rhodds barn rural retreat
Cary and Richard Goode did something many of us dream about. They acquired and old farm on the English countryside and turned it into a beautiful mansion. The 13 acres of land that came with the farm were transformed into a lush garden full of art, flowers and places to enjoy the views of hills rolling […] more…
stampede city boutique
It is almost a straight line, the 2,3 kilometer 20 minutes and something walk from a traveller’s paradise to ‘The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’ also known as The Calgary Stampede. The stampede is a yearly event that takes place over the course of 10 days in July, one of the most pleasant months to […] more…
yes to YEG!
Visitor: ‘Well, what is it you like best about your city?’ Edmontonian: ‘Calgary.’ Visitor: ‘Eh…..ok, and second best?’ Edmontonian: ‘When winter is over, somewhere in April.’ Visitor: ‘Let’s rephrase. What don’t you like about Edmonton and please don’t say Calgary!’ Edmontonian: ‘Mmmmm, the Talus Dome.’ Visitor: ‘For real? That’s a great work of art!’ Edmontonian: […] more…
jewel of the free state
Named after a Swiss town where the exiled Paul Kruger spent his last days on our planet, Clarens these days is also know as ‘the Jewel of the Free State’. It’s not hard to imagine why when walking around the central square or staring at the colorful sunsets painting the sandstone embracing this Free State […] more…
victorian finesse – the beauty of swellendam
Way back, in 1745, a bunch of so-called Voortrekkers decided they really liked a little river and the surrounding flatlands. Or maybe they were just plain tired of yet another mountain to climb and river to cross. Whatever their motivation though, their decision to set camp in what is nowadays known as Swellendam, turned out […] more…
copenhagen citytrip
Strollers with babies outside on the street while parents drink a cup of coffee or a beer inside the cafe. Bikes are locked with what is a dream for Amsterdam bike thieves. Blankets on chairs for when the weather is fresh once again, food halls sprouting like mushrooms from the ground. Culture, design, architecture, cyclists, […] more…
noma
Challenge number 1 was to get a table. Challenge number 2 to save up some money. Challenge number 3 to sit down, relax and enjoy the food. ‘And’, people ask, ‘was it worth going through all the trouble, emptying your wallet and fly up and down to Copenhagen?’ Hell yes! Even after 17 courses Noma […] more…
dried fish fetish
The island of Lantau houses both modern and historical entertainment sites. The modern one opened it’s doors in 2005 and is the home of our famous big eared friend the mouse: Disneyland Hong Kong. The older one opened it’s doors in 1906 and listens to the name Po Lin Monastery. Though in principle a spiritual […] more…
big time little goat
New food ’n drink concepts pop in the US like poppies in spring. And Chicago must be one of the most fertile cities currently. With West Randolph street in the West Loop as the centre of this development. So it is actually no surprise that when you are heading for one place to eat, you […] more…
brasserie bao bei
I haven’t seen the Lord of the Ring trilogy in Chinese, but I imagine Gollum is going on and on about ‘my Bao Bei’ in the Chinese version. ‘Precious’ is what Bao Bei means in Chinese, often used in the context of jewelry. With this in mind, it’s no surprise to find a restaurant that […] more…
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