In summer of 2003, on the small island in the South Adriatic, we had the very first Art of Living Holidays – holidays for the mind, body, and soul. Hosted at a hostel converted from an old monastery, everyone enjoyed comfortable accommodation with fresh air, crystal clean water, aromatic forest, and a unique Mediterranean flavor. It was simply peaceful! There were about 90 of us from 8 different countries; Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, Denmark, and Croatia. Five courses took place simultaneously. 40 kids enjoyed Art Excel courses while the first international Student Empowerment Seminar brought together young people from Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Lithuania and Germany, while others enjoyed the regular Art of Living course combined with the Bhakti Sutra tapes. Such a unique combination of knowledge, relaxation, wonderful nature, swimming, sun bathing, doing sports, dancing and singing! It was great to see how friendships developed irrespective of age or language! Beautiful morning sadhana, courses held in the nature, cheerful and blissful Satsangs, new friendships, smiles and happiness – all that brought a new dimension in the life of everyone there. Experiences of participants. I liked that this course was international. It's very nice to see that inside we are all the same, made of the same love, despite the different countries we come from. These days will be remembered as the most beautiful days of my life. I feel something changed in me, it will continue to change and will grow into something beautiful. I feel happy and fulfilled. The course was great! I met lot of new people that made a strong impression on me. I discovered new things about me, set my priorities, discovered again joy and enthusiasm...