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issue 34 The Editors Once again the world appears to be focused on negativity so we have worked hard to bring you a selection of people and businesses that scream positivity from the roof tops.

We travel to Granada in Spain, Hawaii, Sweden, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, USA, Tanzania to name just a few, but what they all have in common is a desire to break through all this doom and gloom.

This world is packed with so much from horse trekking through beautiful landscapes to sailing on the open seas, from great food, eco products, creative courses, conservation and of course our Real Estate section brings us homes and islands to get our minds really thinking.

What is important in these times is not be brought down with all the negativity but to push through, to acknowledge all the positive things in our life and really focus on them, nurture them and reject all negativity. When you think things are tough think of others who are having a much harder time and take a moment to really appreciate what you have.

Find ways to push through, explore the planet, explore opportunities and most importantly, explore you to find your inner strength and take control.

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Born in the

USA

By Hayley Power and Kate Breheny

With the low US dollar, affordable air travel and continuing development of world class tourist attractions, there has never been a better time to live the American dream. And with offerings to cater for every taste and budget, it is truly a destination for the most discerning traveller.

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NEW YORK CITY Regardless of what impression you may have pieced together from your favourite TV show or friends’ lengthy anecdotes, only when you have experienced New York first hand can you understand how it earned the ‘City of the World’ title. With every square inch dedicated to entrepreneurial outfits selling every service, product and experience under the sun, it is easy to appreciate its early beginnings when Dutch settlers arrived to get rich quick on the fur trade.

Whilst other American cities are clearly steeped in religious tradition, New York makes no excuses for its capitalist roots, and still attracts ex-pats in their millions, all hoping to make it big. But whether you are a budding entrepreneur or simply looking to experience the buzz, there is an endless array of attractions for every visitor – the difficult part is choosing!

Do The can’t-miss activities of any tourist guide will undoubtedly include Top of the Rock Observation Deck (avoiding lengthy queues at the Empire State Building and providing views of it), bike riding around Central Park (weather permitting), walking over the Brooklyn Bridge and shopping at the four B’s (Bloomingdales, Bergdorf’s, Barney’s and Bendel’s).

Some lesser known but equally must-see attractions are the High Line, an old raised train line which has been converted to a public park and walking path, providing a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle below with sun lounges and viewing platforms dotted along its one and a half miles (2.4kms). At the end of the walk, Le Bain rooftop

bar atop the Standard Hotel provides stunning views of the city perfect for a drink at sunset.

For a complete perspective of the island (and a great way to get your bearings), the Circle Line ferry takes you on a 3-hour complete circumference of the island, with informative yet interesting commentary along the way (such as the location of Bernie Maddoff’s pre-demise apartment).

For world-class boutique and designer shopping, walking from SoHo (SOuth of HOuston Street) through Nolita and the Meatpacking District will provide a showcase of some of the best shopping the city has to offer!

Stay If you desire mingling with the rich and famous, the Ritz-Carlton, St Regis and The Plaza are the ultimate in luxury accommodation.

For those looking for a more edgy and cultural experience, the Gansevoort or Tribeca Grand Hotel provide chic, modern rooms in the trendy Meatpacking and Tribeca (TRIangle BElow CAnal St) districts respectively. For the more affordable end of the spectrum, the brilliant website airbnb.com is a listing of private apartments for holiday rentals, providing great value for money and the luxury of space which lower-end hotel rooms lack given the astronomical price of real estate in the city.

Eat Arguably the gastronomic mecca of the world, the quality and choice of cuisine in the city is mind-boggling.

Best place to start – ask the locals.

Mid-town – Fred’s at Barneys is a favourite mid-shopping lunch break where you’ll find ‘ladies who lunch’ digging into

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chopped salads and Moet.

Lower East Side – Beauty and Essex is a hot new restaurant, which could easily be confused for a nighclub in disguise. Step through the very NY-style hidden entrance at the back of a pawnshop into a huge cavernous space with a crowded bar and spacious restaurant on the ground floor, and spiral staircase leading up to a woodpanelled lounge and second pulsating bar. The shareplate style food is world-class – the steak tartare a must-try!

Nolita – for a more low-key affair, Oficina Latina offers good-value, mouth-watering pan-latin fare such as succulent pork meatballs and pan seared crab cakes.

Meatpacking – The outdoor terrace at French bistro Pastis is a perfect perch for peoplewatching the fashion-set whilst tucking into authentic specialties such as CroqueMadame or Steak Frites.

Play The abundance of nightlife in NY provides 24/7 entertainment in every art form and genre.

Lower East Side – The Box is on first sight a classy, period-style 3-level theatre with lavish furnishings and creative cocktails. And then the show begins. Warning – not for the modest or faint hearted!

Meatpacking – Boom Boom Room, also located in the Standard Hotel, is an opulent nightclub complete with city views, world class DJ’s and packed with the young and the beautiful.

The Lobby Bar at the Bowery Hotel located in the Lower East Side is separated into two sections – a cosy, dark bar with leather booths reminiscent of a 1920’s jazz bar, and a large, two storied nightclub with crowded dance floor bopping to pop tunes.

Only when you have experienced New York first hand can you understand how it earned the ‘City of the World’ title.

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LAS VEGAS If New York is the capital of the world, Las Vegas is the capital of indulgence. Whilst many are still drawn to the desert city to win big, there is now so much to do and see without even stepping foot on a casino floor.

Do Whether on a wild hen’s weekend or travelling with the whole family, there really is something for everyone in Vegas. Themepark style rides such as the Stratosphere rollercoaster, perched atop the iconic spire tower at 866 feet above the ground is for serious thrillseekers.

Madame Tussauds in the Venetian is a fully interactive experience where you can get up and close with life-sized wax figures of your favourite celebrities like putting with Tiger Woods and shooting hoops with Shaquille O’Neal.

With now over 7 permanent shows on the Strip, Cirque du Soleil’s popularity is ever growing. Viva Elvis is the latest addition, telling Elvis’s life story in a broadway-style show mixing live singing, dancing as well as the jawdropping circus tricks that made them a household name.

Stay For those looking for the traditional Vegas themedhotel experience, go no further than The Venetian.

With canals flowing from outside right through the hotel, and an indoor riviera, complete with Italian eateries and a faux-sky roof, it’s hard to believe you are in the

American desert! Suites are opulent renaissance-style with Egyptian cotton sheets, luxurious drapes and suede lounges, yet incorporate 21st century technology such as flat screen TV’s and iPod connections. Starting at 650 square feet, there is no shortage of space allowing for lavish touches such as double basins and separate lounge/bedroom areas.

Should you be looking for a ‘new Vegas’ style of accommodation, The Palazzo is as good as it gets. Sleek and modern, suites start at 720 square feet including sunken living area and large L-shaped lounges. The Shoppes at the Palazzo feature top designer boutiques, from Chloe to Jimmy Choo, all at your doorstep, and the Azure Pool is an elegant, secluded oasis. For the ultimate luxury, Prestige at the Palazzo offers full VIP guest treatment, from private champagne check-in, personal concierge assistance, business center, complimentary Wi-Fi access and complimentary early evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Additional services include specialty pillow and bath menus. The Canyon Ranch day spa, available to both Palazzo and Venetian guests, is more of a tropical, heavenly escape than a spa. With services ranging from zero-gravity chambers to a rock-climbing wall, you would be hard done by to find a superior spa.

Eat With over 33 restaurants and café’s, including some of the most critically acclaimed eateries on the

strip, the Ventian/Palazzo complex caters to every taste. Valentino, headed by award-winning chef Luciano Pellegrini, features delectable modern Italian cuisine such as homemade lobster ravioli and melt-in-your-mouth fillet steak with fois gras. With a wine list boasting over 2,400 selections, it is a true foodie’s destination. At the more budget-conscious end, Zine is authentic yet affordable Asian at its best. Signature dishes such as the baked chilean sea-bass and honeyglazed walnut prawns are delicious and refreshingly different from traditional asian offerings.

Play Known as the destination for letting loose, there is no shortage of hedonistic activities in Vegas. From daytime pool parties to latenight mega-clubs, you can party around the clock.

Azure Pool at The Palazzo is the perfect place to kickstart the fun. A private pool area complete with luxury cabanas and lounges, where your every need is catered for by the helpful, friendly staff. With DJ’s spinning from morning till sunrise, you can party away the day.

For night owls, head straight to TAO nightclub at the Venetian. This asian-themed monolithic club features exotic dancers, acrobatics from the ceiling and worldclass DJ’s. Mega-club is an understatement! LAVO nightclub in the Palazzo is an equally lavishly decorated nightclub, however smaller in size for those looking for a more intimate but equally fun-filled night.

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SAN FRANCISCO

Long a cultural haven for artists, chefs and designers alike, San Francisco is brimming with creativity and innovation. From picturesque seaside Sausalito to the rolling hills of the Napa Valley, its geographic beauty is breathtaking. And slowerpace makes it an enticing yet relaxing break.

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Do With the Golden Gate being the tourist centre of the city, there is no better way to appreciate it than to bike ride across it! Bike ‘N’ Roll offer organised tours starting near Fisherman’s Wharf and ending in Sausalito where you are free to lock up your bike and wander around the idyllic town before returning in your own time on the ferry. Guides offer historic and interesting facts at sites along the way.

However for the ultimate view of the bridge, a helicopter flight with San Francisco Helicopters is a once-in-alifetime, must do experience.

At an affordable $160 per person for 20 minutes, the experienced pilot will point out major sites such as Alcatraz and Golden Gate Park while you take in the spectac-

ular views. From the ocean beaches to the stunning harbour, it is truly breathtaking.

And a loop under the Golden Gate Bridge and over the top is a thrilling perspective!

Stay Union Square close to the financial district is a perfect central location to explore from. The Four Seasons San Francisco offers luxurious and calming accommodation with generous sized rooms and full facilities such as business centre and pay TV. The Palomar Hotel, also located in Union Square, offers fresh and modern décor with smaller, yet full service rooms. iPod docks, complimentary bathroom appliances and supplies, and large TVs are welcome unexpected special touches given the price point.

Eat Fast becoming a gastronomic destination, San Fran lays claim to some of the best chefs in the world. For an authentic Japanese experience, look no further than Ozumo, headed by chef Alex Morgan.

Comprising a sushi bar, robata grill and sake lounge under the one roof, Ozumo is a

modern, chic space filled with after work diners and young trendsetters. The sushi here is unparalleled – pillows of “fatty” tuna (a once disposedof cut from the underbelly of the fish with a newfound fame for its richness and flavour) over avocado, nori, rice and wrapped in paper thin raddish. The succulent lamb tataki is perfectly balanced by the yuzu kosho whilst maintaining its natural flavour.

For a quick bite before heading out on night-time activities, Urban Tavern at the Hilton is a perfect stop for favourites such as burgers and fish.

Play Pisco Latin Lounge is the sibling to popular eatery Destino, offering equally enticing tapas as well as a long list of drinks and cocktails in an inviting, mood lit atmosphere.

Perch in the front window bench on soft cushions, and taste variations of San Francisco’s original cocktail, “Pisco Punch”, made with the Peruvian grape brandy. Should Pisco not be your tipple of choice, the extensive list and helpful bartenders will whip up a concoction from almost any liquor with talent and flair.

New York City Top of the Rock Observation Deck http://www.topoftherocknyc.com Tribeca Grand Hotel http://www.tribecagrand.com Beauty and Essex - http://www.beautyandessex.com

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Las Vegas Viva Elvis - http://www.cirquedusoleil.com The Venetian - http://www.venetian.com The Palazzo - http://www.palazzo.com TAO Nightclub - http://www.taolasvegas.com Lavo Nightclub - http://www.lavolv.com San Francisco San Francisco Helicopters - http://sfhelicoptertours.com Bike and Roll - http://www.bikeandroll.com Four Seasons - http://www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco The Palomar - http://www.hotelpalomar-sf.com Ozumo - http://www.ozumo.com Urban Tavern - http://www.urbantavernsf.com Pisco Latin Lounge - http://www.destinosf.com

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Exploring Ecuador

and the Galapagos Islands Words: Lynn Nicholson

In this issue, with Viva Expeditions, we look at Ecuador and the wonderful Galapagos Islands.

The history of Ecuador extends over a 9,000 year period and during this time a variety of cultures and territories influenced what has become the Republic of Ecuador. The history itself can be divided into five eras, Pre-Columbian, The Conquest, The Colonial Period, The War of Independence and the Republican Era. The beginning of the history is represented by a variety of cultures and finishes with the Incan invasion. The Incas were followed closely by the arrival of the conquistadors, the Spanish conquerors and it was the Spanish who founded modern day Quito and Guayaquil.

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I wanted to highlight this as it demonstrates why Ecuador is a fascinating place to visit from a cultural aspect.

Environmentally Ecuador is one of the world’s most diverse places with fascinating geography and unique landscapes. Here you can explore the avenue of the volcano’s and the impressive mountain villages in the Andes, be amazed by the mysteries of the vast Amazon jungle, or relax on the warm, sunny beaches of the pacific coast. Ecuador is a vibrant and exciting country full of hidden treasures. Viva Expeditions offer tours and of course you can design your own tour to fit in with your own personal requirements but here are a few ideas to get you started.

Ecuador Encompassed 11 Days You trip begins in the colonial capital of Quito. Visit the Indian Markets at Otavalo before heading deep into the Amazon Jungle for a 3 night stay at the fabulous Napo Wildlife Center, the ultimate eco-lodge in Amazonian Ecuador. Return from the jungle and immerse in the Andean World, from Quito, along the Avenue of the Volcanoes, to Cuenca, through the spectacular scenery of the Andes, with visits to centenary Haciendas, fertile fields of vegetables and roses, in close contact with the local culture. This is a journey along the history, the spirituality, the flavours, the customs, traditions and legends of the Andean & Amazon Region.

This is a very in-depth tour of Ecuador and can be completely customised to your needs. We recommend combining this tour with a trip to the Galapagos Islands – perhaps the most incredible marine environment on earth.

Napo Wildlife Center - Amazon Jungle The Napo Wildlife Center, NWC Amazon Lodge, is the greatest and ultimate alternative luxury

eco-hotel in Amazonian Ecuador.

This ecotourism project includes the conservation of approximately over 130 square kilometres of the most pristine Amazon Rain Forest within the Yasunì National Park, an important UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the largest tract of tropical rain forest in Ecuador.

The Napo Wildlife Center, NWC Lodge is located by the Anangucocha Lake, into the unique ancestral territory of the Anangu Quichua Community.

Thanks to their own initiative and supported by the Tropical Nature Conservation System, they have built in partnership the most carefully designed first class Amazon lodge in Ecuador.

We recommend a 3 night or a 4 night trip into the Amazon. Daily flights from Quito provide access to this magical part Latin America

Every traveller should experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands. This unspoilt paradise provides a true portrait of how the planet used to look before man stamped his mark on it.

The Galapagos Archipelago was discovered by accident in 1535, when Tomas de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama, drifted off course while sailing from Panama to Peru. The Bishop reported his discovery to King Charles V of Spain and included in his report a description of the giant Galapagos tortoise, from which the islands received their name. Of course it is possible that inhabitants were well aware of the Islands before this date but there is no record of this.

The Galapagos’ most famous visitor was Charles Darwin, who arrived in 1835, exactly 300 years after the Bishop of Panama. Darwin stayed for five weeks, making notes and wildlife collections that provided important evidence for his theory of evolution, which he was just then beginning to

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develop. Darwin is today who we most associate with the Galapagos Islands attracting visitors from all over the world. The Galapagos Islands are now listed as a wildlife sanctuary, which has been in place since 1934, becoming a national park in 1959. Tours began in the late 60´s and it is estimated that around 60,000 people visit the islands each year to tread in the footsteps of those early explorers.

Visiting is very closely monitored, to protect the location and its inhabitants and Viva Expeditions offer you the opportunity to spend time here and witness for yourself the true, unspoilt beauty.

Galapagos Islands Island Tours - Various Options For Length Of Stay Perhaps the most abundant marine park in the world the Galapagos Islands allows you the opportunity to interact closely with marine life like never before. Get up close and personal with playful penguins and cheeky sea lions, swim alongside giant turtles and walk amongst marine iguanas, blue footed boobies and many other species of marine fauna.

Your expert naturalist guide will accompany you to teach you about the area and also to ensure that our interaction has minimal impact on the occupant’s natural habitats.

is onboard one of the fabulous boats touring the islands. They offer a range of vessels for all budgets while ensuring at all times that the boats are of great quality and offer exceptional service.

Alternatively for land lovers we have many options available including a program based out of the fabulous Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island. We also have great multi-sport and trekking options available as well as dive packages, family tours and specialist tours such a photography or honeymoon trips.

These are not just vacations they are experiences that will stay with you forever. Destinations packed with culture, history and beauty.

To find out more contact Viva Expeditions and get yourself on a pure adventure.

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A great way to visit the Galapagos

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Travelling With

Respect Words: Lynn Nicholson

Prof David Bellamy, chairman of the “Tourism for Tomorrow” judging panel said: “Tribes Travel will make a great global role model for other small tour operators. They have successfully combined the wish-lists of discerning tourists with the needs of local communities worldwide.

Responsible tourism principles such as these are vital if we are to protect biodiversity and cultural diversity for generations to come.”

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W

hen Amanda and Guy Marks founded Tribes back in January 1998, they set out to only provide their clients with an outstanding experience, they set out to make a difference to the local people of the countries they visited, hence the name Tribes.

The Tribes Foundation is a registered UK charity whose principle aim is to relieve the poverty of indigenous communities in areas outside of the UK which are affected by tourism.

They understood, right from the start, that the only way to encourage the indigenous people of each country to work to protect their wildlife and environment was to include them by getting them involved. This became the focus of the company to bring benefits to the local people ensuring that tourism had a positive influence.

Tribes is a long way from a travel company where the only interest is profit, it is, in fact, quite the reverse.

Supported by a small and committed team of travel professionals, who have bundles of passion for the work they do, you can enjoy a tailor made holiday visiting a vast selection of countries including, Botswana, Brazil, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, India, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia.

Of course, some of these destinations may seem a little, well lets be honest, frightening but what I love about the website is not only that it is packed with information but more the way you are naturally

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guided to the tour that matches your personality. There is even a calendar to let you know the best places to visit throughout the year, nothing has been missed.

By visiting to the web site and looking under “special interests” you are met with a fantastic list of options from a short break to as long as you want, from a desert to the rainforest, from a spa to a safari. This is where the joy of planning your own holiday comes into its own, think of it as a shopping list of memories and experiences, follow your heart and create the trip of a lifetime, always reassured by the fact that whoever is allocated as your coordinator will have had experience and will know how to ensure you have a safe and wonderful time. Take time to think for example is there a particular animal you have always wanted to see, is there a desert you have always wanted to walk upon, maybe you have always wanted to hike up Mount Kilimanjaro the important thing is anything is possible, which makes this even more exciting.

These are adventures for everyone.

Ideal for families, perfect for a honeymoon, wonderful for groups and with a huge list of options for experiences from relaxing on a beach to walking through the African bush with a Maasai guide there is something for everyone, far too much to mention here, the only problem I can see is fitting it all in, I mean, who would want to miss anything?

Take for example an African safari.

You can do this in total luxury, you can do it on horseback, you can camp out or take a canoeing safari, you can travel by jeep or on foot, what I am trying to say is this is no ordinary holiday. Your only restriction is your imagination so let it run wild!

Behind the scenes of Tribes is the The Tribes Foundation www.the-tribes-foundation.org

an incredibly important aspect of Tribes, everyone should read about the work carried out through this charity, even if you have no plans to travel there is still alot you can do just sitting in front of your computer.

The Tribes Foundation is a registered UK charity whose principle aim is to relieve the poverty of indigenous communities in areas outside of the UK which are affected by tourism. The charity backs poverty alleviation, education, cultural preservation and conservation projects within these regions. The charity was set up by the directors of Tribes, the Fair Trade Travel™ company in 2003.

The message is simple.

“Why should those of us with money be able to come and take the best of a country without thinking of the consequences?

Often our presence as tourists can mean using precious resources (such as water) needed by local people, hotels being built on farming land without proper compensation to the local owners, wildlife being disturbed, and communities marginalised to make way for tourism.

The Tribes Foundation believes that a country and its resources belong to the local people first, and that they, their traditions and their environment need to be protected from negative impacts of tourism.

Only within such parameters does tourism seem fair.”

The charity backs poverty alleviation, education, cultural preservation and conservation projects within areas affected by tourism.

Anyone can apply to the foundation for backing if their project fits the above aims. Many of the projects currently marked for help have been put forward by tourism companies within the relevant countries, who are themselves

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approached for help by their local communities. Parts of the tourism industry really do want to help improve life for local people affected by their presence. With your help The Tribes Foundation will help them achieve this.

The can visit the Tribes Foundation web site and view a long list of projects and get involved.

Life should not be about taking it should be about giving. Visit the countries, admire the beauty but do not turn your back on the poverty.

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Viscerally Affecting

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osaic artist Nathalie Vin was a international recruiter for a prestigious MBA programme with the glamorous lifestyle attached but could always hear a small voice inside telling her this wasn’t it. She experienced her transformative ‘eureka’ moment ten years ago in an incident involving some close friends and some black grout! Having tried mosaics as a hobby for three or four years, one day Nathalie was working on a large piece and her friends were helping her rub away the excess grout when she noticed the rising levels of excitement all around her.

“Their whole demeanours were changed – they were absorbed yet elevated, concentrated yet transported,” says Nathalie.

“That for me told me everything I’ve learnt from mosaics since, that mosaics affect people quite viscerally.”

Since then she has exhibited nationally and internationally, been commissioned publicly and privately and held numerous workshops for children and adults of all ages and backgrounds.

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across in my workshops or show in my art is the three-dimensionality of life.” The immense public-art piece called The Glow Project, which Nathlie devised and curated for the city of Brighton, exemplified this belief. In Glow, giant images culled from the residents’ private lives and from unexpected details of The Royal Pavilion were projected onto the exterior of the Pavilion and the residents’ flats to accompanying music and imagery. “It was just like a mosaic on a massive scale,” Nathalie says, “juggling all these tiny fragments and details to create a harmonious whole.

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There was myself and my idea or vision, and there were hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators and we each had our place and were joined or linked together by The Glow Project.

I feel Glow celebrated how the individual elements in a city, both human and object, are unified to make a three-dimensional whole.”

“Another mainspring of my work is the amazing, even celestial, qualities of nature. With IN BETWEEN THE LINES I hope

I have contrasted the flowing, eternal, patterns of the natural world with the harsh, rigid, routine of everyday human activity. Aiming again for holographic, 3D thinking, I have tried to show our individual life caught within and between these forces by inserting more personal, human pieces such as personal mementos, portraits and random three-dimensional images.”

Her latest work is a set of five cloud shapes entitled NUAGES. Like many of us Nathalie’s fascination with one particular form of nature - clouds -began in

childhood, staring in wonder as these amazing billowing objects turned into witches, castles and elephants.

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With the overlay of the adultartist’s perception she has created her five opalescent mosaic clouds.

“While making the Koi mosaic, strangely I began to see it as much more a creature of the air than of water and ‘FREE AS THE AIR’ kept coming into my head as the title for it. When researching the mythology of the Koi, so strongly embedded in Japanese culture, one source said that according to legend if a Koi succeeds in swimming upstream and climbing a waterfall at a point on the Yellow River called The Dragon Gate, it will be transformed from a fish into a dragon – a creature of the air! I love this kind of serendipity!

My own “Dragon Gate” was to represent the easiness and lightness that Koi seem to embody with their languid, hypnotic grace.

My second challenge was to translate the amazing luminosity the fish carries in its scales.

Mosaic is a deceptively difficult art form. As with FREE AS THE AIR I fight a constant battle with texture, form and matter to try and render the harsh essential solidity of the mosaic medium into lightness and fluidity. The old saying that to create art you must first destroy is especially true of mosaic where I have to seek ways of breaking up all the weight and gravity if I am aiming to show the airy, gracefulness in nature.”

Currently Nathalie is working on a large scale public art piece about which she doesn’t want to reveal too much yet, but says it will hopefully inspire people to listen to themselves and to their inner voices.

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Creative with the

Mushroom

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ooking with mushrooms is real fun because they absorb flavours so well, just like a little sponge that said I have to say that I also love them raw in a salad, they have a taste all of their own which compliments the smoothness of their flesh so well.

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“.....experiment with them, try cooking them in different ways, frying, baking, grilling, on the barbecue all manner of ways. Use different herbs and spices to bring out their flavours�

One of my favourite ways of cooking them is to get one of those huge flat mushrooms, drizzle them with a little oil, add a few dabs of butter sprinkle over lots of crushed fresh garlic, plenty of freshly ground black pepper and a little salt and then put them into a hot oven until the house is filled with the aroma of garlic.Once cooked they become the most amazing juicy, tasty mushrooms ever. Now put them into a bap, drizzle over the oil and butter from the pan, smear a good mustard over one side of the bap and then squeeze together, now you have the most amazing lunch. I have served this to people who like a steak sandwich and they have loved them, of course, these come without the health issues!

Both fresh and dried mushrooms work incredibly well within cooking, the dried having a far more intense flavour so you need less, so whilst they may seem a little expensive you really do only need two or three to make a difference to any dish.

Make sure you save the soaking water, either for the dish you are using or just freeze them into ice cubes to use in other dishes at a later date.

Mushrooms work well as a side dish or a main dish so when it comes to recipes we really are spoilt for choice, but be wild with them, try to avoid just picking up that cling filmed wrap box of mushrooms, look for different varieties and see for yourself the difference in taste and texture, experiment with them, try cooking them in different ways, frying, baking, grilling, on the barbecue all manner of ways. Use different herbs and spices to bring out their flavours, experiment with different types of oils, just putting them under the grill with a big knob of butter, some chile salt and a little soy

sauce and hey presto, a wonderful spicy little dish that can be mopped up with a big chunk of bread.

Mushrooms also adore cheese, again, baking tray, drizzle of oil, layout your mushrooms, I use flat ones for this, drizzle with a little oil, black pepper, a slice of garlic on each mushroom, a good sprinkle of chile salt and then top with a good cheese, such as cheddar, a bit more black pepper and then into the oven for about 20 minutes. Serve with a green salad for a magnificent lunch.

Curried mushrooms are wonderful, create your basic curry sauce and then throw in a selection of mushrooms to absorb the essence of the curry and just towards the end, with literally minutes to spare, throw in fresh spinach which only needs time to wilt.

Serve on a bed of rice. Fabulous. You can do the same with a goulash, chile in fact, mushrooms fit, in my opinion anywhere.

Try slow cooking finely sliced onion and mushrooms in butter, water, salt, pepper, dried chile flakes, dried garlic and golden sultanas. Cook slowly until the water has gone and you are left with a sticky, delicious topping for a jacket potato, or an excellent pizza base!

With so many wonderful herbs and spices available it is really only your own imagination which will prevent you with coming up with new ideas with your mushrooms, so start building your spice cupboard, one or two a week, until you have the artists equivalent of a paint pallet.

Buy on line at www.steenbergs.co.uk worldwide delivery of every herb and spice you can imagine plus loads more.

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Place A Womans

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here are some things in this world, which despite equality, still seem to be very much a mans thing, or at least, that is the perception. Now this should not stop us, in fact, it should make us more determined.

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“OCSC’s ‘Women Sailors’ is a group of women who enjoy sailing, adventure, and other activities at OCSC. They invite all interested women to join them at anytime. You don’t have to be an OCSC member, you just need enthusiam.”

As a woman I can write here with total authority. I know from experience that if you enter a world that is seen as a mans territory you have to work much harder to prove yourself, there is always a slight discrimination, no matter what anyone says, but again, stand tall, stand strong and if you want to do something then damn well do it!

Sailing is often seen as a male activity. In films it is always the man at the helm, leading the way across the ocean, large fishing boats always seem to have a man as the Captain in his thick sweater, hat with a weather beaten face, you start to get the picture, however, as I said, let none of this hold you back, look up female pirates from the past which used to terrorise the oceans, you will be surprised they were up there with some of the most notorious names!

OCSC’s ‘Women Sailors’ is a group of women who enjoy sailing, adventure, and other activities at OCSC. They invite all interested women to join them at anytime.

You don’t have to be an OCSC member, you just need enthusiam.

Whether you are new to sailing, taking lessons, or are an experienced skipper, you’ll be welcome at the Women Sailors meetings and sails, so there is nothing holding you back.

Learning to sail is an incredibly empowering activity, it brings you together with new friends who share your passion, it exercises muscles you never knew you had, it teaches you a new skill and all in the beautiful fresh ocean air. What

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it does for your confidence and self esteem cannot be gained by just sitting on a counsellors couch.

Working as a team, navigating through the waves demonstrates, and highlights, your abilities, decision making, team work, listening skills, strength (both mental and physical) all of which will allow the real you to shine through. For me this is emotional wellbeing at its best, your mental, physical and emotional levels will be left buzzing. Now you can face anything that is put in front of you.

For those thinking about sailing you can of course telephone, or visit, OCSC and talk through your fears or goals, which has to be the first step.

If you are still in doubt then look up British sailor Dee Caffari who earlier this year, 2011,has become the only woman to have sailed around the world non-stop three times after she finished the Barcelona World Race. The 38-yearold from Hampshire in the UK punched the air as her boat crossed

the line off Barcelona, Spain, in sixth place. She spent nearly 103 days at sea in the 25,000mile race along with her Spanish co-skipper Anna Corbella, 34. Caffari has already successfully circumnavigated the globe twice solo, and now once double-handed.

Then of course we have to mention Dame Ellen MacArthur, who has completed two non-stop circumnavigations.

The yachtswoman is also still the only woman to have sailed solo and non-stop around the world, both with and against the prevailing winds and currents.

I guess what I am trying to stress here is that we can all do anything, we just need the drive and the passion. Let nothing hold you back, go for it!

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Once Upon a Time

by Kay Dodge de Peraza, PhD

“For biologists, Costa Rica and its unique biodiversity was a unique place to study, for surfers the white sand beaches and great waves of Guanacaste meant paradise on the long board, and for arriving foreign residents a place to live their dreams.”

Esteban Peraza Contreras and Kay Dodge de Peraza.

Esteban is a Zotechnista, graduate of the Central American School of Ganadaría, born and raised in Guanacaste and does all the training of the Casagua Horses. Kay has ridden all her life and has a PhD in Ecology and has worked in Costa Rican conservation before moving to Guanacaste. They are both very knowledgeable conserning the natural and cultural history of the area.

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nce upon a time, oh, that’s for fairy tales. But I guess coming to Costa Rica almost 35 years ago was a fairy tale. Some of us on our first visit were not even sure where in the world we were going. We quickly found out Costa Rica , known as the “ Switzerland of Central America,” was the tiny, democracy located on the land bridge between Nicaragua and Panama . Family and friends asked, “Is that that island down south?” or, “Isn’t it dangerous with the war in Nicaragua so close?” My father, even after I had been coming to Costa Rica for years, thought I was going to Puerto Rico .

For biologists, Costa Rica and its unique biodiversity was a unique place to study, for surfers the white sand beaches and great waves of Guanacaste meant paradise on the long board, and for arriving foreign residents a place to live their dreams. The few foreign residents from the United States were located in pockets in the Central Valley- Escazu and Santa Ana or a small community in Nosara. Foreign residents willing to come to Costa Rica were given

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perks, like tax free cars and dutyfree house hold possessions. The English speaking community, with their organizations, restaurants and bars, English newspaper and even a bookstore lived the life of expatriates, many clinging to their culture and customs in this tiny foreign country.

This was the time of innocence.

Oxcarts and horses could be seen bringing goods to the bustling Central Market in downtown San José . The smell of coffee roasting and fragrant, fresh flowers were yet to be drowned out by bus and car exhaust. The houses had elaborate iron work on windows; however fences and razor wire were absent. Rural houses had doors and windows open, with little concern for security. On my first visit in 1972, we were told, “the only police with guns were the personal police guarding the President. The others carried screw drivers in their holsters to remove license plates from illegally parked cars, or, in the case of the Rural Guard in Guanacaste and other rural areas, machetes. Foreigners and residents could walk most of the city streets without regard

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for personal safety. Murder was an event so rare it was news for weeks. The majority of the crime was petty theft of person things left unguarded. The Costa Rica of the ´70s was much like the innocence of the ‘50s in the US .

I like to remind folks who complain about the roads and airports, that just a few years ago it took me 3 days to get from Michigan to Guanacaste. One day to Miami , overnight there for we couldn’t connect in time for the once daily flights on “iffy” airlines to Costa Rica . We would then overnight again in San José , then go on the Guanacaste by bus the third day. After the first rains, much of the beach in Guanacaste was only accessible by plane or an “Amazon Queen” type freight boat that traveled the north pacific coast weekly. In the ´60s and ´70s there were small airfields in most coastal and inland communities, including Flamingo and Cartagena . A few residents lived in fishing villages year around; visitors came during Christmas and Easter vacations to their simple beach cottages.

Tourism was limited to the visiting ecologist or adventure traveler who, after a daylong, bumpy bus ride over treacherous roads to the little town of Santa Elena , would spend a full day hiking the muddy trail to Monteverde´s famous windswept ventana, the site of the continental divide. A few of the Quaker families rented rooms or had hostles, simple dorm-type rooms with shared facilities, for visiting birdwatchers, biologists

or student groups. Groups ate family style, Quaker meals with lots of whole grain bread and the famous Monteverde cheeses.

Most Costa Ricans didn’t even know Monteverde Cloud Forest preserve existed, or thought it was a place that only “gringos” visited.

Mudslides and detours were common on the Pan Am highway or the mountain road to the Atlantic coast, however one could still ride the narrow gage Atlantic railroad from San José to Limon. The 110 mile ride, if there were no stops for mudslides blocking the tracks or flooded rivers, took 3 to 4 hours, with 52 stops. Thirty years ago, the Costa Rica government, under Dr. Oscar Arias, was just starting the National Parks and Preserve system. Manuel Antonio and Arenal were still in private hands, but with help from international conservation groups and the “debt for nature” program of the World Bank, Costa Rica began building the parks and preserves that would attract the tourists of the ‘80s and beyond.

As an Ecologist/Biologist, people ask me my opinion of the impact of tourism in Costa Rica . I say, although there are problems in some areas due to over development, in general, the tourists have given the government of this small county, a reason for preserving large tracts of land and protecting much of it’s unique biodiversity. Certainly, it is sad that there are no longer turtles nesting on Tamarindo and Langosta Beaches, and those of Playa

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Grande are threatened, however, the causes are complex with many culprits to blame, on and off shore.

It is difficult, I add, to ask little Costa Rica to stop its own development and create a country-wide natural zoo, however wonderful that might be. The success’, in the last 30 years, outweigh the failures in comparison to what is being done to protect the natural heritage in the developed world. We are planting trees to reforest barren hillsides, creating new preserves and expanding parks.

Tourists pay fees and taxes which contribute to the very things they came here to enjoy. And now, rather than having to take six days of their vacation to come to Guanacaste, they enjoy a 3-7 hour flight directly into the heart of Guanacastes tourist paradise.

Although the crime rate and costs have risen, where in the world haven’t they? Those of you who arrived this year, one day, thirty years from now, will tell your stories of “once upon a time” in Costa Rica .

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ust being in nature feeds our creative side either through simple thoughts or actual activities. You can just feel the energy of nature seeping into your soul, cleansing as it moves, so you can appreciate why I was so interested in The Nordic Centre.

Here they let us know about their business along with their personal backgrounds, and as we move forward we will look at specific areas in more detail.

Art & Sustainability in Näsåker “In Näsåker in northern Sweden, you will encounter fascinating nature and social history. This is the location of The Nordic Centre for Art & Sustainability.

The Nordic Center represents the idea of bringing together personal creativity and sustainable development. It is the linking of art to a connection to the enviroment at the individual level. From the summer of 2010 holidaycourses have been operating offering workshops in pottery and other craft/arts in combination with exploring what a sustainable, individual lifestyle might look like, and how it can be shaped for each participant. What distinguishes us, apart from the good food and many fun/ inspiring moments with other people, is the unique combination of hands on creativity and an active learning about

sustainability on a individual level.

That will give you new valuable skills and experiences for your own creativity and how to relate them to your own enviromental development.

Our guests will get an experience of a lifetime. Personal tutoring is fundamental in our philospophy and the size of all our groups will always be limited in order to maintain a high standard experience. We have a wonderful natural setting, surrounded by rivers, forests and lakes in a unspoiled part of Sweden. People have been closley connected to nature here for centuries. Our farm has been recorded as active since 1535. And Näsåker is the location of some of Europe’s oldest rockcarvings from 5000 years ago.

Our courses include local nature and archeological tours as well as personal tutoring in our fully equipped studio & workshop. With excellent local organic food and beverages you are guarnteed a fun, relaxing stay with time to refresh and reflect.

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In Näsåker you will find most of what is needed for a pleasant visit to Norrland. We have a Tourism office, Café, a wood-fired sauna by the river, swimming. library, food stores, garage, pizzeria, Hotel Namforsen, B&B cottages, campingsites, live on a farm(”Bo pa lantgard”), taxiservice, horse riding, fishing and canoe beaver safaris, yoga, massage, World Heart Dance Centre, Rock Art Museum, and art gallery (Galleri Klapp).

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Every August Näsåker is also home to the famous Urkult- the enviromental-friendly worldmusic festival. All this and much more you will find in this ancient meeting center of Näsåker. In the summer here you can experience the midnigfht sun and the legendary “Allemansrätten” (Everyman’s right) Swedish tradition, means you are free to wander as you wish.”

Helen Blästa and David Cook Your hosts and tutors.

The courses at The Nordic centre will be led by Helen Blästa and David Cook. Both are experienced in presenting ideas and helping others to enjoy new learning and skills. They believe that by connecting to our natural surroundings with a deeper understanding we can all become more creative. And that personal connection and creativity will lead to a more fulfilled and peaceful way of living.

The pressures and strains of modern living, and the environmental problems we face, need to be balanced with enjoyment of nature and its value for us all, and with enjoying our own special place in the world. We can find that special place for each of us through art, creativity and connecting to nature.

Helen Blästa: A potter by training Helen has been running workshops and classes in this region for over ten years. In Näsåker she has

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used the inspiration from the rockcarvings and nature in much of her own work, both in pottery and working with glass.

Her courses are very popular and include groups from business and other organizations who find the experience invaluable as a team building exercise.

Helen is particularly valued in giving confidence to those who may never have attempted art for themselves previously.

Helen runs courses each week for young people, on behalf of the local culture organization Kulturskolan. These classes are always oversubscribed and the youngsters come back year after year to be with Helen.

Her work is commissioned for prestigious awards and prizes from all kinds of organizations from football teams to trade bodies and Olympic skiing teams.

She is experienced in giving close personal support to individuals and groups, helping them use new artistic skills.

Helen is a qualified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner.

Always exploring new ways in which people can get more from life and art, Helen has taken on leadership of a new organization for this region dedicated to improving opportunities and activities for young people – Aktiv Ungdom Sollefteå. That work includes developing courses for young immigrants to the area – the Aurora Programme.

Our shared vision is to offer courses, workshops and seminars for guests and visitors from all over the world. The content is various creative activities such as; pottery, painting, glass-art in combination with a clear sustainability development for individuals. The environmental aspect is in all that we do.

From 2006 to 2009 he was Chief Executive of The Natural Step International based in Sweden, an NGO dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development David has worked on sustainability with many organisations, communities and government agencies around the world. He has been responsible for sustainable development work with various international corporations including Du Pont, Skanska, Nike, Rohm & Haas, Wallenius, Interface, Dow and many others.

He has played a leading part developing new approaches to the social dimension of sustainability.

David regularly speaks at major conferences on sustainable development around the world, highlighting both the scale of the sustainability challenge, and the opportunities.

David is author of “The Natural Step – Towards a Sustainable Society” published by Green Books in the UK. and Chelsea Green in the USA. David is a member of The Dow Chemical Company Sustainability External Advisory Council, and the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council.

Skilled in helping individuals and groups to gain a better understanding of environmental issues and challenges, David believes that through that deeper understanding we can all lead more fulfilling lives.

Contact Details

www.thenordiccentre.com Storgatan 33 – 880 30 Näsåker Phone: +46 622-675800 Email: info@thenordiccentre.com

David Cook: David’s connection to environmental issues and sustainable development began with the development of The Natural Step in the UK in 1997.

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Hawaii Island

Retreat

Just the mere mention of Hawaii brings to mind turquoise oceans, happy smiling people, sunshine, peace and tranquillity so to really experience inner peace consider checking into the Hawaii Island Retreat.

This eco-boutique hotel and spa is a place of intentional peacefulness, set among towering evergreens and ocean breezes along Hawaii Island’s North Kohala coast. Here, you can relax and unwind on 50 acres of gardens, wild groves, and ancient valley trails. Here the accomodation is both elegant and in complete harmony with nature.

This is a destination for your dream wedding, for couples looking for a spa vacation, for a yoga retreat in fact, if you are looking for somewhere to totally unwind and de stress, this really is just perfect.

This 50-acre retreat is owned and operated by Jeanne Sunderland and Robert Watkins who between them have a wealth of experience which they now share with their guests, combining a holistic healing approach with traditional methods which compliment each other perfectly.

The cuisine is all organic, a lot of it grown on the land, just by wandering around you can discover wonderful foods and herbs growing all of which benefit you on the inside and on the outside. Healing nature at its best.

The accommodation is stunning, the images alone instantly transport you to a place of peace and total relaxation. The elite 9 room green

boutique hotel surrounds a central courtyard overlooking the ocean.

Elegant and tranquil, if offers you distinctive and welcoming amenities: Nine well-appointed Hawaiianstyle rooms and suites Garden side dining and full service kitchen Spacious hardwood floor yoga studio Outdoor lawns for Hawaiian weddings, executive gatherings, and spa classes Balcony and ocean-view social areas Upstairs private library adjacent to a fully-equipped and comfortable media room It is, put simply, heaven.

Outside of the hotel you can find a wealth of additional activities, as you would expect, Hawaii Island Retreat is located near the small country village of Hawi, in the historic district of North Kohala on Hawaii’s Big Island. North Kohala is home to many of Hawai’is’ finest artists, musicians, and healers. It is also a land of breath-taking beauty, with its windswept ocean cliffs, deep ravines, green meadows, and ancient coastal valleys.

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It is the birthplace of King Kamehameha I, and a distinctive part of “old Hawai’i”. In addition to preserving ancient landmarks, the rural towns of Kapa’au and neighbouring Hawi have restored historic buildings from the Big Island’s sugar plantation era of the last century. Wander through these charming artists’ villages, and visit their shops, sidewalk cafés, restaurants and art galleries to absorb the ambience which will all compliment your healing process.

living. Through careful planning the resort has managed to combine luxury lifestyle with total balance with the planet, demonstrating that luxury does not have to cost, literally, the Earth. Everything is taken into consideration from the buildings to the clothes the staff wear and with lessons available in growing our fruit and veg along with cooking lessons, we can all go home a little wiser and hopefully much more aware of the changes we can make.

There is also the option of an all inclusive package which allows you to put together a vacation to incorporate your own personal wishes perhaps for yoga, romance or a perfect spa getaway. Each trip is designed for you so do contact directly to express what you are looking for.

Do take a look at the website, the images are beautiful, the stories, information, client feed back and additional detail is well worth a view.

As you would imagine with such a beautiful location, Green Living is vital with attention to every detail.

You can read full details of the policies and actions that operate here, but such is their dedication to protecting the beautiful area of the planet they occupy that they are fast becoming a major leader in sustainable travel and green

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Contact Details Hawaii Island Retreat - Boutique Hotel and Spa

Reservations: 808-889-6336 Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho’omaluhia Physical address: 250 Maluhia Road, Kapaau, HI 96755 Mailing address: Hawaii Island Retreat, PO Box 189, Hawi, Hawaii, 96719

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A Contagious

Spirit

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aadani Safari Lodge lies nestled in a horse shoe bay on the East coast of Tanzania. Its famous for a contageous spirit of friendship emanating from the local community and staff, some of whom helped set up the lodge from the very start.

The heady mix of different ecosystems sets Saadani apart from all the national parks in Tanzania. The blue haze of the Indian Ocean washed over Lowland coastal forests, acacia woodlands, open grasslands and mangroves.

Saadani Safari Lodge set in the heart of the park offers an idyllic retreat to explore this most unique and distinguished destination.

Saadani is a small fishing village that relies almost entirely upon the sea for it’s livelihood. Global climate change as well as advances in fishing technologies have altered the seas drastically in and around Saadani, reducing traditional catches and affecting the fabric of daily life for most.

We feel that tourism can be used here as an aid to poverty reduction by offering local people a new means of income as well as the chance to learn new skills.

The community Saadani Lodge resides in is the cornerstone to our operations. We not only employ directly from the small, fishing village but we make every effort to purchase goods from them. It is our firm belief that socio-economic and educational progress can be made by involving the local community in this way. Furthermore we believe that well directed and sensitive tourism initiatives can be instrumental in developing grass root schemes to assist those less fortunate in the community.

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Saadani is located in what is a historically very important coastal strip. To the North is Pangani where many believe the ancient trading site of Rhapta, referred to in Ptolemy’s ‘Geography’, was sited.

It became important again as the main terminus for slave caravans, heading to Lake Victoria in the 19th century.

Bagamoyo, to the South, became the most important town in what is now Tanzania at the same time, with 50,000 slaves shipped annually to Zanzibar through the 1850’s. Saadani itself began to figure as an important trading post, appearing on maps from the early 19th century. In 1888 the German takeover of the region was instigated by Carl Peters, who developed a protectorate from Tanga to Dar es Salaam.

Echoes of the past vibrate around the ancient ruins mingling with the vibrancy of local life. You can take a tour which includes visits to the local school, cemeteries, mosque and church and much much more… in return you are asked for a single $5 donation to the village per person. Proceeds from which contribute towards the dispensary.

Saadani National Park is Tanzania’s youngest national park, covering 1150 square km in the east of the country, north of Dar es Salaam. The park has the distinction of being the only coastal wildlife sanctuary of its kind on the eastern coast of Africa. It offers a completely unqiue safari environment, combining the most rare of recipes - river, bush and beach.

The extraordinary Wami River forms the Southern boundary of the Park. From the open sea you can boat into the river mouth and within minutes you are passing pods of hippo and basking crocodiles.

The entire eastern boundary of the park is set along the Indian Ocean where white beaches stretch to the horizon in both directions, and sand islands off-shore provide snorkelling and swimming.

Every effort is made to run the Lodge in the most sustainable way reducing as far as possible the negative impact. Whilst some of the concepts of eco-tourism are fundamentally flawed, here they believe in the dynamic regeneration of poverty stricken areas through sustainable forms of tourism.

Saadani Safari Lodge is owned by Costa Coucoulis, a passionate nature-lover who has fully-renovated and refurbished an existing property with creative style and sympathy to the natural environment.

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The fifteen, tented cottages with their cool grass roofs are strung along the beach.

Each has its own veranda and pretty ensuite bathroom. Seafood is a speciality, in particular the feasts of fresh prawns that are brought from the sea to the lodge kitchens daily. Each tented cottage is large and airy with wooden frames carrying cool grass roofs. All are fully en-suite (hot and cold running water) and have an unrestricted view onto the ocean with a full-length veranda. Swathes of white fabric adorn the ceilings and king-size beds are skilfully carved in the Zanzibaristyle. All double rooms come with an “Al Fresco� double bed on the veranda for ultimate lazing.

Whether your choice is game driving in open 4x4 vehicles, walking in the park, boat safaris on the Wami River, snorkelling off-shore sand islands, swimming off the beach by the lodge or lazing around the swimming pool Saadani can cater for all your needs. The lodge can also arrange walks around the local village where Saadani Safari Lodge has several community projects.

Saadani Lodge is committed to putting a little back into the community. In collaboration with guests they have built a windmill to pump fresh water to the village.

They also sponsor the local school, dispensary and football team. They have supplied rubbish bins throughout the village and assist in the education of collection and refuse treatment; this includes a yearly litter picking exercise with school children on the beach.

What you actually achieve here is luxury whilst being able to emerse yourself into the local culture and get the opportunity to help a community who need only the cost of a cup of coffee to make a difference.

Do check out the website to find out more and look also at www.saadaniriverlodge. com that we will be covering in our next issue.

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Stay Recharge Relax

“To offer an authentic, relaxing accommodation that is comfortable and reasonably priced.�

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ow refreshing is that? When you are on your travels at the end of the day you want to stay in clean, friendly accomodation that will not break the bank but at the same time, leaves you wanting to stay for just another day and this is exactly what Rafael Kotcherha Campora has created with www.elnumero8.com

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El numero 8 is not a typical hotel. It is a traditional casa de vecinos “neighbour´s house” that was very typical to the Albayzin, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Europe. The original structure of the house has been maintained but the spaces have been converted into distinct and separate self-catered apartments, where the Innkeepers live on site.

Each of the apartments is unique in its layout and design, with capacity that ranges from 2 to 4 people maximum.

This is not about cutting corners to make a profit, this is about honesty, which is wonderfully refreshing. Eco policies are in place not only to protect the environment but also to ensure that costs are kept low which are then passed directly onto guests and if you still think it seems to good to be true, let me give you more information.

Prices start from, for two people, €50 a night, which gives you a wonderful apartment which was previously a guitar makers studio, still maintaining its artistic charm.

Each apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, all bed linen and towels, warmth in the winter with environmentally friendly energy saving radiators, cool in the summer due to the traditional Moorish arquitectural style. You also have a radio/CD player to fill the air with the music of your choice, free WiFi, access to laundry facilities and of course access to all common areas including the rooftop terrace where you can soak in the views of the Alhambra while listening to the birds of the surrounding gardens and the meet fellow travellers staying in the casa.

For those travelling through Spain this would be a very welcome place to stay, recharge, relax and meet friends. A good nights sleep is always welcome at the end of a busy day and here it will be simple to drift into a peaceful sleep.

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Los Lagos, Chile “The Lakes District” List Price: CLP$ 212,500,000 (negotiable) US$ 442,708 (*peso only sale) Type: Land Infrastructure: Road, Electric, Water, Outbuildings Acres: 61 acres Parcel Size: 25 hectares Wow!! Gorgeous views from a very special piece of property!

Located 20 minutes outside the popular lake-side vacation hamlet of Panguipulli. It_s a perfect place to have your own hobby-farm. Green rolling pasture land all on an elevated hillock, boasts a 180 degree spectacular Andean view (including Volcan Villarrica).

The lucky next owner of this 61acre (25 hectare) parcel need only choose a house design because an unpaved public road is in and the electricity has already long been in use. There is a continuous flow of deep

natural spring water provided from a simple gravity fed system on site. Neighbors engage in eucalyptus tree farming. But no worries to be bothered by any noise since harvesting only occurs every 10 years.

It´s great land, with all the original topsoil and growing rich green grass. Possible commercial pursuits would include potato farming, and raising either cattle or sheep.

Otherwise just graze your horses, relax and enjoy the view!

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Entre Lagos on Lake Puyehue

Chile List Price: UF 33,000 (financing available) Type: Residence Style: Log Home / Square-Milled Living Area: 2996 ft2, (280m) Lot Size: 3.4 ha or 8.6 acres Year Built: 1998 Beds/Bath: 3 Bed/ 4 Bath

Description: Lot type: Lake-side peninsula mostly flat Serene and sedate where the water meets the sky; introducing a chance to enjoy a tranquil hue. Tranquilhue is a perfectly sited home on the high point of this 8-acre peninsula at Lake Puyehue.

Each room of this rambling, beautifully crafted ranch has been designed to enjoy the outdoor scenery.

Picture windows throughout bring the light & natural

beauty of the outdoors inside. Sitting by the fireplace of this sturdy log home, one feels secure and at ease.

Stroll about the grounds and appreciate the well-manicured lawns & stately old growth trees. Sit by the waters edge & listen to the waves lap the shore.

Count the ducks fly by as all the pressures of life ebb away. Enjoy the peace & balance that can come from owning such an exquisite home amid these wonderful natural surroundings.

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Pucon, Chile “The Lakes District” List Price: CLP$ 100,000,000 approx. US$ 217,000 Type: Land Infrastructure: Road, Electric, Water Acres: 5 acres Parcel Size: 2 hectares Alternate Buy: * 1.25 Acre/5km2 Building Lot for $25m clp

sure to be in its sites. Pucon is already one of the most popular international tourist destinations in all of Southern Chile. Which means this is a really fun and happening place to be in the summer months. Nearby lots are selling for a third over our listing price. Within a mile uphill coveted building lots with homes were sold at double; so your investment here is solid.

With dollars falling, and the From the potential building site, eurozone in crisis it’s possible your view stretches across the we will see safe-haven money lake and looks down on the flowing into resort area land peninsula & off towards the purchases such as this one. northeastern shore of Lake Soon the luxury markets of Villarrica. The site is easy London & Paris will become access off of a major road, all 4 overbought, and flight money of the connected parcels are flat will be looking further afield. and will make custom building The stable economy of Chile is your dream home a breeze.

Description: A beautiful lake and volcano view. Just minutes to the popular downtown area, of the famous Chilean resort town of Pucon!

This 5-acre property is inside of a small, gated development of watchful neighbors. It’s the perfect spot to have your second home or to purchase as an investment property.

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Emerald Cay Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Price US $48,500,000 Status for sale Size 2.32 acres Location: SillyCreek, Providenciales There’s nothing like it in the whole Caribbean – maybe even in the world.

A spectacular villa complex connecting to the mainland by a remote-controlled bridge, like an elaborate castle distanced from the world by a clear turquoise moat, Emerald Cay is truly one of the most luxurious private islands ever constructed.

Perhaps surprisingly, this extraordinary property isn’t found in the glamorous Bahamas or BVI – but in the Turks and Caicos, a languid chain of isles home to less than 40,000 inhabitants.

The larger Caicos are composed of six large islands that are home to more than 80% of the country’s population, and a few well-known resorts like Pine Cay, a sprawling 800-acre private island offering the barefoot luxury of the Meridian Club, and Parrot Cay, a highly exclusive island hideaway favoured by royalty and Hollywood celebrities. The most populated island in the Caicos, Providenciales – most often referred to as Provo – is the bustling tourism hub of the country, offering golf courses, fine dining, and a character that many say is reminiscent of the Florida Keys.

It’s just metres from Provo across the unique swing bridge that you’ll find Emerald Cay. Six years of construction resulted in a magnificent estate with approximately 30,000 square feet of elegantly designed interiors. No luxury was spared in Emerald Cay’s creation – a home theatre, 3-storey library, 6,000 bottle wine cellar, two adjoining swimming pools with a waterfall, and tennis and volleyball courts are just some of the luxurious features.

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Diamond Cay Honduras, Central America Price US $650,000 Status for sale Size 1.4 acres Location: Off the western end of Utila Island Diamond Cay is 1.43 acres of paradise. The island is surrounded by reef. This stunning tropical setting is as good as it gets. Water and power are available nearby.

The island sits 20 minutes from East Harbour. A perfect island for a resort or estate.

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Bart Island & 2202 Sawmill Creek Road Alaska, United States Price US $1,995,000 Status for sale Size 0.48 acres Location Sitka Ocean waterfront home with guest quarters on a private +/- 1 acre wooded island connected to land by a 180 ft by 4 ft steel walkway bridge.

Bart Island is connected to the mainland by the walkway and included in the purchase is 2202 Sawmill Creek Road, a waterfront home.

This property has a Waterfront House, a Boat House, a total of 7 acres of land with the island being +/- ½ and acre. On the island there is an Island Home and two guest houses all for only USD $1995000.

House with guest quarters is located on the front side of the island. Island can be rented as income producing lodging.

House: 1,250 Square Feet, custom built in 2000. Covered in-deck hottub, kitchen/dining/ living/den/laundry room, vaulted ceilings, wood flooring, tiled baths with in-floor radiant heat, wood stove, electric baseboard heat, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, wood planked lighted walkway, waste water septic system to outfall, city water & power, phone & cable.

Guest quarters Suite: 700 Square Feet, custom built in 2003. 2 bed/2 bath, vaulted ceilings, carpeting with slate flooring in baths, wood decking, city water & power, waste water to septic system. Native art décor, custom hickory furnishings, washer/dryer, China and linens offered seperately.

2202 Sawmill Creek Road Built in 1950 and completely remodeled 5 bedroom, 3 bath, large custom kitchen with Thermador, Viking, Bosch, and GE appliances, living, dining, den, laundry room, two fireplaces, oil heat, carpeting, wood & tile floors, wood siding, metal roof, Pella windows, Andersen doors, large wooden decks, large landscaped laws, City water, sewer, power, with phone and cable. Art décor, custom hickory furnishings, linens, kitchenware, dishware, washer & dryer offered separately.

Boathouse: 1,250 sq. ft. plus additional 625 sq. ft. storage loft.

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iddle Eastern food is vast, with so many dishes, but what they all share is a wonderful flavour that instantly transports you to a bedouin fireside, the tents with the most stunning backdrops, camels and goats grazing nearby and the feeling of total bewilderment as how such wonderful food has been created from just this fire. Magical.

As you would imagine, many spices are used, particularly with Bedouin food, they transport easily and last a long time and can bring the simplest of ingredients to life, creating spicy dishes that make your taste buds sing.

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UK Premiere: Real Steel Photography by Mike Jonas

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remiere Scene’s Claire and Anthony Bueno had a knock out time as Hugh Jackman attends the UK Premiere of his movie Real Steel.

Joining us in conversation are executive producer Jack Rapke, producers Susan Montford and Don Murphy, delightful director Shawn Levy and the truly delectable Hugh Jackman.

Shawn Levy: Director

and so I wanted to see if we could combine those elements.

CFB: And having Hugh as a stage actor as well as a film actor give you and extra boost because he’s used to the live performing?

CFB: So can you tell me what connected you to the script the first time you read it please?

SL: I think when I first read the script I could see the possibility of making a movie like the kind I loved growing up. Movies like the Rocky series where there’s great action but you’re also engaged in a rousing way

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SL: Yeah the truth is Hugh is almost in a class of his own because he’s a big movie star but he’s also an actor’s actor, so not just because he is standing next to me and he can beat me up (laughs) but it was a dream collaboration.

CFB: Did you shoot this chronologically?

SL: We didn’t shoot chronologically and it’s interesting because the boy Dakota got so much more comfortable as the movie went on …we didn’t shoot chronologically watching this boy become more and more comfortable was a fascinating evolution.

Susan Montford & Don Murphy

CFB: What strikes me is that the robots feel very tactile in the film; would I be correct in saying that?

Jack Rapke: Executive Producer

CFB: What was it that endeared you to the story?

JR: The story at it’s core is a father son story that Charlie, Hugh Jackman, is not particularly a good father, not a particularly a good guy, on a losing streak, been on one his whole life and through this little odyssey with the son that he knew he had, that was never really with him, he learns to love his son and his son loves his father and (it’s) around this wonderful robot boxing which is pretty great.

CFB: At the centre of this is heart isn’t it really?

JR: The core of it is heart but we have really violent, really terrific boxing sequences and these robots go after each other pretty, pretty good, so it’s an edgy movie with heart which is very rare I think.

I think the audience will have to decide whether that all works, I think it does.

CFB: You’ve obviously got great casting with Hugh but did that help that he was a father; choosing an actor that is already a parent?

JR: We chose Hugh because he is so charismatic and he’s the lovable rogue.

So even though when he starts out in the movie he’s not a particularly great guy, he’s charming so you love him in spite of his floors and as the movie goes on he starts to make the right choices and you even love him more. I think if you had another actor who doesn’t have the same vulnerability then it wouldn’t work as well.

So he’s the perfect choice.

SM: Yes we actually had many of the robots built and they exist and they are a little bit taller than humans and they move and their eyes light up because we wanted to have them grounded in as much reality as we possibly could create.

CFB: With relation to the boxers did you use some of the characteristics of some of our more iconic boxers and try to integrate them?

DM: All of the boxers were choreographed by Sugar Ray Leonard so he’s one of the best fighters that are still alive. Every fight that was a fight is what he put together and choreographed.

CFB: What was it that particularly endeared you to want to be a part of the project and that you wanted to invest your time and your efforts into?

SM: We’re really big Twilight Zone fans and we absolutely fell in love with the short story Twilight Zone episode with Lee Marvin so we auctioned the film rights for the short story almost seven years ago and it took quite some time to set it up, we eventually set it up with DreamWorks and it took this length of time to see it to fruition and we couldn’t be more delight with the way it’s turned out.

Hugh Jackman

CFB: The parallels between boxing and acting; is it about being in the moment?

HJ: Of course it’s about being able to stay cool under pressure, acting is really about putting yourself out there and so is boxing, because you either win or you’re on the mantle.

CFB: Acting with Dakota what was that like, because children have no inhibitions does that free you up creatively as well?

HJ: Absolutely; and Dakota himself has an old soul to him, he’s got older brothers so he’s a bit more mature than his years and he’s at ease. It was so great working with him.

CFB: And what was it about Charlie that you connected with and resonated with you?

HJ: I really am touched by those sort of characters he’s had a few bad breaks at the wrong time and I kind of think all of us can end up on the wrong side of life just like that (clicks his fingers) and he has sort of lost belief in himself and the world and his son gives it back to him.

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Chocolate Fondant For 2 People

INGREDIENTSÂ : 2 eggs 40g sugar 30g hazelnut powder 50g dark chocolate 55% 50g unsalted butter First of all make sure that you have two ramekins which you have greased inside the edges.

In a large bowl whisk up the eggs with the sugar until you have a creamy consistency.

In a separate bowl melt the chocolate with the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, then add the two mixtures together very gently, slowly adding the flour then the hazelnut powder.

Fill your ramekins until about ž full.

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180° for 12 minutes.

Once the fondant is ready let it rest for 5 minutes then turn it over on a plate, remove the ramekin, pour on some fresh cream and ENJOY!

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