TEAM
The Nomads Life team are not politically involved in any way but are just a group of explorers, photographers, film-makers and journalists wishing to meet and share in the lives of these amazing people.
IN THE FIELD
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RAMSAY
SIMON JAMES RAMSAY | AGE 37 | PROFESSIONALLY VARIABLE | BRITISH
Project leader Ramsay arranged this expedition to learn from the Nomadic culture, to write a book, and to share his experience. No great school achievements. Metropolitan Police London for 18 months, Royal Marines Commandos 45 Commando Commachio Group for 4 years 8 months, Multi level Dive Instructor, Microlight Pilot, Mountain Leader, Diverse boat handling skills, 12 years roaming Asia and Africa working mostly in Diving/Boating, organising expeditions to remote areas for adventure and travelling extensively through Central South East Asia. |
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ANA
ANNA NIEDERER-MANAC'H | AGE 31 | YACHT SKIPPER, NAVIGATOR, SHIPWRIGHT | FRENCH/AUSTRALIAN
Ana joins the journey as navigator and will write articles for the website and magazines. Born in Romania, she ran off to the West in 1991 and has never stopped moving since. A Bar Pianist, Model, Telegraph Pole Painter, Writer, Sailor, Inveterate Penniless Vagabond and Circus Acrobat, she ended up in Australia in 1998 living on various boats and becoming a Professional Skipper and Shipwright. Ana has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean twice and is most at home on the ocean and/or where the horizon is far away. |
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MARC
MARC VIAPLANA VADNOV | AGE 38 | PROFESSIONAL 3D ARTIST | SPANISH
Documentary film maker Marc is a multi-talented individual. A 3D artist and stop motion animator and a founder of Digital Dreams Films, he is also a Sculptor, Lighting Technician, Stage Designer, Sound Technician, Photographer, Flautist, and Teacher. He likes experiments, exploring, diversity and fusions. With a love for activities and sport in nature like diving, sailing, rowing, climbing, trekking and cycling, he welcomes any reason to travel. Whilst enjoying many different things, he considers himself a perfectionist at everything he does. |
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INGE
INGE MEIJER | AGE 23 | ART STUDENT | DUTCH
Inge is project photographer. After receiving her High School diploma, Inge decided to travel to South America to explore the continent together with her South American dog. Inge is a free spirit; home is where she puts her hat down. Presently, she is studying Free Art at the Academy in Arnhem. In her spare time, she enjoys sculpting, nature and photography through which she reaches other people. Her photographs capture both the misery of city life and the respectful manner in which Nomads live in balance with Mother Earth. |
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MANON
MANON TROMP | AGE 45 | LIFE COACH, WRITER, JOURNALIST | DUTCH
Mother of two teenagers, Manon is a member of the Purpose for Life Foundation and is directly involved with the administration and logistics of the Nomads Life project. Manon has a passion for different things, particularly in the area of expression: writing, singing, and speaking. She strongly believes that we should take better care of the earth and ourselves. Manon has written numerous articles covering various subjects in the field of consciousness and personal growth. Her personal website is www.manontromp.com |
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JÓSE
JÓSE VICIENTE | AGE 37 | YOGA TEACHER, MASSAGE THERAPIST, PERSONAL COACH | DUTCH
Fund raiser and sponsor liason for part one of the Nomads Life project as well as giving his support by sharing his enormous wealth of energy, enthusiasm, and great ideas that have been a crucial part of the projects development. Jóse concentrates on the inner-self as a certified spiritual yoga teacher under the guidance of Swami Suddhananda. Jóse will be joining in the second part of the project by seeking out what natural medicines and healing arts the Nomads use. His personal website is www.alegriananda.com |
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STEVE
STEVE JOHNSTON | AGE 39 | PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE DEVELOPER, PHOTOGRAPHER | BRITISH
A friend of Ramsay of 20+ years, Steve is a professional website developer and internet marketing consultant who designed and takes care of www.nomadslife.tv and all Purpose for Life Foundation websites and marketing requirements. With a BA (Hons) in photography and as an experienced music photo-journalist and documentary photographer, Steve will contribute to future Purpose for Life Foundation projects in the capacity of project photographer. His business website is www.121webconsultancy.co.uk |
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