The Elements Of A Home

Have you ever been curious about the stories behind your everyday household objects and furnishings? From the importance of the clink of ice in a cocktail shaker to the devilish development of cutlery, Amy Azzarito’s book The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks tells the tales of more than 60 ordinary furnishings and objects you have never thought twice about. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities.

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THE GRAND HOSTELS

Hostels are more popular than ever, especially among millennial travelers, they are becoming a more popular alternative than traditional hotels for many young travelers. This has lead to new innovation in the hostel industry, and a new wave of luxury hostels is emerging that offer an extra shot of service and comfort. This new book The Grand Hostels showcases the best and most fun hostels to stay around the world, and tells stories of memorable experiences they are ...
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CABANAS NO RIO | COMPORTA PORTUGAL

On the Portuguese coast (about an hour south of Lisbon) lies a hidden piece of paradise...Comporta. This beautiful region is known for the magnificent white sandy beaches, the wine, fresh fish and the beautiful rice paddies. Cabanas no Rio is a project by architect Manuel Aires Mateus, the same guy behind the "Casas na Areia”. The romantic hideaway is ideal to relax, recharge batteries and simply enjoy nature. The two recovered old fisherman huts have in total onl...
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SONEVA JANI RESORT

There are many luxury hotels in the Maldives, but Soneva Jani may just be the best. Many of these island resorts have picturesque villas sitting on stilts over the water, stunning scenery and special amenities, but Soneva Jani takes this to a new level. The resort offers 24 palatial overwater villas all with a full-size private pool and direct access to the glittering lagoon. The sopectacular villas also have a water slide, outdoor bathroom, and a retractable roof s...
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