A journalist bought it as a ruin. It was originally built for a prosperous local merchant at the beginning of the 19th century. Now it is a very nice Russian hotel. Probably not a typical Russian hotel room. Well travelled locals would say it’s not even typical for St. Petersburg. The bathroom – way more spacious [...]
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From the outside it’s hard to tell that the Britania is one of the best hotels in Lisbon. No doubt the entrance is the most striking feature of the exterior. It’s also one of a few things that would tell the fans of Deco that the Britania is Lisbons only surviving Deco hotel! It sure [...]
Fjällpuben, Åre, Sweden *****
Posted in Europe, Restaurant, Sweden, Swedish countryside, Top rated restaurants on Apr 10th, 2009
I believe that this table has the potential to attract a lot of German guests. How exotic! To eat under a moose’s head. Thankfully enough this restaurant has other qualities… Translation of feel-good message: ”In a home where love is given, happiness will live and all will enjoy”. It rhymes in Swedish. The interior is [...]
Nimb, Copenhagen, Denmark *****
Posted in Denmark, Europe, Hotel, Top rated, Top rated accommodation on Dec 5th, 2008
It doesn’t look like your ordinary boutique hotel. It doesn’t even look like a hotel. Room 12 is located at the very end of the Eastern Wing at the Nimb. And it has a fireplace! Personal hygiene, room 12 style. Not visible in this picture: The bathtub. The Nimb, Bernstorffsgade 5. On the other side [...]
Turkish Airlines serves pretty good food in Economy!
Posted in Nuggets, Useful info on Okt 16th, 2008
It may not look like much but it was way tastier than anything I’ve eaten on any SAS or Lufthansa flight lately. Airlines rarely surprise me in a positive way these days. But flying from Stockholm to Amman via Istanbul made me a fan of Turkish Airlines. Flights were on time, the staff was rather [...]