Conversation with João Wengorovius
A few weeks ago, we received a message from Maria do Carmo, owner of the Alentejo House in Estremoz, Portugal, telling us about a book her husband João Wengorovius had just published. Consumed with a...
View ArticleRhodes Monocabin, Rhodes, Greece
Just a short stroll from the crystal clear waters of the shoreline, this vacation home rental in Rhodes may be small but it creates a big impact. A micro home designed by Mandalaki Studios, the house...
View ArticleMali Raj Studio, Island of Cres, Croatia
Dating back centuries, this vacation home rental in Croatia is located within an historic property in the secluded ancient hilltop village of Vidovici, with spectacular views above the Adriatic and the...
View ArticleMeet us @ Berlin
We recently spent the weekend at the Berlin Travel Festival and checked out some great German homes… Like the Miniloft, a cool futuristic hotel in the heart of Berlin’s historical Mitte district...
View ArticleConversation with Marika Broere, Eppstein House
When you’re fans of great architecture, having the chance to restore a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is something of a treat. Two years ago, Marika Broere and Tony Hillebrandt stumbled upon an...
View ArticlePiazza Mattei Penthouse, Rome, Italy
Quintessentially Roman, this vacation home for rent in Rome is housed atop a stunningly preserved 16th century palace. Once the home of the noble Costaguiti family, it’s located right in the middle of...
View ArticleVidovici Magazin, Island of Cres, Croatia
Dating back centuries, this vacation home rental in Croatia is located within an historic property in the secluded ancient hilltop village of Vidovici, with spectacular views above the Adriatic and the...
View ArticleManciuno Apartment, Trento, Italy
Located along the Via Manci which takes it’s name from a prominent 17th century family, this vacation home for rent in Italy is situated along the famous route flanked with ancient palazzos within the...
View ArticleMancidue Apartment, Trento, Italy
Located along the Via Manci which takes it’s name from a prominent 17th century family, this vacation home for rent in Italy is situated along the famous route flanked with ancient palazzos within the...
View ArticleThe Scars of Living
Rescued from ruin by architect Anna Noguera, Girona Townhouse in Spain highlights the ancient beauty of the 16th-century townhouse with a skillful and subtle restoration. With every detail carefully...
View ArticlePlaza Vieja 1912, La Havana, Cuba
Located directly on the Plaza Vieja in old town Havana, this turn of the century town house overlooks the most historic and animated heart of the city. Built at the turn of the century, the ornate...
View ArticleMelgaço Alvarinho, Vigotas House, Portugal
This three-storey vacation home rental in Portugal is made for conviviality and rest. Its insistence on comfort and serenity comes across immediately. The ground floor is an open-plan space anchored by...
View ArticleCastiglione Chiavarese Villa, Liguria, Italy
From its perch on a Ligurian hilltop, this villa for rent in Italy overlooks stunning panoramic views of the mountains and the Mediterranean in the distance with steps that lead from the property down...
View ArticleConversation with Enda Guinan of Kith & Kine
Kith & Kine is a pretty cool two-bedroom flat between Shoreditch and Islington, just east of central London. It’s a great intersection for discovering the city and its very particular local life....
View ArticleGood Reads, Great Stays
Can’t leave home without a trusty tome? We share your recurrent dream of an idyllic escape with that tumbling pile of books on your nightstand. Here are our ideal spots to curl up with good reads. Read...
View ArticleA Visit to the Kanda House, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was never on my radar. When I thought of dream locations to travel to, what came to mind were places like Japan, Norway and New Zealand. However, when I was approached by photography co-op...
View ArticleVia Rovani, Milan, Italy
Located in one of the most elegant residential areas of the city adjacent to the castle and Siempone park, this vacation home rental in Milan was divided from a large pied a terre creating a bright and...
View ArticleMedina Riad, Marrakech, Morocco
Located in the heart of the Medina, this traditional riad is a serene and sophisticated home that honors it’s traditional roots and architectural style while infusing it with understated contemporary...
View ArticleThe Sea Shell Grotto
Hacienda La Fabrica in Merida, Mexico is a historical hacienda that has been beautifully restored and gracefully repurposed. Purchased as a ruin by Josefina Larrain and her husband, the hacienda...
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