Misaotra betsaka

Misaotra betsaka Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa, is the fourth largest island on earth. A jewel in the Indian Ocean, it is an incredible place with vibrant colours, stunning landscapes and unique and fascinating wildlife. The people divide into eighteen tribal groups each with their own traditions. The country has a varied and […]

Whether it’s a frying pan, a wooden toy, a coloured pencil or even a jar of face cream ….!

Whether it’s a frying pan, a wooden toy, a coloured pencil or even a jar of face cream ….! Whether it’s a frying pan, a wooden toy, a coloured pencil or even a jar of face cream ….!” … the label “Made in Germany” is always eye-catching! Instantly recognisable as a symbol of high quality, […]

A loud pop and the clink of glasses

A loud pop and the clink of glasses There’s no better way to celebrate! And that’s exactly what Ohlig is doing! The famous Ohlig Sekt Kellerei on the Rhine at Rüdesheim has just won nine prestigious awards for their sparkling wines and seccos at the AWC in Vienna, the world’s largest official wine competition. This year the […]

Three Bucket Rule

Three Bucket Rule You might have heard of the “bucket list” – the most important things you wish to do, see or achieve before you die! But have you ever come across the “three bucket rule”? It identifies that all people have exactly the same number of hours in a week (168) and that these […]

Setting the scene – TIP TOP trainers’ workshop

Setting the scene – TIP TOP trainers’ workshop In the theatre a play is performed on stage. As a spectator I’m eager to see what the stage will look like. I sit, full of anticipation, in the darkness waiting for the curtain to rise. Will there be wild and wonderful props? Bright lighting? Or mysterious […]

“What can be better than being in harmony with nature and your environment?” asks Beatrice

“What can be better than being in harmony with nature and your environment?” asks Beatrice Already in her early childhood Beatrice experienced nature at first hand. She learnt what it means to be surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, banana plants, the rainforest, to walk through countryside filled with exotic wild creatures, to hear the sea, […]