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< Back Hotel Derlon in Maastricht Duration: 2 days Category: Places Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction In Limburg (Netherlands), there are several beautiful cities that MUNISA ELEPHANTI would love to take you to. Description Hotel Derlon holds a special place in MUNISA ELEPHANTI's heart. This is where I had my first weekend getaway with my boyfriend (now husband) 18 years ago!!! He also proposed to me here - YES! Great to have him on the team (click on the related content button below). Hotel Derlon is located on the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein in Maastricht, next to the Basilica of Our Lady, on the corner of Stokstraatkwartier, where you feel like you're in small alleys just like in France. All worth visiting. The hotel has 50 rooms, all with different luxuries, from ultimate tranquility to stunning views of the Onze Lieve Vrouwenplein. In the basement, remnants from Roman times (circa 200 AD) are visible. There is a brasserie with delicious dinner and drinks options. There are also various restaurants and bars nearby, as well as cultural options, canal cruises, and shopping opportunities ranging from small independent shops to luxury stores and even a lovely department store. Something for everyone. From March 9th to 14th, 2024, the The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) in Maastricht is a special moment to book Hotel Derlon; perhaps you'll even encounter one of the artists. MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you a lot of fun at Hotel Derlon in Maastricht! Let us know about your experience here via the contact form! We love to send love, We love to receive back. Related content Previous Next

< Back Roasted Garlic Soup Duration: 60 - 120 min Category: Food Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Garlic is always a good idea! It truly is one of my favorite flavors. Description Prepare a baking sheet/oven dish with parchment paper, a sieve, a soup pot, and an immersion blender/blender. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Cut off the top of the garlic bulb. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the garlic bulb in the middle of the parchment paper. Put the dish in the center of the oven and roast the garlic for 40 minutes until tender. Remove the garlic bulb from the oven and let it cool slightly. Hold the garlic bulb at the bottom and squeeze the garlic out of the peel with your thumb. Chop the onion. Heat the butter in a soup pot and sauté the onion. Then add the bay leaf and clove for about ten minutes over low heat. Add the garlic and flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream and beef broth. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently with the lid slightly tilted for 30 minutes. When you place a wooden spoon on the edge of the pan, it won't boil over. Remove the bay leaf and clove. Puree the soup with an immersion blender. Strain the soup through the sieve. Season with pepper and salt if necessary. Click on the related content button if you like to see another one of my favourite recipes! Serve the soup however you'd like. Anything goes; it's your party! MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you a delicious meal! Related content Previous Next

< Back Relaxation Exercise Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Body & Soul Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Here's how you start with meditation for relaxation. Description The first step is already taken! You clicked on this NEW MOON item, and you're at least curious. Maybe you're not convinced yet, and that's okay. No judgment here. It can certainly provide you with insight. Enjoy! Lie on your back, hands on your belly, and feel your breath. Experience the breath. No conclusions. Breathe calmly. In and out. Place your arms beside your body. Breathe calmly. Now, focus on the pressure point at the back of your head against the surface. Move the pressure point by slowly rolling your head from left to right. Breathe calmly and repeat this (you decide how many times). Bring your focus back to your breathing. Has your breathing changed?! Feel the air flow. In through your nose and out through your mouth. Direct your attention back to the pressure point at the back of your head. While continuing to roll slowly from left to right (round off slowly). Place your arms back on your belly and feel your hands rise with your breath. Breathe calmly in and out. Open your eyes. Move slowly with your fingers and toes. Stretch your legs by pushing your heels away. Stretch your arms by lifting them slightly. Pull your knees up, grab them, and rock them gently from left to right. Loosen your lower back by turning your knees and feet in the opposite direction of your upper body. You are now completely clear and refreshed. Ready for the rest of the day. Congratulations! You've just done a meditative relaxation exercise. Super proud of you. The more you repeat this, the easier it will become. It's okay as it went. No judgment, and it will eventually become natural. Click on the related content button below, if you like to be inspired in how I put it to practice. Keep following MUNISA ELEPHANTI for more exercises! Related content Previous Next

< Back Sitting Relaxation Exercise Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Body & Soul Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction It's been a while since MUNISA ELEPHANTI shared a lying-down meditation exercise with you. Click on the related content button below if you missed it. Today, I'm sharing a seated meditation exercise that you can practice while reading. I wish you a relaxing reading experience. Description Sit properly: sit back, with your lower back against the chair. Keep your focus on the text. Nothing can distract you. Continue reading calmly. We'll go through all the muscles in your body slowly. Do you feel the contact points with the chair? Your buttocks, your back... Let all the muscles relax; the chair supports you. You are okay and safe. Slowly bring your attention to your breathing... Breathe in calm, even breaths... in... out... in... out... Feel that each breath brings more relaxation... in... out... Each exhale is a release. All tension flows out of your body. Let it go, it's okay... in... out... Now, focus on your arms and feel how, with each exhale, they might feel a bit more relaxed, warmer, colder, or heavier... in... out... Do your fingers tingle? Everything is okay, keep breathing calmly... in... out... As you continue to breathe calmly, shift your attention to your face. Relax your forehead... your eyebrows... your eyelids... your jaws... your mouth... with each exhale, you relax more and let go. When you're ready, we'll move on to the neck and shoulders. Breathe in... out... Feel the muscles responding here too; everything is okay, you can let go here as well. You will experience more and more relaxation in your own way... in... out... Do you feel your abdomen moving? Let go slowly here as well; breathe in... out... Your back also responds to the exercise, becoming more relaxed with each exhale as you let go. Muscles become warm, tingle, and feel heavier. Breathe in... out... in... out... Slowly, we move further down; your lower back relaxes... your thighs... your calves... your feet... all the way to the tips of your toes... in... out... in... out... Do your legs feel very heavy, or do they feel light, or maybe no difference at all? That's okay too. Breathe in... out... What signs of relaxation do you notice? Take a deeper breath and hold it for seven seconds. Let the air out slowly. Do you feel more relaxed? Breathe in and out calmly again. Now, try slowly moving from your toes back up to your head. How does your body feel now? You are still relaxing... in... out... in... out... Do you feel a bit drowsy? Or do you experience heaviness in your body? You are relaxing more and more. When you reach your head again, return to your breathing; how does it compare to the beginning? Breathe calmly... in... out... It's time to slowly start becoming aware of everything around you again. The chair you're sitting in, the room you're in. Slowly allow more stimuli. Breathe in... out... Your eyes can almost leave the text. You are fully present and refreshed for the day. MUNISA ELEPHANTI is proud of you for completing this relaxation exercise. Enjoy your day, wherever you are! Related content Previous Next

< Back Palo Santo Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Body & Soul Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Are you wondering how to use Palo Santo? Did you find or received a gift from MUNISA ELEPHANTI? Description In the mystical forests of Peru, there grows a tree known as Palo Santo, or “Holy Wood,” cherished for its powerful healing properties. Long ago, a young healer named Inti, feeling the weight of sickness in his village, sought the wisdom of the forest. Deep within, he found a glowing Palo Santo tree, its fragrance warm and calming. The tree’s spirit appeared, offering its wood to cleanse and heal, but only from fallen branches as a gift from nature. Inti returned home, lighting the wood and letting its sweet smoke drift through the village. Soon, the heaviness lifted, and harmony was restored. From that day on, the people embraced Palo Santo as a sacred tool to cleanse their spirits and invite peace into their lives. Today, Palo Santo is still used in a variety of ways to cleanse energy and promote healing, both physically and spiritually. Here’s how you can use it: 1.Cleansing Energy Light a stick of dried Palo Santo wood and let it catch fire for a few seconds before blowing out the flame, allowing the wood to smolder. The fragrant smoke can then be used to cleanse a space, an object, or even yourself. Walk through your home, wafting the smoke into each corner, or pass it over your body to remove negative energies. This is particularly helpful after an argument, stressful event, or when feeling anxious. 2. Meditation and Grounding During meditation, you can burn Palo Santo to deepen your focus and ground your energy. Its soothing scent helps calm the mind and invite positive energy, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Sit in a quiet space, light the wood, and breathe in its aroma while focusing on your breath. 3. Purifying Objects You can also use Palo Santo to cleanse objects such as crystals, jewelry, or anything that might have absorbed negative energy. Simply pass the smoke over the object with the intention of purifying it, restoring its natural vibration. 4. Aromatherapy Palo Santo’s sweet, woody scent is known for its therapeutic benefits. It is believed to reduce stress and anxiety while uplifting the mood. Burn a small piece in your living space or use Palo Santo essential oil in a diffuser for relaxation and emotional balance. Of course there are other natural products you can use to guide your cleansing. Click on the related content button to read more about the use of sage. MUNISA ELEPHANTI wishes you a lovely cleansing session! Related content Previous Next

< Back Sound Bowls and Their Healing Powers Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Body & Soul Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction This crystal sound bowl is perfect for this NEW MOON with a total solar eclipse (in North America). Description Before I bought my own crystal sound bowl, I visited several different sound bowl sessions to see and feel if it would suit me. Not every sound session was amazing, but the crystal sound bowls are next level. They can change your vibration in seconds. Depending on the material, frequency, note, and even the color, it can make a difference. I bought my own crystal sound bowl two years ago when I felt the need to heal my heart after experiencing so many losses. I found Cosmic Sound Bowl on Instagram. All sound bowls are handmade, and they are really helpful in explaining what suits you best at this time for your needs. My sound bowl is called ‘Ocean’. The color turquoise stands for balance, peace, and spiritual growth. In terms of sound and vibration, the power of an E tone can be quite profound. The resonance can vary on the body, mind, and spirit. It can promote feelings of love, compassion, and harmony. When I use my ‘Ocean’ sound bowl combined with meditation (or on its own), it helps me balance energy and promotes relaxation. Sometimes it brings tears of joy, or I release everything that’s not suitable for me anymore. It is also lovely to combine it with burning sage (click on the related content button below). I don’t always use ‘Ocean’ by myself anymore. MUNISA ELEPHANTI loves to share. I have even hosted several Zoom meetings with it. Of course, the feeling of the vibrations can't reach through the screen, but even then, it can give you comfort and love. The power of the feeling in a room while working together is amazing. People side by side with the same intention is powerful. When I add a sound bowl like ‘Ocean’, the energy transcends. MUNISA ELEPHANTI promises to fill the room with love and relaxation. Related content Previous Next

< Back Stichting Intermobiel Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Places Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Intermobiel is a Dutch foundation for people with a disability. Denise has almost been an ambassador for 20 years, find out more! Description Intermobiel is a platform where you can find many different topics. For instance, how to raise children with a disability, education with a disability, housing, help, making friends, feeling alive and a really important topic that many people found strange: SEX with a disability! Even though the site is written in Dutch, it’s easy to translate with google to any language you prefer. Denise met Intermobiel at the first beaty pageant for people with a disability, called Mis(s) Verkiezing bij de AVROTROS Dutch television in 2006. This was the first time to bring disabilities in contact with a big audience and show that we girls look hot! The founder of Intermobiel is Veroni Steentjes. She is one of my closest friends throughout all these years. She had an accident in 1994 and has to lay in bed all day, every day. The last time she was able to go out was 10 years ago to celebrate Intermobiel’s tenth anniversary. This article is a tribute to Intermobiel and all the work that’s involved. Also, an opportunity to show more people all over the world about the people you can never meet. How can you meet somebody when all they have is their bed?!? Intermobiel.com can give you that connection. Veroni is currently working on a book about sex with a disability. I hope in the future it will be sold in many languages. Click on the link below to go directly to Intermobiel website. Learn, laugh, maybe donate everybody is free. Related content Previous Next

< Back Keep Calma Duration: 120 - 240 min Category: Places Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Do you LOVE fresh sea food with an amazing view?! Then put Calma Restaurant at the Marina Botafoch in Ibiza on your wish list. Description MUNISA ELEPHANTI loves to go out for a dinner. Especially with an amazing view and lovely staff. Calma Restaurant in Marina Ibiza is one of our favorites restaurants we must visit when we’re in Ibiza. When you enter Marina Botafoch, Calma is on the end. You walk by beautiful boutiques such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Loewe. There are wonderful yachts to look at but to most beautiful of all is the view on Dalt Villa (Ibiza old town). When the sun sets behind the mountain, it is happiness at instant. MUNISA ELEPHANTI advises you to make a reservation. Depending on the season they have two shifts for dinner. Of course you can also have lunch! We would start with a “copa de cava” at the right side of the restaurant. Relax in one of their lounge sets. Enjoy the view, music, people, boats, ferries, yachts even a couple of ducks are there to entertain you! The restaurant itself has two view options. The first as mentioned before Dalt Vila and the other side is the Lio venue with live entertainment. You can’t see a lot of the entertainment itself, but you can have a sense of the vibe that is going on there. The menu is full of Mediterranean dishes. At the entrance a staff member prepares delicious Jamón Iberico straight cut from the leg. Our favorite fish is the Gallo de San Pedro. It’s a single caught fish so you need to ask if they have any. Always fresh and cleaned at your table. Served with potatoes and vegetables. An absolute best dish ever! When you visit Ibiza visit Calma Restaurant and let MUNISA ELEPHANTI know how your experience was! Enjoy your meal! Happy NEW MOON! Related content Previous Next

< Back Follow the Cows to Sluiz Duration: 60 - 120 min Category: Places Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction Are you looking for a place to be inspired on Ibiza? Just “follow the cows” to Sluiz. At the “world’s wackiest concept store” you’ll be inspired by art, home decorations, clothing, accessories and much more! Description What a shock it was on 31st July, when MUNISA ELEPHANTI learned the news of one of my favorite places on Ibiza was forced to close its doors for good. It was a store that was able to excite me from the parking lot. Cows hanging in trees and special parking spots for special people. How wonderful it was that they recognize specialties in all people! Once you entered the store you entered a world of art, quirky statues and a touch of provocation. Something MUNISA ELEPHANTI can relate to. When you walked through the entrance of the store, you were overwhelmed by all the products that are on display. From rustic furniture to pop art style art works, Sluiz had it all. Luckily for all of us, as MUNISA ELEPHANTI, Sluiz doesn’t take “no” for an answer and they have reopened their store ACROSS THE STREET 1st September 2024! So whenever you’re on Ibiza on the road from Santa Eulalia to Santa Gertrudis… Follow the cows to Sluiz! If you’re unable to visit their inspiring physical store, I am sure you’ll find some desirable items from the comfort of your own chair at home. Click on the related content button to visit their website. Related content Previous Next

< Back Goat Cheese Lolly’s Duration: 1 - 15 min Category: Food Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Link kopiëren Introduction This is an easy appetizer or amuse that you can create in various shapes and flavors. Description Ingredients Plate/bowl, skewers/toothpicks/fork, goat cheese, nuts (such as pistachios), walnuts, cranberries, raisins. I'm getting creative here with an additional flower mix for the edges because I want to try something new. MUNISA ELEPHANTI will get back to that later. Preparation Mix the nuts with the cranberries and raisins and finely chop them. Knead the mix with the goat cheese. Form small balls with your hands. Prepare your plate and skewers. Thread the goat cheese balls onto the skewers. Roll the balls in dried flowers or the crumbs of your nut mix and serve. Invite people over or take it with you and enjoy together! Click on the related conent button below for more floral inspiration. MUNISA ELEPHANTI says: Enjoy! Related content Previous Next