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Live in Athens #02 apartment

Airy, bright and modern. That would aptly describe our “home” in Athens. The entire booking process was a breeze. Andreas was very accommodating and concise in his explanations of the charges, the location, and little things we should take note of. Payment of the deposit was through PayPal and the rest was payable upon arrival. […]

Mandarin Oriental Paris

So many hotel bathrooms always seemed to be designed by men, for men. Very often there was inadequate light for applying make up, the electrical outlet was in an awkward corner without mirror access, and the bathrobe was usually so huge and heavy I could disappear in it. This bathroom was definitely sensitivity designed and stocked. […]

Bangkok – The Mandarin Oriental Hotel

The Author’s Lounge I totally forgot to bring my camera for this weekend getaway, and this was made an even bigger crime given the beauty that is Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, the hotel where we stayed at. This was Thailand’s first hotel, and amongst one of the oldest in all of Asia. The son of Anna Leonowens (of […]

Salzburg – Hotel Villa Carlton

Our accommodation in Salzburg was a converted mansion located near the main railway station, which was ideal since we arrived and departed by train. The fittings were pristine and the deco edgy, despite minimal memories we had a pleasant stay. Reception was most helpful with directions. Hotel Villa Carlton Markus-Sittikus-Straße 3, 5020 Salzburg, Austria http://www.villa-carlton.at

The Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments, Budapest

Our hotel was adorable, a little old world charm with sleek mod-cons and contemporary fittings. The room was a good size and always smelt fresh and sweet. Good shower pressure, lovely L’Occitane toiletries, and the bed was adequately comfortable (the pillows were useless though, I needed to prop them with a folded sweater). The location […]