Waterfalls are what happens when geology and gravity collaborate on a flex. At their core, waterfalls form when hard rock overlays softer rock. Over time, erosion undercuts the softer layer until — eventually — gravity wins and water takes the…
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Opened in 1864, Hôtel de Paris was built with a clear purpose: to accommodate the wealthy guests drawn to the newly established Casino de Monte-Carlo across the square. From the outset, the hotel was conceived as part of the casino…
Florence may be the heart of the Renaissance, but some of Tuscany’s most memorable experiences lie just beyond the city walls. Within a short drive, you can find yourself walking medieval streets, tasting world-class wines, exploring ancient towns, or floating…
Even the most well-travelled among us have made a few questionable decisions along the way. I’ve stayed in more hotels than I can count, crossed more borders than I remember, and yet I still learn something new on almost every…
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The building may date back to 1905, but One Aldwych didn’t become a hotel until 1998 with a huge refurb in 2019. Designed by architect Charles Mewès, the same man behind the Ritz in London and Paris, the original structure…
Ah, Bordeaux a city that casually leans against a river, swirls a glass of red, and says, “Oh this old thing?”while standing in front of some of the most elegant architecture in France. Known affectionately (and sometimes grandly) as La…
