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Open fire at Knystaforsen
  • Rydöbruk ·
  • Sweden ·

Knystaforsen Review: Open-Flame Nordic Cuisine

Discover Knystaforsen, a Michelin-starred gem in Halland, Sweden. Experience Nordic cuisine cooked over open flames with cosy ambiance, superb service, and a memorable outdoor experience.
Chef Mitsunobu Nagae plating at L’abeille Tribeca.
  • New York City ·
  • Usa ·

L’abeille Review

Restaurant L’abeille in Tribeca: Our Final NYC Dinner. This was our last dinner in New York, which turned out to be a wonderful ending to a fantastic trip. L’abeille is located down in the Tribeca…

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Bar Vendome

Review: Bar Vendôme

Lunch at the Bar Vendôme, at the iconic Ritz in Paris. We had probably one of the world’s most expensive Croque Monsieur in their lovely ...
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Hotel Bvlgari in Paris.

Review: Bvlgari Hotel

Indulge in Luxury at Bvlgari Hotel on Avenue de George in Paris. A new Bvlgari hotel has check-in in Paris. Just across the street from ...
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La Reserve

Review: La Réserve

Classic hotel in Paris. La Reserve Hotel & Spa offers a completely different experience compared to Bvlgari. The interior design is cozy and classic, and ...
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Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Review: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Our Stay at the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco Our stay at the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco was a bit like a love affair gone wrong ...
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Ett Hem

Review: Ett Hem

Ett Hem Five star hotel home in Stockholm. Ett Hem” translates to “A Home” in Swedish, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. The atmosphere ...
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Domaine du Mas de Pierre Resort & Spa

Review: Domaine du Mas de Pierre Resort & Spa

Domaine du Mas de Pierre This is an old hotel that underwent refurbishment and new building construction. However, we are puzzled why the management has ...
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La Chèvre d’Or

Review: La Chèvre d’Or

Hotel La Chèvre d’Or was a stunning surprise. The view is just fabulous over the Mediterranean Sea. We think that a 2-nights stay here is ...
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Cap Antibes Beach Hotel

Review: Cap Antibes Beach Hotel

Ups and Downs of a Stay at Cap Antibes Beach Hotel. In summary, our stay at Cap Antibes Beach Hotel was marked by a series ...
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hotel welcome

Review: Hotel Welcome

Hotel Welcome in Villefranche-sur Mer. A lovely hotel in a picturesque small village​. It’s not luxurious, but we like the hotel for one night.  Info ...
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Sjömagasinet

Review: Sjömagasinet

Sjömagasinet an iconic seafood restaurant in Gothenburg, Sweden. Regrettably, the restaurant has swiftly declined, reminiscent of the fate of the Wasa ship under the new ownership ...
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Park Hyatt in Sydney

Review: Park Hyatt / The Langham

Last night at Park Hyatt hotel in Sydney. After a bad experience at the Langham where we had a room booked, we decided to leave ...
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Spiderweb

Review: Lake House

Lake House the perfect getaway hotel? After spending a couple of days in Melbourne, we decided to take a two-hour drive to Daylesford for a ...
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Mount Lofty

Review: Mount Lofty Sequoia

Mount Lofty House – Sequoia Our itinerary included spending a few days at Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, with plans to stay only one ...
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Raffles Singapore

Raffles Singapore: A Blend of History and Luxury

Raffles Singapore – A Timeless Icon Famous Raffles sets a new bar in the hotel world. Following its meticulous restoration, the hotel reopened its doors ...
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Kokkeriet

Review: Kokkeriet

Kokkeriet may appear as a cozy neighborhood restaurant where locals dine on a Wednesday night. Don’t be fooled. This is fine dining, as the restaurant ...
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5 bars in Rome.

5 bars in Rome

5 bars in Rome. When in Rome, why not treat yourself to a romantic evening at a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the eternal ...
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Restaurant Mirabelle in Rome

Review: Mirabelle

Restaurant Mirabelle – Tourist trap deluxe! Oh, what a delightful experience we had at this charming restaurant! It was truly one of the worst dining ...
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st regis rome

Review: St Regis Rome

St Regis: A blood pressure experience in Rome. Our stay at this hotel, which was supposed to be the grand finale of our engagement holiday, ...
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