Polina Sova

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Polina Sova

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Polina Sova is a model, photographer, pro traveller and self professed hustler. Careers of modelling and traveller started when she made the move from her native Norway to New York City at age 17. Since then she has worked for brands like Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood, Givenchy and Helmut Lang, appearing in magazines like Numero, Elle, V, Vogue travelling to 45 countries whilst managing to live in 11 of them. With a travel portfolio as such, she developed a fine nose for design, high hospitality standard, a keen fanaticism for good food, great restaurants and a weakness for adventure. From jungle hill tribes in Vietnam to the powder soft sands of Seychelles, from riding snow mobiles on Icelandic glaciers to a visit in a cool eatery in Melbourne, Polina lives for it all and is not afraid to tell it.

Travel mantra: O sweet Jesus, there’s no turning back, there is always one more town a little further down the track. – Nick Cave

Trip Wishlist: Japan, India, Raja Ampat, Sahara Desert, Mexico City, Moscow, Chefchaouen.

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Singapore, Singapore

The Standard Singapore

by Polina Sova

“A trendy color-soaked jungle escape with midcentury swagger”

Kragerø, Norway

Tollboden Hotel

by Polina Sova

“A pearl amongst Norwegian coastal towns”

Bali, Indonesia

Capella Ubud

by Polina Sova

“Made me feel like it was all a magical dream”

Cape Town, South Africa

The Silo

by Polina Sova

“Marie Antoinette went to Cape Town”

London, UK

The Londoner

by Polina Sova

“A new phenomena, a Super Boutique Hotel”

Rome, Italy

J.K. Place Roma

by Polina Sova

“La Dolce Vita, Le Grand Bellezza, Tom Ford’s A Single Man and Don Draper all under one roof”

Istanbul, Turkey

The Bank Hotel Istanbul

by Polina Sova

“The hotel was once a bank, it carries that money smell all over”

Rome, Italy

G-Rough Roma

by Polina Sova

“Like dipping into a Wes Anderson scene”

Stockholm, Sweden

Hotel Frantz

by Polina Sova

“The perfect mix between family-run boutique and well oiled hotel machine”

Bali, Indonesia

Batukaru Coffee Estate

by Polina Sova

“A deeply moving experience”

Munich, Germany

The Flushing Meadows Hotel

by Polina Sova

“I could stay here ten times over.”

Manhattan, New York City

The Times Square EDITION

by Polina Sova

“Something’s telling me Frank Sinatra would approve.”

Paris, France

Hotel National Des Arts Et Metiers

by Polina Sova

“A hot spot for the beautiful and fashionable”

London, UK

Redchurch Townhouse

by Polina Sova

“The design of this spot is just too tasty.”

Malibu, Los Angeles

The Native Hotel

by Polina Sova

“Slick but nostalgic, modern but mid century.”

Kyiv, Ukraine

11 Mirrors

by Polina Sova

“Shiny and luxy.”

Joshua Tree, California

Pioneertown Motel

by Polina Sova

“19th century wester, yeehaw.”

Bali, Indonesia

Menjangan Dynasty Resort

by Polina Sova

“African safari tents on a tropical Balinese peninsula.”

Bali, Indonesia

COMO Shambhala Estate

by Polina Sova

“A serene utopia on the edge of the jungle.”

Paris, France

Hotel des Grands Boulevards

by Polina Sova

“Marie Antoinette goes downtown.”

Barcelona, Spain

Soho House Barcelona

by Polina Sova

“Soho House can claim a whole vibe for itself, right?”

Paris, France

Le Pigalle

by Polina Sova

“Trendy Pigalle at it's finest with a nod to the 60's.”

London, UK

Henrietta

by Polina Sova

“Art deco-70’s-Wes Anderson mashup!”

Obonjan, Croatia

Obonjan

by Polina Sova

“Old Ibiza meets Yoga To The People.”

Paris, France

Bachaumont

by Polina Sova

“"A bit of Parisian character and funk."”

Paris, France

Hotel Amour

by Polina Sova

“An air of naughty lingers in the walls.”