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LIVING, TRAVEL | January 9, 2013 | by Kim Vallee

Beam Me Up Art Suite at ICEHOTEL

beam me up room at icehotel sweden

photo credits: Beam Me Up room by Pinpin Studio Each year, the ICEHOTEL in the Jukkasjärvi, Sweden asked designers from across the globe to create themed art suites for their guests. Science-fiction fans would be delighted if they stay at the ICEHOTEL. After the TRON Legacy art suite from the British designers Ben Rousseau and Ian Douglas-Jones in winter 2011, they could [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL | July 11, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

The Italian Train of Taste

Italian Train of Taste

If you happen to be near Lombardy region this summer, you should try to book yourself a ticket on board of  il Treno di Sapori — meaning “Train of Taste”. Passengers will be served local food and wines as they enjoy the scenery of the region. It is a nice way to discover local cuisine. You can [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Friendly Luxury When Camping

cozy camping bedroom

photos by Thomas J. Story for Sunset magazine – May 2012 Camping has evolved so much since my childhood. I prefer a nice hotel room to sleeping in a tent any time. I’m also aware that many young kids adore camping; maybe that I will need to adapt. Just in case, I explored how I [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL | May 8, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Kim Loves: Reisenthel’s Travel Bags

reisenthel travel bags

I have a love affair with some brands and Reisenthel is one of these brands for me. It has been a while since I visited their Web site. I am glad to see new products. I couldn’t stop discovering their travelling bag collection. I like the fact that it is cheerful. Plus, you will not [...]

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May 3, 2012 | by Kim

Friendly to Kids: Family Stays and Teaching...

family stays

By design, boutique hotels try to raise the bar in hospitality. Since I became a mom, I look for services that I [...]

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January 22, 2012 | by Kim

Travel in Style with Design Hotels

design hotels

If you are fond of boutique hotels, you are probably familiar with Mr and Mrs Smith‘s hotel booking services. I love their story. [...]

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October 6, 2011 | by Kim

More Comfort in Economy-Class Flights

Qantas

Occasionally, I browsed the Web for articles on what are the innovative ideas from airline companies around the world. While the more [...]

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September 19, 2011 | by Kim

What To Do in Montreal: Magie des Lanternes...

magie des lanternes 2011

My husband, our baby and I had a great time at the opening night of Magie des Lanternes. It is truly magical. [...]

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