Morning in South Lake Tahoe starts with a kind of stillness you can feel. From my room at The Coachman Hotel, I could see the pines catching the first light, the air clear enough to almost taste. A few guests…
Accomodations
21 October 2025
The Best Hotels in Shanghai for Design Lovers
Shanghai’s hotels tell the story of the city itself — global, glamorous, and in constant conversation with its past. The skyline might glitter with glass and steel, but inside its best hotels you’ll find the real dialogue happening: between deco…
Morning light in the French Concession falls through the sycamores like silk. From the curved windows of my room at Mia Hotel, I watched the street wake up — cyclists balancing paper cups, a man walking his dog in a…
9 September 2025
Staying at Jianyuan Guesthouse in Tongli
Tucked inside the stone lanes of Tongli’s old town is a guesthouse that feels as if it belongs to the canals themselves — Jianyuan Guesthouse (简园客栈). I booked it last-minute, after discovering many of the more sought-after guesthouses were already…
Set on the shores of Jinji Lake, Tonino Lamborghini Suzhou blends modern luxury with nods to the city’s classical gardens. With spacious rooms, a central courtyard anchored by the “Lambo Tree,” and Suzhou flavors served at the breakfast buffet, it’s a refined lakeside retreat that feels both cosmopolitan and connected to place.
12 April 2025
Staying at Flamingo Cat Ba – A Scenic Stay Above Lan Ha Bay on Vietnam’s Northern Coast
Tucked between limestone cliffs and the quiet waters of Lan Ha Bay, Flamingo Cat Ba is a surreal, semi-finished luxury resort that offers panoramic views, Japanese baths, and an unexpectedly peaceful stay on Vietnam’s northern coast.
A review of Bhaya’s 2-day Ha Long Bay cruise—kayaking in Lan Ha Bay, biking through Viet Hai Village, sunrise tai chi on the deck, and why the overnight trip is worth it.
Just about an hour outside of Eugene, Oregon, I found the perfect retreat along a scenic byway that follows the McKenzie River. We visited during the most beautiful October week, with the fall foliage just starting to turn shades of…
12 April 2024
A Look at Four Seasons Resort Maui
Located in a dreamy little corner of the island that always seems to be sunny, The Four Seasons Resort Maui is a true slice of paradise. The resort is nestled amongst fifteen lushly acres of meticulously manicured gardens and swaying…
Located on the island’s sunset coast, Moorea Beach Lodge is a boutique hotel that feels a lot like an invitation to come stay at the guest house of a good friend. The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in…
