Haegumgang Hotel: Uncovering the Poignant and Unexpected Tale of North Korea’s Floating Accommodation

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Once an exclusive five-star resort hovering above Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Hotel Haegumgang now sits in a state of disrepair in a North Korean port, just a 20-minute drive from the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas. This floating hotel, the world’s first of its kind, embarked on a peculiar 10,000-mile journey over 30 … Read more

The narrowest hotel in the world has a width of only nine feet.

In Indonesia, a novel architectural endeavor is striving not only to clinch the title of the “world’s skinniest hotel” but also to draw global attention to the hometown of its creator. Ary Indra, an architect who received training in Jakarta and Singapore, returned to his roots in Salatiga, Central Java, with a vision to leverage … Read more

Why Opting for a Fall Trip to Europe Trumps Choosing Summer?

As the summer exodus to Europe gradually wanes, the continent undergoes a transformative shift, reaching its pinnacle of allure during the fall season. In a recent report by luxury travel network Virtuoso, Paris, London, and Florence emerge as the top choices for fall travel enthusiasts. However, lesser-explored destinations beckon, offering a chance to revel in … Read more