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Archives for February 2016

Airbnb Treehouse: World’s Most Wish-Listed Listing

You've seen the mesmerising pictures plastered all over Instagram, the twinkling lights and suspended peter-pan-like footbridge set amidst lush foliage and pine trees. The romantic Airbnb Treehouse is a real-life fairytale you can visit for a relaxing few days holiday. But where exactly is the world's most "wish-listed" listing, and what's the story behind it? Lucy Wang, writer for Inhabit gives a little insight ... Located in the leafy suburban neighbourhood of Intown Atlanta, Peter ... Read More

Top Airbnb Listings: Off The Grid in Pioneertown California

The top Airbnb listings for 2016 have been announced, and guess which dwelling made the list? None other than the unique Pioneertown architectural marvel I first wrote about back in March 2013! A seamless blend of location, design and sustainable initiatives make this tranquil holiday home in California's off-the-grid Joshua Tree National Park an Oasis within the desert... Let's jog our memories shall we... Recently noted by Dwell as one of the the best homes in America, this stunning ... Read More

24 Hours in Koreatown Los Angeles

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It’s official, the writing’s on the wall – K-Town is the new mecca. The infamous Los Angeles neighborhood just west of Downtown is littered with world-class Korean BBQ joints, edgy street-art and design hotels. It’s hard to imagine only two decades ago this low-rent area was ground zero for the LA riots and basically engulfed in flames! These days it’s home to more hipsters than hell-raisers and boasts some really cool rejuvenated buildings that house them. The great thing about KoreaTown Los ... Read More

Anti-Valentines Day: The Least Romantic Destinations in the World

There are a lot of places that are absolutely perfect for romantic getaways. But what if things aren’t going so swimmingly on the relationship front? What if the last thing you want to do is contribute to Hallmark’s world domination by purchasing a cutesy little love-heart card?  Well, dear readers, I promised you the world and I’ve delivered. Without further ado, here is a list of the most unromantic destinations in the world for those singletons that really couldn’t be bothered with ... Read More

Bali Creative Homes for under $80 AUD per night

Sometimes all we need is a little change of scenery to get the creative juices flowing! If, like me,  you're a freelancer working on a project and you're close to pulling your hair out with frustration (I'm sure I'm not alone here people), why not take advantage of the super cheap flights to Bali and book a couple of weeks in paradise at a place entirely your own? Thanks to the exchange rate and AirBnB, hosts are offering budget, boho homes for the imaginative traveler craving inspiration ... Read More

Things To Do In Canal St Martin: A Parisian Weekend

A Paris Weekender: What To Do In Canal St-Martin It was Canal St Martin’s colourfully cosmopolitan streets and cast-iron footbridges that stole viewers’ hearts in Amelie, Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s 2001 quirky Parisian blockbuster. These days the eclectic neighbourhood is a character unto itself – filled with shabby-chic bars, boutiques and hidden laneways. Take a stroll down the banks, devour some artisan cheese and watch the (extremely well-dressed) boho crowd walk by. Got 48 hours in Paris? Here's ... Read More