What makes a place cool? This place is always buzzing. People chitchatting, laughing,enjoying themselves. Is the food outstanding? It is delicious, yes of course but this place is not about food. It is the vibe, it is the people. Decoration? It is contemporary yes, but not out of an interiors magazine. Drinks? Not really. But […]
Category Archives: Travel in Style
May
08
Taormina, a short and relaxing beach break
posted by girlcoolhunting
Italy is always a good idea…and thinking about summer breaks, here is one on Taormina. Taormina is the easy and elegant choice if you are looking for a small break under Italian sun. Food is great, people are lovely and you are in Italy. What can go wrong? On top, this is one of the […]
December
13
Traditonal vs Trendy: Paris Eats by a girl hunting the cool and tasty
posted by girlcoolhunting
If you are not a first timer in Paris you can skip the long queues in Louvre, may not climb up on Eiffel Tower and of course swap the touristic brasseries with new and trendy places where real Parisiens eat. Or should you? This may have been my 6th or 7th visit to the […]
Park Chinois: The perfect date night in London
posted by girlcoolhunting
Looking for a great date night in London? Fab food, stylish interiors and a bit of glamour ? Park Chinois might just be the answer. I think I haven’t been that impressed from any other restaurant in London for some time now. I love Asian food, I love live music and here you are Park […]
September
04
Hillside Fethiye vs D Hotel Maris: Where to go in Turkish Cote D’azur?
posted by girlcoolhunting
I am a big fan of Turkish seaside especially Mediterranean coastline. For many, that always comes with the question where to go ? Or where do locals go? You have two viable options: D Hotel Maris and Fethiye Hillside Beach Club. Let me start by saying that I am a fan of Hillside Fethiye Beach […]
July
08
Mykonos Cool List 2016
posted by girlcoolhunting
Everyone seems to be heading to Mykonos nowadays…Rightfully doing so. Sea is amazing, food is great, people are friendly, nightlife is fun. What else you can ask from a beach holiday? Here comes my Cool 5 list for Mykonos: Spilia Beach and Restaurant: Great beach and great bar. Swim in the azure sea or head there […]
March
12
Thessaloniki…Newest Greek envy
posted by girlcoolhunting
Greeks do understand the joy of living…good food, good mood. I already know that. Yet, I am still surprised (positively) every time I go to a new Greek town. This time it was Thessaloniki. Maybe it is because my grandparents are from the town before they migrated to Turkey, maybe because it is by the […]
February
26
Novikov versus Nobu: Asian Taste Wars in London vol 2
posted by girlcoolhunting
I have to admit that I had reservations when it comes to eating Asian at a place owned by anyone but Asian origins. I thought such a place could be super stylish but the food would never beat an authentic Chinese or Japanese. That is why I neglected Novikov, Asian restaurant operated by a Russian company for quite […]
February
12
Socially eating at Social Eating House London
posted by girlcoolhunting
Hats off to Jason Atherton! I loved his latest outpost in Soho, Social Eating House. The name fits perfectly to the neighbourhood and so is the place. Let me first start with interiors: It is artsy chic with an eclectic, contemporary design with a soul. It has hidden surprises like the bar upstairs “Blind Pig” , with a […]
September
24
Paros…lovely Paros
posted by girlcoolhunting
A less popular choice than its popular sibling Mykonos (but definitely a right one) is to go for a short break in Paros, lovely Greek Island which is a short 50 min ferry ride from Mykonos.Offering wonderful beaches, great local restaurants and lovely people. What else one can ask… I was captivated by this beauty […]
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