Quinta M - Yurts In Portugal

The first thing you notice isn't the geodesic domes dotting the hillside like something from a sci-fi film, or even the sweeping views across the Waitaki Valley that stretch endlessly toward jagged mountain peaks. It's the silence. The kind of profound quiet that makes city dwellers suddenly aware of their …

The gravel road seems to go on forever, winding through dense forest for what feels like an eternity before you begin to wonder if your satnav has led you astray. But that's rather the point at Patagonia Camp – this isn't the sort of place you stumble upon by accident. …

In the hills above Guatapé's rainbow houses, couples are sleeping suspended in the air inside white spheres that locals call 'lunas' - and it's about as otherworldly as it sounds. The boat cuts through the emerald waters of Guatapé reservoir, past the drowned church towers and submerged streets that disappeared …

On a picturesque hillside in the Swiss Alps, Anakolodge stands out as something different. The seven traditional cabins scattered across two hectares of wilderness are the vision of architect and manager Olivier Cheseaux, who wanted to create a place where people could completely disconnect from the modern world. The philosophy …

The Tranøy Lighthouse rises majestically on Stangholmen at Hamarøy's edge, showing a captivating scenery as one descends toward the parking area. This impressive maritime lookout stands surrounded by charming white buildings, complemented by a distinctive red boathouse and welcoming pier along the water's edge. A winding bridge traverses rocky outcrops, …

Ever wondered if the Britain of Beatrix Potter still exists? If there still are parts of the island where people still live in harmony? Gentle countryside living is what you will get when you stay in the Black Mountain Yurt. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, your yurt …

Located in the fascinating town of Oosterend, "Het Kleine Paradijs" ("The Little Paradise" in English) is the perfect place to explore the region. Oosterend was known as “the Jerusalem of Holland” because it was home to five different religions and, this being the genteel Netherlands, they all existed happily together. …

I have never had a bad time in a yurt. There’s something lovely about the gas lamps, woodburning stove to keep your group warm on the rug-strewn wooden floor. These things aid relaxation in a way that doesn’t require expensive treatments or over-enthusiastic massages. The structure is circular with the …

Built in the heart of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia the experience hotel is staffed by Mongolians who offer traditional hospitality to visitors. You stay in a “Ger” which is the traditional tent of Mongolia’s nomadic herders. They are heated by a wood burner and supported by beautifully painted wooden …

Well known to discerning free spirits, the Yurt is the traditional accommodation of the native peoples of Afghanistan and Mongolia. They are canvass constructions with wooden floors and colored lattice wooden supports. Inside it is a cozy and intimate experience. Opening the painted wooden door directly into the stunning scenery …