Showing posts with label Tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tourism. Show all posts

Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Interkulturelle Kinofilme


You Drive Me Crazy

Was für ein toller Filmtitel! Und für diesen Film ist er auch wirklich passend -- größere interkulturelle Unterschiede wie hier dargestellt kann es eigentlich gar nicht geben. Und doch faszinierend, wie die Protagonisten auf ihre ganz eigene Weise damit umgehen...

Die Geschichte ist eigentlich rasch erzählt: In drei Ländern wollen Ausländer den Führerschein erlangen und nehmen dazu Fahrstunden. Allerdings sind die Beweggründe mindestens so unterschiedlich wie die kulturellen Hintergründe: 

o Eine koreanische Musikstudentin lebt mit ihrer Familie in München und möchte durch den Führerschein mehr Freiheit im täglichen Leben erreichen
o Ein junger amerikanischer Englischlehrer bekommt die Tücken der täglichen Interaktion mit den Japanern in Tokio zu spüren und drängt auf mehr unabhängige Mobilität 

o Eine deutsche Designerin hat die Unzuverlässigkeit der Fahrer in Indien satt und möchte sich selbst auf die Reise durch das Land machen 

Offensichtlich, dass das zu Spannungen und Missverständnissen, aber auch zu gegenseitigen Lernprozessen führen muss!  :-)  




Als interkultureller Trainer finde ich die offensichtlichen und versteckten Unterschiede natürlich besonders spannend. An diesem Film fasziniert mich zusätzlich noch die Hartnäckigkeit, mit der die Protagonisten ihrem Ziel 'Führerschein' nachgehen. Außerdem steckt so viel Liebe im Detail und jede Szene ist für mich auch authentisch nachvollziehbar -- ein wirklich beispielhafter Beitrag, wie gegenseitiges Verständnis entwickelt werden kann! 

Hier der direkte Link zur DVD (oder natürlich auch online per streaming o. ä. erhältlich): 


Viel Spaß, Freude und Mitgefühl beim Anschauen!  :-)  


Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Destinations: Puebla / Mexico


Intercultural Impressions: 
Puebla / Mexico

My Latin America trip in January 2014 led me to the City of Angels (Angelópolis) -- Puebla, a truly mesmerizing city in the highland of Mexico. Its city center is UNESCO world heritage sites, the colonial buildings colorful and the food world famous. 

Here are some of my impressions - enjoy and share!

National Park Izta-Popo: steaming hot


Colonial Puebla


Street view -- simply beautiful


One of the many churches of the city


The central plaza 'Zócalo' at dusk


Lovely street of my hotel Mesón Sacristía


Great food: mole poblano (chocolate-chile paste)


Museo Amparo: Lunch with a view


Beautifully designed gesture, isn't it?


Puebla -- home of the Volkswagen VOCHO


Street life in the pedestrian zone


Impression


German sweets are always welcome


Night view from Angelopolis mall


Finally found the Mexico puzzles for my trainings!!!


I just looove the colors!

 
Chile stall


Visiting the national railway museum


"Come in it's OPEN" -- wtf...???


Street art in a central park


Still life: tradition and modernity


Handicraft market at night


Quality label 'estilo Munich' :-) 


Beautiful buildings at night


Mole poblano - a must-try and take home


Open air art


Colorful and lively


Sweeeeet.....


The balloons from before - now on the move!


Applied culture and heritage


Celebrating Day of the Dead


Last lunch - with cactus (nopal)!


What a great stay in an amazing city!!!



Puebla is simply mesmerizing and I so much enjoyed the mix of the colonial heritage with with with daily Mexican life an absolute recommendation for anyone who cherishes travelling: 



Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com

Destination: Puebla


Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía
A Unique Colonial Hotel Experience


The Mexican city of Puebla already has so much to offer: colonial heritage, street life, natural beauty, great cuisine and amazingly lovely people. 

Yet there is one more thing that made my visit to Puebla truly memorable: I stayed in one of the nicest hotels of my travel career (and after 90 countries, I have a certain level of experiences...)! 

The Mesón Sacristía is located in walking distance to the main square of Puebla, in a laid-back part of town with beautiful small-style houses and lots of antique shops. My choice was conincidental - and I was amazed of the decor and the atmosphere provided in the hotel. 



Street view of the Mesón Sacristía


Bienvenidos a la casa!



Colorful courtyard view


The suite no. 1


Lovely atmosphere inside


The bathroom with beautiful tiles


View across the rooms


 
Peek into the courtyards


Lovely and romantic bed


Peculiar style -- I like!


Mole poblano - great food in the restaurant


Street view at daytime...


... and during the night - just amazing!


Here is the website -- they are about to open up yet another location with equally beautiful but different design. Don't miss it when you are in Puebla, for food and for a great experience!

http://www.mesones-sacristia.com/

And if you head for any other part of Mexico, you might wann check for great boutique hotel alternatives: 

http://www.hotelesboutique.com/en/


Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com


Destinations: Panama


Intercultural Impressions: 
Panamá

It has been ten years since my last visit to Panama. And how things have changed since than is simply amazing! 

So during my Latin America trip in January 2014, I simply had to go and catch up with the latest developments and meet some dear friends. And I was truly amazed in what ways Panama has developed...

Here are some of my impressions - enjoy and share!


Cool - I like! ;-)


Tantula bar -- priceless terrasse view


Just like in Germany - but no arms!


I just love seeing the Panama Canal


Always again a fascinating experiences


Local dangers are different


The skyline of the city


Fresh ceviche at the fish market


Impressions from the Pacific Ocean


Sunrise at 6:30 am


Leaving footprints...


Great view from the old town


This is Panamá !!!


Colorful handicraft: molas


Street scene in the old town


Beautiful colonial heritage


The famous Panama hat - made in Ecuador!


Great outdoor atmosphere


Late-night bar with Caribbean feeling


Statue for Balboa overlooking the Pacific Ocean


New addition to the skyline: el tornillo (the screw)


A last view over the city at dusk...


I just loved being back in Panama and getting a feeling for the country and the city where I spent so much time working on projects some ten, twelve years back. And I am proud of what has become of the place!!!



Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com