Looking to see out 2017 somewhere different? With so many dinners, last-minute shopping and so many other plans that fill our diaries at this time of year, we couldn’t be clearer: we want you to pack your suitcase and ring in 2018 in a way we know you’re going to…
Continue reading "Destinations for a Different Kind of New Year’s Eve"We could go in depth of a lot of stories to expose and examine how the Florentines, and the city of Florence along with its various governances, have shown their character in what have been difficult times. A good example in history would be a match of the Calcio Storico,…
Continue reading "The Florentine being"We’re sure you’ve heard them mentioned roughly a thousand times over the last few months. But what is a boutique hotel? These are the types of hotels that are all the rage today: a different kind of hotel, so unique that it will be the first thing you talk about…
Continue reading "What is a boutique hotel? 10 reasons to go"We all like the taste of insight that we gathered from the heritage of the people that lived in the past. Some of us like it even when the owner of the heritage is not a famous one in the history. I believe this is about our desire to imagine.…
Continue reading "TAKE YOUR ROLE IN THE HISTORY OF OTHERS!"It’s not as famous as Romeo and Juliet’s balcony, but Florence has a window that tells of a love-story, ghosts and long waits. About three years ago, while I was on shift at Room Mate Luca, some guests asked me to point out on their map the site of the…
Continue reading "The window always open in Florence"It’s that time of year when excitement, preparations and lights take over the entire city. But we’re not talking about Christmas: the holiday season starts much earlier in New York, and Thanksgiving is almost as important a day as New Year’s Eve. Thanksgiving is the day that Americans dedicate to…
Continue reading "THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THANKSGIVING IN NEW YORK CITY"Is there for Mexicans a date more important in the year than the Day of the Dead? The variety of events, celebrations, decorations and offerings can answer this question. Year after year, Mexico prepares for the arrival of the deceased who, on November the 2nd, come to the feast that…
Continue reading "How to find life in the Day of The Dead"We’re going to talk about Amsterdam, but not exactly about its canals. Although the coffeeshops are not places that are considered as particularly unconventional, as (for better or worse) they’ve become one of the city’s main attractions. But don’t worry. There’s always authentic places, and we’ve found them. We’re going…
Continue reading "The Most Intriguing Coffeeshops in Amsterdam"Stop whatever you’re doing! Today we’re going on a musical journey, one which will mark a pivotal turning point on the music you listen to. We’re stepping into the world of jazz. For many people this genre of music seems inaccessible, that is until you put your headphones on and…
Continue reading "DESTINATIONS IMMERSED IN JAZZ"Art, fashion and design have deep roots in Italy’s second city. You’re probably familiar with Milan’s reputation as the city of fashion, but this time we want to show you a different side of the capital of Lombardy. Forget the designer labels and discover the real Milan with these 6…
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