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GREAT PLACE: WHIRLING DERVISHES IN KONYA

The ancient practice of whirling in trance to connect with the highest energy, derived from Persia. The so called Sufis established a school of wisdom, where whirling was part of their tradition. They had to flee and went to Konya in Turkey in the 13th century. One of their teacher was #Rumi, an enlightened poet, who is still worshipped worldwide by spiritual people, independent from religion or philosophy, because of his universal truth. Visit a perfomance in Konya, where you can meet these whirling dervishes and feel their ecstasis.

GREAT PLACE: GEOPARCS

Nature created the most beautiful landscapes. Particularly rocks are impressive. So called geoparks have been established around the world in areas with especially huge or unusual rock formations. In these open-air museums, children can experience the forces of nature directly and learn everything about the origins of the region and the earth. Most parks are for free and in the middle of nature.

KALARI MARMA MASSAGES

Kalari Massages are special. The Kalari therapists work on the vitalpoints of the body, called Marma points while doing the massage. This way the very special medicated oil goes very deep into the tissue and activates the metabolism of your body and the circulation of your skin as well. There is no better massage for rejunevating the skin.

GREAT PLACES: PLANETARIUM AND OBSERVATORIES

There is nothing more fascinating than looking into space and exploring the universe. For children planetariums and observatories are the best places to enlarge their horizons. In the halls there are often exhibitions which introduce you to the cosmic experience like the light shows. There you can learn everything about the origin of our universe, the Milky Way, the planetary constellations and star constellations. The view of the night sky through a telescope is absolutely breathtaking and an unforgettable experience for every child. Check: Wilhelm Foerster Observatory in Berlin

GREAT PLACES: HYDROTHERAPY IN JUNGLES

If your skin needs more moisture the humid tropics in the jungles of Indonesia or Costa Rica for example are just right for you. Your skin simply sucks the moist of the air and even rejuvenates. 

GREAT PLACE: MUD BATH

Have you ever wallowed in healing mud? This is not only extremely funny and entertaining, but also very healthy. The skin is nourished and cleansed and the body deacidified. In many places in the world there are such natural mud baths like in Bodrum in Turkey.