These Bluetooth headphones adapt to the ear. Through test and resonance tones generated by the ear, the nuraphones (used with the nura app) create an individual hearing profile for the wearer and the music and frequencies are adjusted accordingly. Noise cancelling reduces outside sound; vented silicon pads make wearing comfortable. Battery life: approx. 30 hours (around 400 euros, nuraphone.com).
Take a deep breath!
Take a deep breath!
The bonsai fragrance diffuser freshens the air in the home with the scent of a forest. Essences include green tea, tangerine and orange. This design item with a rattan tree sculpture and a ceramic container for the scented oil is offered in three tree variations, all minimalist and stylish (set incl. the scented oil around 95 euros, available at designhousestockholm.com).
Listening to the light
Listening to the light
Why clear space for big speakers when the music can come out of your lamp? The LED lamp Pulse by Sengled has an integrated speaker and can be controlled via Bluetooth or WiFi with an app (for iOS and Android; starter set around 150 euros, sengled.com).
Well done
Well-done
When it comes to cooking meat, temperature and timing are key. Those who want the perfect steak simply use the “Meater” to determine doneness. This wireless thermometer is inserted into the meat and connected with the app on a tablet or smartphone via Bluetooth. Just select the kind of meat, desired degree of doneness, and the cooking method; the app displays the temperatures and estimated cooking time (starting from 89 euros, meater.com).
Form follows function
Form follows function
Clear lines, reduced shapes – in best Bauhaus tradition, this chess game is fully focused on function. The original chess pieces were designed by Bauhaus master Josef Hartwig and fulfill the Bauhaus criteria of practical, durable and beautiful (approx. 190 euros, from connox.de).
Leave everyday life behind, take a deep breath and enjoy the clear mountain air. Be active outdoors with experienced trainers or on your own – the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena offers the right opportunities for happiness all year round.
Each perfume is a unique journey to the inner self
Antonella Bondi is a perfumer by passion. In her exclusive courses at the Romantik Hotel Villa Margherita near Venice, participants can create their very own personal fragrances.
Constant new appointments, always in a rush – other people, objects or feelings just flash by us without our even truly noticing them. With simple mindfulness exercises, you can effectively decelerate your day and even prevent illness.
Overdid it on your hike or while jogging? It is often painfully obvious the next day … But there is help! Here are some tips from the physio team at the Romantik Hotel Mühlbach in Bad Füssing
The “Ironman” is the most challenging variation of this endurance sport consisting of swimming, cycling and running. But there are also triathlon races that non-pro athletes can easily tackle.
In the 1,000-sqm-large wellness area of the Romantik Hotel Jagdhaus Eiden am See, guests can choose between the peat sauna, steam bath, or the beach wagon sauna. Host Gerd zur Brügge tells us what makes a sauna visit a highlight.
Forest bathing has nothing to do with taking a traditional bath. This new wellness method from Japan uses the natural healing powers of the forest. And these have even been proven scientifically.
It doesn‘t always have to be the hands that induce a soothing effect during massages. In singing bowl massage, tones and vibrations provide the harmony.
It has been regarded as a proven remedy for healing and recuperation for centuries. Spa Manager Frank Boist explains why massages do the body and soul so much good.
Laura M. Schwengber is a sign language interpreter. She doesn‘t just translate words, but also sounds. In an interview, the 28-year-old explains how this works and how she also makes it possible for deaf people to experience rock music or classical music.