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citizenM was launched in 2008 with a purpose – to disrupt the traditional, stale hotel industry. Focussing on central locations in the world’s most exciting cities, but at an affordable price, the brand got to work to create not just a place to sleep, but somewhere to work, relax and play – just like home. The first hotel opened at …

Mori, a property that couldn’t be more connected to nature if it tried, was built using the wabi-sabi approach, which foregrounds seven Japanese principles. The three main concepts of the tiny house are durability, simplicity, and imperfection. The pared-down yet refined interior design extends through to the bathroom where selected pieces from the Happy D.2 Plus collection from Duravit enhance …

Albert Einstein famously once said it best: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” It feels somewhat apt to quote a scientist given given the influence neuroscience is having over hotel design and hospitality in 2022. This year, it’s like someone opened the floodgates to allow for a rush of ideas, …

With interiors characterised by stone, terracotta and glass, all the elements in Damac Tower have been brought together by the Versace Home studio in a distinctive world-class design to create an inspiration in luxury living, inside and out. The unique and balanced architectural composition has been carefully crafted to create impressive views from every aspect of the building. With this …

Looking for the best national parks to visit in December? Since we live in the Southwest, December is the perfect time to explore nearby National Parks. Some parks in the US turn into winter wonderlands, while others are finally bearable with cooler temps. Minus the holidays, you also get to enjoy the parks with fewer crowds. Pin This post may …

While some city breaks are about soaring skyline views where the bigger-the-hotel-the-better philosophy might apply, Paris is most definitely the city of the bijoux and the boutique. With no shortage of the proverbial hidden gem, it is worth doing a little designer research to find the right place in the right quartier that has that magic combination of location and …

Going Places is a new series from TripIt that highlights frequent travelers to showcase their unique travel styles and insider tips.  Mom. Content creator. Travel planner extraordinaire. Meet Ashley Torres: creator of the lifestyle blog Everyday Pursuits—and wearer of many hats. Ashley started her blog with the mission of helping others live their lives to the fullest. And the know-how …

Each country has its own traditions and customs and religious, cultural and sporting festivals and events. Traveling also means opening up to other cultures, which sometimes involves celebrating. Surely you have already heard of one of these original and totally unique festivals. Here are 11 famous festivals of the world you must attend:   1. Songkran, The Water Festival in …