Thursday, May 29, 2014

Lost in Paris


眼看着离开巴黎的日子也变成了倒计时,各种舍不得。来过才发现小巴黎范围比我想象的小,不过等待探索的地方无限大。哪怕是在这里一个月也只是scratch the surface..纵使真实有脏乱差不浪漫的一面,但正是这些阴暗面才让这座城市有血有肉。当跨进安逸小店店员温柔的跟你说一声Bon jour Madame的声音实在太好听了。历史沉淀下他的每一个街景角度都是恰到好处的存在。一个城市几百年前和几百年后都是一样的美。我明年要再来!









Saint Germain des pres 是我最喜欢的区之一。除了很多品牌专卖之外在私人小店里总是能邂逅不会撞衫又充满设计感的exceptional pieces. 说不定下次再来就住这 




晚饭后散步不知不觉就来到这,夜晚的凡登广场好美。。坐落着多少个女孩纸的梦幻逸品?不过我关注的重点往往是卖场和橱窗本身。发现很多品牌的总店门头比想象小很多,远不像亚洲那般高大气派,但内部细节传达着大师的用心良苦。VanCleef & Arpels的山茶花墙和爱马仕的橱窗。不仅仅是奢侈品更是艺术品

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Hotel Moresco, Venice

住的酒店Hotel Moresco 居然成为了我全部美好的回忆。等待check in的时候就会有人把你带去入口的小餐厅吃点在地特产,酒店的 lounge 装饰的很有品位。不知道是不是岛上资源有限,这个早餐比起罗马的略单调。但是到处见到意大利国宝Nutella














Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Hallstatt you dreamy place


在Hallstatt的时光是此次旅行中的highlight。两个小时的火车来到这坐落在山脚下的小镇,雪中的她透着格外与世隔绝的脱俗与宁静,即便冻红了鼻子冻僵了手指,但是看到这千山鸟飞绝独钓寒江雪的场景,一切都值得!


抵达Hallstatt需要坐火车到Hallstatt站,然后再坐小船去湖对岸。听起来曲折其实很简单。小船能衔接火车到来的时间,但返程不一定,经验是要提前看好返程的火车时间。车站的小亭子取暖很足。当地最漂亮的工艺品是精美的木雕Ornament。离开时看着小船和教堂渐行渐远心中的不舍就飘荡在空中吧















Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Starhotel Echo, Milan

Starhotel Echo,好想拥抱下这位设计师,装修太和我胃口!提倡环保和节能。出了米兰火车站就是。缺点是Wifi 居然要收费,致命缺点是离购物区有点距离,饭后俩人在冷冽的夜晚散步了20分钟才回去,略凄凉





Tuesday, April 1, 2014

the Manchester Press, Melbourne

Sunday morning to me means everything but staying in bed and hiding under sheets. Last Sunday my friend and I got up very early heading up for a treat at one of the hottest breakfast spots in town: the Manchester Press.  Tucked away in a typical Melbourne laneway, there is always a solid line build up from counter to door.  I walked passed quite a few times but couldn't be bothered to go into it until this time.  

We early birds got a very spacious table and were served right away. I opted for an open smoked salmon bagel and my friend had a sweet one. When they brought my plate I was impressed by its generous serving size.  My bagel was spread with cream cheese and topped with 3-4 large pieces of smoked salmon, with fresh salad on side to balance the saltness.  The bagel its own is very dense and chewy.  I also had a try on my friend's sweet bagel : warmed banana topped with caramelised honey (or maple syrup?) that adds the depth of the flavour, and it matches perfectly with our chai latte, too. At an average price for only $13, the foods here are so good value for money without compromising quality . It surely has so many adoring fans, without a doubt.