MONTREAL / Bota Bota

MONTREAL / Bota Bota

by | Mar 23, 2017 | DESIGN, NOSEY, Travel

Sid Lee’s transformation of an old river ferry into a world class luxury floating spa-boat is definitely nose-worthy.  Docked in the Old Port with former factories as a backdrop, the story of Bota Bota begins in the 1950’s when it served as a ferry...
LISBON / Santa Clara 1728 Hotel

LISBON / Santa Clara 1728 Hotel

by | Mar 6, 2017 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, Travel

Local architect Manuel Aires Mateus has transformed this former 18th century home into a quiet, nirvana-esque hotel of only 6 suites nestled among some of Lisbon’s most prized attractions and monuments.  With the Pantheon, the Feira da Ladra, and the...
TRAVEL / Live Like a Local

TRAVEL / Live Like a Local

by | Dec 29, 2016 | Travel

AirBnB has already cornered the market on living like a local in terms of accommodation.  Thanks to them, renting a loft in NYC for the night has become the norm.  But how local can you go?  There has been a recent new crop of AirBnB-esque sites...
LISBON / Chapitô

LISBON / Chapitô

by | Dec 9, 2016 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO, Travel

Chapitô is non-profit and non-governmental organization for development, promoting professional training in the performing arts, including their well-known Circus school. Located just below the walls of the São Jorge Castelo, Chapitô is like a mini-village of terraces...
LISBON / Taberna Moderna

LISBON / Taberna Moderna

by | Nov 29, 2016 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO, Travel

The idea behind Taberna Modern is all about sharing — both dishes, and a fusion of Portuguese and Spanish cuisine.  Each dish is designed to be shared between 2 people and with about 30 dishes on the menu, it’s really hard to choose.  Set in a...