17 February 2025
Dear members,
Below you’ll find an ever-growing list of spots that were added to the site this month. The paint just dried at some of the addresses, while others have been added because you wanted some tips in those destinations. This month we are sharing new recommendations in Melbourne, Gent, Rotterdam, Tokyo, Brussels, Den Haag, France, New York Italy, Lisbon, Mexico and Madrid.
Enjoy your new month, warm wishes, Pauline

Finally a design savvy hotel in Melbourne’s CBD. Another reason to go to Australia

In the hinterland of Byron Bay you’ll find this hotel gem

Cocktails and music at this new bar in Gent

By invitation only, but if you’re in Brussels and love unique design items go to this gallery/studio


Escape to this calming holiday home in a former palace near Lecce, Salento


A new hotel to add to our list for a Mexico trip. Hotel Humano is located in Puerto Escondido

Locke de Santa Joana opened the doors in a 17th century convent in Lisbon


A traditional hostal in the center of Madrid, designed by the team who also did Bos Cos

Acid Bakehouse is the place to go for coffee and pastries in Madrid

And from the same owners is Acid Shop (also in Madrid)


Wolly aan de Waterkant is a big success in Rotterdam, and now they’ve opened Wolly Loket next door


Love pilates? Go to Studio Bondi in Den Haag

Concept store, cafe and workshops and events in this Tribeca loft on Manhattan