Today, half the world’s population, 3.5 billion people, lives in cities. Current predictions put the percentage of the population living in urban areas by 2030 at almost 60%. For this reason, goal 11 of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, signed by the 193 member States of the United Nations, is to make cities green. But […]
One of the latest Japanese beauty trends is called layering. Each “layer” represents a phase that involves a specific treatment for the skin, from cleansing to toning, moisturising, protection and nourishment. The layering technique was discovered and launched by French blogger Elodie-Joy Jaubert, who is passionate about the land of the rising sun. She has […]
Water is welcoming and adapts to any shape. This is the first thing that gives us pleasure when entering a pool. Then there's the temperature. Dermatologists suggest the ideal temperature for water is around 36-37 °C, the same as our body temperature. Any hotter and it could have harmful effects on the circulation, especially if […]
“No city is complete without its own hammam” said Princess Scheherazade, one of the main characters of One Thousand and One Nights (Alf laila wa laila), the famous collection of tales which scholars have dated to the 10th century. The meaning of the word hammam (in Arabic) and hamam (in Turkish) is a place where you go to purify your body […]
The hammam, an element of natural medicine, is a centuries-old practice that is still enjoyed today. The only thing that has changed is its appearance. Today’s thermal baths are real architectural masterpieces, on a par with museums and skyscrapers, and are often the work of famous designers. RELAXING SHAPES JeJean Nouvel, for instance, created Les Bains […]
by Luisa Taliento Sicily is his favourite holiday destination, he loves the atmosphere in Paris, and his skills when it comes to design and architecture have earned him the position of Artistic Director in some of Italy’s finest companies. Rodolfo Dordoni is an ambassador of all things made in Italy, a professional who, over the […]
