Casa Volta

Looking for a unique place to escape with friends and family? Look no further, Casa Volta is a spectacular open-air retreat nestled between the sea and jungle, that invites you to enjoy the wonderful climate of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Designed by renowned architectural firm Ambrosietchegaray, the unique house reveals itself in the familiar vernacular form of three clay-fired brick vaults inviting guests to a fresh space under them. The house features two bedrooms housed in two of the vaulted spaces, with the third occupied by an open air kitchen-dining space. There are also several courtyards and a beautiful pool that runs trough the center of the house. The impressive property is available for rent though Airbnb.

ANDY

ANDY: The Untold Story of Andy Irons is a new long-awaited documentary film that focuses on the true, untold story of one of the world’s most prolific surfers and rival of Kelly Slater. The film documents the life story of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons who died at age 32 from a heart attack with the secondary cause being an acute mixture of drugs. He died on November 2, 2010. His wife was eight months pregnant with their son, Axel, at the time. The f...
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THE BIG BOOK OF BACON

Bacon lovers rejoice! a new book of recipes puts a spin on traditional meals and elevates bacon from a simple meal accessory to the focal point of these dishes. The Big Book of Bacon: Savory Flirtations, Daliances, and Indulgences with the Underbelly of the Pig, is a book by Jennifer Pearsall, author and publisher of the popular blog thebaconaffairs.com, and as she puts it, "I can’t think of anything bacon doesn’t work with." via Available in Europe here...
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EVERLAND HOTEL PARIS | ONE ROOM HOTEL WITH FRONT ROW VIEWS OF THE EIFFEL TOWER

Everland Hotel was designed by Swiss architects Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann, the hotel is located in spectacular places around the world. In todays post, we feature the Hotel Everland in Paris, which is actually a hotel room with a spectacular view of the City of Lights. Initially located above the Gallery of Contemporary Art Leipzig, the 10 tonnes "capsule" was moved onto the roof of the Palais de Tokyo, with the help of a 20 ton crane....
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