Thai legacy woven into Japanese refinement -Where a Heritage-Rich Brand Meets the Millennial Ancient Capital of Kyoto Photo credit: Dusit Thani Kyoto In recent years, I have evolved into a far more spontaneous traveller. I now intentionally refrain from vigorous research into every facet of a hotel upfront, aiming to preserve a shred of mystery. Armed with only a faint awareness of what lay ahead, I stepped into a property that weaves Thai legacy into Japanese refinement—a n

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A full-circle moment—culminating in the unveiling of a long-awaited return episode in Tokyo Hi everyone, welcome to my podcast— Life Designer . Exactly three years ago in Sydney, I had the privilege of interviewing Miki —an illuminating character, a talented artist and photographer. In that episode, she walked us through her extraordinary life trajectory of traveling and living across the world, embracing a nomadic lifestyle. She shared her aspirational pivot story—from archi

As I put myself out into the world, it reciprocates with moments of beauty and meaning Chapter 3 – Onsen and Meandering A Journey Through Kusatsu’s Healing Waters and the Art of Serendipitous Encounters I am always drawn to staying in a quintessential Onsen hotel, savoring kaiseki cuisine or wrapping myself in an authentic Onsen for its soothing, healing, and beauty powers. I have visited several Onsen destinations in Japan (Hakone, Izu, Hokkaido, etc.,), but Kusatsu Onsen ex

Style, to me, is not merely about appearances; it reveals the potential matrix of my reality Travel evokes a profound sense of reminiscence, a feeling that lingers in the corners of our memory. Since the Post-Covid era, I’ve embarked on a few solo trips, primarily across Australia and Japan. It might sound like a broken record, but my life often revolves around discipline and structure. Travel , however ,whisks me away from routine, landing me in a blank slate where I exercis

A Dazzling Luminary in the Southern Hemisphere: Gilded Past, Golden Present, Radiant Future. Capella Sydney, the first outpost of the Capella Hotel Group in Sydney, was ushering under the spotlight of luxury hotel unveiling in 2023. After a meticulous seven-year restoration and expansion, coupled with a $225 million investment, Capella Sydney emerged as a new luminary in the world of luxury hotels, instantly standing out from its peers. It has been honored as the No. 3 best c

A world-class luxury hotel features Japanese traditional beauty and authentic hospitality Modern retention is evident in all facets of the interior and exterior. Underneath its sleek glass façade, the interior unfolds in exquisite material selection and tonality variation in nuances. Since embarking on a new path of writing hotel reviews, I've encountered an additional layer of complexity when selecting a hotel. At first glance, the Okura Hotel's lobby, as seen on its website

A Boutique Hotel Merges Heritage Opulence with Contemporary Luxe Islington Hotel first hit my radar because it is listed on small luxury hotels of the world. It was a late-night check-in. I dragged my small suitcase all the way up the steep hill. I had been listening to a Chinese song by Jay Chou, titled 青花瓷 along the way. It's a song imbued with oriental and ethereal aesthetics, seamlessly blending in with Hobart's heritage allure and artistic charm .It was the theme song c

Crafting an enriched and vibrant life that's worth celebrating Success to me is not a destination. It's a forever ongoing process, a state Today’s guest , Luella is A ultimate life designer, who not only curates space through the lens of interior design but also crafts a life within the container of good life. She is an interior designer based in UK with10 pages of her work featuring in the local prestigious publication ‘style at home’. As a serial entrepreneur, she pivot

Reverberations that resound through a forest of art I am often mindful of my proximity to pure nature as I just reached the level to get along with urban solitude. I am a nostalgic living presence. A deep forest may trigger my fear of unknown darkness, while an urban museum could miss out on a subdued touch. But when art encounters nature, time becomes tranquil and dignified. When art is melting into nature, I once again, in the Pola Museum, experienced that idea status of 'b

A Museum Hotel of Japan Beauty I had unique and immersive culture experience in Hotel Gajoen Tokyo ( first time to wear kimono, Hyakudan Kaidan exhibition, Hotel art tour, etc) all contributed to the amazing stay of mine here. I want to say Gajoen hotel keeps transforming and elevating to stand the test of time. Its art legacy particularly transcends time and space to sustain and thrive to this day and onwards! 今回一番楽しみにしてるホットルです! 一流のおもてなしと ホテルで もらう た深い文化体験のおかげで、素晴らしい滞在ができました

I started my 2022 home project which somehow extends its scope into renovation, interior design, decluttering and organization from last June around. It was probably my biggest project in 2022 which grounds me on a very deep and personal level. It was over half year of hustle, stretching my creativity, mentality, even physical strengths to a new level. My architect friends said they see my potential in interior design. I guess even I may get slight bit of sensitivity in styl