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World Service,14 Aug 2006,26 mins

Starting A Tribe In Fiji

Culture Shock

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In Fiji, aeco-conscious entrepreneur Ben Keen is creating what he calls a 'tribe' which subscribers can visit on holiday, and have a say in developing, via the website. He explains his quest for creating his own Paradise, and how his project bridges the gap between the virtual world and reality. Also on the programme: Why San Francisco car parking spaces are turning into gardens for a few hours. Plus, Sweden is going rockabilly crazy as 50's nostalgia in Scandinavia.

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