If a yogi, you may already have some. And if on a spiritual journey, you may be wearing them.

Rudraksha seeds have been treasured by Hindus and Buddhists for centuries and are considered the jewels of the gods. so, although these sacred seeds originated in India, it comes as no surprise that the 'island of the gods'
is a mala-making destination.

Aum rudraksha designs in Bali, have been granted one powerful mission… to restore global peace by sharing rudraksha seeds to the world… one precious mala at a time.

Photo courtesy Aum Rudraksha Designs

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The Kindness Collection: Cambodia

Kindness comes in many forms, but for another artisan community in Siem Reap, Cambodia, SAARTI handmade candles are their guiding light and offering to the world as a symbol of hope.

Photo by Kimleng Sang

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Licitar Love from Croatia

Her beauty, beyond words. Her history has sailed across the Adriatic Sea since ancient Roman times. Each of her islands are unique, the residential ones dream drops of lifestyle perfection. Dubrovnik is her medieval heart throb. Also a UNESCO World Heritage listed travel fascination that leaves visitors with awe-struck impressions to last a lifetime. Darling Croatia we love you. But your sweetest surprise is your traditional token of love. A little, red, national treasure, the licitar heart.

Photo: Blažeković Gingerbread and Candle Maker Workshop, owner and maker Antonija Ranogajec with her husband.

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Making Perfect Scents with Mandy Aftel

Mandy Aftel is not your average artisanal perfumer. She is ranked in the top seven of natural perfume makers in the world by Forbes. She was recently invited to collaborate on a ‘multi-sensory’ project led by GOOGLE. Her nose has been appointed to recreate a perfume for a 2000 year old, Egyptian child mummy, and… Leonard Cohan asked her to create a signature perfume for him.

Photo: Mandy Aftel at her impressive ‘organ’. Supplied by Aftelier Perfumes.

Flamenco: Granada, Spain

The Andalusia region of Spain is a cultural feast with its rich history of Arabic rule very evident in the architecture, food, lifestyle and Flamenco!

Photo: Maria Ruiz Ortiz, Flamenco dancer and teacher, Granada, Spain.

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making global SENSE

Meeting a foreign place for the first time totally awakens the senses. wandering for hours and getting lost in the definition of everything that surrounds, until eyes hurt, bellies are full, feet need rest, minds are gasping and hearts are bursting with content.

for lasting travel memories we indulge in traditional sensory experiences.

(Cultural workshops, produce, cuisine, dance, music, beauty and more…)

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