Q: What is it? A: A High Renaissance Tuscan villa that has been turned into a hotel, with ”frescoed ceilings, elaborate stuccowork and colourful terrazzo floors” and a pretty unmotivated staff. Impressive. That’s the first word that comes to mind… While driving up the hill after having passed the manned gate, you can’t but think [...]
Tag Archive 'Park'
Berns Asiatiska, Stockholm, Sweden ***
Posted in Europe, Restaurant, Stockholm, Sweden on Jan 3rd, 2010
Visible through the entrance of Berns Asiatiska: Berzelii Park. Berns opened its doors August 1, 1863, (big ups to architect Johan Fredrik Åbom). If created today, those mega-sized chandeliers wouldn’t survive the focus groups. The next time I’ll bring a food stylist. This mess is my first round at the Sunday brunch at Berns Asiatiska. [...]
Q: What is it? A: A very boutique-y but quite large, (185 rooms), Manhattan hotel. Designed by Julian Schnabel, it features many works of art by Warhol, Hirst, Haring, and of course, Schnabel himself. The lobby, designed by Julian Schnabel. ”It is a study in careful contradictions – jazzy but purposeful” says the hotel website. [...]
A visit to the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park, Central African Republic
Posted in Africa, National Park on Jul 8th, 2008
Not all journeys start in the small village of Bayanga. The trip has hardly any turns during the first hour. A straight road built by a logging company takes us there. A sign tells us that we’re entering the Parc National Dzanga-Ndoki. When the road finally turns, it follows an elephant path. Exactly the opposite [...]
Berns Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden ****
Posted in Europe, Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden on Apr 22nd, 2008
Nice view over the Berzelii Park. In the background: The former location of the bank which during a robbery drama was the birthplace of the Stockholm Syndrome. Out of 82 rooms at the Berns Hotel, three comes with a circular window with a view of the Berzelii Park. The bathroom of room #431. Not visible [...]