Pieve a Pava

Natural beauty, elegance and relaxation at a rustic 4th-century guesthouse in the Tuscan hills

Located in the rolling hills of Tuscany’s idyllic Crete Senesi region, it’s hard not to feel enchanted driving up the gravel road to the rustic guesthouse Pieve a Pava. Combine the stunning natural setting with a building dating back to the 4th century, elegantly relaxed ambiance, as well as gracious hospitality, and you have a recipe for subtle perfection. On a recent stay, my traveling …

Tan Lines

Leather patio furniture literally tanned by the power of the sun

Using an unusual approach to treat leather, design studio Greece Is For Lovers’ set of table and chairs features a nautical pattern that has literally been sun tanned onto the surface. Cheekily dubbed “Tan Lines,” they stenciled a pattern onto the leather with sunscreen, exposing it to direct sunlight to darken the negative space. Over time, the two-tone design will weather more, fading the imagery …

Airwaves 2010

From crowd surfing to the surreal, our photos from Iceland's biggest music festival

Since the proliferation of music festivals means you have your pick of locations, choosing wisely can make the difference between a good and an epic time. To make sure the steep ticket prices and airfare is worth it, an appealing setting along with an exceptional line-up and the unparalleled parties that follow pretty much guarantees fun. One that continuously stays a cut above the rest …