Set on a backdrop of the crystal clear Lake Geneva and, further a field, the French and Swiss Alps, Lausanne breathes glamour and utter serenity. With views of Évian-les-Bains, France, it’s referred to affectionately as the ‘San Francisco of Switzerland’ and with its hills – it’s not for no reason the ladies of Lausanne are…
It is early morning when I open the window of my hotel room and my home during my stay – Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. I am here with Pomalo Travel, who organized a hosted trip for Women Only, discovering heritage and all Kathmandu has to offer including my morning yoga classes in this…
As I dip my toes in the water of the spa, the words of the Dalai Lama echo in my head: “Spend some time alone everyday.” It is the first time, I decide to take time away from my daily tasks, from my families routines, the piled up chores, the weekly activities, from being busy and…
With Paris Fashion Week still on our radar, we are looking for less ordinary places to keep us in the fantasy mood that fashion always brings. With that in mind, we packed away our fashion-week- friendly flats and donned our glass slippers to traipse around the Canton de Vaud region of Switzerland and seek out…
That Rome was not built in a day is pretty much proven by the beauty of boutique hotel Il Palazetto. Located in Rome’s city centre, near the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, the Colosseum and the trevi Fountain, this quaint hotel is a feast for the eyes, offering a spectacular hideaway in a charming location…
Een belletje van de hoofdredacteur en ik ben om, of ik Leon van der Zanden wil interviewen voor de Hollandse Nieuwe. Ja, lijkt me leuk. Hoeveel woorden? Het gaat om slechts één pagina tekst met foto’s. Dan liever niet. Ik ga in gesprek met een cabaratier, begrijp me niet verkeerd, maar de hoofdpersoon van het…
In the midst of New York City’s southern borough, Laura Brown visits the latest game-changer in the world of urban hotels. While the concrete jungle of New York City inspires many, others find solace in the calmer boroughs. In the lesser-known LES (Lower East Side), located to the east of Little Italy and tucked…
40WiNKS, a charming Queen Anne townhouse in London’s East End, could have been the place where the Grimm brothers discovered all things fantastical. The historical drama of the wood-panelled living room reveals the owner’s design wit, while the light and airy bedrooms welcome any guest who stays the night. Looking for an enchanting escape? Laura…
