FINLAND / Igloo Village

FINLAND / Igloo Village

by | Jan 5, 2015 | Travel

Nestled in the wilderness near Finland’s Urho Kekkonen National Park, Hotel Kakslauttanen has one of the Arctic Circle’s best views of the Aurora Borealis.  And for good reason – located a mere 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, guests can enjoy...
DENMARK / Clarrods

DENMARK / Clarrods

by | Dec 16, 2014 | RESTO, Travel

Another reason why Denmark is so cool: situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Clarrods is a furniture-store-come-coffee-shop-come-bar.  Essentially, it is the nexus of everything that I love: simple modern design + laid back vibes + lots of vintage stuff +...
SYDNEY / Donny’s Bar

SYDNEY / Donny’s Bar

by | Dec 3, 2014 | DESIGN, RESTO, Travel

Hmmm…  To list all of the things that I love about this new bar located in one of Sydney’s trendy areas, “Manly,” would be time-consuming.  Well, here’s a start: dim lighting, grandpa leather wing backs, wide planks of wood,...
AMSTERDAM / Hotel The Exchange

AMSTERDAM / Hotel The Exchange

by | Nov 6, 2014 | DESIGN, Travel

Calling themselves an “independent fashion hotel” is one way of putting it.  Hotel The Exchange is a collection of rooms each designed by different fashion students, all interconnected within the same building in the heart of Amsterdam just off of Dam...
TEL AVIV / Alma Hotel

TEL AVIV / Alma Hotel

by | Oct 1, 2014 | Travel

Originally a private residence designed in 1925 by architext Dov Tchendovski, the Alma was refurbished in 2012 by design duo Shaltiel- Kastiel and glass artist Lauri Recanati into a bohemian boutique hotel of 15 rooms and suites.  Located in Tel Aviv’s...
NAIROBI / The Giraffe Manor

NAIROBI / The Giraffe Manor

by | Sep 25, 2014 | Travel

Home to a herd of the endangered Rothschild giraffe, the Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s “must-see” landmarks.  Set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest, the Manor’s distinct 1930’s architecture...