Darlinghurst

After a few months travelling Australia in a little campervan we craved for some luxury in Sydney. We found it in a quirky boutique hotel Altamont in the great neighbourhood Darlinghurst. Packed with cosy café’s and restaurants. And what a treat it was to have Govinda’s, a movietheatre where you can watch movies lying on gigantic cushions, right next door. The ultimate luxury was getting a haircut at hip and happening hairdressers Sas and Lou!

Villa Augustus

I have a softspot for old buildings turned into new possibilities. A great example is Villa Augustus in Dordrecht. A majestic water tower from 1882 situated at the Wantij turned into a hotel, restaurant, market-café and vegetable garden. The interior design, the respect for monumental features, the graphics, the things they sell in the shop, the location at the water, the menu. It’s a real treat for all senses.