In August, I was quoted in SELF magazine about how I stay fit while traveling so much. Well, I have always been fit - but I have to admit, that when I gave my advise to the editor, I was a few pounds overweight and scarfing down meat at every meal.

After my week at Optimum Health Institute (you can read my Detox Diva blog) I learned that you really “Are what you eat.” And I lost 9.5 pounds eating only raw vegan food for a week!

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Here are some photos from last night’s illustrated lecture about The Underwater Archaeological Treasures of the Croatian Coast given by Dr Irena Radić Rossi from Hrvatski Restauratorski Zavod in Zagreb that was hold at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia  in London, UK:

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November 7th, 2008 by Sean - NWA WorldVacations

The “luxury traveler” seeks a travel experience that is so special, so elevated that every trip feels like a once in a lifetime experience. To travel first class, receive VIP treatment and enjoy the plushest accommodations is the realm of the rock star, the international diplomat – and today’s luxury traveler.

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Here are some photos from last night’s illustrated lecture about The Underwater Archaeological Treasures of the Croatian Coast given by Dr Irena Radić Rossi from Hrvatski Restauratorski Zavod in Zagreb that was hold at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia  in London, UK:

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From November 5th to 9th, on Petar Preradović Square in Zagreb, about fifty makers of top class, quality wine from Zagreb and its surroundings will present their products at the festival that is taking place for the 8th year in a row.

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The winners of this year’s Blue Flower award, Green Flower award and Worker of the Year award of the Croatian Tourism Board (HTZ), and of the Tourism Flower-Quality for Croatia award of Croatian Radio and Television and the Chamber of Commerce, were presented during Croatian Tourism Days, an event taking place in Opatija last week.

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Andaman Discoveries, a grassroots responsible travel group in Thailand, has won the 2008 SEED Award, Travel+Lesiure Global Vision Award and is a finalist for the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award. Hilary Benn, Minister of DEFRA will honor Andaman Discoveries for their contribution to sustainable development.

Tui Chomphusri is a long way from her home on the sunny shores of Thailand's Andaman Coast. The tsunami of December 2004 set in motion an unusual chain of events that culminates in her visit to London this week. Initially working in disaster relief, Tui inspired villagers to develop alternative forms of income. These efforts spawned an innovative type of tourism that is now garnering international awards."When I arrived to help, I thought I was going to help clean up for a few weeks, and then I would go home again. What I found was something different - a chance to be a part of long-term development. Our efforts grew from simple fresh food delivery into programs that are helping people to build a better future. After all the hard work, I am finally able to take a deep breath and know that we are making a difference," Tui said.
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