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The Joy of Getting Lost: Advice on Living Abroad
Getting Lost in Italy When you decide to go to another country—not just to see its main tourist attractions, but to stay for a while and be part of the…
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Munich Revisited: Two Sides of the Same City
Munich Revisited Two Sides of the Same City On my first trip to Munich, I found myself lumbering away from the main train station in the early morning hours, completely…
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Tea and Tones: The Art of Tea
The “art of tea,” the famous culture of brewing tea, is fundamental in China. Tea is compared to personality. It has a mood and a fragrance. It sets a tone,…
The Five Elements of Chinese Aesthetics
A journey through Chinese aesthetics is a tour through its philosophy and culture. The Five Elements Theory, Wu Xing is one of them. And the way it shows in some…
CU29 Lightware: an Interview with Zoe Ramsey
CU29 Lightware, founded by Zoe Ramsey, is dedicated to designing and producing luxury handcrafted luminaires, created mainly in copper. A self-made designer, she now lives in San José del Cabo…
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Stories from all around the world, beautiful details, and travel inspiration for design-curious travelers. Where do you want to go next?
Across the Dunes of the Sahara Desert
As the sun began to set and the camel kept winding down through the desert sand, I couldn’t help but smile the whole way, filled with joy and in complete…
Discovering the Gallery District in San Jose del Cabo
San Jose del Cabo is captivating right away. Its vivid character and bright colors invite you to walk in the city center through the cobblestone streets and under the tunnel…
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Dumplings, dumplings
Dumplings, Jiaozi, Xiao Long Bao, Har Gow, Siu Mai, Bao Zi, Wontons… for an outsider, it can get confusing. But regardless of the style, be sure to try them! A…
Why Traveling Gives ‘Home’ a Different Meaning
Deep inside, we’re nomads; we’re travelers at heart. The urge of humankind to discover new places has always been part of our core. And I think that’s why the moment…
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From Sydney to Dubai: 10 Iconic Amazing Design Masterpieces
The last few centuries have seen incredible technological, engineering, and design advances, creating some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Reflecting values and aspirations, architecture has always been a defining aspect…
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