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Hanu Ancuței: the romanian restaurant listed in Second Life Destinations Guide
Hello again, my dear reader. This article is about traditions, history, people, hospitality – and the beauty of our mother nature. There is this place in Second Life where, once you cross the threshold, you find yourself in a very cozy, welcoming inn: Hanu Ancuței. A place where my love, Cris, and I wanted to convey a part of the beauty of our country’s customs and music, with the only wish that any resident of Second Life who would visit us to have a truly beautiful experience. Romania is very much associated with Dracula and his legend – and since my very first day in Second Life i have noticed that…
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Essencia Travel & Business Hotel in Second Life
Hello, my dear reader. It’s time for a new special destination – fortunately so easy to do it in Second Life, this fantastic world where creativity knows no bounds, where you happen to discover places you like so much that you just save LM knowing full well that you will come back from time to time to see them again. This is what happened when i first visited Alexandreia, a sim that completely fascinated me – and other places you will read about in my future articles. I don’t remember exactly when I first visited Essencia Hotel – but it was many years ago. The elegance and refinement of the details make…
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Fall’s Splendor at Coeur de Bourgogne
Fall has always been my favorite season, along with spring. Something magical happens during these two seasons: the nature has a way of grounding us, reminding of the beauty and simplicity of life. And Coeur de Bourgogne seems to me to be at its best when it starts to turn yellow and copper. Imagine this: a late autumn afternoon and you – leaving behind the constant noise, the crowded streets and the relentless pace of urban living; shortly you find yourself surrounded by the gentle rustling of leaves, the melodic chirping of birds and the calming flow of a nearby stream. This is Coeur de Bourgogne, a land where autumn…
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Visit Alexandreia in Second Life – a mirror of the true ancient world
Hello, my dear readers. Do you know that feeling when you saw a movie that you really liked so you watch it again, and again? This has been happening to me many times, and in SL it happened with places i discovered and really enjoyed being there. Two years ago me and Cris were exploring inworld for historical or fantasy places, and so we landed, by chance, in Alexandreia. Created from scratch by a brilliant builder, this sim reflects incredibly realistically what once was the largest city in Egypt and the intellectual and cultural centre of the ancient Mediterranean. We recently revisit Alexandreia and this time we had the pleasure…
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Maria Karter`s Dance Studio
Hello, my dear reader. Today I invite you to discover ballet in Second Life – another possibility to fulfill perhaps one of your dreams. Martha Graham was a brilliant choreographer, recognized as “a primal artistic force of the 20th century, alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky, and Frank Lloyd Wright.” (https://marthagraham.org). Referring to dancing, in general, she once stated that: “Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.” Wonderfully said! Throughout history, music and dance have played crucial roles in cultural rituals and celebrations. Many traditional dances are performed to specific types of music, reflecting the cultural heritage and values of a community. For…
