A Modern Wayfarer

Hotel Droog Amsterdam: Expect The Unexpected

It’s not often you stay in a hotel with only one room; but then again, what defines a hotel anyway? Is it an establishment offering daily room service and cleaning? Is it a place to stay overnight when you want a little luxury in your life? Hotel Droog (pronounced ‘drock’ with that phlegmy throat twang only the Dutch do well) is all of the above and more. Part hotel-part-design-studio-part-retailer-part-event-room-part-gallery-part-café....phewf, this collective space takes the traditional and ... 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

Weekly Wayfarer: Natasha Darling… Artist, Illustrator and Spiritual Life Coach

Natasha Darling is an all round creative soul who produces wonderful visual artwork through the thoughtful use of her surroundings and experiences - wherever they may be. With a cross disciplinary background in all things design, she has also fulfilled a successful career as a Stylist with reputable publications and designers in London, Dubai and Australia over the past six years. It is through these wonderful experiences she caught the travel bug. And she hasn't stopped travelling since. Her ... Read More

From DC to Daylesford: A Tour of the Daylesford White House

I want to talk about US politics as much as I want to talk about taxes. Toto, we're not in Washington anymore. Actually, we never were. What I do want to focus on, however, is Victoria's very own glamorous white building known as the Daylesford White House. A long time favourite of weekend wonderers and design bloggers around the world, the Daylesford White House is located in the Macedon Ranges not 1.5 hours north-east of Melbourne. Designed by Melbourne's vintage interiors queen Lyn Gardener, ... Read More

A Trip Inside Airbnb HQ in San Francisco

Venturing inside Airbnb HQ in San Francisco California is certainly a trip! The undisputed leader in facilitating meaningful international connections between the hosts of distinctive rentals and travellers seeking to 'live like a local' while away from home is definitely progressive when it comes to office space. And why not? For a web-platform that offers accommodation for people looking to rent the fuselage of a plane, a treehouse or even an igloo, it’s only natural that their office reflects ... Read More

The Curious Case of Colourful Culburra Beach Shacks

In a State full of classic, shabby-chic and modern architecture, Culburra, which is located somewhere along the New South Wales' Shoalhaven Coast incase you didn't know, is single-handedly (and unashamedly) keeping '70's design alive and kicking. Call them what you will, but the colourful Culburra Beach Shacks make a statement! I've never seen as many retro-inspired or restored beach shacks in one place until I laid eyes on this sleepy little beach town just south of Sydney. It's like the ... Read More