yourself? Agency? Friends?) I took care of everything by myself. The offer of language schools is big but manageable. Most of them also organise stays with host families or hostels, I just stayed in an Airbnb.

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What happened to your job in the meantime?

What was your aim for your sabbatical? Did you reach it?

My employer gave me unpaid time off. Most of my tasks were taken over by dedicated colleagues but I still answered my E-Mails and took care of some problems sitting at my kitchen table.

I mainly wanted an introduction to the Spanish language. This worked very well despite the short amount of time I spent there and it motivated me to work on my skills even more. My first visit to Granada two years ago had me yearning for more, so I wanted to spend a longer period of time there. After three weeks, I fell in love with the place even more and am already dreaming of my next trip.

How did you pay for your sabbatical? – would be great if you gave us an idea for the final budget as well (to give readers an impression of how much they should save) I had been carrying the idea in my head for quite a while, so I had saved enough money. The lessons and my accommodation were around 1000€. Granada is great for a smaller budget – you can have a lot of tapas before you’ve used up your savings.

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Accompanied by clichĂŠs galore I am negotiating the last few steps towards the Mirador de Ronda lookout point on the edge of a 100 meter drop: the sounds of flamenco guitars from the close-by pavilion perfectly match the dramatic vista in their virtuosity, the voice of the singer aims straight for my heart.

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Ronda, in the Spanish province of Málaga high up the Serranía de Ronda mountains, is the textbook definition of a dramatic landscape. The scenery, the history, the people all ooze passion. Around here, every experience is a good deal more intense than elsewhere – even compared to other Andalusian villages I have visited on my travels.

ON MY OWN IN THE MOST ROMANTIC PLACE IN ALL OF SPAIN I have been travelling through Andalusia for 10 days now – on my own. Thanks to the proverbial Spanish hospitality this hasn’t been a problem. Tourists and locals alike will soon find company at their dining table. But in Ronda I do find myself all on my own for the first time – in the most romantic place in all of Spain. 167

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Now, I wouldn’t describe myself as much of a romantic but here it really hits me: this view! Those sandstone coloured rocks, the rough green of the shrubs, the unbelievably blue sky and its contrast to the picturesque white houses. More than one heart has been lost in the gorges of El Tajo. The likes of Rilke and Hemingway fell under Ronda’s spell. And I can see why, this place is truly special and you can sense it the second you get here. Maybe it’s the unique mixture of beauty and tragedy that makes Ronda the most beautiful of all the white villages. A white temptress – as beautiful as she is dangerous. With so many fights fought and so much blood shed there is still no escaping the beauty of its backdrop. In »For Whom The Bell Tolls« Hemingway writes about the Spanish civil war and how Ronda was fought over tooth and nail. The gorges became the final resting place of many fascists who were thrown into the deep by the republicans – or so the story goes. SISTERMAG 30 | 06 / 2017

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cave paintings point to settlements in the Neolithic era while in the centuries just gone bands of robbers used the area as a hideout, most prominently among them the fiancé of Carmen, the title character of Bizet’s famous

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opera. The original story gave Ronda as Carmen’s place of birth and her fiancé’s hunting ground. I have no difficulties picturing a band of robbers in this dramatic landscape. The white houses cling to the gorge like honeycombs. Living here is not for the faint-hearted. And you won’t find faint-hearted people in Ronda. Courage is part of their DNA and none more so than Pedro Romero, the most famous bullfighter of all times. There was nobody more daring or more skilled. I am not fond of bullfighting, in fact I make a point of boycotting it. But in Ronda you can’t escape its cultural relevance. The local arena, built from red sandstones, isn’t just the cradle of modern Spanish bullfighting it’s also the oldest arena of its kind. The spectacular building is a

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masterpiece of Spanish baroque architecture but I can’t make myself go in and explore it, it’s against my conviction.

DRAMATIC STORIES GALORE Instead I make my way along the gorge towards the bridge, the »Puente Nuevo«. The city’s landmark is one of the most photographed motifs in Ansalusia. Both the arena and the bridge were created by architect José Martin Aldehuela, the bridge was SISTER-MAG.COM

built in 1751. And it wouldn’t befit Ronda if there weren’t another dramatic story connected to it: The architect died in the very same year as the bridge was completed. Having finished work on what the he considered his greatest achievement he is said to have thrown himself of the bridge because he knew he would never be able to create anything else like it ever again. Since 1802, the bridge has connected the old and the new part of town. But seeing as this is one of the oldest cities in Spain, new is something

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of a relative term. With influences ranging from the Palaeolithic cave paintings to the Celts and the Greek as well as the Romans and the Spanish much of Ronda is also down to Moorish influences (ca. 713 to 1485).

AT THE FOOT OF THE GORGE: ARABIC BATH RUINS Crossing the bridge into the old town I feel a mixture of excitement, owed to the height, and profound humility, owed to the unique scenery. The old town,

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ÂťLa CiudadÂŤ, has more crooked streets and back alleys that the new town. I make my way down a narrow path with many steps leading into the gorge. As trite as it may sound but the rocks and buildings around me do make me feel tiny. At the foot of the gorge I find the old Moorish quarter San Miguel and the ruins of its Arabic baths right in its centre. Bathing culture was very important before the Christian conquest. I feel like I have unearthed a treasure. The vaulted buildings made of sandstone and clay bricks are a

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testament to just how advanced Moorish bathing culture had been. I can almost hear the water lapping as I explore the building. And I swear I can smell essential oils and hear the murmur of people takings baths. The sandstone surroundings capture my imagination and I completely lose track of time.

MORE THAN JUST A TOURIST ATTRACTION My way back leads me through a series of beautiful gardens called »Jardines de Cuenca de Ronda« whose curved terraces offer stunning panoramic views of the Moorish king’s palace, the Santo Domingo convent and of course a spectacular vista of the bridge.

that any superlative you may come up with feels more than well deserved. I have the gardens almost to myself and I enjoy the loneliness. Ronda’s city centre is no insider tip by any stretch of the imagination and tourists pour in by the coachload. They explore the arena and the bridge and then have lunch at one of the many restaurants before returning to the Costa del Sol. The streets are lined by souvenir shops and small

You may be tempted to dismiss Ronda as a collection of stage scenery, it is almost too perfect, too picturesque. But Ronda is so much more - as you can’t help but discover with each additional step. There is so much history and so much live in these streets

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delis that sell the famous »Pata Negra« ham. You’ll find cafés next to Tapas bars next to shoe stores next to restaurants. I have to get going and can’t help feel regret as I am sure that Ronda reveals its full charm and potential at night when the streets get empty and the bridge is lit to full dramatic effect.

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SUMMER TREND:

Books HOT READS FOR THOSE HOT SUMMER DAYS Text: Martina Klaric

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e love the sound the ocean makes and the air of pure relaxation its breeze carries inland, which is why we love summer! The summer wind, an abundance of serenity and memories that will last forever. It is also the perfect time to fall in love – with a good book. Books are the must-have beach accessories of the season

and the online book club »Belletrist« has certainly helped them make their way back into vogue. What a joy! This is a trend we wholeheartedly recommend following. And to get you started we have compiled a collage of heart-warming and fashionable novels that will keep you company, help you relax and take you on adventures.

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Martina Klaric, was born in 1988, she’s a literary and religious scholar and has her own blog about literature; she loves book reviews and unusual subject matters. She resides in Kiel, Germany.

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CHRIS KRAUS »I LOVE DICK« (SEMIOTEXT, 1997)

The rediscovery of the year! This experimental 90s novel is the musthave of this literary summer season. A short encounter between Chris, her husband Sylvére and his friend Dick develops into a passionate amour fou which takes a most problematic turn indeed. Dick is simply not interested! But Chris and Sylvére are not easily deterred from their objective, on the contrary: Dick‘s silence

entices them. Starting of as an intellectual exercise in which the couple convey their desire through countless letters it soon turns into a manic obsession with devastating consequences for Chris. Her love for Dick turns her onto a process of self-discovery she sees through to the end in a most painstaking manner. Exceedingly complex! Clever! And funny! A magnificent novel about art, feminism, men and women with an abundance of sensibility.

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F R A N ÇO I S E SAGAN »BONJOUR TRISTESSE« (John Murray, 1955)

No other ever captured the esprit inherent in French lifestyle more poignantly, captivatingly or eloquently than the grande dame of French Flair Françoise Sagan. This, her first novel follows young Cécile for a summer on the Côte d'Azur. Her father is an easily tempted man who likes spending his time with Elsa – until Anne appears on the scene. Cécile, however, would like her father all to herself and so an exquisite game of intrigue

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ensues. Against the blue sky above the French sea, Cécile spends a summer of carefreeness interspersed with bouts of profound boredom and takes her first steps on a path of the search for her identity. A breath-taking setting and an oppressive atmosphere wrapped in melancholy – inevitably leading towards a death. But whose? This is a classic!

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Megan Hunter’s fabulous debut novel is artistic and poetic in its depiction of an apocalyptic scenario which sees a city submerged by floodwaters. It’s terrifying! In the midst of a panicked mass exodus and with all rules for human interaction suspended, a child is born. The motherdaughter-bond becomes

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MEGAN HUNTER » T H E E N D W E S TA R T FROM « (Picador, 2017)

the epitome of hope and it is through the representation of this most intense kind of love that the unsettling and the unimaginable become both bearable and meaningful. This small piece of beautiful prose is profoundly moving, its gorgeous writing steeped in wisdom! Linguistic finesse at its best!

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Interview: Franziska Winterling

Jewellery from the Philippines COULD YOU BRIEFLY INTRODUCE YOURSELVES AND TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND? Valerie: We are twin sisters from the Philippines who have both been living in Europe for over six years (me in Zurich and Vanessa in Berlin). I founded VERA, a retailer of artisanal jewelry and accessories made by Filipino designers.

of local jewellery and accessories which we knew would resonate with women everywhere. VERA has been a way for us to reconnect with our Filipino roots and to proudly showcase that part of our identity even as we live in Europe.

Vanessa: My day job is in the management consulting industry. However, my full-time role is VERAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheerleader-in-chief.

WERE YOU ALWAYS INTO JEWELLERY AND WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT FILIPINO DESIGNS?

Valerie: Setting up VERA has always been a dream of ours. Each time we went back home to the Philippines, we were always impressed by the craftsmanship

Valerie: Jewellery is one way for me to cherish people, places and moments. My passion for jewellery really started as a wide-eyed, eager traveller in my early 20s. I would collect silver

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bracelets and charms on my trips around Asia. Each was a souvenir not just of a place, but also of a time in my life, a reminder of who I was then and there. Vanessa: Valerie and I were fortunate that we grew up and came of age in a time when fast and anonymous fashion was not quite as pervasive as it is today. Jewellery represented special acquisitions, treats that were carefully considered and thoughtthrough, very often saved for, and cherished as pieces that reflected an emerging awareness of a personal and, hopefully, timeless style. Looking back, bracelets were our entry-level jewellery. At 20, I suppose our style was not fully formed yet, but with a lot of curiosity and some growing confidence, too, we refined our tastes with every trinket. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m amused that the earliest purchases I made with my first real salary are accessories I would still wear today. SISTER-MAG.COM

Valerie: Living away from the Philippines for over a decade now, it feels as though I can look at the Filipino design aesthetic with fresh eyes and a renewed curiosity. What I appreciate most about Filipino design is how it reflects our rich history, from the traditions of our indigenous peoples to the influences of our colonial heritage. Our warmth and openness as a people are reflected in vibrant, colourful designs. The sentimentality and expressiveness of our culture often reveals itself in larger-thanlife pieces. Vanessa: Filipino design is far from monolithic, and hard to define. For me, it is Filipino only from the perspective of its maker, who is from the Philippines and whose works naturally imbue those undeniable traces of our heritage in some form or other. The craftsmanship of our artisans has long been celebrated but I personally believe now is a very

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exciting time in Philippine design because more local designers are finding the platform and the space to introduce their unique identities to the rest of the world. There are more opportunities for us to shine the spotlight on them. We’re truly honoured that we can be a part of this in our own small way. HOW DO YOU FIND THE DESIGNERS YOU WORK WITH AND HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE JEWELLERY PIECES FOR VERA? Vanessa: We discovered many of the designers and artisan labels through word of mouth and recommendations from friends in the fashion industry, but SISTER-MAG.COM

also through our own research on social media, magazines, and sourcing missions in the Philippines. Lately, as VERA has grown in profile, up-and-coming designers also approach us with their portfolio. Valerie: It’s both fun and challenging to decide on the pieces to feature on VERA. There’s a deeply personal element to the collection: we want VERA to be a curated space where every accessory is something we ourselves would enjoy wearing. Our goal is not just to present what is trendy and state-of-the. art, but more of what we believe confident and stylish women would cherish for years, including costume jewellery. YOU TOLD US THAT YOU HAVE VERY CLOSE CONNECTIONS TO YOUR DESIGNERS - COULD YOU TELL US YOUR FAVOURITE STORIES ABOUT

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WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY COME FROM? Valerie: Beyond offering wellmade and unique accessories, VERA’s mission is to build a connection between the artisan who made the jewellery and the woman who wears it. With a lot of fast fashion on offer, it’s easy to overlook the people who actually make what we wear, so we’ve made it a point to feature our designers. One example is young artisan Merriam Batara (her handmade silk tassels appear in this issue of sisterMag) who comes from a family that traditionally does embroidery and beading. We worked with Merriam, who has an amazing talent in needlework, to create hand-stitched earrings with crystals and semi-precious stones. The result has been her very popular line of bead and silk tassels which are now sold internationally. Supporting

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emerging artisans like Merriam in conceptualizing designs and reaching a global market are part of VERA’s mission. Another designer we feature is Ken Samudio, who has a background in marine biology. Despite having no formal training in fashion, he ventured into accessory design and in 2014, he was recognized among Vogue Italia’s Talents for Accessories - a first for a Filipino! Ken incorporates beads from recycled plastic bottles, recycled sea glass and other sustainablysourced materials to create nature-inspired accessories. His workshop also employs women from disadvantaged communities. Dianne Espera of SEPA (whose handpainted earrings also appear in sisterMag) hails from Cebu, a city known for its wooden crafts and furniture. Her grandmother Sepa was a prominent maker of colourful handcarved and

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handpainted wooden ornaments, mostly sold as souvenirs. Cebu’s wooden handicrafts industry is struggling, but Dianne is contributing to its revival by focusing on fashion with her line of tropical-inspired jewellery. Think parrot-fruit- and flower earrings carved out of wood! Dianne trains young women in the art of wooden accessorymaking, just as she learned from her grandmother, and employs skilled, older artisans who have lost their jobs when small shops in the community shut down. Vanessa: A final example is Natalya Lagdameo, whose signature pieces are a walk through Filipino history. She is noted for restoring jewellery particularly from the Philippines’ Spanish colonial era, such as the traditional tamborin necklace, and giving them a modern touch. Natalya also works with the Ifugaos, a group from the northern Cordillera region, to produce gold-plated brass pieces using traditional sandcasting SISTER-MAG.COM

methods. HOW DO YOU LIKE WORKING TOGETHER AS SISTERS AND HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO WORK FROM TWO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES? Valerie: I am lucky I get to work with someone I trust 100%, not only because Vanessa and I are sisters, but because we share the same values and aesthetic. We know almost instinctively the direction we want VERA to go, the kind of collection we want to offer and the spirit behind our brand and mission. In many ways, VERA is an extension of us. Of course, our tastes sometimes vary, but that also helps to broaden our perspectives and improve. Thankfully, Zurich and Berlin are only an hour’s flight apart so it’s been very easy to meet in person. We talk to each other every day. Vanessa: Now that VERA is expanding into Germany, it is an advantage for me to be based in Berlin. While I often gravitate towards the same beautiful

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things that Valerie likes, I also find a great deal of inspiration from the confidently stylish and self-assured women I see on the streets of Berlin.

so you won’t find them on every High Street. I also appreciate that handmade pieces may have their imperfections or irregularities that make each one unique and special.

THIS YEAR, WE AT SISTERMAG REALLY WANT TO FOCUS ON THE TOPIC »MODERN HANDMADE«. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU AND HOW IS IT REPRESENTED IN YOUR SHOP?

Vanessa: I agree with my sister that there’s an undeniable luxury to handmade pieces. They communicate so much about the artisan who laboured over each item. Once you hold a piece from VERA, you will see the care and craftsmanship, and I believe that, aside from the aesthetic quality of the item, is what makes it a delight to have.

Valerie: Handmade is the new luxury. Nearly all of the pieces shown on VERA are handmade works of art. In an age of fast, cheap and anonymous fashion, it is meaningful to wear something that has actually been made with care by skilled and talented hands, by real people. At VERA, we proudly showcase handmade accessories because we recognize the work and passion it takes to create - to mold, to paint, to stitch, to solder, to sketch, to weave - something of beauty. Handmade products are also often of a limited quantity,

A MAJOR INSPIRATION TO US RIGHT NOW ARE COLOURS. YOU HAVE COLOUR STORIES ON YOUR SITE AS WELL - DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE COLOUR AND WHICH COLOURS REPRESENT THE PHILIPPINES FOR YOU? Valerie: Our colour stories are a fun way to bring together a diverse range of pieces on

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VERA, from earrings to bangles to purses, made by different designers. I am particularly drawn to 2017’s Pantone colour of the year, »greenery« because of its vibrancy and freshness, and it represents the tropical vibe of the Philippines rather well too. Vanessa: As people who know me well would attest, my closet is devoid of colour, with the exception of blue, khaki, and the occasional green for hunting. I am partial to neutrals. But I’ve resolved to be more adventurous and to venture out of my comfortable palette, and this sisterMag cover speaks volumes. Valerie is always having me test some pieces before we put them on the shop, so it’s inevitable that colour is making its way into my personal style.

Valerie: At the moment, our main goal is to reach more women in Europe, particularly in Germany and offer them an exciting online destination for wellmade, statement jewelry and accessories. We want VERA to become Europe’s leading platform for Filipino accessory designers and artisans. This year, we are expanding our roster of labels to provide even more choice of amazing products for women. In the future, we hope to create a successful social business through VERA that can also support training and education for promising young designers and people from our indigenous communities.

WHAT ARE FUTURE GOALS AND PLANS THAT YOU HAVE FOR VERA? SISTER-MAG.COM

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