makan | joie de vivre
Spent a weekend in the sun-kissed city of Split, Croatia, and oh, how I wish it was longer! The city’s beaches are a dream, with the Adriatic Sea’s crystal clear waters lapping against the shore. I found this little beach house near our hotel, nestled between the pines, a perfect hideaway from the world. Did […]
It’s hard to miss this magnificent tree with its gorgeous network of trunk and roots as well as branches which seemingly protect the entire Kilo Kitchen Restaurant from the elements. The restaurant’s architecture was clearly designed and built around this stunning specimen. Once inside, the ambiance is a heady mix of concrete textures, a sea […]
Let’s ditch those Zoom beach filters for the real thing!
The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is Singapore’s first dedicated museum of natural history. We are fans of the building’s rock-like facade that peels off to reveal a glimpse of thousands of native Singaporean plants. Inside, you’ll get to visit the biodiversity and origins of life galleries, and exhibits linking Singapore’s nation development to […]
Commissioned by its owner Alexis Godillot in 1882, the villa’s architect Pierre Chapoulart combined two existing villas into a magnificent residence. One finds in its facades different architectural styles, from classic, normand to moorish, unified harmoniously. The villa is part of a lovely walking path in the charming town centre of Hyères, so characteristic of […]
One of the many beautiful and spiritual trails of Bali – an island known for its volcanic mountains, rice terraces, and mystical temples. Important disclaimer: All sketches and opinions in this article are our own, and we do not receive commissions from any affiliated links in this post. The above excludes Google ads which help […]
Used since prehistoric times, Ochre is a natural clay pigment with colours ranging from yellow to deep orange or brown. The brillant hues of this natural ingredient have also contributed to the characteristic colour palette of provençal art and architecture. Located in the heart of one of the largest ochre deposits in the south of […]
During our last trip to Iceland, there was no lack of waterfalls in the land of water, ice and fire. However, we couldn’t forget Svartifoss, the black waterfall, aptly named due to its dark columns formed from cooled lava thousands of years ago. Like many lava formations across the world, the waterfall’s columns have a […]