150 years living in Eindhoven
Eindhoven grew from a small rural town of 6000 citizens in 1850 into the world known vibrant multicultural community of over 220.000 today. Many people lived here for some time to study or work in one of the multinationals or local enterprises and have still memories or even family ties. Others consider moving to or visit Eindhoven, not just because of job opportunities but also because of the local focus on a healthy environment and intercultural interaction.
This global Eindhoven-minded community has now access to a unique series of stories that describe its culture and development over time, as described by the top historical story tellers resident in town while using original photographs.
On Sunday 17th the series is released and presented in the Expat Hub for our local international community. If you are living abroad and interested in the magazine and series (2 editions per year over 3 years) you can contact our partner Eindhoven News (eindhovennews@gmail.com). The price is 5,95€ plus postal charges if we need to send it to you. This first edition describes all kinds of aspects of the development of Eindhoven over de the last 150 years such as Philips, DAF, the digging of channel, the anexation of villages, the care system, etc.
The second edition, due in October 2017, will deal with people, choices and the reaction to challenges that have been decisive for the city as it stands today.
Devolving to the Golden Age
So there is this little place in the north of Bali called Tejakula, a hidden treasure being safely kept from mass tourism. And within this little town, there is this other little secret oasis called Desa Les. Probably not even mentioned on Google maps, this little enclave plays around a stunning waterfall, being an inducement for high-vibe-peops; light beings drawn in to this place to start off this Golden age, living in freedom, simplicity and surrender completely off-grid.
Vibe-elevating-pearls
I was fortunate enough to ran in to this intruded tribe, see their habitats and get notice of this vibrant little ‘Warung’ encountering this intimate new civilization. Mainly raw and vegan treats are filling up this vitrine attracting me from beyond. With a menu overloaded with vibe-elevating-pearls (kombucha, Kefir and green smoothies), there is no other way to get an instant hertz-upgrade in a split second.
Mysticism
Not very surprisingly I could easily stick here for days marinate in this radiant space of earth-loving joy, absorb creativity, enjoy murmuring, being as one. I’m sincerely curious how this proficient place will evolve the upcoming years and the mysticism will be preserved. Already looking forward to report on that😉 .
Gede’s warung RA
Desa Les (Tejakula, Bali)
A pursuit of happiness – Gandhi Ashram
A pursuit of happiness. This place in the center of Candidasa, at the east-coast of Bali. It´s called an ashram, but it´s not as severe as ashrams are likely to be. For example you have the possibility to chant at 5.00 p.m. But it´s not obligated. You have the possibility to participate in work duties starting at 6.00 p.m. But it´s not needed. And you have the possibility to join the yoga class around 7.00. But all voluntarily. But believe me when I tell you this yogaclass in this setting is a one-to-experience. Set-up in this tropical stage, supported with a mindblowing sea-view in a layer of laughing scool-kids, your day could not start off in a better way.
Though the bungalows are sober, you have everything you need. 3 times a day you are welcomed by a prayer to enjoy the delicious pure local meals. It´s a suitable place for single-travellers: you´ll be surrounded by a community of young-adults who are living continuously in the ashram. Besides that, you´ll find a wide range of fellow-soulsearchers who are constantly attracted by this place.
For 18 euros a day you have your private bungalow with sea-view, 2 yogaclasses a day, 3 delicious meals and a beautiful area to enjoy enrichment. Expect no luxuries, just local standards: a luxury to experience!
