As the gateway to the east and the site of some of the country’s earliest settlements, Bumthang is considered as Bhutan’s spiritual heartland...
PORTOBAY FLORENS HOTEL IS NOW OPEN IN PORTO
At PortoBay Floerens the old stables have been transformed into the hotel entrance. The floor and staircase have been revived and the original granite slabs remain. The hotel is adorned with other odes to the past including tiles, windows, original stone decorative motifs and an old kitchen
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Christian Stan, on 6 Sep. 19, No Comments
GROW A NEW BODY IN A WEEK WITH SIX SENSES
Grow a New Body pushes the boundaries into less visible fields such as sacred energy and reconnection. It brings together cutting-edge neuroscience and biology with ancient wisdom of shamans who recognized many millennia ago that the body is one system, not a collection of parts that
by Christian Stan, on 28 May. 19, No Comments
VILA FOZ HOTEL & SPA OPENS IN PORTO
Set on one of the finest avenues in the district of Foz, the 68-room hotel embodies an intimate, contemporary boutique experience housed within the palatial splendor of a 19th-century manor, with a visual concept created by acclaimed Madeiran designer Nini Andrade Silva. Far from being a
by Christian Stan, on 3 May. 19, No Comments
MEMMO BALEEIRA, SEASIDE REVIVAL ON PORTUGAL’S ATLANTIC COAST
A lesson in monochromatic modernism on Portugal’s wild Atlantic coast, Memmo Baleeira has long established itself as a hub for design aficionados, surf junkies, and nature lovers alike. Not content with standing still however, the first sun-dappled days of spring herald the unveiling of the
by Christian Stan, on 28 Mar. 19, No Comments
TASCA BY CHEF JOSE AVILLEZ DEBUTS AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL JUMEIRA, DUBAI
Tasca takes inspiration from a traditional Portuguese eatery, “tasca”, serving genuine food and drinks but with a contemporary twist. With a menu based on a sharing concept, Tasca takes guests on a culinary journey across the rich and varied country. Dishes include a modern take on a range
by Christian Stan, on 22 Mar. 19, No Comments
