Imagine strolling through a sunlit Lisbon alley, walls alive with intricate blue-and-white patterns telling stories of voyages and saints. These are Portugal’s beloved azulejos – the glazed ceramic tiles that adorn everything from grand cathedrals to humble tavern walls. In this travelogue, we delve into the history of azulejos (including…
Not many people know just how much history and culture lies in the towns of The Netherlands (or Holland, if we were to take after the British). It would be an exaggeration to state that this post is going to showcase some of the unknown fascinating sights and secrets of…
We are huge fans of traditional architecture, so the fact that studio WAM Architecten decided to design a hotel that looks like a stack of beautiful traditional homes won us over. Inntel hotell is located in Zaandam, the Netherlands and consists of overlapping green wooden facades that are well integrated…
