Japan: A Journey Between Tradition And Modernity
Travel to the heart of Japan. From Kyoto, cradle of Japanese tradition, to Tokyo, symbol of modernism. Courtesy of Nicolas Arcivos and Amnesiaart.
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul The Grand Hyatt Seoul is a hot spot for foreign travelers to Korea. Built in 1978 and fully renovated since then, the hotel is at the foot of Mt. Namsan and overlooks the Hahn River. It is in Seoul’s famed Itaewon shopping district where custom-tailored clothing can be made in as little […]
The Westin Chosun
The Westin ChosunThe Westin Chosun Seoul is Korea’s first international hotel. This classic hotel was built in 1914 with the first running water, elevator and ice cream in the country, attracting celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Bob Hope. Rebuilt in the 1960s and fully renovated since then, The Westin Chosun is within walking distance of […]
Westin Tokyo
Westin Tokyo “Preserving wellness in travel” is the goal of The Westin Tokyo. And that it does. The hotel is a luxurious European Classic/ Empire-style establishment combining French, Roman and Egyptian décor. The 22-story building is surrounded by abundant greenery, a contrast to other major Western hotels in Tokyo. The Westin Tokyo says its aim […]
Nippon Seinenkan Hotel
Nippon Seinenkan Hotel The Nippon Seinenkan Hotel is a great choice for people traveling to Tokyo on a budget. This simple and clean hotel is at the heart of Tokyo in an upscale neighborhood just blocks from the Omotesando crossing famed for its fashion boutiques. What I enjoyed most about the Nippon Seinenkan was taking […]
Art Biotop
Reconnect with nature, get in touch with your creative side, release the stress inflicted by everyday life and heal yourself. For an exquisite excursion outside of Tokyo, I recommend Art Biotop NASU, a quiet creative art hotel (B & B) surrounded by nature in the lush and beautiful Yokozawa area, area is also attracting attention […]
Fuji-Hakone Guest House
Fuji-Hakone Guest HouseFor a weekend excursion out of Tokyo, I recommend the Fuji- Hakone Guest House in Hakone, a mountainous town to the south of the capital . You can reach the inn by car, bus or train in under two hours from Tokyo. It is in a gorgeous area of Japan and just minutes […]
Seikai Yamanaka Lake Side Hotel
Seikei Yamanaka Lake Side HotelIf you come to Tokyo and you’re looking for a weekend excursion that includes seeing Mount Fuji, an inexpensive lakeside hotel to consider is Seikei Yamanaka Lake Side Hotel. Located approximately two hours from Tokyo, accommodations range from 5,000 to 9,500 yen per person, depending on the time of year and […]
King Pacific Lodge
Accessible only by floatplane, a luxurious floating lodge operates for four months a year in the heart of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, one of the last untouched corners of Canada – and the world. King Pacific Lodge Sustainable Luxury How do you build a five-star hotel in one of the last untouched corners of […]
Aloft is Alift for the Senses
As I walked into the lobby of the Aloft Downtown Dallas hotel, I wasn’t expecting much out of the ordinary in this historic-looking, factory-type building in downtown Dallas. But I immediately did a double take. It looked like I’d wound up at a mixture of a hip nightclub, art gallery, and trendy café. Soon enough, […]