New chapters are always exciting. Some close a door. Others open one. And sometimes, something has been quietly waiting for its new beginning for quite a while. In our case, one chapter had…
Olives are everywhere here in the South. Vraiment partout. 🫒 Whenever we go hiking in the hills behind the Côte d’Azur, we pass old olive groves, tiny terraced fields and those wonderfully crooked…
The longer you stay in a place, the more it reveals itself.Not all at once — petit à petit. Nice. Nizza. Nissa. French by address, Italian at heart — and wonderfully Mediterranean in…
Domaine The Raphaehl – a luxury villa in Saint-Raphael, on the French Riviera. Perfect for boutique stays, weddings and unforgettable private events.
Whether you’re preparing Christmas for guests in a hotel or for loved ones at home — in truth, it’s almost the same. Both worlds revolve around one thing: creating warmth, joy, and belonging…
I had long wanted to visit the Fondation Carmignac on the island of Porquerolles – the largest of the Îles d’Hyères near Toulon. It’s said to be one of the most beautiful islands…
A total change of scenery — switching hemispheres, yet still on the same earth. This time: Australia. 🌏 I’ve travelled a lot, but somehow never made it here when I was younger. Back…
Today, I’d like to inspire both seasoned professionals and those just beginning their journey in hospitality — and of course, everyone who feels drawn by that wave of CHANGE currently sweeping through our…
Paris – always alive, always moving, always whispering „joie de vivre“. People smile, they look at each other – beauty is everywhere. This time I was in Paris “on business” – what a…
More than any other meal — breakfast is about feelings.It’s not just about what’s on your plate.It’s about how you feel the moment you sit down.Safe. Welcomed. Cared for. Once again, it’s been…