MARTIN NICHOLAS KUNZ '   SICHTWEISEN

One of the most unique and exciting experiences in the Maldives is a seaplane transfer to the chosen tropical island resort. A ride with so called "Barefoot Pilots" should be set on the bucket list of any repeating visitor. This short documentary showcases a "Day in the Life of a Seaplane Pilot" of TMA – Trans Maldivian Airways. Canadian born Captain Andrew Farr gives an inside view to the unique carrier, his job as captain, maintenance, safety and passion. Fast growing TMA currently operates about 50 DHC-6 TWIN Otters (de Havilland Canada, Bombardier), serving island resorts from/to North and South of Malé Velana International Airport. The carrier has the largest seaplane fleet in the world. The video is part of the multimedia publication "Cool Escapes Maldives", which comes with a 300 pages interactive coffee table book, App with image recognition, website https://www.cool-escapes.com and iBook. See more on https://www.cool-escapes.com/news/28514/ It is produced by Cool Cities Media, Berlin, Germany https://www.coolcitiesmedia.com Thanks to Trans Maldivian Airways and their entire team for their kind support. Special thanks to Captain Andrew Farr and Ibrahim Shifan for their time, patience and expertise. Camera: Martin Nicholas Kunz, Marc Feigenspan, Heike Fademrecht Drone Shots by Marc Feigenspan Editing: Martin Nicholas Kunz Music: "Es Run" by Daniel Gunnarsson, ©Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com "Business Freedom", "Step it up"and "Flying higher and higher" https://www.audioblocks.com Special Thanks to Sabine Beyer, CEO of Munich based Stop Over Reisen, https://www.stopover.de

German born chef de cuisine Bjoern Van den Oever setup one of the most exciting and unique gourmet temples 5.8 Underwater at Hurawalhi Maldives. Bjoern is furthermore an incredible food artist. We are waiting desperately for his cooking book. Watch the video and meet a chef par excellence who is both, an amazing creative but also so much down on earth. He's going on on his world trip... However, he left his footprints at Hurawalhi. Undersea 5.8 The search for the elusive gastronomical heaven appears to be over: the spectacular 5.8 dazzles and delights diners with a multi-course tasting extravaganza, garnished with a state-of-the-art location. 5.8 is as much a fine dining culinary delight as it is an extraordinary design masterpiece – paired, you can sate your appetite and dive into the pleasure of having a view that but a few restaurants in the world afford. https://www.cool-escapes.com/hurawalhi-28127/

The garden at her home is a place where Fa’thu finds peace. She often escapes to it to write her lyrics. “This is my home. I am anchored here in our little oasis and it inspires me,” she says. How did she get into music? “My parents loved English pop and Bollywood songs.,... Read more on: https://www.cool-escapes.com/news/28552/ Download the app Cool Escapes Maldives: https://itunes.apple.com/ch/app/cool-escapes-maldives/id1233664049?mt=8 Order the Book: https://www.coolcitiesmedia.com/cool-escapes-maldives-preview https://www.instagram.com/faththu/

Just like the cleaner fish that nourishes itself by helping rejuvenate other fish, this is a place where anyone is welcome to explore and relax in a journey of self-discovery. Cool Escapes Maldives: https://www.cool-escapes.com/fushifaru-28465/

See more on https://www.cool-escapes.com/amilla-fushi-28463/ Cool and contemporary, Amilla Fushi means ‘My Island Home.’ Stretching across the shoreline, the island’s onsite estates and residences offer as many as eight bedrooms amid sunlight drenched interiors, kitchens stocked with gourmet ingredients, and an on-call chef to prepare barbeque seafood feasts. When venturing away from this sanctuary, personalized buggy’s in the style of a Rolls Royce are at guests' disposal to explore the island in style. Perched over crystal waters is Feeling Koi, an award-winning izakaya-style dining venue with an open kitchen and shared tapas plates that include favorites like the Wagyu beef fried rice. For all-day dining, Gordon Ramsey’s Bread Kitchen which initially hails from London has made Amilla Fushi its first international pop-up venture. Thanks to Jean-Noel Sangareille and the entire team of Amilla Fushi Produced by Martin Nicholas Kunz & Heike Fademrecht Music: Cinematic Piano by Ashamaluev Music https://youtu.be/hScr_H_FZAg Life Process https://wwww.coolcitiesmedia.com

Cool Escapes interviewed former Parisienne chef Yves Paladeau, how created and owns Ondas Divinas (divine waves), a currently 14 house collection full-service vacation rentals resort in Santana village at São Tomé & Principe. Produced by Martin Nicholas Kunz and Heike Fademrecht in 2020 Music "Future Bass-Beat" by Frederic Storm, "Summer Stream" and and "Guitar Dreams" by Bruce Zimmerman More on https://www.cool-escapes.com/news/29005/ Reservations on http://ondasdivinas.com

Laëtitia Dana enchants the hearts of Paris with her soulful voice. She's a young musician who turns the city's pulse into the beat of her songs.

Directed and produced by Martin Nicholas Kunz Camera and Editing: Ulle Hadding Music by Marc Feigenspan, www.ohrenkino.com  Production Assistance: Betti Fiegle