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A comprehensive Journal that explores the realms of travel, lifestyle, hotels, architecture, design, artisans, and culture highlighting our taste of the good life made simple.
We love a good story, and in the Journal, we explore the creative talents and architecture from the modernist to the restoration project of a heritage hotel; we highlight the real eco champions of sustainable brands, share the tale of family businesses from glove makers to Schnapps [roducers in the Alps, or how about one of the oldest ceramic tile producers in Europe that were used in Amsterdam's newest hotel or the landscaper who envelopes a former monastery.
Inspiration, fun and insider travel tips, news, stories, and destination guides by The Aficionados.
What happens when you let the Gault & Millau Chef of the Year 2024 and the most charismatic woman loose on the disco floor in the first district of Vienna?
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Zermatt’s dining scene just got fired up with flame-grilled flavours, local ingredients, and bold pairings, all crafted by Chef Erwin Peters and sommelier Luca Marti.
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A culinary tale woven with passion, history, and flair, this is a journey through the flavours, memories, and artistry that have made one family’s name a cornerstone of Merano’s dining scene.
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A fresh addition to Bolzano, this spot delivers locally sourced Italian dishes with a South Tyrolean twist, served in a modern, relaxed setting that nods to its historic roots.
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Some design principles are so uncomplicated and understated that they can be found in different iterations, in different corners of the world. The value placed on craftsmanship is one of these; so is the use of natural materials that not only can last a lifetime, but also get more handsome with each passing year.
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Anchored to specific genres of hotel design, The Aficionados print editions: Farmhouse Fabulous, Casa Gorgeous, Blueprint Beauts, Neu Heritage and Alchemists of Italy take the reader through the creation narratives. A sourcebook for hoteliers, travellers, style aficionados and those who appreciate design.
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Parked up high in northern Italy, close to the border with Austria, is the 3 Zinnen ski area, part of the Dolomiti Superski destination where ski goes hand-in-hand with epic views that rise up around you in a jagged panorama of the magnificent UNESCO-protected Dolomites.
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A small Scottish company, Lonely Mountain Skis (LMS) produce honest, well-crafted hardwood-veneered skis, beautiful enough to hang on the wall.
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A taste of creative alchemy tells the tale of travels, adventure and the fertile land sof Alentejo - meet chef David Jesus at MAPA set within the L'AND Hotel Vineyards.
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The world within a Viennese coffee house is filled with so much more than just Sacher - glimpse Vienna & Austria's grand imperial past, always 'mit Schlag'.
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Set within the historic greenhouse of Relais Roncolo 1888, nestled in the green hills of the wine estate Tenuta di Roncolo, Ristorante Limonaia is where Emilian culinary tradition meets modern elegance.
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A smart hub of relaxed style for dining and entertainment, that comes with a highly curated concept store filled with crafted and fashion-conscious stock –the nice things.
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