veryone is racing around, consuming, living. Thank goodness there are also some people slamming the brakes on, standing up for regionality, deliberation and slow food.
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The Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club, which is set to open in early August 2022, is set to rekindle the fun-loving vibes in the island hotspot of Chaweng, Koh Samui, with sun-drenched beaches and high-octane ambiance.
He is the voice of his region and has transformed Kötschach-Mauthen into a meeting place and a destination for good taste: slow food pioneer Herwig Ertl talks to us about stubbornness, rice with meat and activism on an international scale.
Bartenders are thought to be good listeners, but is that really the case? We spoke to Oliver Polster from Bar Novum at the Alpenstern Panoramahotel in Damüls.
Susan Kaufman is taking us on a stroll through her very own New York City. The quiet places. West Village. The quaint small town in the middle of Manhattan. Bagels and old brownstones. In her book ‘Walk With Me: New York’ she shows us how to slow down in a city that never sleeps.
The genesis of a Geba rug from grass to design object: The wool processed in Nepal comes from high mountain sheeps from Tibet. Very long fibres and lots of wool grease are special properties that protect the animals in their harsh habitat and are the ideal basis for long-lasting rugs …
Souki Lodges & Spa, Cabrières, France: Ode to real nature
The Souki Lodge & Spa stands for the combination of ecologically sustainable architecture and a breathtaking panorama that captivates every visitor …
Yoga, meditation, positive affirmations, ancient rituals and shamans – the new spirituality is the religion of our time. But what are we searching for and what will we find?
What’s it like having a hotel for a home? To grow up among guests and employees? “For us, it was totally normal,” say siblings Sebastian and Sophia Moigg. The pair spent their childhood in Mayrhofen, where today they give their guests at the ElisabethHotel a very warm welcome.
The concept of the new Mirador Torre Glòries combines a 360° view over Barcelona with an exhibition space that combines art, science and technology …
The story of the ancient city of Sogmatar in eastern Turkey, where seven circular structures were placed around a sacred hill in 200 AD to represent seven planets, inspired the creations by designer Şule Koç …
Perched on a 40-meter cliff in the middle of a nature reserve, Lifestyle Hotel Aethos Ericeira with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean is surrounded by some of Europe’s best and most beautiful beaches …
Basquiat. Of Symbols and Signs is the first major museum retrospective of the extraordinary work of Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) in Vienna …
The district where film stars like to congregate is now the setting for one of the biggest environmental projects in the USA: “One Beverly Hills” is creating green towers and gardens alongside legendary VIP hotels. A green “triangle” with master plan by Foster + Partners will offer public zones and – naturally – new luxury …
The Geba Carpet Gallery has been located in the heart of the old town of Graz since 1987 and is renowned in international carpet design. At its beginning, Harald Geba decided to rethink carpets. He is considered a pioneer of the idea of combining modern designs with traditional craftsmanship. Today, Geba rugs are classics of a timeless modernity, in which the charm and flair of handwork always remain palpable …
Take it slow. Summer has arrived and the sun is warm. Everything appears to be somewhat slower and we’re allowed to let go, perhaps even embrace the slowness entirely …