
Kurokawa Onsen 黒川温泉 – Kyūshū
It is hard to say if the Ghibli-esque village of Kurokawa Onsen is nestled into the land, or is a an organic growth out of it. An entity that emerged magical and complete with buildings and pathways. Something placed by the ancient forest gods to lure humans to settle. Sitting empty for millennia, waiting with its own mysterious purposes. Which are now fulfilled with… Read More

Saint Charles Apotheke – Vienna
Originally named “Apotheke zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit“ (Holy Trinity Pharmacy) the Saint Charles Apotheke has been preparing and selling herbal remedies since 1886. They now also sell their own cosmetic line, as well as other natural cosmetic brands.

June 30, 2012 + Mexico, Rivera Maya
42°RAW @ Papaya Playa Project – Tulum
Next to the reception at the Papaya Playa Hotel, a member of Design Hotels™, is the super yummy 42°RAW. This is a branch of the raw food bar started in London and Copenhagen by Jesper Rydahl. What a great surprise it is to find modern raw cuisine right in Tulum!

June 24, 2012 + Mexico, Rivera Maya
Bless Juice Bar Tulum
Bless, just off the beach road in Tulum, Mexico is nicely integrated into the landspace. Specializes in healthy quick meals, such as quesadillas, sopa de lima and has a nice amount of vegetarian options.