Da Licenca Boutique Hotel

Located in the beautiful Alentejo (a wonderful destination to retreat from crowds and sightsee through historic villages) in Portugal, lays this stunning boutique hotel. Dá Licença hotel takes over a former farm in an almost monastic retreat in Portugal’s Alentejo region that is set on a 300-acre former olive grove. The unique decor features artworks, furniture, and decorative objects made locally. It consists of three buildings, a larger structure housing the common areas, a suite and two guestrooms, and two smaller buildings where four additional suites and one more guestroom are located. Guests can enjoy a perfectly round pool set against a stunning view of rolling hills, or the T-shaped infinity pool with views of unfolding olives groves, or several private pools.

THE PERIODIC TABLE OF COCKTAILS

The Periodic Table of Cocktails is a new fun book, a concise compendium of cocktails with foolproof recipes. The appealingly geeky book organizes the drinks by their predominant alcohol base (vodka, gin, tequila, etc.) and by cocktail styles. Instead of Helium, Hydrogen or Carbon, the elements in this periodic table are Negronis, Moscow Mules, and Mai Tais. The book also offers the background history and make-it-yourself recipe for each of the more than 100 cocktail...
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The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees

The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees is a tale of craftsmanship for nature lovers, and about the joy of making things in wood. The fascinating read tells the story of how one individual (Rob Penn) cut down a single ash tree to see how many things could be crafted from it. In the book, Rob talks about the therapeutic value of working with wood, the joy of making things in wood, of its touch and smell, its many uses, and the resonant, calming effect of running our han...
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FLOATING CINEMA

This amazing scenery is in the rocky shoreline of Yao Noi, Thailand. The Archipelago Cinema is part of the event organized by Film on the Rocks Yao Noi, a new film festival curated by Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Tilda Swinton. The auditorium raft was designed by German-born and Beijing-based architect Ole Scheeren, it was built using recycled materials. The guests are taken to the awe-inspiring glowing raft by boat, in the middle of the quiet waters of Nai Pi Lae ...
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