Eat, Pray, Love: Enjoying simple pleasures in Rome
Whenever we are in Rome, we always forget about maps and schedules. We just embrace the sublimely Italian art of doing nothing and luxuriate in…
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Desert Glamour in Palm Springs
Seduced by the intoxicating effect of the hot arid air, we rented a car and headed to Palm Springs– the most prestigious modernist enclave in America….
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Korakia Pensione, Old Glamour in the Desert
With a delightful nod to the past, Korakia Pensione is laden with charm and a heavenly sense of calm. Nestled in the San Jacinto…
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Visiting some of the Most Instagram-Worthy Places in L.A.
The City of Angels is a city of amazing Instagram backdrops. From cute cafes and restaurants to some old classics, here is a round-up…
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Cubanito Ibiza Suites
Located in the small cove Cala Gració, Cubanito Ibiza beautifully recreates the ambiance of sensual Havana in the fifties. Javi and I actually seek…
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The Magic of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Dreaming of endless salsa nights, we headed to the immaculately preserved 16th-century city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. We are very well-travelled and…
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La Valise Tulum
You don´t need to escape to an uncharted destination to find isolation. There are tiny boutique hotels in bohemian Tulum that will offer you…
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Rosas & Xocolate, the Pink Hotel
Attracted by the unique opulence and decadent glamour of the colonial city of Mérida, we escaped the bright-white beaches in Quintana Roo region and…
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Seduced by the Amalfi Coast
From Rome, we set off to The Costiera to celebrate my birthday in unforgettable style. No plans in mind. We just wanted to try…
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Villa Yiara, Positano
Have you ever visited a place and then dreamed about going back and re-live every single moment spent there? For me, that place is…
Read MoreAsian Adventures
The Top Things to Do in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is definitely the perfect addition to a China itinerary. Surrounded by the South China Sea, the cosmopolitan city impresses with its perfect harmony…
Koh Phi Phi- Outstandingly Beautiful Tropical Islands
The emerald Andaman sea will definitely tempt you to make island hopping your daily routine. With hundred of strikingly beautiful islands scattered like a string of…
Cat Cafe Calico- Shinjuku
Cats cafes are a great place to take a break from Tokyo‘s hectic pace. What better way to spend an afternoon than relaxing with a purring…
Australasian Adventures
Snorkeling In Bora Bora´s Coral Reef
Surrounded by a spectacular fringing reef, the impossibly remote emerald island of Bora Bora is without a doubt one of the world’s best diving destinations. On…
Cycling Around Bora Bora
Once seen, the coconut-studded island is never forgotten. Bora Bora‘s shaded-tropical gardens and lush tropical slopes magically perfumed by the exotic tiare are ideally…
Incredible Rarotonga
Nestled between Fiji and French Polynesia, the thrillingly remote Cook Islands are an unspoiled tropical paradise: stunningly beautiful, incurably romantic and, above all, wonderfully friendly. Named Tumutevarovaro by…
Caribbean Adventures
The Magic of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Dreaming of endless salsa nights, we headed to the immaculately preserved 16th-century city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. We are very well-travelled and…
Visiting Havana- Cuba’s sultry Spanish Colonial capital
Almost surreally untouched by many of the developments of late 20th-century life, the Cuban capital seduces with its bright vintage car collection, silken mojitos, hypnotic rhythms of…
The Exumas, an exotic collection of cays and islands
Set in the aquamarine and sapphire waters of the Caribbean sea, the sensuous sunsoaked islands are definitely the ultimate beach scape. Once a save…
European Adventures
Getting Lost in Lisbon
We all know how hot the portuguese capital is at the moment. From its amazing miradouros (viewpoints) and Atlantic-blue azulejo-tiled facades to its incredibly charming boutique hotels and…
Visiting Marqués del Riscal Wine Cellar, Elciego
If you are a wine lover like us, you can´t miss the opportunity to visit the 148-year-old Herederos del Marqués de Riscal winery…
Hallstatt, The Most Beautiful Lake Town in Austria
That winter we desired to discover a place out of the ordinary. With mountains covered in deep snow and glistening forests, we thought…
Hawaiian Adventures
Aloha Oahu
Shaped by centuries of seismic and volcanic activity, the largest Hawaiian island promises days of unlimited adventures, exotic days and truly romantic nights. The name of Oahu…
Haena Beach Park, kauai´s Sublime North Shore Beach
The untouched Kauai is beautiful beyond description. Synonymous with tranquillity and mind-boggling natural beauty, the garden island is like an Eden. With impressive swimming…
The Green Sea Turtle- Laniakea Beach, Oahu
Few experiences are more rewarding than meeting wild animals in their natural environment. Laniakea Beach on Oahu´s North shore, is a unique place to observe one…
North American Adventures
Rosas & Xocolate, the Pink Hotel
Attracted by the unique opulence and decadent glamour of the colonial city of Mérida, we escaped the bright-white beaches in Quintana Roo region and…
Viva Las Vegas
Nestled in a desert valley surrounded by eight mountain ranges, Las Vegas is a neon wonderland not only famous for its talented Elvis impersonators and drive-through weddings, but also…
Visiting Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Memphis
Without a shadow of a doubt, Elvis is the greatest voice of all time. He forever changed music. As Peter Cooper (the editor for Nashville’s Country Music…
Best Christmas Destinations
Moscow At Christmas
Home to spellbinding architecture, Moscow is a unique destination all year round. At christmas, however, Russia’s capital is more inspiring than ever. It´s true a trip…
Prague At Christmas
The name Prague inevitably conjures up images of romance and past splendor. With its elegant riverside promenades, its sidewalks cafes, its gorgeous architecture, and its magnificent cultural…
Bilbao At Christmas
Bilbao at Christmas is simply magical. Every corner in the cutting-edge megapolis has a Christmas feeling; opulent holiday window displays, sparkling decorations, lighted facades and…
Restaurants
Zortziko Restaurant
The Basque cuisine is considered one of the finest in the world. It bases its exquisiteness on the quality and the freshness of the its…
Roan Kikunoi -kaiseki Cuisine
We couldn’t leave the ancient city of Kyoto without celebrating the summer season with a traditional kaiseki at Roan Kikunoi, a two-Michelin-star restaurant located…
Tapas Molecular Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Tokyo
Rising high above the futuristic Japanese capital, the Mandarin Oriental epitomizes the very essense of luxury with its unique blend of modernity and timeless tradition….
Out-of-this-world Hotels
Korakia Pensione, Old Glamour in the Desert
With a delightful nod to the past, Korakia Pensione is laden with charm and a heavenly sense of calm. Nestled in the San Jacinto…
Cubanito Ibiza Suites
Located in the small cove Cala Gració, Cubanito Ibiza beautifully recreates the ambiance of sensual Havana in the fifties. Javi and I actually seek…
La Valise Tulum
You don´t need to escape to an uncharted destination to find isolation. There are tiny boutique hotels in bohemian Tulum that will offer you…
Film Locations
“How Starbucks Saved My Life”- Book Location
Throughout our relationship, Javi has always surprised me with unexpected gifts. A few years ago, he came home from shopping and handed me a…
Gone With the Wind’s “Tara” House- New Orleans
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind swept the 12th Annual Academy Awards held…
Las Palmas Hotel- Pretty Woman Film Location
I´m an incurably romantic. I must have seen Pretty Woman more than a thousand times. Even now, the scene when Edward arrives to Vivian´s apartment…