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Charming boutique hotel near Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris

Paris is one of those cities I’ll never get tired of. I lived there for a year, and no matter how often I return for a short city break, it’s always great to be back. Wandering the charming streets, having coffee at a cozy café, enjoying great food (obviously), or...

Charming boutique hotel near Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris

Paris is one of those cities I’ll never get tired of. I lived there for a year, and no matter how often I return for a short city break, it’s always great to be back. Wandering the charming streets, having coffee at a cozy café, enjoying great food (obviously), or simply reading a book in one of the city’s beautiful parks — it never gets old. But as lovely as Paris is, finding a good hotel can be surprisingly difficult. Too expensive, too outdated, too impersonal, too noisy, or just not in the right neighborhood. During my most recent trip, I stayed at Hotel Madeleine de Senlis, a new, small-scale three-star boutique hotel in the heart of the lively...

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The New York Edition

The New York Edition

It's not every day that I sleep in a hotel where celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and famous fashion bloggers were staying that same week. And where people like Leonardo DiCaprio and Alexa Chung attended the launch party a year ago. It may sound a bit intimidating, but...

The Ludlow in NYC

The Ludlow in NYC

Every time I visit New York I’m shocked to see how expensive hotels are. Like most people, I’d rather spend my money on something else than a bed and shower. But at the same time, I really (really) enjoy staying at modern boutique hotels. So for my last visit I...

Icelandic Luxury at the ION Hotel

Icelandic Luxury at the ION Hotel

Since we were already spending enough money in Iceland, we decided that we would splurge on one night at a luxury hotel. And I knew exactly which one: the ION Hotel. With its interesting, modern architecture in the middle of Iceland's typical moon-like landscape, it...

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