What a stunning color . . .
Dreamy, melancholy, tranquil . . . I don't know how to describe, but this beautiful moment in Bali captured by Helminadia Ranford caught my eyes.

I know I tend to be drawn to photographs that reflect photographer's consistent style. This time it was the street photography by Simon Garnier that grabbed my heart. I love the way he depicts human in his stylish photographs. Sometime dramatic, sometime just calm and warm . . .

Rustic, chic, simple, natural… are the keywords I'm always drawn to. Every single element of this vacation villa in Trancoso, Brazil, pleases my eyes. The villa has warm welcoming atmosphere, yet sophisticated in details. No wonder. This beautiful house is completed by a New York based interior designer.

How about sleeping in a shiny Airstream trailer in the garden of a hotel?
It's not just a trailer. The Hotel Daniel turned it into luxurious space for design conscious travelers. This 1952 Airstream is heat and sound insulated, and comes with foldout bed, free standing bathtub, air conditioner, heating, flat screen TV, phone and WiFi... and price is from 112 Euros per night.

Restored fisherman houses, natural/reclaimed materials, Brazilian craftsmanship and antiques, a flowing transition of indoor/outdoor living, along with the concept of preserving the local traditions and environment… all of the elements in this hotel make me smile.

This lovely hotel located in 'Quadrado', the center of Trancoso, Brazil, represents laid-back southern Bahian lifestyle. It's not difficult to imagine that if you stay here, you will feel like local. That's what I want when traveling.

A handsome hotel converted from the former textile factory in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Wood ceiling, concrete floors, pale blue graphical wallpaper, floor-to-ceiling windows, red-brick walls, subway tiles, black and white . . . every single element is simple but profound.

"Alemagou is a bar and restaurant on the sands of Ftelia Beach in Mykonos. The concept is holistic, with every element of the project telling a common story and coming together to create an inspirational yet laid-back atmosphere, perfectly suited to the site." - Alemagou & K-STUDIO

BKLYN LARDER is a retail cheese and provisions shop specializing in sustainably produced ingredients. The shop has been providing the community with a welcoming place to find and enjoy hand-crafted cheeses, homemade prepared foods, and hard-to-find grocery items since its opening in June of 2009.

Sometimes, simple design and comfort is all what I need while traveling. Rooms at HOTEL DANIEL seem to be perfect in that sense. As in their concept "Smart Luxury", their rooms are characterized with simple stylish design and modern functionality such as free WiFi, Raindance shower, flat-screen satellite TV, all of which offer contemporary luxury. In addition, their design concept is not just simple, it makes my heart sing!
. . . Oh did I mention that the price starts from 92 Euros a night?

Deep in the lush tropical rainforest, surrounded by magical towering Paleozoic limestone hills, lies this small retreat. Captivated by this hidden-gemish picture, I looked into details to find out it's located in Malaysia.

From the picture, I guessed it must be the place far reach from the rest of the world. In fact, however, it's not! It's 2.5-hour journey to 'Ipoh' on the ETS Express Train from Kuala Lumpur. Then, only 15 more minutes by car from 'Ipoh' station to this hotel...

Mystical photos of Bali, Indonesia, captured by Oregon-based photographer, Jesse Estes. I love how he captures the light at the time of sunset and dawn. So dramatic.

I was struck by the beauty of design of the villa captured in this photo above. When I first came across this photo on an online interior magazine a while ago, the villa was introduced just as an example of beautiful architecture and interior design. I was like "wow, this is my dream house" . . .

This one of a kind vacation home located in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaii, which was originally a designer's private villa, is now available for rent for your own vacation.

I stumbled upon the pictures of this open, airy, spacious, simply and tastefully decorated bedroom years ago, and it's been on my wish list to stay here with a group of friends or family ever since. I just can't believe it's in Waikiki, and you can walk to the beach.