Author: House & Hotel Magazine

Thailand celebrates its second Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant and a brand-new special award honoring chefs dedicated to nurturing the next generation of culinary talent. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Michelin has officially unveiled the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 edition, revealing the much-anticipated full restaurant selection with a total of 468 dining venues: 2 Three MICHELIN Stars (1 promoted from Two MICHELIN Stars), 8 Two MICHELIN Stars (2 promoted from One MICHELIN Star), 33 One MICHELIN Star (3 newcomers, and 4 promoted from MICHELIN Selected), 137 Bib Gourmand (13…Continue Reading “My City of Angels – Thailand Michelin 2025” →

Relaxation at the Chayo Praya River By feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Bangkok can be as bewildering as it is bewitching. There are few things to do to make the most of Thailand’s exuberant capital, filling your days with (joyful, luxury) feelings, massages, street food, impressive temples and lively bars. “The City of Angels” began as a trading centre and port community on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River over 200 years ago. Today, while the city is up to speed with modern times,…Continue Reading “Cities we love: Bangkok” →

Clouds of smoke rise from the cookshops, coriander and lemongrass are in the air; street food and world-class menus are on the plates. No other city in Asia combines contrasts so joyful & playfully. Spicy aromas waft through the streets of the Asian metropolis. Bangkok’s culinary delights range from street food to upscale fine dining. One of the best restaurants in Asia is “Gaggan”. Founder Gaggan Anand, the “composer of the food opera” and “rebel in the kitchen”, offers many diverse delights. For Anand, there…Continue Reading “Eating in Bangkok” →

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza was officially inaugurated November 1, 2025. For the first time, the complete burial treasure of the legendary boy king Tutankhamun is being presented to the public. The museum is a place of convergence, connecting past and future, and also Egypt with the world. Some German expertise had contributed to both the building and the exhibition design. The centerpiece of the museum is the 7,500-square-meter Tutankhamun Gallery, located on the second floor of the new building near the Pyramids…Continue Reading “Opening Ceremony Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza” →

Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Chubu region! Nagoya, the fourth biggest city in Japan is well-known for its amazing cuisine, onsen, style and culture. Indeed, the local restaurants in the region leaves no culinary wishes unfulfilled. The local restaurants beguile even the most pampered palates. Placing great value on fresh ingredients and products you can enjoy, kobe beef, tofu, miso, Unagi (eel), tebasaki chicken, red miso dishes like miso katsu the kishimen noodles, amongst others. Fantastic. My personal highlight was the restaurant “Wadakin” in…Continue Reading “Regions we love: Chubu in Japan” →

The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp in Kenya is the brand’s first safari experience at the world-famous Maasai Mara River. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann The treetop suites, featuring private plunge pools and stargazing decks, place guests at the heart of the savannah while delivering Ritz-Carlton’s comfort. The stay is with a Maasai cultural host and intuitive butler, ensuring a deeply and unique personal journey. Easy to enjoy private safaris, Maasai-led storytelling and a fully solar-powered design supporting conservation and female ranger initiatives, the camp seamlessly…Continue Reading “Kenya’s Masai Mara” →

Bali – Indonesia’s famed tropical paradise, has become a overtourism hotspot. When French-born American adventurer and filmmaker André Roosevelt traveled to the Indonesian island of Bali in 1924, he was conflicted. The cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt saw the clear beauty and attraction of the place, which he nicknamed “The Last Paradise,” and he would go on to produce a movie credited with kickstarting the American travel craze to the island and to manage resorts catering to such visitors. But he also questioned just…Continue Reading “Bali – Can the island handle overtourism?” →

New York, New York: If You Can Make It Here, You Can Make It Anywhere The City That Never Sleeps. New York is the ultimate bucket list destination. There’s no doubt about it. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann A visit to NY is something every traveler should experience. Sure, you’ve got to pay for tickets to get into each museum and take the elevator up the Empire State Building—that’s nothing new. But New York has a way of making it all worth it. Put on Alicia…Continue Reading “Hotels we love: The Waldorf Astoria” →

Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann To state the obvious: You could easily ennjoy and fill a couple of weeks eating your way down one street in Jackson Heights, Queens, or spend days uncovering corners of Central Park. I just like to show the cherry on the cake. Here you’ll find a nice condo, loft, bar, a hidden garden, market against the backdrop of an unbeatable skyline and some big-picture and hyperlocal history to bring you a little closer the feel good of the city….Continue Reading “The big apple – cities we love: New York City” →

Sawasdee, Bangkok is always joy. Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann I am in love with this city, I used to live here for three years. Unfortunately 10 years ago. Silom and the State Tower was for me always a very special experience. Here, I met the nice CEO Deepak Ohri first time later on several times in Bangkok and Frankfurt. He started a unique approach to the guest sector which ended in a deeper level of exchange with guests by creating emotional joy and…Continue Reading “Beloved destinations: Bangkok “City of Angels”” →

Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann After a happy landing in Hong Qiao International Airport (SHA) I enjoyed the drive with the airport express train (455 km/h, wow!!!) to Pudong. What a experience for a European person with a german passport. 10 minutes later I arrived. Yes, I am a Shanghai fan. I love it to be here. The big question. Are you a Pudong or Puxi boy? Truly, a big question and so far I am not sure. Shanghai is unique and very divided…Continue Reading “Cities we love: Shanghai” →