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Hata Dome

Tucked into California's high desert, the HATA Dome is a sculptural sanctuary that blends radical design with climate-conscious living. Created by self-taught designer-builder Anastasiya Dudik, this 1,707-square-foot concrete dome stands as a bold testament to individual vision, merging Brutalist form, Ukrainian heritage, and sustainable architecture.

Inspired by ancestral building techniques and a "future primitive" ethos, HATA features curved walls, passive thermal regulation, plus fire and earthquake-resistant construction. Its thick concrete shell, crafted using shotcrete over a rebar-reinforced airform, naturally maintains a stable indoor climate, ideal for the harsh desert environment.

Inside, soft plaster walls and 16-foot ceilings create a calm, meditative space where light gently dances across organic forms. Custom furnishings rise from native boulders, while a circular saltwater pool, chef's kitchen, and luxury spa baths make the stay deeply restorative. Outdoors, a fire pit and cushioned amphitheater invite stargazing beneath vast desert skies.

The HATA Dome isn't just a home, it is a living sculpture. It asks us to rethink what shelter can be: resilient, expressive, and deeply in tune with nature. From its off-grid adaptability to its emotionally resonant design, this monolithic marvel offers more than escape, it offers perspective. Whether you are seeking creative clarity or just a break from the ordinary, HATA is a soulful desert experience unlike any other. Book now through Airbnb.




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2019 GIFTS FOR THE GLOBETROTTER - Image

2019 GIFTS FOR THE GLOBETROTTER

Today´s Gift guide roundup features some great gear for the jetsetter in your life, handy stuff for that loved friend or family member who spends most of their days asleep in airports or hotels. We have gathered some original gift ideas for the globetrotter who already has everything. Hey, maybe hell repay you with airline miles... Check out the list of products here...
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CASA ANGELINA HOTEL | AMALFI COAST ITALY - Image

CASA ANGELINA HOTEL | AMALFI COAST ITALY

Amalfi Coast in Italy is a magical place, Casa Angelina is a timeless, elegant and stylish Hotel perched on a seaside road above the azure tranquility of the Mediterranean. The Hotel is decorated in a minimal, crisp white decor, it features 39 exquisite and luxurious rooms and suites, a fabulous restaurant and two swimming pools. Check out the Hotel´s website for more details and bookings. ...
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SILVER TEARS CAMPERS - Image

SILVER TEARS CAMPERS

Silver Tears Campers expands the personal statement into a road epic. Unencumbered, you’ll travel light, but smart, with everything you need, and nothing you don’t. Pull it with your Mini, if you like. Maneuver it deftly through the woods to the creek bank. Fry trout in the open-air kitchen. Rub your hands across the figured maple countertop. Read that novel in the light of the kerosene lantern. Fall asleep to the sound of rain on the aluminum roof. Dream of tom...
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