Author: House & Hotel Magazine

Barefoot luxury Contributed by influencer and feature reporter and Jens Hoffmann A short seaplane flight from the capital, Male brought me to Rangali. Here I found the perfect “Robinson Crusoe” Indian Ocean experience. Far away from the rest of the world I enjoyed natural beauty and luxury style. The idyllic tropical 6-star hideaway Conrad Maldives on Rangali Island lies in South Ari Atoll not far away from the equator. The Republic of the Maldives is an island nation. 1200 Islands in the Indian Ocean consisting…Continue Reading “Places we love: Maldives” →

Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann An ambitous joy on skis throghh two amazing skiareas. We took the train via Munich, direction Bologna (Italy) to Westendorf. Our hideaway is charming cosy place, the hotel Jakobwirt in Westendorf. It is located in the Kitzbühel Alps. The region has managed to maintain its originality and yet continue to develop. Easy to reach, you will find the ideal atmosphere here between ski and mountains to relax. With amazing ski possibilities and a wide range of leisure activities, Westendorf…Continue Reading “Tradition and style in the Kitzbühl Alps in Tyrol” →

Greenland – why not… Three new airports will bring profound change. Greenland’s capital is a small city with big plans. Large aircraft will soon be able to touch down here after the new Nuuk International Airport officially opened in November 2024. There’ll be direct flights from Copenhagen. Very soon twice weekly connections from New York. It’s the first of three airport projects intended to fling this Arctic territory wide open to travellers. Spanning more than two million square kilometres, the world’s largest island exists on…Continue Reading “Greenland the upcoming holiday destination” →

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. Silom and the State Tower is for me always a very special experience. I met the nice CEO Deepak Ohri 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 connections especially at Lebua in the State Tower in…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Bangkok” →

Japan – modern and exotic. Contributed by feature reporter and influencer Jens Hoffmann 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. Yummy. Fantastic. My personal…Continue Reading “Big in Japan – Konnichi wa Chubu region” →

A city report contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann Helsinki is a great place for art and foodie fans. The city changed every day its face. I enjoyed my stay in Helsinki. The sun is shining. The capital of Finland is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands, great cosy parks, churches and lovely views. The city’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of relaxation, design, and quality of restaurants. For me alwys a pleasure to be here….Continue Reading “Cities we love – Helsinki” →

Contributed by feature reporter Jens Hoffmann The superstitious can rest easy: The 18th-century bronze sculpture of Rome’s protector, St. Michael the Archangel,is back where it belongs, atop the Castel Sant’ Angelo, after years of restoration. The effort to preserve Rome’s monuments is herculean and varied, but it seems to follow a certain rhythm. Take a look at some restored works. Rome – bella Italia The Trevi Fountain, said to ensure, with the toss of a coin, a visitor’s return, is in dire need of repairs…Continue Reading “From the series: Cities we love – Rome” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Arrival in Helsinki. The baggage is there very quick, lets go straight away to the city. We will stay in the Hotel K. – a beautiful design hotel. You are welcome just as you are. The hotels name – Klaus K- refers to the main character who appears in the story called “The death of Elina” in Kalevala. It’s located at the Rake corner, consisting of two buildings that were built in 1882 as a German girls’ school. After many changes…Continue Reading “Hotels we love: Klaus K Hotel in the heart of Helsinki” →

Canada has much to offer: We started in Toronto. And ended up in a great city: Ottawa Ottawa rocks with exhibits, galleries and a thriving food scene. Canada’s capital has no shortage of historical charms — from Gothic Parliament buildings to a Unesco World Heritage canal — but it has long been dogged by a reputation as a workaday government center. A weekend in the city, however, proves otherwise. With a thriving food scene, a multicultural and multilingual sensibility owing to its location on the…Continue Reading “Cities we love: Ottawa – Hotel Château Laurier” →

Contributed by Jens Hoffmann We took the nightrain from Bangkok to Laos and checked in “The 3 Nagas”. Wow, wow, wow. A charming boutique hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos. It is so nice to be in Laos and in the region. I used to live and work for three years in Bangkok and was several times in Luang Prabang. At the arrival an old Citroen welcomed us in front of the hotel. The hotel 3 Nagas is beautiful and you feel like in a bygone…Continue Reading “Places we love: Hotel The 3 Nagas in Laos (Luang Prabang)” →

By Jens Hoffmann A dinner in the Michelin restaurant “Varoulko” is always a highlight, it is a very special treat to sit nearby the seaside, accompanied by the boats, glittering lights on the shore and the soft ripple of the waves. The Chef de Cuisine, Lefteris Lazarou is a fantastic cook. He was born to a father who worked as a ship-chef and Lefteris never thought of following a different path. When he was 15 years old he started working with his father in the…Continue Reading “Fine dining in Piraeus – a Michelin star Greek culinary experience by Chef de Cuisine Lefteris Lazarou” →

Explore one of the most charming capital cties in Europe. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Arrival at Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 20 km from the city center. A driver picked me up. I am ready for a nice educational stay in the Hungarian capital. It was a gourmet famtrip. The commercial and cultural centre of Hungary offers breathtaking brides, panoramic views, buildings that are architecturallly outstanding and cosy moments. A place to be. An ambience that could simply not be nicer, Budapest with its style, historic…Continue Reading “Christmastime in Budapest” →