Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

Friday, October 26, 2018

20181025 (thu)

Conversation with RCY in Ktown

1.
"Do you 'trust' him?"
"...... I say I do,"

2.
Show me, reveal to me, the things that I do/say/think that break your heart.

3.
But really, it's a privilege.

4. 무엇보다도 그냥 들어줘서, 네 생각과 네가 한 것들에 대해 얘기하면서도, 나에게는 네 방식과 네 경험들을 강요하지 않아서, 내가 충분히 이야기할 시간을 줘서, 너무 좋았어. 고마워. You're a great therapist, in case you haven't already realized.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

20180226

Biz trip to a country ive never been to before (again) and i know all ill see is the office, hotel, and airport. 매번 007작전도 아니고 이게 뭐야.....
Fucking crazy schedule spans from 7:45am to 9pm 진짜 미친거 아니야?????
가기 너무너무 싫다.
맨날 놀고싶다.
회사때려치우고 운동하고 살빼고 공부하고 싶다.
I need time to process the totally unexpected bonus and pay raise... I still cant make out what it means and what to do with it. I still think i shouldnt change my plan but I need a clearer picture of what my next step is going to be. How should I go about doing that? Whom should i talk to? Lord give me wisdom!
But first help me get back from this trip alive without killing anyone. Amen.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

[세계견문록 아틀라스] 일본의 료칸 속으로

세계견문록 아틀라스 - ATLAS_일본 료칸 속으로 2부 건강을 선물하다_#003

http://youtu.be/XLDm6DZWla4
와 저기 나오는 녹차 료칸이랑 다이어트 료칸 진짜!!! 가보고 싶다 +_+
저렇게 멋진 곳에서 승마!!!!!! 아 완전 로망 +_+
한/중/일 다도를 모두 배워보는 것 역시 나의 로망 중 하나..... *_*

세계견문록 아틀라스 - ATLAS_일본 료칸 속으로 3부 끝없는 진화_#001

http://youtu.be/MDEoOBtnuYk

세계견문록 아틀라스 - ATLAS_일본 료칸 속으로 3부 끝없는 진화_#003

http://youtu.be/W34ZFXpY7EA
바다가 보이는 노천탕 또한 로망!!!

Saturday, January 3, 2015

[NYT] 36 Hours

Love the "36 Hours" series... makes me want to travel all over the world!

36 Hours in Vienna

Friday, October 31, 2014

Solo dining in NYC

http://www.newyork.com/articles/restaurants/the-solo-diner-8-best-places-to-dine-alone-in-nyc-08762/

BabboSince opening in 1998, Babbo has consistently been one of New York City’s toughest reservations, but solo diners can usually squeeze in at the bar with no wait. The buzzy front bar  run by especially friendly, knowledgeable bartenders  is a perfect spot to dine while watching the downtown crowd flow in and out. But chances are that your attention will be on your plate: Chef Mario Batali’s seductive pastas are all the companion you need. Taste your way through the famous chef’s superlative pasta menu, from black tagliatelle and silky garganelli with mushrooms to agnolotti al pomodoro. The setting, too, caters to soloists: The cozy townhouse feels like a friend’s well-appointed home. And, the excellent negronis are the cherry on top. 110 Waverly Pl., 212-777-0303, babbonyc.com

Sushi of GariThis soothing sushi experience is ideal for the solo diner. Instead of losing yourself in chatter with a companion, concentrate on watching the artistry and skill of the sushi chefs at work. Grab a seat at the sushi counter and put yourself in their hands by ordering the Gari’s Choice, an omakase (tasting menu) made up of the best seasonal items of the day. Dishes might include steamed monkfish liver, deep-fried bean curd, pale-pink shrimp and black seaweed. Leave the books and magazines at home  this is one culinary experience that’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the belly.  402 E. 78th St., 212-517-4340, sushiofgari.com

DinerIt’s been a long week. You deserve a burger. And not just any burger, but the legendarily juicy burger from a teeny-tiny diner car  Diner in Williamsburg. You could grab one of the booths with friends, but then your attention would be diverted from the main event: the meat. Instead, snag a solo seat at the counter and sip a draft beer or cocktail while musing over important questions like: What’s better  the anticipation of the burger, the burger itself or the memory of it after it’s gone? Once satiated, explore the rest of Williamsburg, which is tailor-made for solo revelers – pop into one of the many boisterous pubs, quiet wine bars and lively pool halls. You won’t be solo for long. 85 Broadway, Williamsburg, 718-486-3077, dinernyc.com

Gotham West MarketFollow your nose to Gotham West Market, an indoor emporium of temptations, from ramen to tapas to Italian sandwiches. Markets and food courts are made for solo diners, and Gotham West Market is a perfect example. Communal seating and ample counters are scattered about, so you’ll find plenty of spots to sit comfortably alone. Plus, with no companions judging your gluttonous ways, why not taste your way through a bunch of the stalls? Start at the counter of Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop for a bowl of noodles before nibbling gin-cured scallops and pungent cheeses at Cannibal. Top off the meal with a meticulously prepared coffee at Blue Bottle Coffee or a glass of wine at El Comado. Cheers! 600 11th Ave., 212-582-7940,gothamwestmarket.com

TerroirUninterrupted wine and cheese = the perfect solo evening. With a nice long bar and roomy tables, Terroir in Tribeca calls out to wine geeks. The affable staff at this “Elitist Wine Bar for Everyone” is seriously well-informed about every bottle on the list  so go ahead, get chatty and ask a few questions. Your conversation will likely spark an impromptu wine tasting, where you can sip your way down a line of glasses until you settle on a favorite wine. Refuel on cheese, gourmet snacks like calamari salad and duck Panini and another glass or three. Life is good. 24 Harrison St., 212-625-9463, restauranthearth.com

Harlem ShakeNot every solo meal needs to be a production. Sometimes you just want a big ole plate of comfort food. For that, turn to the no-fuss Harlem Shake. The burger is comprised of two (yes, two) Pat LaFrieda patties topped with melted cheese, piled onto a classic potato roll. Other favorites include the hefty chili-cheese dog and a gooey grilled cheese with a pickled cherry pepper-bacon relish. Wet the throat with one of their signature Harlem Shakes (red velvet flavor  yum) or go for something stronger, like a frothy draft beer. Order right at the counter, and then grab a table with views out the floor-to-ceiling windows of buzzing Lenox Avenue.100 W. 124th St., 212-222-8300, harlemshakenyc.com

AldeaA long gleaming bar with high-back stools: This is seating made for the solo diner. At Aldea, get ready for a savory night: The 9-course tasting menu by Chef George Mendes highlights tastes from Spain and Portugal, from warm croquettes with garlic aioli to mussel soup to octopus with smoked-cinnamon paprika. Make a reservation in advance for one of the six coveted seats at the counter that overlooks the busy kitchen – these are the best seats in the house. And by all means, splurge on the paired wine tastings: Dining alone is the perfect opportunity to expand your wine knowledge by discoursing with the sommelier. 31 W. 17th St., 212-675-7223, aldearestaurant.com

ButterAny place named after butter has to be good. And it is: Thick-cut veal bacon, homemade ricotta with fennel, crisp pork chops with collard greens. This is not the kind of food you want to share. And at Butter, you don’t have to. A long bar and communal tables appeal to solo diners, where you can relax over a cocktail before digging in to the farm-to-fork delicacies. And the dessert? You won’t want to share that either. Try the raspberry beignets with vanilla dipping sauce or chocolate malt ice cream with brandied cherries. 70 W. 45th St., 212-253-2828, butterrestaurant.com



http://firstwefeast.com/eat/table-for-one-10-great-places-to-dine-alone-in-nyc/


HIDE-CHAN


Neighborhood: Midtown East
Address and phone: 248 E 52nd St, second floor (212-813-1800).
Website: hidechanramen.com
Why it's good for rolling solo: In Japan, ramen is the pretty much the official meal of rolling solo. Most ramen-ya have vending machine-style ordering systems so you don't even have to talk to anyone, and one place I went to in Tokyo recently even had dividers between seats so you could eat in privacy. Unfortunately, some of the best spots in New York, like Ippudo, are set up more like regular restaurants and aren't that great for the eater who just wants to hunch over the counter slurping for 10 minutes. And Totto Ramen, while excellent and more in-line with the traditional ramen-ya mold, is way too busy for rolling solo (waiting in line for anything by yourself is not the jam). Fortunately Hide-Chan, just across town and under the same ownership as Totto, offers the best of all worlds: fantastic tonkotsu ramen and a casual counter area that isn't perpetually mobbed. Grab some gyozo and a Sapporo, obviously, but the main event is the ma-yu ramen, speckled with charred garlic oil that gives the porky soup a deep, smoky flavor.—CS

GRAMERCY TAVERN

Neighborhood: Gramercy
Address and phone: 42 E 20th St (212- 477-0777)
Website: gramercytavern.com
Why it's good for rolling solo: One of the key things that separates a great solo-dining experience from a horrific one is service. Too often, a restaurant that would otherwise be ideal for solitary meal is ruined by ornery waiters who treat you like a leper. Not at a Danny Meyer joint. The king of hospitality clearly instills respect for the lone eater. To see for yourself, go at midday and sit in the Tavern room. You will be treated like a king/queen, plied with excellent bread and butter, and offered the opportunity to order the lunch-only burger featuring a coarse grind made in-house, a whole wheat bun that's way better than it sounds, and a spread of homemade condiments. At this time of year, you might even get some ramp mayo, and you want to be alone when eating ramp mayo, so that you don't embarrass yourself with your own elation about eating ramps. (Resist the urge to drop a #ramps tweet.) And if you think off-the-menu burgers are mook bait (fair enough), you can order from seasonal menu and be confident that chef Michael Anthony's kitchen will deliver something excellent. Whatever you eat, treat yourself to a beer from the short but solid list of craft options—Gramercy Tavern offers small pours, ideal for solo diner who wants to sip (fun and relaxing) without getting shitfaced (depressing and embarrassing).—CS

THE COMMODORE

Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Address and phone: 366 Metropolitan Ave (718-218-7632)
Website: Facebook page
Why it's good for rolling solo: These days, there's not a huge distinction between bar food and restaurant food—the hottest dining rooms double as booze-fueled parties, and barrooms are as ambitious as ever with their grub. Yet somehow, this casual dining culture doesn't translate into a whole lot of places that are fun to eat at alone. You don't want to be in a seething hot spot, nor do you want to drop $60 for a few fancied-up small plates and a glass of wine. The Commodore achieves that rare balance that you're looking for in a bar-food outing: It's divey and friendly enough to make rolling solo totally comfortable, and you can eat grub that's cheap and cheerful—a pimento-filled "adult" grilled cheese, crisp fried chicken—without feeling like your slumming it. After a shitty day when you just want to get away from everyone, you won't do much better than a can of Schlitz and the tremendous Commodore cheeseburger, which sports a well-seasoned LaFrieda patty, half-sour pickles, lettuce, and olive oil-drizzled tomato. A Martin's potato roll and, sometimes, a cocktail umbrella poking out of the top, finishes the job properly.—CS

CAFÉ CHINA


Neighborhood: Midtown East
Address and phone: 13 E 37th St (212-213-2810)
Website: cafechinanyc.com
Why it's good for rolling solo: Kung pao beef delivery has long been the culinary salve of the lonely, but Café China provides a rare opportunity to actually go out and have a nice, sit-down Chinese meal on your own. Tucked away on a sleepy stretch of 37th Street (between Fifth and Madison), the Michelin-starred restaurant has a throwback vibe to it, evoking a New York when Eastern flavors were new and restaurants didn't scream at 100 decibels. It's the type of place that inspired Edward Hopper's "Chop Suey." Duck in, grab a seat at the bar, and order three-pepper chicken. You may recall, fondly, the slightly less refined Sunday takeout fare of your youth (this is, after all, the type of food that should now be classified American comfort food). In this way, Café China rejuvenates the soul. You may eventually want to go with friends, but to go alone allows quiet ruminations on the old, real New York to take hold. Leave feeling, as you should after all great solo meals, a few steps closer to that elusive epiphany.–NS

COPPELIA

Neighborhood: Chelsea
Address and phone: 207 W 14th St (212-858-5001)
Website: ybandco.com/media/coppelia
Why it's good for rolling solo: Julian Medina's take on the New York diner refreshes the classic 24-hour Greek luncheonette—always a good bet for rolling solo in the first place—and transforms it into a destination-worthy Latin joint. From nachos (built here with short-ribs) and burgers (topped with pulled pork and crunchy chicharrones) to more substantial dishes like rope vieja, the menu is full of hits so you can go back time after time without getting bored. When eating alone—and doing so frequently—it's useful to settle on one regular spot, a place where you are equally at ease at the bar or in a booth. Situated just off the corner of 14th Street and Seventh Avenue, Coppelia is that place. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, super-late night munchies—they're all covered. The staff is attentive and efficient without being invasive. The power play is an order of lomo saltado at dinner—a heaping bowl of stir-fried beef short ribs with fries, tomato, onion, and perfect white rice.—NS

UNTITLED


Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Address and phone: 945 Madison Ave (212-570-3670)
Website: untitledatthewhitney.com
Why it's good for rolling solo: The logical place for a solo dolo meal in NYC is the standard New York diner. You've seen Seinfield, you know the score. But the diner, once so prominent on the Manhattan grid, is a dying breed. Danny Meyer has flipped the script, turning the basement of the Whitney Museum into a farm-to-table version of a local icon. Order an omelet and an egg cream with Fox's U-Bet, or a salad and the burger, a pimento slathered patty melted served on griddled rye; you can't really go wrong (just don't forget to end with a slice Four & Blackbirds salted-caramel apple pie). You'll come back, and you'll begin to treat this little gem not as a museum café but as your go-to- spot. The natural inclination is to grab a seat at the bar. Don't. Sit by the window—this is one of the few places in NYC where a solo dinner can enjoy the sun without facing the scrutiny of the many bastards passing judgement on these streets.—NS

SUSHI YASUDA


Neighborhood: Midtown
Address and phone: 204 East 43rd St (212-972-1001)
Website: sushiyasuda.com
Why it's good for rolling solo: Eating at sushi bars alone is a total power move. A great omakase experience is all about the quiet rhythm of the way the courses come out, the savoring a perfectly fresh sliver of a fish, the attention to the tiniest details paid by the master behind the counter—all things that you can better appreciate it without the distraction of other humans. There are many good spots to do this in NYC—honestly, if I ever had enough money to go to Masa, I would definitely go alone—but Sushi Yasuda may offer the best sweet spot of quality and value (of course, $80–200 is not cheap, but great sushi never is). The calm, Zen-like sushi counter here is a great place to sit back and submit to the talents of skilled hands (pause). As Eric Asimov wrote in his three-star review of the restaurant, "I’ve come to believe that Yasuda is best enjoyed solo, at the bar." Amen.—CS

SAINT AUSTERE

Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Address and phone: 613 Grand St (718-388-0012)
Website: thesaintaustere.com
Why it's good for dining solo: Sometimes you just want to head out, listen to some '90s rap, and hoist a few glasses of Italian red. At Saint Austere old-guard wine bar pretension is replaced by new Brooklyn's industrial chic, but there's no eye-rolling irony. The small plates are excellent, and with plenty of good by-the-glass options, you can piece together your own miniature wine-pairing dinner without blowing the bank. The polenta with with spicy sausage and chicken jus is perfect; match it with an acidic red to cut through the richness. Other good bets in the past have included the charred octopus and the pork-belly confit with tart agrodolce. This isn't a mind-blowing restaurant, but it is a very good one that delivers a delicious, comforting wine-and-food experience at the right price.—NS

L'ARTUSI

Neighborhood: West Village
Address and phone: 228 W 10th St (212-255-5757)
Website: lartusi.com
Why it's good for rolling solo: People talk about Babbo being a famed haunt for the solo diner, but really? Babbo? It's almost impossible to get into, it's pricey, and Mario Batali's playlists are terrible. If you want to treat yourself to a nice Italian meal, head a little further west to L'Artusi, wherechef Gabe Thompson executes his boldly spiced, classically executed brand of Mediterranean cooking. The long bar, as well as additional counter seating extending along the open kitchen, is well-suited for solo diners. Both options are good, since the bar staff is friendly and knowledgable about sommelier Joe Campanale's smart list of Italian wines (many available by the glass), and the open kitchen provides some light entertainment. As for grub, start with a pasta course—the cavatelli with chicken ragu and capers, or the orechiette with sausage, salumi, and pecorino—then move onto a well-portioned protein, like charred octopus with chilis and pancetta. The food is great and the atmosphere is buzzy without being overwhelming. Here's to a refined evening on the town, without the inconvenience of having to talk to other people.—CS

SEL DE MER

Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Address and phone: 374 Graham Ave (718-387-4181)
To me, there are days when it's the best restaurant in New York. I often feel a weird invasive shame when I bring company. And they will never love it as much as I do. For one thing, it's a neighborhood spot, and because it's myneighborhood spot, I obviously think it's that much better than yourneighborhood spot. But step back for a moment, and take the long look on the L-line to examine the ever-overcrowded restaurant scene of Williamsburg that's now importing Manhattanites all the way back to the Graham stop with New York Times-starred restaurants (e.g., Gwynnett St.), and there it lies, a bastion of low-key salvation from the all-too-glossy neighborhood trend-dining of the moment: Sel De Mer. The French-Mediterranian seafood spot of Jeff Slagg is, for some in the 'hood, a home away from home, especially at the bar, where one can order a steamed lobster and fries for a meager $20, and that's only where the offerings start. It has, quite literally, everything you'd want on a menu you regularly visit: An excellent burger, with great fries. Some reasonably priced raw-bar seafood. A managable wine selection. Daily specials. And a few orders of vegetbales—a beet salad here, an acorn squash salad there—that has more or less fed this writer for months on end. But what makes a great neighborhood dining spot, besides great food, and an atmosphere that's neither over-the-top nor low-rent? The ability to strike up a conversation as easily as you can enjoy the ability to be completely left alone. And in a place with more regulars than non-regulars and a generally affable staff, there's no one who can facilitate that conversation or take that hint quite as well as other people who frequent a spot for the same reasons you do: It's close, it's good, and you're hungry. That like-minded understanding and locality can truly make all the difference. —FK



http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/restaurants/dining-solo-8-of-the-best-places-to-eat-alone-in-nyc

BUBBY'S

It's late Saturday night and you and your friends have been running around town hitting up the city's best bars and clubs. But now it's time for you all to part ways, and just as you get in your respective cabs, you notice a rumblin' in your tummy. Sure, you can roll by the millions of late night pizza joints for a quick slice, but why not treat yourself to more creative, solo, late-night dining experience?  Bubby's, a TriBeCa restaurant that claims to have stolen their recipes from Grandmothers all throughout America, offers a "midnight brunch" from 11pm-7am that serves the perfect, post-partying dishes including "Borracho Nachos," mac and cheese, and of course, Bubby's famous pancakes. Making the extra effort to go to Bubby's will make you and your stomach feel much better, especially when things start to become clear the next morning. Bubby's120 Hudson St, New York

Thursday, June 26, 2014

[Huffington Post] 끝내주는 수영장이 있는 세계의 호텔 10

끝내주는 수영장이 있는 세계의 호텔 10


허핑턴포스트코리아  | 작성자 남현지
게시됨: 2014년 06월 25일 15시 17분 KST 업데이트됨: 2014년 06월 25일 19시 34분 KST

때로는 끝내주는 수영장이 호텔을 선택하는 이유가 되기도 한다. 여름에는 탁 트인 수영장 선베드에 누워 음악을 듣거나 맥주를 홀짝이는 것만으로도 충분한 휴가가 될 수 있기 때문이다. 그래서 허핑턴포스트US의 블로거이자 여행정보 사이트 호퍼닷컴이 꼽은 입이 딱 벌어지는 수영장 10곳을 소개한다. 세상은 넓고 가야 할 호텔은 많다.
10. 다운타운 호텔, 뉴욕
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다운타운 호텔은 뉴욕에서도 패셔너블하다고 소문 난 '미트패킹 디스트릭트'에 있다. 호텔 수영장은 그다지 크지 않지만 세련됨은 이루 말할 수 없을 정도다. 유리 바닥으로 된 포트홀(둥근 창)이 있어서 로비에서 사람들이 수영하는 걸 볼 수 있다. 호텔 외벽은 금속으로 되어 있어 풍경을 반사한다. 또한 비치의자가 있는 풀 덱(pool deck)은 맨해튼에서 가장 햇볕이 잘 내리쬐는 곳이다. 한 마디로 선탠을 하기 최적의 장소다.
9. 파레사 리조트 푸켓, 태국
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이 인피니티 풀(수영장 가장자리 벽 부분을 투명한 재질로 만들어 바다나 호수로 이어진 듯한 느낌을 준다)은 태국의 아름다운 섬 푸켓에 있다. 수영장 아래로는 푸른 터키색을 띠는 안다만(Andaman) 바다가 펼쳐지며 싱싱한 녹색을 띠는 우림으로 둘러싸여 있다. 정글에 사는 새들이 짹짹거리고 고요함이 주변을 감싸며 잔잔한 파도 소리가 들려온다. 밤에는 하늘에서 별이 반짝인다. 하지만 이 수영장을 특별하게 만들어 주는 것은 수영장에 있는 둥둥 떠 있는 섬인데, 갑판 의자, 테이블, 와인 잔, 갖은 양념 통이 있다. 그렇다. 수영장에 떠다니면서 야외 식사를 즐길 수 있다는 말이다.
8. 인터컨티넨탈 리조트 타히티, 프랑스령 폴리네시아
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태평양으로부터 멀리 떨어진 타이티섬은 끝없이 펼쳐진 파란 바다 가운데 홀로 작은 점처럼 있다. 하지만 인터컨티넨탈 리조트의 인피니티 풀만큼 자신에 집중할 수 있는 수영장은 없을 것이다. 수영장은 바다처럼 물이 흐르며 바닥은 모래로 되어있다. 지붕이 짚으로 된 스윔업바(swim-up bar, 수중바)는 맛있는 음료들을 제공한다. 하지만 이 호텔의 정수는 뭐니뭐니해도 끝없이 펼쳐진 태평양의 푸름을 바라볼 수 있다는 것. 남태평양에 위치한 수영장은 북쪽을 바라보고 있는데, 아마 이제까지 본 적 없는 광활한 바다일 것이다.
7. 파크 하야트 도쿄 아트리움 풀, 도쿄
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우리에게 이 수영장은 익숙할지도 모른다. 영화 "사랑도 통역이 되나요(Lost in Translation)"에서 나이 든 빌 머레이가 수영장을 완주하는 데 애를 먹었던 곳이다. 영화에서는 멜랑콜리한 분위기가 호텔을 감쌌지만(주인공들이 호텔 밖 도쿄의 밤거리로 나가는) 이 수영장은 절대 침울한 분위기가 아니다. 호텔 47층에 위치한 수영장은 약 20미터 길이에, 수영장 옆 창문은 천장부터 바닥까지 내려와 있다. 창문 아래로는 복잡한 도시의 기가 막힌 풍경을 볼 수 있다. 특히 밤에 수영하면 더 황홀한데, 밖으로 반짝이는 야경을 볼 수 있기 때문이다.
6. 세렝게티 포시즌스 호텔, 탄자니아 세렝게티
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바닥이 쩍쩍 갈라진 세렝게티라해도 시원한 수영을 하지 못하는 건 아니다. 포시즌스 호텔의 인피니티 풀에서는 코끼리 옆에서 사람도 같이 물놀이할 수 있다. 이 수영장은 거의 야생 물 웅덩이(워터링 홀) 옆에 붙어 있는데 여기에는 코끼리, 영양, 얼룩말 등이 목을 축이러 오는 곳이다. 그리고 이곳 너머에는 세렝게티에서 가장 큰 초원이 펼쳐져 있다. 당신은 차가운 수영장 물에 느긋하게 있으면서 이글거리는 수평선과 함께 온갖 종류의 동물들이 뛰어노는 걸 볼 수 있다. 수영장은 게다가 서쪽에 위치해 석양이 지는 오후에는 모든 것이 황금빛으로 변하는 기가 막힌 장관이 펼쳐진다.
5. 우붓 행인 가든, 인도네시아 발리
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아융강 계곡에 있는 우붓 행인 가든 리조트는 발리의 중심에 있다. 주변은 논으로 둘러싸여 있으며 숲으로 뒤덮인 언덕 위에 자리잡고 있다. 관광객이 붐비는 곳으로부터 숨어 있어 굉장히 개인적이고 조용한 곳이다. 이곳은 개인적으로 가공삭도, 즉 자동차가 아니라 케이블카 같은 것으로 와야 한다. 리조트에서 가장 주목해야 할 부분은 높은 지대에 위치한 인피니티 풀인데, 우거진 정글과 논이 시야 아래로 펼쳐진 걸 볼 수 있다.
4. 캠브리안 아델보덴 호텔 & 스파, 스위스
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스위스 알프스 산맥은 삐죽삐죽하고, 드라마틱하다. 눈이 덮인 풍경은 유럽의 셀 수 없는 작가, 시인, 철학가들에게 영감의 대상이 되어 왔다. 깎아 지르는듯한 험준한 산에서는 뾰족한 전나무 숲이 만든 줄무늬, 목가적인 마을을 볼 수 있다. 이 눈 덮인 산에서는 서유럽에서 당신이 볼 수 있는 가장 뾰족한 봉우리, 상쾌하고 신선한 공기를 만날 수 있다. 캠브리안 호텔에서는 인피니트 풀에 팔을 얹고 기대 숭고하기 이를 데 없는 풍광을 감상할 수 있다. 따뜻하게 데워진 물에 몸을 맡기고 차디찬 산을 바라보며, 가슴과 목으로 상쾌한 공기를 힘껏 들이마셔 보자.
3. W 홍콩 웻 덱(Wet Deck)
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확실히 W 홍콩은 홍콩에서 확실한 지위를 얻었다. 수영장은 76층 꼭대기에 있는데 홍콩에서 제일 높은 빌딩인 ICC(국제상업센터)와 가깝다. 여기서는 카오룽 반도와 홍콩 섬 항구가 보이는 기가 막히는 절경을 감상할 수 있다. 30달러로 젯셋(jet-set)족처럼 패셔너블하게 벨리니 칵테일을 홀짝이며 수영장과 뜨거운 욕조에서 놀 수 있다. 여름에는 인기 최고의 디제이들을 불러 트렌디한 파티를 연이어 열기도 한다. 사람들이 너무 붐빌까 걱정이라고? 다행히도 한 층 아래에 있는 블리스 스파(Bliss Spa)는 사람이 없는 욕탕이 아주 많다. 물론 천장부터 바닥까지 뻗은 창문으로 바깥 풍경을 바라볼 수 있다.
2. 마리나 베이 샌즈 호텔, 싱가포르
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마니라 베이 샌즈 호텔은 싱가포르 해안의 카지노 밀집 구역에 있다. 세계에서 둘째로 비싼 카지노 건물을 짓기 위해 무려 싱가포르 돈으로 80억(원화 약 6조 5천억)이 들었다. 호텔은 55층짜리 건물 세 개가 이어져 있는데, 위쪽은 배의 형상을 하고 있다. 호텔 맨 꼭대기에 가면 건물의 정수라고 할 수 있는 경이로운 인피니티 풀이 있다. 아래로는 싱가포르의 마천루를 비롯해 반짝이는 도시의 전경을 감상할 수 있다.
1. 홍콩 페닌슐라 호텔
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홍콩 페닌슐라 호텔은 세계에서 가장 럭셔리한 호텔 중 하나다. 투숙객은 으리으리한 고급 수영장을 이용할 수 있다. 지금 소개하는 호텔 목록에 있는 곳들과는 다르게, 호텔 투숙객이 아니면 들어올 수 없다. 이 말은 백만장자나 그의 아내, 홍콩 영화 스타들이 언론의 눈길을 피해 조용하고 평화로운 수영장을 이용할 수 있다는 뜻이다. 이 수영장은 로마네스크 양식을 차용했으며 물론 다른 호텔과 마찬가지로 야외 수영장에서 홍콩을 내려다볼 수 있다. 부유한 느낌을 내고 싶은가? 그렇다면 방을 예약하라! 스위트룸이면 더 좋다. 보통 스탠다드 룸은 600달러(약 61만원)부터, 스위트 룸은 1000달러(약 102만원)부터 시작한다.


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

[Scrap 펌] 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View

http://www.lifebuzz.com/35-restaurants/#!Etlox

There’s nothing like eating a delicious meal with a magnificent view. Here are 35 of the most beautiful places in the world to dine.
#1. Asiate in New York, New York
mandarinoriental.com
mandarinoriental.com
#2. Caldera in Santorini, Greece
volcano-view.com
volcano-view.com
#3. Dasheene in St. Lucia, West Indies
ladera.com
ladera.com
#4. Ristorante Grotta Palazzese in Puglia, Italy
grottapalazzese.it
grottapalazzese.it
#5. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant in Rangali Island, Maldives
conradhotels3.hilton.com
conradhotels3.hilton.com
#6. Skyline Restaurant in Queenstown, New Zealand
skyline.co.nz
skyline.co.nz
#7. Elements in Scottsdale, Arizona
sanctuaryoncamelback.com
sanctuaryoncamelback.com
#8. Le Panoramic in Chamonix, France
chamonix.net
chamonix.net
#9. 360 Restaurant at the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada
#10. Torre d’Alta Mar in Barcelona, Spain
torredealtamar.com
torredealtamar.com
#11. Le Grand Canyon du Verdon in Aiguines, France
logishotels.com
logishotels.com
#12. Siroco in Bangkok, Thailand
lebua.com
lebua.com
#13. The Grotto in Krabi, Thailand
rayavadee.com
rayavadee.com
#14. Soho House in West Hollywood, California
sohohousewh.com
sohohousewh.com
#15. Le Jules Verne in Paris, France
lejulesverne-paris.com
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#16. Tosca in Kowloon, Hong Kong
ritzcarlton.com
ritzcarlton.com
#17. El Farallón in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
capellahotels.com
capellahotels.com
#18. Piz Gloria in Mürren, Switzerland
schilthorn.ch
schilthorn.ch
#19. Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant in Diani Beach, Kenya
alibarbours.co
alibarbours.co
#20. Altitude at Shangri-La in Sydney, Australia

shangri-la.com
#21. Baan Rim Pa in Phuket, Thailand
baanrimpa.com
baanrimpa.com
#22. Canlis in Seattle, Washington
canlis.com
canlis.com
#23. Fangweng in Yichang, China

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#24. &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
#25. Hotel Edelweiss in Mürren, Switzerland
reddit.com
reddit.com
#26. La View in Ubud, Bali
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kupubarongubud
#27. Panorama Alm in Mauterndorf, Austria
mauterndorf.com
mauterndorf.com
#28. Pierchic in Dubai, UAE
jumeirah.com
jumeirah.com
#29. Ristorante La Sponda in Positano, Italy

sirenuse.it
#30. Sky Restaurant 634 in Tokyo, Japan

restaurant.tokyo-skytree.jp
#31. The View in San Francisco, California

sfviewlounge.com
#32.Labassin Waterfalls Restaurant in San Pablo City, Philippines
villaescudero.com
villaescudero.com
#33. The Rock in Zanzibar, Tanzania
therockrestaurantzanzibar.com
therockrestaurantzanzibar.com
#34. WP24 by Wolfgang Puck in Los Angeles, California
wolfgangpuck.com
wolfgangpuck.com
#35. Two Oceans in Cape Point, South Africa
two-oceans.co.za
two-oceans.co.za
These places are magnificent. I've just added more places to my bucket list. In the meantime, I guess pizza and television will be my view... it's fun to dream! If you enjoyed these photos, share them with your friends. One of them might need some tips on where to have a nice dinner.