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Commeire is a a small mountain villages in Switzerland, 1450 meters about sea level. It is one of these remote places, where people lived self-sufficient for centuries. Each family owned several buildings, including a … more »
Zumthor. It’s just this name and you start to think about spaces. Spaces with a surprising materiality and an outstanding atmosphere. These are the pictures you know about the spa Therme Vals. But there is … more »
Have you ever slept with sheep under one roof? Middenmank is the place where you can try it. The word “middenmank” comes from the Low German dialect and means something like “in the middle of … more »
In the eastern part of Tuscany, close to the umbrian border and not far away from the lake Trasimeno travellers can visit the Terzo di Danciano. It is an ancient fortified hamlet, consisting of the … more »
The eastern hills of Holstein are also known under the name Holsteinische Schweiz (Holstein Switzerland). This landscape with its small forests, low hills and a lot of lakes was formed by the last ice age. … more »
In the dry mountains of Andalusia, far away from lager villages and cities, you can find the Cortijada Los Gázquez, a creative retreat and eco-guesthouse. Once, these were five old farm houses, today they are … more »











