Interview on NPR - National Public Radio in the USA on the new book by Elizabeth Becker entitled "Overbooked" covering the tourism industry I look forward to more conversations on this crucial issue. And also conversations with the many people already working on solutions. http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/179829147/tourism-today-trample-disrupt-and-destroy
University of Missouri and Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Study Abroad in Greece: The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle 10-Day Accredited Program May 20 – June 1, 2013 A comprehensive experiential learning program designed to provide an overview of the culture, nature and cuisine of Crete. This program is designed for teachers, students and professional researchers of nutrition, cuisine, sustainable living, tourism, and agricultural practices. Explore Crete's cultural and natural treasures with resident specialists. Experiences include private guided tours of archaeological sites, organic farms, natural parks/botanical hikes, food markets, olive oil factories, wineries, as well as demonstrations by artisan food producers, and food preparation classes. Presentations are exclusive to our small group of 20 attendees. This course will be held in several regions of Crete and in Athens on the final day of the program. Learning opportunities will be provided by Chef-Author Nikki Rose, Founder of Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries and her network of over...
Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries 2013 Seminar Update: Our Study Away Program for Missouri State University is full. Registration is now closed. There are a few spaces left for our accredited study tour for the University of Missouri and our fantastic open program covering Historic Food & Wine Routes of Crete from June 22-29, 2013. A rare and fantastic opportunity to explore Crete's magnificent countryside and historic sites with resident specialists; enjoy botanical hikes, visits to organic wineries and tranquil villages. http://www.cookingincrete.com/Schedule.html All the best, Nikki
Food for Thought Symposia: Cretan food and wine event December 10, 6:30 pm, Baltimore, MD The Inn At The Black Olive, The Institute for Integrative Health and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, introduce the Food for Thought Symposia: A return to the ancient Greek ritual of gathering to partake in good food, fine wine, and communal discourse which, when shared together, provide sustenance for intellectual and cultural growth. Internationally known advocate of Cretan food and lifestyle, Nikki Rose, will be autographing her book Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet. http://www.examiner.com/article/food-for-thought-symposia-cretan-food-and-wine-event
The angle for this BBC reportage is unclear to me -- How do fish markets, Greek coffee, cruise ship tourists and low budget carriers work together to manifest, “Many stories, one heart?” What makes their initiatives different from the same destructive dinosaur mass tourism? Expensive new posters? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/9745749.stm Meanwhile, Yiannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki, in the May 2012 issue of National Geographic Traveler said, "I want Thessaloniki to be a model for sustainable tourism in Greece." http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/tales-from-the-frontier/greece/ We had high hopes....
One of many great interviews with Vandana Shiva. March 9, 2012, George Stroumboulopoulos Last night on the show, George celebrated International Women's Day with physicist, food activist and thinker Vandana Shiva. She visited and discussed Navdanya, her program that promotes local and ecological food models. …here is the complete conversation with the world leader: http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/world/vandana-shiva-full-extended-interview.html
A wonderful report by Professor Liz Fakazis, who joined us in Crete for our accredited study tours with a fantastic group of students from the University of Wisconsin. Great fun! http://mygreektable.wordpress.com/2012/08/20/cretes-culinary-sanctuaries/
Tales from the Frontier, "Out of the Chaos" By Costas Christ, from the May 2012 issue Story on Greek Tourism http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/tales-from-the-frontier/greece/
San Francisco, California, April 5, 2012, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Presentation on cultural-culinary heritage preservation projects in Crete, Greece by Chef Nikki Rose, Founder of the award-winning Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network. Rose is author of “Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet, enjoying the benefits of one of the world‘s healthiest cuisines wherever you live.“ Presentation followed by book signing and meze at Roots Restaurant, Orchard Garden Hotel, 466 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA. Space is limited. Advance reservations required. Details: http://www.cookingincrete.com/Nikki-Rose-Book-Presentation-Crete-The-Roots-of-the-Mediterranean-Diet3.html
Greetings from Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network. We are celebrating our 15th year of organizing award-winning sustainable tourism and study abroad programs in Greece. Check out our 2012 open programs: http://www.cookingincrete.com/Schedule.html