The “Hammerhouse” house was built in 14th century as a residence that grew larger as time passed, the owner family acquired it through marriage in the early 18ths expanding it as their logging and iron empire grew. It has long been known as the Hammerhaus, or “hammer house,” after the tools used to temper iron. The 5,380-square-foot building had fallen into disrepair. Mold covered many of the walls, floors were caving in and the roof leaked. The stream was not only running past the house,…Continue Reading “Rock me Amadeus – Hammerhouse Vienna, Austria”
We love Greece, everyone knows Hydra. Beautiful eco island with many claims to fame. Just covering 55 square kilometres it has one of the most gorgeously picturesque harbours in the Aegean. And, astonishingly for a place only 64 kilometres from Athens, its primary mode of transportation remains the donkey. Several art exhibitions of a high standard take place annually in the Miranda Art Gallery. Hydra is only 45 miles from Athens and the island has become a stronghold of contemporary art. Tucked into the town are several world-class…Continue Reading “Houses Island Hydra / Greece”
Buenos Aires. We love to be here. Its called the “Paris” of South America, each of the city’s small hoods is unique and has interesting looks to offer, the joy of simply strolling down any of the city’s beautiful boulevards is quickly rewarded. Many travellers love the San Telmo district in which European schools of architecture are apparent as a stylish backdrop to a vibrant and cosmopolitan scene. The Recoleta neighbourhood is a cultural hub where activity spills out into the streets. Tango dancers show off…Continue Reading “Cities we love – Buenos Aires – Casa Rosada”
Yasou, House & Hotel Magazine loves the unusual houses, unsual landscapes and hot springs on Lesvos. So come over to Lesvos and pls do not forget that the island is also world famous for their Ouzo production. There are dozens of producers, big firms and small family distilleries. Enjoy this along with greek salad, fresh fish and a get a bit of this beautiful style. If you are travelling and flyin out from Athens, our resto tips: Not a star restaurant but a fantastic eating…Continue Reading “Houses on Lesvos / Greece”
Destination Russia – Moscow. Contributed by Francois Jobard. A shrine to various eastern cultures, a gourmets playground and a place for a secret rendezvous. Check-in at the Savoy hotel, it was in 1913 when the doors opened for the first time with a great party. The beautiful neoclassical building soon became a prestigious address and it is still an interesting place in the historical center of Moscow. The original five-storey building had the most recent equipment of the time, as elevators, phones in the rooms,…Continue Reading “The Savoy Hotel / Moscow / Russia”
We all know the movie “It Started in Naples” with the fabolous Sophia Loren and Clark Gable. To make it short: Gable travels to Naples a few days before his planned wedding is falling in love and stays in Italy. Long-renown as the birthplace of pizza, the Italian city of Naples now has a garbage problem. Organized crime and an ineffective local government appear to be behind this smelly crisis. The issue seems to be on the top of the local agenda, but it seems that no one…Continue Reading “It started in Naples / Italy”
Leave your important things @home. Manufacturers of residential safes — companies like Liberty Safe, Sentry Group, Allied Safe and Vault and Brown Safe Manufacturing report an increase in sales to customers in Scottland. Recent events, including the mortgage crisis, the recession, hurricanes in the South and the earthquake in Japan are prompting more people to keep their valuables at home. Hmm, keep your finest and sweetest things safe and @home, so you can grab them quickly.
Yep, most architects or anyone in general know the policies about illegal roof structures. In Hong Kong it is different, the funky third “bedroom” is often an illegal structure because it is built on the rooftop terrace. The builidngs are often 40 years and more old and the structures were built back towards the beginning. It is concrete and has an adjoining bathroom and is connected to the rest of the flat with a small internal staircase. The HK government has been really cracking down on…Continue Reading “House HK, roof top houses (illegal) /China”
Destinationreport Asia-Pacific contributed by John Miles. My days in Indonesia. Bangkok, Angkor Wat be aware, Borobudur is coming. Where and who is Borobur? We booked a flight from Singapore to Yogyakarta and we were glad that it was a direct flight, no stopover in Jakarta. The airport is quite special, the international terminal building is a fraction of the size its domestic terminal. Only two international routes are processed there: Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. I loved the international airport , so special. Airports are just…Continue Reading “Spiritual moments at Borobudur Yogjakarta / Indonesia”
This unique bathroom, belongs to an old house in Morocco and was converted into usable rentable, commercial house space. The interior of the house is different. I will post some more info on this cool property soon. Anyway, cu in Morocco. Besides Marakesh go to Casablanca and watch out for nice locations of the American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid.
Couchsurfa, whats that? It is not about the furniture, not just about finding free accommodations around the world; it’s about making connections worldwide. Travel for fun, stroll around, make the world a better place by opening houses. Share a few things, welcome the knowledge that cultural exchange makes available. Build up new connections that cross oceans, continents and cultures. Change the way we travel and how we relate to the world!
Capsule hotels are trendy in Asia, lack of space but not of fun. You will find them in Japan, and HK and eg. They are also very popular in Tokyo and you will find them everywhere, a lot of businessman love to stay overnight in these places in Tokyo, just take a nap and later on back to work. It would be a shame to come to Tokyo and not take a walk across the famous intersection outside Shibuya Station. On sunny afternoons or clear…Continue Reading “Capsule hotel, Tokyo / Japan”
