Travel Spots

BALI

I consider it one of my homes. Go to balispirit.com to discover all that is going on culturally, spiritually and retreat-wise in Bali.

The Green School - A perma-cultured labor of love founded by my dear friends John and Cynthia. This place will undoubtedly breed ones who will change the world.

Big Tree Farms - my friends Ben and Blaire's eco-farm on Bali. Their products are pure and exceptional. I use a few for my Chocolate. You can oreder straight from them or find some of the products at specialty websites and stores like Dean & Deluca.

PARIS

My new home . . . well, for at least part of the time. Here are some of my favorite Paris Blogs filled with more delicious information and suggestions than I could dream to offer!
Girlsguidetoparis.com
Thepariskitchen.com
Paris Breakfasts
mylittleparis.com
www.secretsofparis.com/
www.davidlebovitz.com
www.parisbao.com

And some of my personal little favorite haunts are:

www.sfbiria.com - One of the best Iyengar Schools with the finest yoga teachers in the world.

Rose Bakery - 46 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris - Fast becoming a personal favorite.

Patisserie Des Reves - Nutella Tart - need I say more?

Bob’s juice Bar and Kitchen, Oui! I can find a green juice and an organic salad anywhere in the world!

Pousse pousse - A fabulous, fresh Juice Bar and Raw Food destination

My friend Heather, an American in Paris, organizes the most creative and personalized weddings and proposals in Paris and throughout France. www.rendezvous-inparis.com

And if you need a very cool loft to stay in, or are throwing a party or a wedding – check out: www.loftconnexion.com

BYRON BAY AUSTRALIA

www.byron-bay.com

Jessie Chapman - Yoga, meditation, beauty, culture—and sometimes even adventure! Depending on the location, Jessie’s yoga retreats promise escape and indulgence. Check out her DVDs as well.

Yogarts.com.au - A yoga practitioner of twenty-plus years, Louisa runs beautiful retreats and training destinations all over the world. I trained with her in Bali and Australia. If you have the opportunity to join her – take it.

Lance Schuller and Inspya yoga - Raw Food workshops and Yoga, the Lance way.

MYKONOS

While I always love Greece, I am at the moment especially enamored with Mykonos. If you go, you must stay at my friend Phillip’s beautiful resort: www.kivotosclubhotel.com

Namos – A beautiful beach and restaurant .

Kiki’s, at Agios Sostis Beach - Has a wood burning oven, fresh salads and fish straight out of the ocean. Ornos Beach Hotel – For Spinach Pie! . . . My friend Viva is addicted.

Sunset at the Elysium Hotel – Stunning, and so much fun.

Sea Satin Market, in Caprice – Another great place to watch the sunset.

Christos Taverna at Agios Ioannis Beach – Pure yummy.

Links

Voice Yourself – Woody Harrelson’s & Laura Louie’s Eco-Site.

Reusit - Better bags for a better planet.

Better bags for a better planet.

UK Juicers - An extensive selection of juicers and more.

www.1800juicers.com - The best source for juicers, blenders, etc. in the United States.


Regenerative Nutrition

Mood foods

Gravity East Village - A Healing Center focusing on colonic irrigation.

The Handel Group - Private coaching, classes, seminars, and the subject of an upcoming television show.

Homeopathy - This website will match your ailment with a protocol.

Diamond organics – An excellent source for Mail-Order Organic Food in the United States.

Rawfoodworld.com – They have everything that you need, including those items that you just can’t find anywhere else; plus, they ship everywhere.

Thefreshnetwork – Education, shopping, and support.

Ecole Chocolate - Learn the art of chocolate-making around the world and use those skills in your own kitchen!

People

These are the teachers, friends, and people that I admire most.

Sukizoephotography.com - From healing the inside, to capturing that perfect moment on the outside, Suki is a master with a lens. Check out her Blog, www.qito.wordpress.com

Mike Perrine - Master Detoxer, Healer, and one of the most brilliant Chefs. If you ever have the chance to take one of Mike’s classes, hear one of his lectures, or even have a colonic with him, run — don’t walk — to do so!

Lulu de Kwiatkowski - She has the best taste in world and is one of those people that can take any random object and make it beautiful. She is always my inspiration for color and style. Have a look at her Blog: http://luludk.blogspot.com

Judy Chapman
The spa and wellness queen of the Pan Pacific and Sub-Continent. Take a gander at her books and articles.

Reneeloux.com - If Renee can’t save the world and paint it green, I don’t know who can. Check out her new book The Whole Green Catalogue. This is the 4th installment in the RLG Collection.

Ghal Sasson - Master Astrologer and Teacher of Kabbalah. There’s no one I trust more to interpret the sun, moon and stars.

Tony Leroy -A teacher and a friend. Tony conducts readings in New York and Los Angeles. He also holds monthly seminars geared toward realizing your dream life.

Theresa Kinsella - Brilliant nutrition therapist, speaker and educator. She merges Eastern and Western practices to guide you into a healthy relationship with food and your body.

Dr. Vera and Steve Bodansky - Everyone has something to learn from the Bodanskys.

Claudia Palmira - I cannot speak highly enough of her work. She understands great design, gets your vision and gets it done!

Lara Brunn - My teacher and friend. . . . This woman IS yoga!

Jack Bishop - One of my favorite Food Bloggers and Recipe Creators. The man is truly a master.

Gluten Free Girl

Heidi Swanson - A beautiful cookbook that inspires adventurous food tangents.

Andrea Strong - One of the best New York food Blogs.

Allergic girl - An excellent recourse for those with food allergies

Lora's Bookshelf

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