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December 03, 2004
Gundakiwi, a Magalog
If you're looking for gift ideas or feel like treating yourself to some Asian goodies, check out Gundakiwi.
The new magalog (magazine/catalog) was launched by Greg Greunke, a good friend and InsideOut Travel contributor and his friend E. A. Castro. The monthly magazine includes great articles on Asian products and culture.
The Japanese doll bookmarks make great small gifts for book lovers, you can buy them
here.
Here is more info about Gundakiwi:
"We would like gundakiwi to be much more than just a stylish monthly online magazine that details life in Asia. Our goal is to feature the people, products and stories that make this geographic area among the most exciting in the world. Whether it is an interview with an up and coming clothing designer, a handy new kitchen tool or a sexy robe, we'll find it and share it with you through words, pictures and product. Each month you can be sure that we not only write the stories and take the pictures, but we've lived the experience. If there is a better way of sharing the culture and customs of a country than experience, we've yet to find it?
What we'd also like gundakiwi to be known for is great one-of-a-kind products. The products we'll feature each month will fall into the categories of Art & Handicrafts, Beauty & Style, Entertainment, Writing, Home, Food & Children's Goods. Perhaps you'll be moved by our stories to buy one or two, but that isn't our main concern.
The founders of gundakiwi are well traveled, having visited over 30 countries and finding new and unique ways of getting into trouble in about 28 of them.
About Our Name
In Morroco, stranded and with only a few Dirhams to our names, a curious and generous coffee shop owner saved us from catastrophe.
Knowing we were strangers in a stranger land, he offered to have his son drive us to the nearest money changer so we would have to return from our trip without the items that would make it a success.
While we waited for his son to prepare the families only auto, he regaled us with stories of his adventurous youth. His stories were both entertaining and inspiring.
This endeavor is named after him, in homage to the spirt and generosity that all travelers look for, but rarely find. His name was Gunda Kiwi."
Congratulations on the launch and Gambatte!
Posted by insideoutmag at December 3, 2004 08:35 AM