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DIANE BAIR AND PAMELA WRIGHT are a well-known travel writing team and authors of more than 30 guidebooks. Their work has appeared in a variety of publications including USA Today, Porthole Cruise Magazine, Yankee, National Geographic Traveler and the Boston Globe. They have traveled extensively, but their favorite vacation spot is home. Diane lives with her husband on Cape Cod, and Pam lives with her husband on the seacoast of New Hampshire.
ANTONY BOLANTE is a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, as well as a performer, video-editing trainer, and playwright whose theatrical credits include onomatopoeia: a hobo show with music; on the nOse: a multi-media, modern clown show; Liquid Courage: a DIY musical; and Egg Tooth. He recently earned an MFA from the UArts / Pig Iron Devised Performance Program.
SUSANNA KELLY was born and raised in Eagle River, Alaska, a small town just outside of Anchorage. She enjoyed a childhood full of outdoor play and as an adult is locked in an endless pursuit of adventure in the form of hiking, snowboarding, camping, fishing, and traveling. When she’s not getting lost in the wilderness you can find her speaking out about environmental issues or curled up with a good video game.
PETER KNEGO, an Oceanside, California– based cruise journalist and historian, spent years traveling to the scrapyards of Alang, India, to purchase furniture and artwork from dying cruise ships for his web site, www.midshipcentury.com. He has sailed on over 200 cruises and has written hundreds of articles and blogs on the subject.
KEVIN REVOLINSKI has lived abroad in Italy, Panama and Guatemala, writing for Rough Guide guidebooks, Caribbean Travel & Life, Chicago Tribune, and Wisconsin State Journal, as well as a memoir, The Yogurt Man Cometh: Tales of an American Teacher in Turkey.
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A pristine wilderness surrounds Alaska’s capital city, in easy reach and ready to explore.
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12 BEHIND THE SHIELD Did you know?
14 ON THE HORIZON
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42 RIGHT STUFF
Fine things to want
44 GRAPES & GRAINS CRAFT ALASKA
The northern beer scene rises to the top. By Susanna Kelly
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CHANGING ALAKSA, ONE BEER AT A TIME
Brewer David McCarthy has great plans for the Great Land.
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50 CUISINES OF THE WORLD CROATIAN CUISINE
Where cultures converge and flavors mingle By Antony Bolante
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HOW TO BE A HEALHTY HOLOBIONT
Being a generous host to the microorganisms within you has a wealth of benefits. By Dr. Andrew Weil
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FOUR ESSENTIAL JOURNEYS
An insider’s look at upcoming voyages
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A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT
DEAR SEABOURN CLUB MEMBER, Welcome to the final Seabourn Club Herald of 2019. As the year comes to a close, our five ultra-luxury resorts at sea are celebrating their Holiday voyages in different corners of the world. Seabourn Odyssey’s guests are basking in the sun of the Caribbean. Seabourn Sojourn is likewise in the Caribbean, anticipating the beginning of Seabourn’s first World Cruise in six years. Seabourn Quest is at the far end of the world, dazzling guests with the splendors of Antarctica and remote South Georgia. Seabourn Encore’s guests are exploring beautiful New Zealand and Australia, while Seabourn Ovation cruises the orchid-scented shores of Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. Meanwhile, in Italy, construction of our new ultra-luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture continues in preparation for her debut in June 2021. The destinations featured in this edition are similarly far-flung. The globetrotting pair of Diane Bair and Pamela Wright first dish the inside scoop on Montréal’s cutting-edge fashion designers, then turn to the pristine Norwegian fjordlands with an article about the breathtaking Flåm railway. Peter Knego takes us outdoors to play in the awe-inspiring glaciers that grace the wilderness surrounding Alaska’s capital Juneau. Kevin Revolinski identifies for us the Ottoman architect who first envisioned many of the minarets and domes that complement Istanbul’s unmistakable skyline. And Dr. Andrew Weil offers invaluable advice on how to nurture your personal microbiome to better maintain a healthy internal ecosystem. On behalf of everyone at Seabourn, I send you our very best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year — and our earnest hope that we might have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our ships again soon. Sincerely,
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ON SEABOURN QUEST’S NEW, 15-DAY ICELAND, NORTH CAPE & THE MIDNIGHT SUN This innovative itinerary explores the majestic far-flung coasts, fjords and islands of Iceland and Norway at the height of the splendid, flower-filled boreal summer. An expert Ventures by Seabourn™ team will enhance this curated voyage, inviting you to an experience packed with enriching insights, rarely visited scenic splendors and optional Ventures by Seabourn Zodiak and kayak excursions. And of course, you will enjoy it all in Seabourn’s signature, sociable blend of unforgettable adventures and unparalleled amenities. 12
JUNE 24: PATREKSFJORDUR, ICELAND This small fishing village in Iceland’s rugged Westfjords was founded by an early Christian devotee of St. Patrick from the Hebrides. Impressive seabird breeding cliffs beckon at Latrabjarg. The cascading waterfalls of Dynjadi and farmer Egill Olafsson’s quirky lifetime collection of artifacts and antique aircraft at the Hnjotur Folk Museum are also nearby. JUNE 25: AKUREYRI, ICELAND Considered the capital of the Iceland’s north, Akureyri is a cultured city with a university, art galleries, museums and theater performances. In this season, its hills exhibit a profusion of brilliantly colored arctic wildflowers. Grímsey Island’s offshore basalt cliffs attract nesting puffins, auks, guillemots, razorbills, terns and kittiwakes. JUNE 26: SIGLUFJÖRÐUR, ICELAND Enter this fjord rimmed with high mountains on Iceland’s northernmost mainland region, renowned for its dramatic waterfalls and black sand beaches. At the Folk Music Museum, hear traditional Icelandic singing, children’s rhymes and a local dulcimer. A Herring Era Museum and equestrian tours on Iceland’s famous pony-sized horses are also available. JUNE 27-28: CRUISING THE NORWEGIAN SEA, CROSSING THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Throughout your relaxing days at sea, Ventures by Seabourn Expedition team members will offer expert insights during inspiring Seabourn Conversations presentations. They will also be on deck and in lounges to chat, interpret the passing scenery and identify birds, whales or other wildlife you may see as you luxuriate in Seabourn Quest’s heartfelt hospitality with a coterie of like-minded adventurers. JUNE 29: TROMSØ, NORWAY Situated 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, this city straddling an island-dotted fjord is illuminated around the clock by the midnight sun during summer. Its climate is also milder than similar latitudes elsewhere, thanks to the warm Gulf Stream. The “City of Explorers” has mounted polar expeditions by Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen. Explore its inspiring Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø University Museum and the unique Polar Museum.
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JUNE 30: STORSTAPPEN ISLAND, HONNINGSVÅG, THE NORTH CAPE, NORWAY Storstappen’s towering cliffs support colonies of great cormorants, European shags, kittiwakes, razorbills and an impressive 100,000 puffins. Thousands of these birds circling overhead, creating an almost deafening sound with their cries and wingbeats, is an awe-inspiring sensory experience you will never forget. Later, arrive at Norway’s northernmost town Honningsvåg, our gateway for a visit to the North Cape, the northernmost point of continental Europe. In the evening, conditions permitting, Seabourn Quest will cruise by the Cape’s monumental cliffs under the midnight sun. JULY 1: ALTA, NORWAY Alta sits at the head of its namesake fjord in Norway’s northern Finnmark province. The ethereal aurora borealis inspired its soaring modern Northern Lights Cathedral. Walk beside thousands of UNESCO World Heritage petroglyphs nearby and visit the Rock Art Centre, or explore the scenic canyon of the Alta River south of town.
looming between forested slopes, supports a population of majestic whitetailed sea eagles. JULY 4-5: CRUISING THE NORWEGIAN SEA As Seabourn Quest sails from Norway back toward Iceland’s northern coast, discover more about the intriguing backgrounds and fascinating careers of your Ventures by Seabourn experts. They make memorable traveling companions, adding personal insights about places they have been, as well as the unusual ports that lie ahead. JULY 6: SKAGAFJÖRDUR, ICELAND Fortress-like, volcanic Drangey rises sheer from the sea, one of the three islands in Skagafjördur’s bay packed in summer with breeding birds. The prosperous surroundings are renowned for sheep and horse breeding and for superb choral singing. See the Glaumbaer Museum’s turf farmhouse and turf church, and perhaps pick up a sweater woven from unique Icelandic wool.
JULY 2: SORTLAND (VESTERÅLEN), NORWAY Sortland is a main hub for Vesterålen’s handsome cluster of bridge-connected islands, which offer activities including bird and seal safaris and year-round whale watching. Ventures by Seabourn options may include guided scenic Zodiac tours, kayaking and hikes. The area also boasts museums, scenic lighthouses and bridges, mountains and churches.
JULY 7: STYKKISHÓLMUR, ICELAND Forward-thinking citizens have remade this town for a new age, turning its old library into an innovative art installation. The fish-packing plant is now a restaurant, and Iceland’s first two-story house is a museum. Eiders breed annually on the bay and the Aedarsetur Islands Eider Center offers information on these ducks, old and new methods of eiderdown harvesting and examples of fine eiderdown products.
JULY 3: BODØ, NORWAY Kjerringøy near Bodø boasts a fascinating open-air museum of traditional buildings from around Norway. Depending on the tides, you may be impressed by the roiling waters of Norway’s largest tidal maelstrom, the Saltstraumen. The Norwegian Aviation Museum’s collection of aircraft is the largest in the Nordic countries. Nearby Svartisen (“Black Ice”) glacier,
JULY 8: REYKJAVIK, ICELAND Returning to Iceland’s sophisticated capital, bid farewell to Seabourn Quest’s officers, staff and crew and your expert Ventures by Seabourn team. You may choose to linger in this unique, vibrant city for a day or two, or travel homeward today, filled with shining, lasting memories of your Arctic summer adventure under the midnight sun.
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Paris may be the fashion capital of the world, but this French-Canadian city’s style is turning heads. By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright
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riginal. Edgy. Glamorous. Avant-garde. Au courant. Fashion is flourishing in Montréal. Today, the world’s largest francophone city outside Paris has one of the world’s hottest fashion scenes. Of course, fashion has always been part of Montréal’s DNA — the city is home to three top fashion schools and the country’s most successful fashion companies. But an influx of young, diverse designers is bringing new energy and buzz to the city’s already sophisticated and free-spirited fashion scene. “It’s very exciting, what’s happening in the city right now,” says Carrie MacPherson, a Montréal fashion and luxury blogger and certified guide. “There’s a remarkable amount of fashion and design talent here, with fresh, innovative ideas. It’s bringing international attention to the city.” You’ll find a slew of high-end luxury shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques lining the city streets. Here are 10 of our favorites.
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Ssense Montréal
418, Saint-Sulpice St. ssense.com/en-us/locations/Montréal When this massively successful luxury e-commerce company opened its flagship store in Montréal, it was a game changer. The store, a five-story brutalist concrete structure encased in a historic façade, showcases edgy, esoteric fashions by top designers. There are small pop-up boutiques within the store — say a Louis Vuitton or Craig Green display — but most shoppers order items online and meet with a stylist at the store to try them on and select what they want to purchase. Every few months, the store hosts an exclusive collaboration with a well-known designer, complete with theatrical sets, special lighting and music. “It’s changed the way we do fashion, and has put Montréal on the map,” says MacPherson. After shopping, head up to the top-floor Ssense Café, a minimalistic space with grey concrete tables and glass ceiling, and dishes that are garnering good reviews from local diners.
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416, McGill St. harricana.qc.ca When fashion designer Mariouche Gagne was a poor student in Milan, Italy, she designed a coat trimmed with pieces from her mother’s old fur coat. It won awards; people loved it, and an idea was born. Today, her fashion line, using recycled fur apparel, is a tribute to Canadian traditions and a commitment to sustainability. “Bring us your grandma’s fur coat and we’ll buy it, or remodel it into something new for you,” says Andrea Fitzpatrick, director of production and operations. “We save the lives of animals by recycling, and in turn you get something unique with sentimental value.” It doesn’t mean you have to come with fur; the bright store has gorgeous, recycled fur pillows, slippers, blankets, sweaters, jackets and hats adorned with fur accents. They also have a nice selection of hats from longstanding, Montréal-based Canadian Hat.
Maison Pepin
378, Saint-Paul St. W thepepinshop.com Is there anything Lysanne Pepin can’t do? She’s a painter and photographer; and a fashion, furniture and houseware designer. She makes handbags and chef aprons, and hosts pop-up brunches and workshops in her cozy, Moroccan-style courtyard. Everything is for sale at her expansive, bright shop in Old Montréal, jam-packed with things you don’t need, but really, really want: a stylish couch pouch to hold the remote controls, a pepper mill made from wood logs, a lambswool throw. Duck into L’Amour du Pain, a small café tucked in the back of the shop, to buy a baguette (voted the best in Québec by the Association des Boulangers Artisans of Québec). A few doors away is Espace Pepin (350 Saint-Paul St., W), with a melting pot of fashion pieces from designers around the world.
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When this luxury-fashion superstore (a merger of Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy) is finished (slated for March 2020), it will be the largest of its kind in Canada. The 250,000-square-foot store, located next to the recently opened Four Seasons Hotel, will offer one-stop shopping for luxury brand lovers, featuring most of the top designer labels. This neighborhood, known as the Golden Square Mile, is fast becoming a luxury-fashion enclave, anchored by the new Holt Renfrew Ogilvy and surrounded by independent boutiques.
Denis Gagnon
170, Saint-Paul St. W denisgagnon.ca “He’s quite a character,” says MacPherson of Denis Gagnon, one of Canada’s most recognized designers. “You’ll see him with his man-bun and big, blackframe glasses riding his bike down the streets of the city.” Known for his buttersoft black leather pieces, you’ll also find flowy, avant-garde, haute couture fashions on the upper level of his sleek, two-floor shop in Old Montréal. Browse the ground floor for affordable, everyday wear.
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Nathon Kong
372, Saint-Catherine St. W www.nathonkong.com
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Besides an impeccable fit and a high-quality design, you’ll get a story behind the suit that Nathon Kong designs for you. Kong uses the works of local artists promoting social impact to design the lining of each suit, numbering each to give credit to the artist. You’ll look good, and feel good, too.
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YOU’LL FIND A SLEW OF HIGH-END LUXURY SHOPS AND ONE-OF-A-KIND BOUTIQUES LINING THE CITY STREETS.
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Montagne Boutique
2125 Rue de la Montagne www.montagne2125.com Black on black is the theme of this small, she-cave boutique, with locally designed women’s fashions. It’s a well-curated selection, focusing on slightly edgy, sexy designs. There’s also a small selection of jewelry and shoes, and an in-the-know, friendly staff.
Maison Marie Saint Pierre 2081 Rue de la Montagne www.mariesaintpierre.com
One of Montréal’s most successful designers, Marie Saint Pierre combines art and function in her extensive collections. On a recent visit to her flagship store, we were intrigued by her dresses and tops in double-knit scuba fabric (think: neoprene for fashionistas), drapey vegan-leather tunics, and jersey and scuba dresses.
Judith & Charles
2090 Rue de la Montagne www.judithandcharles.com “There was a line out the door and down the street,” says Sinath Yip, store manager. That was the day after Meghan Markle wore a Judith & Charles black tuxedo dress to a showing of Hamilton in London. The publicity helps, of course, but this dynamic duo has been a favorite with Montréalers for some time. This is the place for classy and feminine career wear, including streamlined suits and dresses.
Maison Cloakroom
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A pristine wilderness surrounds Alaska’s capital city, in easy reach and ready to explore. By Peter Knego
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hanks to its status as state capital, its dramatic setting and its proximity to numerous glaciers, Juneau is one of the most-visited cruise ports in Alaska. Having experienced Juneau several times, we made a pact while
planning our latest Alaska cruise on Seabourn Sojourn to avoid the usual tourist haunts. Taking this into account, we chose to leave the city altogether and explore Taku Glacier by helicopter and airboat on a Seabourn shore excursion. It promised the most exhilarating escape and offered two interesting means, one by air and the other by water, to Thanks to a lingering fog, our excursion was almost dashed — but once the “all clear” was issued for the chopper to fly, a van drove us out of downtown and across a bridge to the NorthStar Helibase on Douglas Island. We were given a detailed safety briefing and issued rain suits, inflatable life vests and glacier-grade spiked boots before being escorted single file to a sporty blue chopper. With assignments made according to body weight, I lucked out with the coveted front seat and tried to hide my grin from the others as we all buckled up.
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experience the Last Frontier.
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OUT TO THE NATURAL WORLD Our gallant helicopter gradually lifted its way over the Gastineau Channel, offering a fleeting view of Juneau and its port before flying over the densely forested and snow-streaked ridges that loomed beyond. Through noise-reducing headphones, we listened intently as our pilot pointed out various landmarks and instructed us to keep an eye out for mountain goats and bears. The unfolding tundra, emerald-green ponds and Arctic streams were a thrill to the senses. Our northeasterly course followed a ruggedly beautiful alpine canyon that gradually descended to the Taku Inlet. Emanating from the impossibly massive, cloud-covered Juneau Ice Field, first the Norris Glacier and then the much larger Taku (the Tlingit word for “salmon”) came into view. Words and images simply cannot do justice to the scope of Alaska’s most dense and sprawling glacier that is in parts up to 4,800 feet deep, 36 miles
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AS WE CRUISED BACK TO THE POINT, WE WERE TREATED TO A SMALL CONVOCATION OF BALD EAGLES, ONE WITH A FRESHLY CAUGHT SALMON IN ITS TALONS.
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WORDS AND IMAGES SIMPLY CANNOT DO JUSTICE TO THE SCOPE OF ALASKA’S MOST DENSE AND SPRAWLING GLACIER.
Taku Glacier
long and 3.7 miles wide at its face. Until very
needs three inches of water beneath its keel to
caught salmon in its talons, gliding through the
recently, Taku has actually been advancing,
operate and that we would make periodic stops
Tongass forest treetops off our port side.
versus all the other glaciers in the ice field
so he could point out things of interest. Once
that have retreated. Even the pilot seemed
we settled in and donned earplugs, we were
thrill of the afternoon, a short ride to the top of
awestruck as the tiny shadow of our chopper
racing off at over 30 miles per hour, generating
Taku for a 10-minute walkabout. Those spiked
crossed its toffee-colored ridges streaked with
walls of spray on either side of us like an
boots came in handy as we crunched our
rocky rubble and piercing blue pools of water.
oversized Jet Ski.
way over to a pristine blue pool where even the
While just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of Juneau, we were witnessing Alaska at its most majestic. All too soon, we landed at Taku Point, a tiny
We returned to the chopper for the final
deposits of glacial dirt looked clean. Hundreds, A LANDSCAPE BEYOND DESCRIPTION En route to the western flanks of Taku,
maybe even thousands of years old, the water was pure enough to drink. Farther along, we stood at
which like most tidewater glaciers has a
the edge of a crevasse that was about 40 feet deep
outcrop on the Taku River that consists of a
towering vertical face, we buzzed a massive
and growing — in other parts of the glacier, many
rustic home and a wooden helipad/pontoon
chunk that had just broken free that morning,
are hundreds of feet deep. There was just enough
dock combo. For the second part of our tour,
exposing a large section of Taku’s deep
time to pose for a few photos before we climbed
we exchanged helicopter vests for airboat
blue insides. The airboat then arced back,
back aboard for the return flight.
gear and were led to the awaiting craft, which
zigzagging its way into the silty shallows of
resembled a skiff attached to a giant eggbeater.
the Taku River and then onwards to the more
vistas were revealed in a palate of
A completely new experience for us, airboats
expansive eastern terminus of the glacier.
mesmerizing colors and shapes. With the
are flat-bottomed craft propelled by a powerful
Because there is no deep water on that side,
distant clouds now gone, we marveled at the
engine utilizing an aircraft-type propeller
Taku gradually melts into the river, where we
view over the seemingly endless Juneau Ice
(the “eggbeater”). The prop generates such a
were able to safely get within touching distance
Field. Soon, we were retreating back over that
forceful column of air behind it that it can push
of its icy remnants. Later, as we cruised
marvelous glacial canyon and those forested
the craft forward at high speeds.
back to the point, we were treated to a small
ridges to Juneau where Seabourn Sojourn was
convocation of bald eagles, one with a freshly
waiting for us.
The captain explained that the boat only
Once more, Alaska’s wild and unspoiled
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ARCHITECT OF THE SULTANS One man shaped the way Istanbul looks today: Mimar Sinan. By Kevin Revolinski Right around the same time that Michelangelo was redesigning the plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the world’s greatest architects was reshaping Istanbul and the Ottoman Empire with his works. At least 314 projects — and a probable 163 others — were built under the direction and according to the designs of Sinan. Often referred to as Mimar (Architect) Sinan, his work would define the height of the Ottoman Empire.
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orn in the early 1490s near Kayseri in modern Turkey, Sinan came from a Christian family but at the age of 14 was conscripted to be a janissary. These elite soldiers were Christian sons taken as slaves and required to convert to Islam to serve the sultan in Istanbul. Unlike typical slaves, janissaries were paid and had a great deal of social respect. As a janissary, Sinan gained important experience, especially in carpentry and waterworks. This was in an era when the Ottomans were expanding their empire in all directions and as such, Sinan was involved in many military campaigns. Sinan advanced through the ranks, supervising the construction of a stone bridge in Bulgaria in 1529, and restoring many shrines along the military routes. Praise from a superior reached the right ears and helped Sinan secure the position of Court Architect in 1537 — even though he had never worked within that office. Legend has it he built a wooden bridge in 13 days that could support the great weight of the army and its equipment during the 1538 Moldovan campaign. But his first big commission was a külliye, a mosque complex for the sultan’s chief consort and legal wife, Haseki Hürrem, in 153839. The Haseki Sultan Complex consists of a mosque, hospital, kitchen and two schools. Sinan served under three sultans: Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566), Selim II (1566-1574) and Murad III (1574-1595). His constructions changed Istanbul’s skyline, and remain a part of that skyline today. As an architect he didn’t merely design buildings, but rather entire complexes that showed his eye for topography. He has been called the Euclid of his time for his mastery of geometry. No one knows for sure how he managed to learn all the engineering behind his works, other than through observation in his travels and just plain experience. But one thing surely inspired him: the magnificent Byzantine basilica, Hagia Sophia, commissioned by Emperor Justinian and
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completed in 537 C.E. Even the Muslim Turks who finally conquered Constantinople in 1453
SINAN’S WORKS Many of Sinan’s works have been lost to
Süleymaniye Mosque Completed in 1557, the largest of Sinan’s
were left breathless at the architectural wonder.
demolition, disrepair or renovations, but several
square-based mosques features two semidomes,
Here, he could observe the great open space
of his finest works remain open to visitors. The
a design feature similar to Hagia Sophia. The
within and gain knowledge of structural support
mosques are the most obvious, but many of his
lower level around the dome features varying
for such a space. Certain of Sinan’s building
other constructions — tombs, bridges, aqueducts,
sizes of cupolas to repeat that pyramid effect
elements, especially his two larger mosques
bathhouses and guesthouses — remain today,
seen in Sehzade. Two minarets of 76 meters (249
named for two of the sultans he served, show how
still shaping the city’s space five centuries later.
feet) and two of 56 meters (184 feet) stand at
he tried to outdo the great church and how he learned progressively from his own designs. The growing empire — it reached its maximum size in Sinan’s century — meant
the corners of the courtyard with the taller ones
MOSQUES
closer to the mosque and showing three balconies
Sehzade Mosque
while the shorter structures only bear two. Sinan
When Süleyman’s son and heir Mehmed
gave the three-story façade of the courtyard wall a
bigger budgets for building projects as well as
passed before his time in 1543, the sultan turned to
tall, palatial look, unlike any of his other mosque
more patrons who could commission works. Each
Sinan for a mosque dedicated to the prince. Sinan
complexes. So magnificent was this project
sultan commissioned his own mosque, and Sinan,
improved upon his design for the Mihrimah Mosque
that the sultan even let his architect lead the
in turn, designed each of their tombs. But the
across the Bopshorus in Uskudar. The central
procession to its opening.
royal architect also ventured outside Istanbul.
dome is surrounded by four half-domes with
Sinan went on the hajj in 1583, but returned
subtle supporting piers rather than columns, which
Selimiye Mosque
to finish at least two more mosques in his 90s.
magnifies the impression of the open space. The
In 1588, he passed away in his mansion next to
colonnades along two façades of the mosque also
Selim II in 1568 and took seven years to complete.
his finest work, Süleymaniye Mosque. His tomb
conceal the building’s supporting buttresses, and the
Located in Edirne, the second city of the empire at
stands right outside the complex walls.
entire structure resembles a pyramid in its layout.
that time, it’s often considered Sinan’s masterpiece.
This mosque was commissioned by Sultan
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Süleymaniye Mosque
The interior space is defined by a colossal
Süleymaniye Mosque
custom of the time, laid out on a north-south
arches are smaller and narrower, making the
SO MAGNIFICENT WAS THIS PROJECT THAT THE SULTAN EVEN LET HIS ARCHITECT LEAD THE PROCESSION TO ITS OPENING.
space feel even more immense.
Completed in 1577 — three years after
at Büyükçekmece. The bridge consists of four
central dome that measures 31.22 meters (102.4 feet) in diameter and 42.25 meters (138.6 feet) in height, and is perforated with carefully arranged tiny windows allowing in sunlight. Sinan used an octagonal, rather than square, base to support the dome, lending the space a complicated geometry. The surrounding eight
TOMBS Hürrem Sultan gave Sultan Süleyman six children. When she died in 1558, Sinan designed her tomb. Her name meant “cheerful one,” so within, Sinan had special Iznik tiles installed depicting the Garden of Paradise. The octagonal exterior masks a 16-sided interior under the central dome. When the sultan himself passed in 1566, Sinan again designed a tomb, one which consists of an
the death of its occupant — the tomb of
access. Today, they’re open to the public.
Sultan Süleyman Bridge Erecting a military bridge in 13 days might have built Sinan’s reputation, but his finest bridge is the only one that bears his name — literally, inscribed in the stone like an artist’s signature. The 28-span, 630-meter (2,067-foot) stone bridge crosses a shallow lake west of Istanbul sections, punctuated by three islets. Legend has
Sultan Selim II lies within the Hagia Sophia
it a near drowning of the sultan during a crossing
compound and is Sinan’s most beautiful
there prompted its 1567 construction.
mausoleum. The tiles inside and on the two panels at the entryway are beautiful. The sultan shares the space with 42 sarcophagi for
Maglova Aqueduct Sinan built this structure in 1563 after his previous design succumbed to a flood. It stands
his various family members.
about 10 miles north of Süleyman Mosque. As
BRIDGES, BATHS AND BEYOND Haseki Hürrem Hamam Built on the original site of the baths for the
if to further establish Mimar Sinan’s relevance today, his aqueduct still carries water to Istanbul. Sinan built a strong foundation for
octagonal-base dome above a matching portico
Hagia Sophia community, this newer design
Ottoman architectural traditions, which spread
and abundant malakari trowel work, a Turkish
was commissioned by Sultan Süleyman’s chief
across the Eastern World. His apprentices went
plaster-relief technique that dates back
consort and legal wife, Hürrem, and completed
on to help build two of the world's most famous
centuries before the Ottomans. Both tombs
in 1556. The baths are divided symmetrically
buildings, Istanbul's Blue Mosque and the Taj
stand within the sultan’s own mosque complex.
for male and female patrons and, in Turkish
Mahal in India.
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FROM SHORE TO SUMMIT Riding the scenic Flåm Railway By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright
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he view from our window was
and squirmy, jumping from one side of the
the staggering beauty of Western Norway’s
spectacular. Thick forests were
train to the other to catch the best view. It was
fjord landscape: soaring mountains, deep
decked out in the fiery colors of fall,
an unnecessary apology; we were practically
glacier-carved valleys, plunging waterfalls,
butting up to golden-hued rolling valleys and
doing the same, rubbernecking for a look and
shimmering cascades.
farmlands. High, snow-capped mountain peaks
reaching for the best camera angle.
poked into a blue sky, and silvery waterfalls tumbled down the steep slopes.
The train whistle blew and soon the
We were riding the “little green train,” the famed Flåm Railway (pronounced “Flom,”
view was gone; we were in darkness,
and also called “Flåmsbana” in Norwegian).
rumbling through a tunnel carved out of
The hour-long ride connecting Flåm to Myrdal
mother said, apologizing for her three excited
the mountainside. But it wasn’t long before
is considered one of the most beautiful train
children. Stair-stepped in age, they were loud
the scene re-appeared, confronting us with
rides in Europe, traveling a steep, narrow
“I’m sorry. It’s our first time,” a young
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valley, from the end of Aurlandsfjord to the Hardangervidda plateau, the highest mountain plateau in northern Europe. It climbs from sea level to nearly 3,000 feet, passing through 20 tunnels and over numerous bridges. STARTING AT THE FJORDS The journey began in Flåm, known as the “small village with grand surroundings.” It’s nestled in the innermost corner of Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the massive Sognefjord, the deepest and second longest fjord in the world. We poked around the picturesque fishing village, and went to the Stegastein, where we had bird’s-eye views of the deep and narrow fjord from a viewing platform that extends nearly 100 feet out from the side of the mountain. Before boarding the train, we popped into the Flåm Railway Museum, where we learned about the engineering and construction of the railway. Several small villages and towns are nestled along the shores of Aurlandsfjord, and the Flåm Railway, part of the Bergen Railway linking Oslo to Bergen, was the key to connecting them to the rest of the country. The building of the railway that would later be considered a technical engineering marvel began in 1924. It took 16 years to build, and remains one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world, with more than 80 percent of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5 percent. That means the rail line rises
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over three feet in height for every 60 feet or so it travels. Twenty tunnels were carved out of the mountainside, 18 of them by hand, requiring around 150 hours of labor to create just one three-foot section of tunnel. The Nali Tunnel, measuring more than 4,200 feet, took 11 years to build.
SUN-DAPPLED WILDFLOWER FIELDS, NOW COLORED AUTUMN GOLD, SLID INTO VIEW, JUXTAPOSED AGAINST DISTANT JAGGED PEAKS.
“Can you imagine building this rail line? And back then most of the work had to be done by hand,” our guide told us as we left Flåm Station. “It’s so steep that we need SEABOURN CLUB HERALD
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THE WATERFALL CRASHED OVER A STEEP CLIFF, PLUNGING MORE THAN 700 FEET, SENDING OUT A BLANKET OF MISTY SPRAY. two locomotives, one in the front and one in the back, and a special brake system.”
CLIMBING FROM THE COAST We saw colorful snug villages tucked into
woods. He later admitted that she was actually one of several Norwegian National Ballet school
The train chugged slowly through bright
the walls of the steep ravine, and farmhouses
green fields where cows grazed, leaving Flåm
nestled on the mountainsides. And there was
and its red and white houses behind. Sun-
darkness as we moved through the impossibly
to Myrdal at 2,841 feet elevation, the air
dappled wildflower fields, now colored autumn
carved tunnels. The rail ride was a study in
grew cooler. The bald-topped mountains
gold, slid into view, juxtaposed against distant
contrasts: from kaleidoscope color to brown-
surrounding the isolated station village, set at
jagged peaks. From the train we could see
black, from sea level to mountaintop.
Norway’s “rooftop,” were dusted with snow.
bicyclists cycling The Rallarvegen, Norway’s
The train stopped several times to pick up
students hired to play the part. Our windows were open, and as we climbed
We disembarked and joined the small group of
most popular biking trail, switchbacking
passengers in small villages along the way.
passengers who were waiting to change trains,
through the gorge, following the train tracks
More than halfway up, the conductor stopped
going on to Oslo or Bergen or stops in between.
in some places. Also known as “the Navvies’
the train near a platform overlooking the mighty
While the Flåm Railway is a popular tourist
Road,” (the word rallar is Norwegian for
Kjosfossen waterfall, and invited passengers
attraction, it’s also well traveled by commuters.
“navy”) the steep, dirt road was used for
to step out for a closer look. The waterfall
transporting materials during the building of the
crashed over a steep cliff, plunging more than
Café Rallaren, and chatted with hikers and
Oslo–Bergen railway line more than 100 years
700 feet, sending out a blanket of misty spray.
bikers setting off to explore the Hardangervid-
ago. It was turned into a cycling track in 1974,
While snapping photos, we spotted a woman
da plateau.
and is well known for its scenic views — and
with long, flowing hair, dressed in red, walk out
the 21 hairpin turns that run from Vatnahalsen
of the forest onto the top of a nearby sea cliff.
The three kids, our train-traveling buddies,
to Kårdal, the highest farm in the Flåm valley.
We watched as she began to swing and sway to
ran to the front of the line. “I’m sorry,” their
We could see the steep, zig-zag trail from our
a Norwegian folk song. It’s Huldra, our guide
mom offered. “They’re excited.” No apology
window, dipping down the mountain slopes and
told us, a forest nymph who, according to Norse
necessary. We were all excited for the steep,
through the valley.
mythology, lures passing men into the deep
scenic descent back to sea level.
We grabbed coffee and snacks at the rustic
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“Alle ombord!” the conductor called.
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FACTS ON THE FLÅMSBANA NORWEGIAN WORDS TO KNOW ON THIS TRIP
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• It takes about 60 minutes to travel from Flåm to Myrdal, climbing 12.4 miles through the beautiful Flåmsdalen Valley. • The railway took 16 years to build. • The train climbs from sea level to nearly 2,841 feet. • It passes through 20 tunnels carved out of the mountainside. • Eighteen of the tunnels were dug by hand. • It took about 150 hours of labor to create just one 3-foot section of tunnel. • The Nali Tunnel, measuring more than 4,200 feet, took 11 years to build. • More than 80 percent of the journey runs on a gradient of 5.5 percent. That means the rail line rises over 3 feet in height for every 60 feet it travels. • It’s one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world.
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THE NORTHERN BEER SCENE RISES TO THE TOP By Susanna Kelly
Traveling through Alaska invokes images of a vast untamed wilderness — calving glaciers, vivid northern lights, bears gorging on salmon, and the midnight sun. However, what many may not expect is that Alaska is also home to a thriving craft beer scene, with brews as wild as nature itself. Alaskans are known to pair their beers with adventures, and I have fond memories
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found at Alaska’s smallest craft brewery, Bleeding Heart Brewery, located in Palmer. Zach Lanphier and Stefan Marty, the creative masterminds behind Alaska’s most unique brews, believe that “every beer tells a story; every beer has heart!” Instead of brewing a standard IPA, they make their Bleeding Heart Beet IPA with locally sourced beets, adding a mild sweetness (and deep ruby color) to the piney hop flavor. Bleeding Heart even has a
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caribou meat, Hippy Speedball on a midafternoon break from
ingredient locally. With the agricultural difficulties presented in
snowboarding and Polar Pale Ale on long summer days.
Alaska, this is no small feat.
Craft beer became part of the local adventure culture in 1986 with
The lack of malting facilities in Alaska might deter some from
the opening of Alaskan Brewing Co., but the industry hit its stride in
opening a craft brewery, but Turnagain Brewing has instead created
2014 with over 40 craft breweries now open across the state.
a meaningful partnership with a local wheat farm to offer a wide variety of sours all made with unmalted wheat.
FLAVOR INNOVATORS
Despite the many hurdles that brewing in such a remote place
Brewers in Alaska go against the grain, taking traditional
presents, brewers have risen to the top to produce award-winning
brewing techniques into uncharted territory. It’s only fitting for
beers such as Spruce IPA from Alaska Brewing Co., which won Gold
The Last Frontier. The best example of this individuality can be
in 2018 at the World Beer Cup.
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CLIMATE AND COMMUNITY Maybe one of the reasons Alaskans enjoy drinking their beer in nature is that the brews are deeply intertwined with the Arctic climate. Home to the northernmost brewery in the United States, the high latitude of Alaska results in a terroir unlike anywhere in the world. Brewers creatively utilize ingredients shaped by the Arctic climate and combine them with the pristine waters from glacier-fed aquifers, producing some surprising tasting notes. A perfect kind of synergy happens in Alaska with the long summer days and cold winter nights. Spruce Force IPA is brewed with the hand-picked, fresh new growth of Sitka spruce, resulting in notes of raspberry sorbet. Similar beers using spruce tips from the eastern United States often have more lemon and citrus flavors. A land of many remote communities, often inaccessible by road, creates the opportunity for enterprising locals to open a small craft brewery in their hometown. Residents often feel a personal connection to their local, as it’s likely that they have a friend
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working the taproom, a relative that owns the farm producing the wheat, or they spend their spring handpicking spruce tips — such is the way of Alaska’s small towns. In return, the breweries are deeply rooted in the local community, doing their part to give back by supporting farms, creating jobs or donating their time, resources, and properties to community events. Baranof Island Brewing Company in Sitka hosts a community night where they donate proceeds back to various causes.
A PERFECT KIND OF SYNERGY HAPPENS IN ALASKA WITH THE LONG SUMMER DAYS AND COLD WINTER NIGHTS. BEYOND BEER For those that aren’t a fan of beer or are gluten intolerant, the craft beverage scene in Alaska is starting to see an increase in cideries, meaderies, wineries and distilleries — in fact, Denali Brewing Co.
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in Talkeetna oversees the operation of a distillery, brewery, cidery and meadery. Double Shovel, a cidery in Anchorage, makes a local rhubarb mint cider that will ruin all ciders for you in the future. Homer, home to Bear Creek Winery, takes advantage of Alaska’s bountiful berry harvest creating blueberry and raspberry wine. Two Seasons meadery just opened their doors, in Anchorage, to offer mead made with local Alaskan honey. Beer enthusiasts from around the world come to appreciate the diversity of Alaska’s craft beer scene. They are immediately welcomed into the community by the friendly locals who are happy to swap Alaskan stories over a cold one. Drinking local brew around an open fire, at the top of a mountain, or while reeling in a king salmon is an integral part of Alaskan culture. While taprooms and brewpubs are cozy, safe havens against the elements, Alaskans prefer to drink beer outside under the northern lights or the midnight sun. So, to do as the locals do, grab a growler and pair it with an outdoor adventure. SEABOURN CLUB HERALD
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CHANGING ALASKA ONE BEER AT A TIME
BREWER DAVID MCCARTHY HAS GREAT PLANS FOR THE GREAT LAND.
49th State Brewing Company (2)
By Susanna Kelly
The Alaskan craft beer scene is taking off, but
State’s “Dubbel on Tundra,” made with local birch
one brewer, David McCarthy — CEO and founder
syrup from Talkeetna, and the Smoked Märzen, an
of the 49th State Brewing Company — is pushing
amber frontier-style malt-forward lager with hints
the industry with an innovative business model and
of cherry and wood smoke, which won Gold at the
brewing beers that honor history with Alaskan twists.
World Beer Cup in 2018.
McCarthy received an education in hospitality
With this more profound appreciation for
from his hometown, Chicago, while spending his
tradition, McCarthy returned to Alaska on a mission
free time concocting home brews. He came to travel
to brew beers with nods to history while utilizing
Alaska by motorcycle in 2000 and ended up settling
local ingredients. When he was young, McCarthy was moved by his
in the small town of Healy, where he opened the
dad telling him, “the last farm in Chicago is closing.”
49th State Brewing Co.
These words inspired him to create a business practice
The popularity of McCarthy’s beers quickly spread, leading him to expand to a second brewpub in downtown Anchorage —
he calls “common sense,” but many refer to as “farm-to-table.” McCarthy
Alaska’s largest city, where tourists and locals alike gather to share a
has spent years working to develop sustainable partnerships with local
fresh pour.
farms and to give the guests of his brewpub an all-Alaskan experience.
McCarthy wanted to create a new standard for beer in the United
The 49th State donates their spent grain to local farmers who raise
States, so he went out into the world to connect with the history and
yak, pigs and cows. This livestock is then bought by the brewpub and
culture of beer.
incorporated into their menu. Doing so has brought about a revitalization
During his travels, he became enamored with two traditional beers,
of Alaskan farms.
the Maredsous 8° Bruin from Belgium, and the Original Schlenkerla
As McCarthy says, “We brew more than quality beer. We are
Rauchbier from Bamberg, Germany. These brews opened McCarthy’s
part of the community creating an integral part of success for local
mind to the full potential of brewing and were the inspiration for 49th
businesses that are growing because they believe in this partnership.”
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CUISINES OF THE WORLD
Fuzi with truffles
CROATIAN CUISINE WHERE CULTURES CONVERGE AND FLAVORS MINGLE By Antony Bolante
clear why it has been called, “the Pearl of the Adriatic.”
traditions are precisely what makes them
chopped onion, parsley and garlic are
quintessentially Croatian.
spread onto dough, which has been rolled
Here’s just a sample of Croatian dishes
Its ancient walls and terracotta rooftops
that are as sublime as their surroundings.
would seem to have been conjured from a mythic tome, yet they greet millions
into a thin circle. Another layer of dough is placed on top and the edges are sealed. Traditionally, the pie is baked in a komin,
SOPARNIK
a hearth heated by coals, until it’s a crispy
of visitors every year. It’s no wonder
Though both the Croatian Ministry
golden brown. Once cooled, the pie is
that UNESCO includes the city — along
of Culture and UNESCO have declared
brushed with olive oil infused with finely
with nine other places in Croatia — in its
it part of Croatia’s “intangible cultural
chopped garlic and parsley and then cut
carefully curated list of World Heritage sites.
heritage,” foodies will surely find soparnik
into serving-sized pieces.
Croatia
has
been
inhabited
since
not only a tangible, but also a tasty finger
The quiet and picturesque coastal town
antiquity, and over the centuries, its
food. Also known as zeljanik or uljenjak,
of Dugi Rat (which translates to “long cape”)
contours and character have been shaped
this Dalmatian delicacy is a savory pie that
has a festival dedicated to soparnik in late
by many cultures and regimes. It’s only
features chard, onion, parsley and garlic.
July, but you’re sure to find this popular dish
natural that Croatian cuisine also reflects
However, there are also sweet variations
year round and throughout Croatia.
its varied geography and long history.
of soparnik that include dried fruits or
Flavors that predominate in coastal Croatia
caramel. Originating in the Poljica area
are of Greek, Roman, Mediterranean
of Dalmatia as far back as the late Middle
One of Dalmatia’s signature culinary
and Italian heritage. Meanwhile, dishes
Ages, soparnik is widely considered to be
offerings isn’t a particular dish, but rather a
of continental Croatia encompass flavors
an ancestor of the Italian pizza.
type of cooking, called peka. Peka refers to
ISPOD PEKE
of Slavic, Hungarian and Turkish origin.
To make soparnik, strips of Swiss chard
a traditional technique in which vegetables
But the diversity and depth of these food
— or blitva, as the Croatians call it —
and spices are combined with meat or
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seafood in a pan that’s covered with a bell-
To make fuzi, pasta dough is rolled into thin
counterparts — but luckily, they are still
shaped lid, or cripnja. The lid, in turn, is
sheets, and cut into diamond shapes. Then,
more abundant and less expensive. So
covered with hot embers and the contents
two corners of each diamond are pinched
don’t pass up your chance to enjoy freshly
left to cook until the meat is tender and the
together to form a tube with quill-shaped
made fuzi pasta crowned with a generous
vegetables infused with flavor. Although a
ends. Depending on the dish, fuzi highlights
portion of white truffle shavings.
range of ingredients can simmer “under
Istria’s varied culinary influences — from an
the bell,” why not try a variation unique
Italian-inspired veal ragu to a beef stew or
to a region situated on the clear waters of
chicken goulash that reflects Croatia’s Hun-
There’s a saying in Dalmatia: “A fish must
the Adriatic Sea: octopus peka, or ispod
garian ties. But some of the most delectable
swim three times: once in the sea, once in
peke. But whatever kind of peka you favor,
fuzi recipes feature an undeniably indige-
olive oil and once in wine.” This aphorism
remember that it typically takes a few hours
nous ingredient, Istrian truffles.
is the guiding principle behind Croatia’s
to prepare, so it’s wise to order in advance.
GREGADA & BRUDET
traditional fish stews, gregada and brudet.
And don’t forget to get some fresh, crusty
Gregada is made by sautéing sliced
bread to soak up every flavorful drop.
onions in olive oil, then slices of potato and garlic. Large pieces of fish are added
CRNI RIZOT
to the dish and braised in a mix of water
Black risotto can be found across Croatia’s
This simple yet mouthwatering dish is
crni rizot probably owes its origins to the
cuisines,
closely associated with the island of Hvar,
Venetian
Republic,
and
controlled
but is popular throughout coastal Croatia.
Dalmatia during the Middle Ages. This
which
Gregada can include any fresh, firm white
doesn’t make the dish any less Croatian;
fish; in Croatia, conger, grouper and
in fact, crni rizot is widely considered to
monkfish are common choices.
be a national dish and required dining for
Gregada
any visitor. The defining ingredient of crni rizot is cuttlefish, and its ink provides the dish not only with its characteristic black color, but also adds to its rich, savory flavor. (Additionally, the ink has been shown to have healthy antioxidant properties.) Cooked with white wine, butter, olive oil and garlic, crni rizot can also incorporate
probably
brought
to
Croatia’s shores by Greek settlers around
A FISH MUST SWIM THREE TIMES: ONCE IN THE SEA, ONCE IN OLIVE OIL AND ONCE IN WINE.
squid, prawns, mussels or clams. Finished
380 B.C. — so long ago, Epicurus himself could have enjoyed it! (Potatoes, however, were a slightly more recent addition to the original recipe.) The recipe for brudet also requires the fish to swim three times, though this stew has a rich, red broth (“brudet” comes from the Venetian word for broth, brodeto)
with a sprinkle of finely grated Parmesan cheese, it’s as visually striking as it is
was
made from tomatoes, red wine and plenty ISTRIAN TRUFFLES
of garlic, along with other vegetables and
delicious. In case you were wondering: yes,
As every epicurean knows, this difficult-
spices. Recipes for brudet vary widely from
the ink will temporarily color your smile.
to-cultivate and hard-to-find fungus is
kitchen to kitchen, but many recommend
And yes, you’ll be smiling.
considered a delicacy. Yet, many are
using at least three types of fish: a denser,
surprised to learn that Croatia is a major
meatier fish; a flaky and flavorful fish; and
source of both black truffles and the highly
an oily fish that will also help thicken the
Croatia’s Istrian peninsula is famous for
prized white variety. In fact, for many years,
sauce. And why stop there? Shrimp and
its cuisine, which is inflected both by its
Croatian white truffles were exported
mussels are also welcome to the party.
location and history. Given its proximity
on the black market to be sold as truffles
Finally, a nice soft polenta makes the
and historical ties to Italy, it’s no surprise
from Alba, Italy, a region renowned as a
perfect accompaniment to any Croatian
that Istria has developed its own pasta, a
truffle capital. Today, Istrian truffles are
fish stew.
trademark variety called fuzi.
recognized as equal to their more famous
FUZI
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MINDFUL LIVING
HOW TO BE A HEALTHY HOLOBIONT BEING A GENEROUS HOST TO THE MICROORGANISMS WITHIN YOU HAS A WEALTH OF BENEFITS. By DR. ANDREW WEIL
Fermented foods
I’m a great fan of unusual words, and one of
we also host fungi, viruses and protozoa —
Some researchers believe that it’s
my favorites is holobiont — from holo, whole;
influence every aspect of our health. That
important to have a higher ratio of so-
and biont, a discrete unit of living matter.
includes the risk of diseases, including
called “good” microorganisms, but that’s
It describes an entity consisting of a host
metabolic disorders such as diabetes as
tricky, as “good” and “bad” are tough to
and the microorganisms that live on and
well as heart disease, inflammatory bowel
distinguish. As one researcher put it, “…
within it, in a relationship that benefits both.
disease, mental illnesses and many forms
it is still very difficult to fully decipher the
of cancer.
role of any microorganism in a complex
On our skin, within our mouth, but mostly inside our digestive tract, are a total of roughly five pounds of microbes — in total, they outnumber our own human cells. In the late 1980s, researchers dubbed this collective “the microbiome.”
community such as the gut microbiota.”
AS WITH VIRTUALLY ANY ECOSYSTEM, MORE DIVERSITY IS BETTER THAN LESS.
The microbiome is passed from mother
Most researchers seem to agree that the best rough guide we can have is that, as with virtually any ecosystem, more diversity is better than less. Just as a potato-blight fungus wiped out Ireland’s single-crop-intensive fields and brought about mass starvation, so a relatively
to child during childbirth. Those trillions
So how do we keep our microbiome
of microbes in our gut are a complex,
optimal? Science is still sorting that out — as
susceptible to disruption by a single agent
dynamic ecosystem, changing day by
you might expect, the relationship between
or invader.
day, even hour by hour. And they matter
100 trillion living microorganisms and the
So how do we optimize the diversity of
immensely. Studies are finding that these
roughly 30 trillion cells of the human body
our microbiome — and consequently, our
microorganisms — most are bacteria, but
is complex.
health as holobionts?
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microbiome
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These are not easy questions to answer — again, the complexity of the microbiome makes experimentation difficult. But the advice I give below has been linked to good health outcomes. I don’t think it’s too much of a leap to suggest that at least part of the reason these are “good for us” is that they optimize microbiome diversity:
AVOID PROCESSED CARBS: Carbohydrates, especially highly processed ones such as those in cakes, cookies and snack foods, tend to drive inflammation. FIBER UP: Dietary fiber appears to help regulate blood sugar levels by encouraging the microbiome to produce short-chain fatty acids that keep glucose in a tight range. EMBRACE OMEGA-3: Getting an adequate supply of omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in wild-caught cold-water fish such as salmon and sardines, is associated with brain and cardiovascular health.
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EAT “PREBIOTIC” FOODS: Foods that feed an appropriate, healthful mix of gut microbes should be a regular part of the diet. Examples include acacia powder (available online) mixed with water, chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke, dandelion greens, garlic, onion, leek and asparagus. EAT FERMENTED FOODS: Examples include sauerkraut, kimchi, fresh pickles, miso, yogurt and kefir to replenish microbial populations. GET HUNGRY NOW AND THEN: Fasting intermittently — for example, eating only in a “window” from noon to 6 p.m. and consuming only liquids otherwise several days of the week — has been shown to lower inflammation. DON’T TAKE ANTIBIOTICS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY: They wreak havoc on the microbiome. If you must be on antibiotics, take a probiotic throughout the course of therapy to help repopulate the gut with a healthy microbial ecosystem.
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GO EASY ON FAT: Excessive fat in the diet can drive excessive, whole-body inflammation, and this seems to relate to dysregulation of the microbiome. It is especially important to minimize intake of polyunsaturated seed oils that have been repeatedly heated, such as the refined soybean commonly used for deep-frying in restaurants.
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FOUR ESSENTIAL JOURNEYS AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT UPCOMING VOYAGES
Living in harmony with the Antipodean LAND AUCK
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travelers as they did in Roman times, while on Palma de Mallorca, the stately spires of La Seu, the Palma Cathedral, and Bellver Castle, the Gothic protector of this Balearic island, kindle a
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great nations that journeyed by sea. One afternoon among the towering formations and
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traditional boats of Halong Bay reveals the oceanic beauty of this part of the world. Whether
South China Sea
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exploring Hue, the Perfume River of imperial Vietnam — or the canals of Angkor Wat,
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Hong Kong and Singapore became international cities because of their relationship to the
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Gulf of Tonkin
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Flowing with Asian WATERS
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accessible from the stilt villages of Sihanoukville — or the Chao Phraya flowing through Bangkok’s bustling streets, one cannot visit Southeast Asia and not be moved by the grace
PORE
and power of water.
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Nothing stimulates creativity as much as encounters with the unexpected; something that atmosphere. On the other hand, Timaru’s 35,000-acre Erewhon sheep station opens up to the big sky of the high country. The birds of Picton — musical bellbirds, enormous kereru, feisty fantails — seem too fantastic to be real. On the lofty shores of Matiatia Bay, art walks and ziplines vie with wine tastings for capturing your imagination.
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of Bandol, and leaves the lagoon of Sète teeming with fresh seafood. In Palamós, famous prawns, Mediterranean herbs and locally produced olive oil offer the same balmy cordiality to
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IQUITOS, UPPER AMAZON The Peruvian Amazon is one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, and Iquitos is the world’s largest city that cannot be reached by road. Instead, people follow the living river into and out of this jungle metropolis, a colonial city surrounded by companies of parrots, armies of frogs and barrels of monkeys. Whether it’s the floating marketplace of Belén, the vibrant riverfront Malecón or the rubber-baron memorabilia in the Museum of Historic Ships aboard the 1906 riverboat Ayapua, Iquitos exists with the rise and fall of Amazon’s waters.
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