Baaa! ๐ Would you try these VIRAL drinks from The Matcha Wang x BlackTree collaboration in Singapore? Lily Lamb Matcha was definitely the cutest, but the Milky Cat Cheese Thai Tea and specialty foam teas were just as good ๐๐ค๐
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- Anya, please donโt get overdressed when youโre in Bangkok! - Ok ๐
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, or the Temple of Dawn, is one of the most famous symbols of Bangkok, famous for its ceramic and porcelain outer decorations and corncob-shaped prangs (spires), with the tallest one standing over 80 metres high. Itโs located right on the riverbank of the Chao Phraya River, directly opposite the Grand Palace. Its name is linked to Aruna, the Hindu god of the rising sun. Itโs unclear when it was founded, but a temple was already on this site in the 17th century under the name Wat Makok. you have time, have a look at the architectural and decorative details, like the mythical Kinnari and yaksha guardians.
๐ธAnd yes, itโs a popular spot for dressing up in traditional Siamese clothing, and the stalls here have outfits for the whole family โ even kids! Overall, we spent about 30 minutes dressing up and taking photos, as the ladies working there were super quick. However, you can hire a professional photographer there as well if you wish.
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Save my list of landmarks for one of the prettiest European weekend escapes: Riga, Latvia๐
1. Town Hall Square (Rฤtslaukums) 2. First Christmas tree sign (Pirmฤs Ziemassvฤtku eglฤซtes piemiลas zฤซme) 3. House of the Blackheads (Melngalvju nams) 4. Three Brothers (Trฤซs brฤฤผi) 5. Freedom Monument (Brฤซvฤซbas piemineklis) 6. Riga Cathedral (Rฤซgas Doms) 7. Great Guild and Small Guild (Lielฤ ฤขilde un Mazฤ ฤขilde) 8. Cat House (Kaฤทu nams) 9. Riga Castle (Rฤซgas pils) 10. St Peterโs Church (Svฤtฤ Pฤtera baznฤซca) 11. Albert Street (Alberta iela) 12. Elizabetes street (Elizabetes iela) 13. Art nouveau museum (Rฤซgas Jลซgendstila centrs) 14. Powder tower (Pulvertornis) 15. Swedish Gate (Zviedru vฤrti) 16. Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum (Rฤซgas un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs) 17. Corner House (Stลซra mฤja) 18. Big Christopher monument (Lielais Kristaps) 19. Laima Chocolate Museum (Laimas ล okolฤdes muzejs) 20. Bastejkalna Parks (Bastejkalna parks) 21. Riga Central Market (Rฤซgas Centrฤltirgus) 22. Rozena Iela (Rozena iela) 23. Nativity of Christ Cathedral (Kristus Dzimลกanas katedrฤle) 24. Town Musicians of Bremen (Brฤmenes muzikanti) 25. Rigensis bakery (Konditoreja Rigensis) 26. Latvian Academy of Sciences (Latvijas Zinฤtลu akadฤmija) 27. Galerija Centrs (Galerija Centrs) 28. National Library (Latvijas Nacionฤlฤ bibliotฤka) 29. St Johnโs church (Svฤtฤ Jฤลa baznฤซca) 30. Soviet movie locations (Jauniela)
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Throwback to our Bali summer - we traded Ubud and Nusa Dua for Seminyak and Kuta this time โค๏ธ If you want a relaxing stylish stay, check out W Bali @wbaliseminyak - those sunset walks on the beach were unbeatable๐ฅน
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ad This week I attended a fantastic lunch at @cordrestaurant, Le Cordon Bleuโs flagship UK restaurant on Fleet Street led by Executive Chef Karl OโDell. It offers a modern fine dining experience and is listed in the Michelin Guide. We were greeted with a stylish bread basket, followed by Native Lobster raviolo and a Wild Mushroom Parfait shaped like a mushroom, served in a bowl filled with moss and acorns. And for mains, we went for some mushroom pasta (exceptionally beautifully plated!) and Rack of Salt Marsh Lamb, served on a rock and framed by fresh flowers. And I never leave without dessert: this time we chose the Strawberry and Pistachio one.๐ฅน
Where to stay in Qatar: The St. Regis Doha @stregisdoha
The St. Regis Doha is a luxury beachfront hotel located in West Bay. Standing guard at the entrance are two giant sculptures of the Arabian Oryx, the national symbol of Qatar, which you will spot immediately upon arrival. A special collaboration with @vilebrequin took place during our stay, with the brandโs iconic turtle symbol visible everywhere - from La Plage and the brasserie to the poolside. At night, projections of giant turtles illuminated the entire pool area.
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Not all sightseeing goes as planned - for instance, seeing Taal Volcano on Luzon Island, Philippines, from Peopleโs Park in the Sky, the highest observation point, was a complete disaster! Thankfully, we had a chance to observe the scenery from another spot, Twin Lakes Tagaytay. This is a redeveloped area with a vineyard, hotels, shops, cafรฉs, and scenic views (and they have a Starbucks with the best views in the world, too!).
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Where to go in Venice? Save my list! Basilica St Marco Gran Canal Rialto Bridge Dogeโs Palace Rialto Fish and Vegetables Market Saint Markโs Square San Michele island Libreria Aqua Alta Bridge of Sighs Caffรฉ Florian Galleria dellโaccademia Venetian Ghetto Madonna DellโOrto Church Fortuny palace Murano Island Scuola Grande di San Rocco House of Goldoni Museo ะกorrer and National Archaeological Museum of Venice Burano Island Peggy Guggenheim Museum Lido of Venice Museum of Music Squero di San Trovaso Basilica Santa Maria della Salute Arsenal of Venezia Caโ Rezzonico
Thank you @siberian_in_rome you make me feel the prettiest!
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The most burning question if you stay in Lusail, Qatar: the Raffles or the Fairmont?๐ฑ [my guide to Lusail is live, link in bio]
Two hotels are located inside the iconic Katara Towers and are interconnected by a massive conference hall.
๐ธRooms at the Fairmont (photos 1-10) feature a unique mix of modern luxury and traditional Arabic golden elements, with subtle decor honoring pearling, the Gulfโs most famous historic craft. I even felt like the bed was shaped like an oyster shell! And just wait until you see the view from our room - there were also several great spots to sit and admire the panorama.
In the Fairmont lobby, there is an impressive pearl chandelier, and the entire interior glitters with golden panels. On top of that, the hotel features a fantastic Asian restaurant and bar on one of the upper floors with breathtaking views over the city!
๐ธAt the Raffles hotel (photos 11-20), the rooms are super modern, featuring an iPad to control the music and browse the digital bath menu. The interiors are absolutely breathtaking: both in our room and the hotelโs public areas, from the kaleidoscopic lobby with changing sky colors throughout the day, up to the breakfast area. Head up to the 36th and 37th floors to feel like youโre on top of the world; the views from up there are incredible! Iโd also highly suggest having afternoon tea here: itโs served on a Katara Tower-inspired stand with Wedgwood tableware, along with an impressive selection of sandwiches and desserts. The cherry on top? The hotel even has its own private cinema!
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New article is live at purpurpurpur.co.uk: best sights to see in Lusail, Qatar ๐ Iโm sure youโve heard about Doha, the capital of Qatar, but what about Lusail? It is considered the second largest city of Qatar but feels like a part of Doha. Itโs a satellite city with many buildings still in development, and itโs hard to notice where Doha ends and Lusail begins. However, itโs a different entity with its own attractions, donโt miss this fantastic spot!
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Looking to stay close to nature in Singapore? The treehouse of this hotel gives you access to what might be the coolest pool ever - itโs shaped like a birdโs nest and located right above the jungle canopy! ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฟ ๐ @mandairainforestresort
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