The Compass - Issue 07

Editor’s Note
By Lusine Stepanian

1. Vilcabamba- Ecuador’s eternal youth
By Golden Noble-Harris
“This tiny town is famous for being home to the oldest people in the world, some living to over 130!”

2. Port Vendres – The other South of France
By Simon Newman
“It’s not glitzy, it’s not trendy and it’s not the place to be seen, but it is beautiful.”

3. Bali-Praying in a foreign land
By Laci Chiodo
“As the incense wafted the food offering up to the Gods he inhaled the smoke three times, each time placing a flower petal behind his ear, one for each of the three Gods.”

4. Cuenca-Paradise Found
By Tyrel Nelson
“We were standing at the edge of Paradise Park; a true gem hidden in the municipality’s southeast corner.”

5. Through my lens: Iranian Caves
By Ali Majdfar
The Hidden Undergrounds of the Iranian landscape through images and narration.

Unico - World Festivals
By Lusine Stepanian
A collection of unique festivals and events from around the world.

Coming up in September:
- The hidden gems of Dingle
- How to be a graceful guest
and much more…