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A Stunning Japanese Ryokan in the Heart of Tokyo

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An ochanoma lounge at Hoshinoya Tokyo. All photos courtesy of Hoshinoya Resorts. A stay at Tokyo's first luxury ryokan did not disappoint. Fathom editor Berit Baugher checked into the city's most talked about new hotel. TOKYO – On a recent visit to Japan I checked into Hoshinoya Tokyo , one of the city's newest and most exciting hotel openings . Styled after a traditional Japanese inn , also known as a ryokan , the quiet 84- room hotel feels worlds away from the busy streets of Tokyo. Historically, ryokans are low-key affairs with minimal furnishings and services, shared bathrooms, and no heating or air conditioning. Hoshinoya Tokyo embraces the tradition of simplicity, but through an elevated and luxurious lens, differentiating it from other urban ryokans. Upon entering the hotel, I instantly felt at peace; fragrant incense filled the air and soft Japanese music played in the background. Instead of a traditional lobby , I was greeted by an attendant in a room laye...

The Modern Bathroom: Wood

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Wood surfaces are a comfort and warm addition even to bathrooms. Here are some examples on how to proceed when planning your modern bathroom remodel. *** When you think about designing your bathroom, the last material that you’d want to use is wood, correct? Wood and wet floors aren ’t a great combination, you might assume, especially in a room that may not have the best ventilation in your home. I’m here to argue something completely unexpected. Wood, when chosen carefully, can be a wonderful option for a modern bathroom . It is not only a surprisingly elegant choice , but it’s a worthwhile investment as well. With the right wood, you’ll create a seamless, safe, and long-lasting backdrop for your interior design choices , but one that is especially aligned with contemporary sustainability standards and an outstandingly up-to-date look and feel. In this article, we’ll explore all of the ways that wood can augment your bathroom, from shower tiles to siding, from floors to accent furnit...

Apollo's Haise and Cunningham: We got the glory, but the workers got us to the Moon

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spaceflightinsider .com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Apollo-13-commander-Jim-Lovell-Lunar-Module-Pilot-Fred-haise-Command-Module-Pilot-Jack-Swigert-NASA-Kennedy-Space-Center-NASA-photo-posted-on-SpaceFlight-Insider-647x502.jpg" class="attachment-fullimg size-fullimg wp-post-image" alt="Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell Lunar Module Pilot Fred haise Command Module Pilot Jack Swigert NASA Kennedy Space Center NASA photo posted on SpaceFlight Insider " /> The crew of Apollo 13 begin the start of their historic mission, April 9, 1970. Apollo 13's Fred Haise discussed what it took to land men on the Moon during a July 2013 interview along with fellow Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham . Photo Credit: NASA Jason Rhian April 15th, 2015 TITUSVILLE, Fla — It is not every day that one gets to sit down with someone who has made history, let alone the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 13 and Apollo 7 – and at the same time. SpaceFlight Insider was given just such an opp...

A thrilling walk on the wild side among the Big Five

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I used to love long road trips where I would stare through the car window at the hypnotising landscape. I’d only wake at the next toilet stop for snacks for the rest of the trip ahead and continue the same nap exercise all over again. Nowadays, my patience for sitting in the same position for anything longer than one hour is waning. However, the scenic drive to the Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) brought back my childhood memories. SANParks invited the media to view the park and the new accommodation set to open next month. I was already excited as I boarded the afternoon flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Port Elizabeth since I had never been to the Eastern Cape port city before. The flight took just over an hour. On arrival, after picking up a minivan rental, we began the two-and-a-half-hour journey to Cradock and from there, the final 25km lap to the MZNP. © Provided by The Star PEACEFUL: The cottages at the Mounain Zebra National Park . Picture: SANParks On our...

Homebrewing Recipe | Top of the Morning Cream Ale

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Avg. Reading Time: 5 min Homebrewers are driven by the desire to make new recipes. Usually when we recreate an old recipe, we try to improve on past mistakes or change ingredients to make a better product. This is the one beer recipe I’ve made more than once thanks to it’s quality. I present to you my award-winning Top of the Morning Cream Ale ! That’s no exaggeration. My cream ale was a Silver Medalist at the 2016 Dominion Cup in the Cream/Kolsch/Blonde category. As an extract brewer with only two years of experience, I didn’t think that I could get that far in Virginia’s largest homebrew competition . No matter the ingredients or their sources, some of the finest beers can fall into place through intuitive research. This is the ideal Southern summertime beer . The recipe emerged when my local homebrew club chose cream ale for one of our earliest in-house competitions. Cream ales are underappreciated in the craft beer world because they are in the same BJCP category as American l...

5 Inspiring Reasons to Visit Bath

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Let’s start with a simple question – how many of you reading this post have visited the historic city of Bath, England ? Chances are if you are from England you probably have visited this city at least once in your lifetime but if you are from anywhere else in the world, you may not have been as fortunate yet to experience this beautiful Roman city ! Well, what are you waiting for? Don’t wait any longer! After reading this post, you will be itching to catch the next plane to London Heathrow and then hop on the M4 or the train across to Bath, England. I would like to share with you my 5 inspiring reasons to visit Bath. There are many, many more but after our last trip there I really feel obliged to share our experiences and inspire you to check out this amazing English city that probably fails to receive the attention it richly deserves. Roman Baths Ok, sorry folks but I had to start with the most obvious and probably what Bath is stereotypically famous for around the world – the Roman...

Win £50 to spend on natural Bramley Products for your bathroom

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Read on to find out how to win £50 to spend on luxury Bramley Products for your bathroom. Do you remember, a little while ago*, when I went to spend the night in a treehouse? If you do, you may remember the amazing copper bath . The bath and the shower were actually two of my favourite bits about the trip, as the treehouse came with the whole range of Bramley Products. I’d never come across Bramley Products before, but I totally fell in love with them. They are made with all these wonderful smelling natural ingredients , so that when you’re washing your hair and you take a deep breath you get this wave of loveliness through your whole body. Bramley Products do not contain harmful or unethical ingredients , they’re produced in small batches for freshness and quality and all their  essential oils are fair trade, wild crafted and grown sustainably. Since the treehouse, as you can imagine, I have coveted all things Bramley. I must have looked at the website at least a dozen times, checki...

Delta Compel Touch20 bathroom faucet review - model 561T-DST

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You are here: Home › Blog Delta Compel Touch20 bathroom faucet review - model 561T-DST Tags :delta faucet product review [embedded content] Delta surprised me with the Compel Single Lever Handle Bathroom Faucet with Touch2O Technology (model 561t-DST) . From the fairly simple installation (see the video for full details) and ease of use it made an instant impact. ****See the video for unboxing, how it works, install considerations/needs, and even more***** Compel Single Lever Handle Bathroom Faucet Touch2O (model 561t-DST)" src="http://www.idonotes.com/IdoNotes/idonotes.nsf/dx/delta-compel-touch20-bathroom-faucet-review-model-561t-dst.htm/content/M2?OpenElement" style="border: 0px;" /> The packaging for the Delta Compel Faucet with Touch20 contains all of the required parts, even with the guide and their online help missing to mention a small part you must use that is in the box. I cover that plate in the video. They bag everything to match the book so...

Gloss White Bath Front Panel - 1700mm & 1800mm - Brand New Replacement • £30.00

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See Details on eBay Watch Contact     £30.00 Buy It Now 13d , £30.00 Shipping, 30-Day Returns Seller: e-plumbshop (14,986) 100% , Location: Stanmore, Middlesex, London , Ships to: GB, Item: eBay Item Number ">222578940290 eBay Store Bathroom Suites Toilets Basins Furniture Taps --> Baths Showers Shower Enclosures Heating Accessories Flooring Gloss White Front Bath Panels with Matching Plinth by RAK Ceramics CODE : MNHTFP ( eBay Item Number = "222578940290") This modern gloss white bath front panel conceals the plumbing, pipework and simply hides the underneath of your bath. ✔ Keeps a clean and tidy finish in your bathroom. ✔ Supplied with a smaller plinth to allow for height adjustment . ✔ Easy to keep clean with a simple wipe of a cloth. ✔ Gloss white vinyl wrapped MDF ensuring its sturdy. ✔ Can be cut to required size. Technical Specifications: 1700 mm Front Panel : • Front Panel Length : 1690 mm • Plinth Length: 1690 mm • Front Panel Height: 460...