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The Mirror That Heals: Emotional Rituals in Hospitality
Mirror Ritual is an interactive installation developed at Monash University in 2020 by Nina Rajcic and Jon McCormack. It combines AI and machine learning to read your facial expression and…
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Stay Fermented: The Next Big Thing in Wellness Travel
Perched on a lush hill in Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa, the EM Wellness Kurashinohakko Lifestyle Resort isn’t just a wellness hotel; it’s an experiment in living with fermentation. Its philosophy uses…
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Sleeping Under the Stars: How Null Stern Hotel Redefined Luxury Through Absence
What Is it? Null Stern Hotel, German for “Zero Stars”, is perhaps the world’s most paradoxical luxury experience. It began in 2008 with a converted nuclear bunker in Zurich but…
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Into the Wild: Desert Island Survival Experiences Reconnect Us With Our Primal Instincts
What Is It? ‘Desert Island Survival’ is not your typical vacation; it’s a profound challenge that strips away modern comforts to reveal your most fundamental human capabilities. This immersive experience…
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Re-PIZZA: Turning Food Waste into a Culinary Revolution in Shanghai
What Is It? The Re-PIZZA project is a bold initiative launched in Xintiandi Shanghai to tackle one of the biggest sustainability challenges that hovers upon our consumerist society: food waste.…
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Dining Behind Bars: The Clink
What Is It? Imagine stepping into a restaurant where the chefs and waitstaff aren’t just serving up exceptional cuisine but also serving time. Welcome to The Clink, a groundbreaking restaurant…
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Mashpi Lodge: Luxury Meets Biodiversity
What Is It? Deep in the lush, emerald embrace of Ecuador’s Chocó Rainforest lies a secret that feels straight out of a nature documentary: Mashpi Lodge. Perched at 950 meters…
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Noma: Farm to table
If you’re on a mission to discover the world’s finest dining experiences, let me introduce you to Noma—a culinary landmark in Copenhagen. Nestled along the vibrant Christiania waterfront, Noma isn’t…
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Luxury Inside The Nature: Treehotel
What Is It? In an era when sustainable design is more essential than ever, Treehotel is a shining example of how innovation can harmonize with the environment. Nestled in the…
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