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I have a fear of writing about the places that I love most. They live like giants in my mind and the fear is that the wo...
19/09/2024

I have a fear of writing about the places that I love most. They live like giants in my mind and the fear is that the words written bring them to an approachable, pedestrian place. Every year that I have gone to the Faroe Islands, I say that I will write a guide next year, that it needs more time to marinate. Well the time has come. I wrote a really straightforward guide. And as feared, a little written guide does not do the Faroes an ounce of justice, but at least you will know where to rest your head and warm your soul with the best fish soup around.

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The Brynja Dress - a thin, easy breazy, perforated wool dress is the absolute more versatile piece to enter my wardrobe....
15/09/2024

The Brynja Dress - a thin, easy breazy, perforated wool dress is the absolute more versatile piece to enter my wardrobe. I will be wearing this baby all winter, layered with everything under the sun including base layers underneath, sweaters and blazers over top and probably even some dressy slips when I want to jazz it up. Come Spring and Summer, since it’s such a light, breathable wool, it can stand on its own with skimpier layers underneath and even as a cover-up. It might be the holy grail of a capsule wardrobe. Have a few to shop - if you too would like to get in on the Brynja.

Nothing quite like an old stairwell in Paris.The old wooden herringbone floors, the uneven steps with a smoothed down no...
11/09/2024

Nothing quite like an old stairwell in Paris.
The old wooden herringbone floors, the uneven steps with a smoothed down nose from years of tread, the railing. Let’s copy this over and over.

We caught a fisherman coming home with this bounty in tow.
10/09/2024

We caught a fisherman coming home with this bounty in tow.

B is currently for Bed, which is where I will be heading any second, after a very long day in the good ol Faroes. But B ...
05/09/2024

B is currently for Bed, which is where I will be heading any second, after a very long day in the good ol Faroes. But B is also for Barbour, who makes this cute vintage sweatshirt that I found, along with so much other stuff, at one of my favorite second hand stores, in Iceland. This here post is a teaser. All of it will be for sale soon, I’ll give you a little nudge when it is. I always like to mix new and pre-loved in the shop and this year will be no exception. So pumped for Fall/Winter, whoop!

Another year avoiding the Blue Lagoon. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
02/09/2024

Another year avoiding the Blue Lagoon.

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It’s still these written guides for me that brings so much joy. Nothing makes me happier than when people tell me they u...
21/08/2024

It’s still these written guides for me that brings so much joy. Nothing makes me happier than when people tell me they use a guide as a bible in a destination. They are really an analog nice to have. Logistically speaking, I find it so much easier to reference a single website when traveling than refer to anything in social media, much more user friendly in the moment.
I had a few hours today to update the Athens guide. It’s always one of my favorites. Happy to have it in tip top shape now. Added a few new spots that I found this summer. I’m also just happy to know everyone I have met in Athens over the years now. Should you go this Fall? Definitely.
Shout if you love the guides! What guides have you used and liked? What should be top of the list for future guides? Thanks Dipas 🙏

Berlin is currently on my revisit list. I was there a few years back for too many weeks for work. I was over stressed an...
13/08/2024

Berlin is currently on my revisit list. I was there a few years back for too many weeks for work. I was over stressed and under slept and did not get to really enjoy the city much. Dropping this in the universe, hold me to it Dipas!

Photo evidence of my newfound fear of poison ivy. Which is now a totally valid fear after this here Summer of 24.
11/08/2024

Photo evidence of my newfound fear of poison ivy. Which is now a totally valid fear after this here Summer of 24.

I want you all to go to Big Sur. I know you will love it. I also want you to glamp at Ventana. I know you will love it. ...
08/08/2024

I want you all to go to Big Sur. I know you will love it. I also want you to glamp at Ventana. I know you will love it. Glamping under those redwoods is surreal. Not having to bring all the gear, sleeping in that nice comfy cozy bed, still getting to experience that forest, seriously, you will love it. Our consensus was that our safari tent (Tent 1) is the best. It sits by its lonesome across the stream from the swanky bath house that only the 15 glamping tents have access to. Swimming in the crystal clear river gorge at Pfeiffer State Park daily will seriously heal you. It healed us. Lucky for you, two new resources for this magical land - Ventana Glamping is now on the Overnighter and I have updated the Big Sur guide so now you seriously have no reason not to go. It’s all there for ya! Will link in stories, Dipas!

AL FRESCO OR DONT BOTHER
05/08/2024

AL FRESCO OR DONT BOTHER

I can’t imagine my life not having met the friends made along the way, while living in other cities. Getting to spend a ...
05/08/2024

I can’t imagine my life not having met the friends made along the way, while living in other cities. Getting to spend a few days with best, old friends, where their home feels like being home, is IT.

Never sleep on the Ventana glamping res. Booked in Jan. Last minute on most things but I’m no fool and that was booked b...
02/08/2024

Never sleep on the Ventana glamping res. Booked in Jan. Last minute on most things but I’m no fool and that was booked back in January. And it was the last open two days of the Summer. For so many reasons, it’s my favorite glamping spot (perfect is perfect). Came limping into Big Sur chalked full of ailments and like always, felt a thousand times better after 24 hours. BIG SUR MAGIC

Best part of the Hotel Kinsley is the restaurant and bar. They have it down. Amazing food, drinks, service. My room was ...
19/07/2024

Best part of the Hotel Kinsley is the restaurant and bar. They have it down. Amazing food, drinks, service. My room was in some far off land of an annex a block away and didn’t have a luggage rack, which feels hotel 101 to me. Beautiful and charming place with sweet staff. Pricey room rate for a simple room up the rickety stairs above a local restaurant. I do love being in the mix of Kingston, always a nice place to be!

Shout out to those who keep grinding. I have been coming to Rebekah’s shop for as long as I can remember. She was upstat...
19/07/2024

Shout out to those who keep grinding. I have been coming to Rebekah’s shop for as long as I can remember. She was upstate before anyone was upstate. Every time I move I get a couple of pieces from her as anchors. They are the pieces that have stuck with me through life and the furniture that I feel most connected to. Support those that stick with it, and do it oh so well, day in and day out, year after year. 😘

If you’re looking for the most wholesome week of your life
05/07/2024

If you’re looking for the most wholesome week of your life

In the fake dream world that I am constantly building in my mind, where I pluck the best places from cities around the w...
22/06/2024

In the fake dream world that I am constantly building in my mind, where I pluck the best places from cities around the world, and they all get to live together in a Dipa Dream World - the museum is . I love the joint where the original, classic museum meets the glass bridge to the new museum. I also love that the thank you to the people and the state, for the oodles of dollars to make this thing happen, is front and center when you approach the museum, very Buffalo.

Get off the strip and into the rocks. Red Rock Canyon is 30 minutes from the strip and wooooorlds away. Easy to play out...
15/06/2024

Get off the strip and into the rocks. Red Rock Canyon is 30 minutes from the strip and wooooorlds away. Easy to play out there all day with lots of different terrain, varying hikes and walks, depending what you are up for. Total must and a reason to visit Las Vegas.📍Mark it Dipas!

Vegas Dipa!But please don’t show up without a road map or it can be ick city!
14/06/2024

Vegas Dipa!
But please don’t show up without a road map or it can be ick city!

Amongst all of the design in Chicago this week. The Mies IBM lobby is still IT for me. The travertine, the glass, beaded...
12/06/2024

Amongst all of the design in Chicago this week. The Mies IBM lobby is still IT for me. The travertine, the glass, beaded blinds, green marble tables, THE LAMPS, the symmetry, and every other perfect detail. Old Good Things and Spruced Up Old Good things forever. PERFECT IS PERFECT. Ta ta

There are a lot of nice places to visit in this world and so many different ways to travel. This was the longest trip th...
04/06/2024

There are a lot of nice places to visit in this world and so many different ways to travel. This was the longest trip that I have taken in a while, it was a full week - not my usual! Third time in Athens, first time in Hydra. Hydra has been on my list for a while - the way of living, the lack of cars, and the proximity to Athens (1hr15min ferry) has always appealed to me. Athens is one of my favorite Internation cities to visit for a long weekend and I try to go every couple of years. The combination of a trip to Athens and Hydra is a pretty perfect combo, and in my opinion, can easily be done if you have 5 or 6 full days. Shorter trips, to repeat destinations, that are inspiring, adventurous and cool is how we Dipas roll. Visit and revisit, get to know the people and the places. Athens + Hydra love you long time and see you again soon!

The most charming hotel suite I ever did see . With old wooden stairs between the entryway upper level, which also holds...
02/06/2024

The most charming hotel suite I ever did see . With old wooden stairs between the entryway upper level, which also holds the loo and the downstairs hotel room with a million windows, original details and perfect furniture. It’s everything a good Dipa is looking for in a hotel room.
The central courtyard of the hotel is where I want to start and finish every day till the day I die. 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

Feeling pretty - show less, say less, about Hydra. It would want it that way. 🫠
31/05/2024

Feeling pretty - show less, say less, about Hydra. It would want it that way. 🫠

Naughty Pro Tip. I never get a guide for the Acropolis, mostly because I love wandering at my own pace up there. But I d...
29/05/2024

Naughty Pro Tip. I never get a guide for the Acropolis, mostly because I love wandering at my own pace up there. But I do like snackable amounts of expert info. So I mingle with various tours along the way, minding my business while sponging just the right amount and drifting off before it gets weird. You didn’t hear it here 🤫

Part of what I have always loved about Athens is that it is ALL happening. It’s messy, old, new, layered, textured. A li...
29/05/2024

Part of what I have always loved about Athens is that it is ALL happening. It’s messy, old, new, layered, textured. A little elegant, rough around the edges and hip. Love being back. Always love being in this city. It feels so comfortable. Familiar. One of those core Dipa stars on the map.

Do not forget about the things that keep the wind in your sails. Weekend in the city with sweat at  and , all the bites ...
21/04/2024

Do not forget about the things that keep the wind in your sails. Weekend in the city with sweat at and , all the bites , sleeps at soho, my pals house in Clinton Hill and , the best run in a while on the WSH in the sunshine, fresh cut from , and seeing as many of my favorite faces as possible. Forever yours New York 😘 thanks for being my wind!

Little commotion for the puffer selfies.  The coolest and coziest. And currently on sale.Side note : never not on the je...
11/03/2024

Little commotion for the puffer selfies. The coolest and coziest. And currently on sale.
Side note : never not on the jet bridge.

Drops of Telluride greatest hits
10/03/2024

Drops of Telluride greatest hits

The oil paintings in the rafters of the old bridge  are one of the more special things I have seen in a long time. A++
04/03/2024

The oil paintings in the rafters of the old bridge are one of the more special things I have seen in a long time. A++

Turns out, having your ski gear with you in LA can come in very handy.
02/03/2024

Turns out, having your ski gear with you in LA can come in very handy.

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