Julia Kostina

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Baglio Occhipinti, true Sicily

Authentic Luxury, Countryside hotels, Italy, Sicily, Unique experienceApril 16, 2025453Views 0Likes 0Comments

Baglio Occhipinti, small and luxury countryside hotel, located 30 km from Ragusa, and 90 km from airport of Catania. This is South-East part of Sicily if to look at the map. The part that probably has the biggest concentration of places which worth a visit while easy reachable within 30 min - 1 hour drive.…

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, Palermo

Italy, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Palermo, Rocco Forte, SicilyApril 6, 2025219Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rocco Forte Hotel Villa Igiea is the most luxurious address to stay in Palermo, upcoming trendy travel destination in Sicily with tremendous 2,700 years history, stunning architectural landmarks and authentic Sicilian lifestyle. Rocco Forte hotel collection is synonym to luxury in key locations of Italy and Europe, and Hotel Villa Igiea is no exception. Villa…

Palermo. Puppet theatre.

Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Unique experienceApril 4, 2025239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palermo, Sicily. Puppet theatre or Opera dei pupi. Teatro Argento. Opera dei pupi is one of those beloved Sicilian traditional arts which are still present thanks to enthusiasts, and skills are passed from generation to generation with solicitude and care. Today Opera dei pupi is part of UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage…

Palermo, Sicily: character, drama, grandeur, and plenty of history

Authentic Luxury, Italy, Palermo, Photography, SicilyApril 3, 2025262Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palermo, Sicily... I would suggest this particular moment is perfect to include Palermo (and Sicily in total) in your travel plans. During last decade this tremendous city made big effort to become more tourist-friendly without loosing its unique character - just cleaning, systemizing, restoring, adding few luxury accommodation options and creating some infrastructure (based on…

Me, myself and I

Me, myself, and I, PhotographyFebruary 6, 2025467Views 0Likes 0Comments

Yes, when I was that small (big), photo camera was already fascinating me, and it had some continuation for sure. As a grown up, I do understand why. My father enjoyed photography as his hobby at those times when it was a bit more complex than now (imaging, there was photography before digital cameras and…

Brussels. Exciting new opening. The Corinthia Brussels.

Belgium, Brussels, Corinthia Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Luxury TravelDecember 30, 2024626Views 0Likes 0Comments

Belgium in total, and Brussels in particular, is definitely underestimated travel destination. How much do you really know about it? Beer, chocolate, french fries, European Union headquarters, some may be watched black comedy "In Bruges"... Well, not that much. Few years back I made journey through Flemish part of Belgium, but that worth another…

International Luxury Travel Market. ILTM Cannes.

human connections, jetset lifestyle, Mindset, Travel show, Unique experienceDecember 14, 2024691Views 0Likes 0Comments

The magic we sometimes can perform for our clients is all based on connections. Connections are made through the years of hard work and hard play, and glamorous annual December gathering in Cannes is inevitable part of it. Yes, this very special venue is hold exactly at the same grounds where Cannes film festival happens.…

Fulvio Pierangelini

Authentic Luxury, Gourmet dining, ItalyNovember 14, 2024894Views 0Likes 0Comments

"My dream is that the dish must arrive on the table frank and sincere, without showing any effort in the execution". I first met chef Fulvio Pierahgelini in 2008 which is 16 years ago from now. Well, we both went long way since then. Mine was not as starry as Fulvio's, but no regrets.…

Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai

Edition, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mexico, Riviera MayaNovember 9, 2024913Views 0Likes 0Comments

This is another, and very remarkable, new addition to Riviera Maya Marriott presence. If you are not familiar with Edition brand, there are couple of words to explain. "Life style" brands have been emerging recently here and there, and you may know few, but Marriott went little bit further and introduced "LUXURY life style" brand.…

St Regis Kanai, Riviera Maya

Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Marriott, Mexico, Modern, Riviera MayaNovember 7, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I'll be honest, I was not very lucky with whether the time I was staying at St Regis Kanai. It was heavenly warm, but overcast. Well, it happens. But walking along the beach with my camera, collecting shells to the pocket of my shorts, watching the birds, feet in warm surf, seven or fifty seven…

Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Authentic Luxury, Banyan Tree, jetset lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Travel, Mayakoba, Mexico, Mindset, Riviera Maya, Unique experienceNovember 5, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Mayakoba is a special place. One of those which were created to be unique, different, sustainable, and luxurious for those who understand and appreciate the nature. Don't take me wrong, but Mayakoba beach is not the best in Riviera Maya. It is swimmable, but not ideal for someone who's been to many amazing beaches. And…

Taranto. Vintage cars.

Authentic Luxury, Italy, jetset lifestyle, Puglia, Unique experience, vintage carsOctober 21, 2024857Views 0Likes 0Comments

Taranto is a town in Puglia which is still to be recovered and replaced to travel map. Still one of those Italian towns where you can buy house for 1 euro with obligation to restore it. Which is not an easy task. Taranto has tons of character in it, but it will take sometimes before…