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Rhythm of the South Tour – New Orleans. By Jens Hoffmann. After a few days in Miami we flew to New Orleans. Located on a bend of the Mississippi River, New Orleans has been the capital city of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern port since the early 1700s. Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history….Continue Reading “Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans…” →

Destinaton Rome, bella Italia, bella. The St. Regis Grand. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Ti amo Roma. Truly old Europe, golden mosaics, magnificent frescoes and sculptures. The different neighborhoods with a unique feel, fine architecture and the art, but mostly by the golden mosaics in the apse. Sta. Prassede and San Clemente are also not to be missed for mosaics, frescoes and of course the 3 levels at San Clemente. We visited the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s and enjoyed art history, especially the late medieval at…Continue Reading “Sempre bella Italia – Rome” →

Destination Norway. Rost and Landscapehotel, Norway Contributed by Frances Gobez. I decided to explore Norway, I took a map of Norway and decided that the Lofoten Islands looked stunning and remote enough. A joyful Norwegian holiday far from Oslo (“Ushlo”), full of wild nature and delicious fish meals made with the catch-from-the-day. The experience stated in Oslo. If you thought the main Lofoten islands were lost in the Norwegian Sea, you are right. All this is part of the traditional district of Lofot. It takes…Continue Reading “Destination Norway – Lofoten Islands” →

Trip to India. Contributed by Norman Harris. I tested the “Kettuvalams”, besides the fact that it is a big tourist attraction in backwaters paradise “Venice of East” it is a perfect holiday destination. It has a huge network of backwater canals. The backwaters in Kerala are 1500 kms of canals both manmade and natural, 38 rivers and 5 big lakes extending from one end of Kerala to the other. The Houseboats are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length, retrieved from being…Continue Reading “Kerala – Mystic Spice and a shrine to different cultures” →

Destinationreport Thailand. Summer in the City of Angels Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Sawasdee, I love Bangkok. Bangkok is gettin more and more modern but far from antiseptic. Its filled with luxuries and great thai cuisine. Also it is under pressure, still affordable. Yet amid the chaos, visitors find charm and, above all, character. Somehow extremes coexist: skyscrapers and moldy tenements; high-end, cloth-napkin dining and tasty street food stalls; five-star hotels. My “normal” city life: Hedonism and Buddhist meditation. To travel across Bangkok is to see…Continue Reading “Sawasdee – Jeans or dinnerjacket?” →

Explore Europe’s Gourmet metropolis and one of the most charming capital in eastern Central Europe. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Arrival at Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 20 km from the city centre. A driver picked me up. I am ready for a christmas stay at the Hungarian capital. Welcome, my new love is the largest and most exciting city in eastern Central Europe. The political, commercial and cultural centre of Hungary offers breathtaking brides, panoramic views, buildings that are architecturallly outstanding and cosy christmas moments. The…Continue Reading “Discover Budapest – lovely days in one of the most charming capitals in Europe” →

Destination Philippines. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Arrival at Ninoy International Airport Manila, Philippines. The Republic of The Philippines, as the country is officially known as, consists of more than 7000 islands which are mostly covered by rainforest and volcanic in origin. This and its remarkably long coastline, considered to be the fifth longest in the world, make for an abundance of outdoor activities and adventures. No matter what you are after or what your idea of a perfect holiday is, the Philippines will probably have…Continue Reading “Paalam ba bay – Fun on the Philippines” →

Porto. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann I love it to be in Portugal, we visited the Douro region. After a visit of Rua Passo Manuel, which is for me the perfect place to feel the pulse of the City we checked in at the “The Yeatman”. It delights its vistors with an impressive location, occupying a terraced site on the slope of a hill on the banks of the river Duoro. The hotel has numerous references to its great history and location in the historic heart…Continue Reading “Marquês de Pombal and the city of Porto” →

Incredible India I was walking with Buddha in India. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The mayor hub for the National Capital of Delhi.The airport is the busiest airport in the country it will handle 100 million passengers in the next years. Incredible India is special: Prime Minister Modi recently said “our ancestors played with snakes, we play with smartphones,” a note that touches the mind and soul and continues to work for a long time. Delhi, the capital of India,…Continue Reading “A magicale destination – “International Buddhist Conclave 2016”” →

What is luxury? The average gives the world its substance. The exceptional its value. Contributed by Jens Hoffmann. Yes, the solitude of a secluded island is fun. But the world is changing, why not a home that is open to the external world and designed to meet the millennial people and all those who value sharing, spontaneity and experience. JO&JOE rounds out the Group’s economy-brand portfolio, providing a solution for the vast international community of digtal nomads entering the travel market. To cater to this…Continue Reading “Different hideaways – JO&JOE hotels starts with different luxury ideas” →

Philippines. We flew in with Etihad airways to Manila. Check in at Hotel Manila. The Manila hotel is a place full of tradition and elegance, a stay in the Manila Hotel guarantees a luxurious stay in Manila on the Philippines. It is located in the heart of the Manila Bay area and is the oldest premiere hotel in the Philippines, built in 1909 to rival Malacañang Palace, where the Philippine president now lives, and opened in 1912 along Roxas Boulevard. In 1899 Judge William howard…Continue Reading “Lovely days on the Philippines” →