Hotels
A former private residence has been converted into a boutique hotel, the listed neoclassical building in Athens's Kolonaki quarter renovated by design studio, Babatchas, to provide guests with a 'home-from-home'; its mix of rooms and suites spacious...
Eating Out
Billed as a 'seventh heaven for food enthusiasts, complete with rooms above the inn', ERGON House is a marketplace, bar, café, restaurant and boutique hotel all situated at the foot of the ancient Acropolis of Athens. Underneath a 25...
Eating Out
Traditional Athenian houses, notable for their inner courtyards, became a template for architect Minas Kosmidis as he formulated a plan for Greek bistro La Mason du Grec. The business in the capital's upmarket Kifissia neighbourhood is surrounded by...
Eating Out
Diners are becoming increasingly interested with the provenance of the ingredients in the dishes they eat, and if they were to ask the chefs at 48 Urban Garden in Athens, Greece, they'd only have to point a few yards to highlight some of their own...
Eating Out
Winning this year's prize for Most Ornate Air Conditioning Pipes (Small-to Medium-sized Restaurant) by some way is Biribildu Souvlaki in Alimos, Athens; often a feature of urban industrial interiors, here at the hands of designer Minas Kosmidis they...
Eating Out
Don't get me wrong, I like Greek food as much as the next person, but that aphorism about variety being the spice of life caught on for a reason. The owners of Souk are adding their own seasoning to Athens' diverse culinary pot with the opening of...
Hotels
NEW Hotel was never going to be just another boutique hotel. For one: it's owned by Dakis Joannou - widely considered to be one of Greece's leading collectors of European contemporary art - and secondly: he persuaded the brilliant Brazilian brothers...
Guides
Until recently, Athens was a city very high on my 'must go' list, yet for one reason or another, I hadn't got around to visiting. I'd been to Greece but - whisper it - like many, had gravitated towards the Islands, opting for sunbathing and beaches...
Bars & Nightlife
A bar called Bogart and not a film poster in sight. You could knock me down with a feather. The rather menacingly named Studio Omerta are responsible for this cliché-free refit in Athens, and while there are no obvious traces of Humph, there is...
Bars & Nightlife
Aristotle walks into a bar, and the barmaid slaps him. Aristotle asks why. The barmaid replies that his view on the passivity of the female element in procreation is essentially misogynistic. That's the sort of joke that will get much funnier...
Hotels
Seemingly, the hip hostel trend continues apace. And, like a practised acrobat, Athen's City Circus manages to walk that fine line between budget and lovely with remarkable balance. The dorms are smart, clean and solid looking, with spick and span...
Eating Out
Alchemy. An odd philosophy, famous for its crackpot pursuit of turning base metals into precious ones. To Athens, an ancient city in an ancient country that knows a thing or two about philosophy, comes a patisserie designed around a modern imagining...
Stuff Crush
“I am not sure whether my father totally understood my fascination with his photographs of package holidays,” explains artist Jake Clark, whose obsession with seaside resort architecture has been informed by his childhood growing up in the...
City Notes
Opening today, 28 February, Hôtel Hana Paris is the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels Collection, a fancy group of decadent boutique hotels that includes Monsieur George and Saint Tropez's La Ponche; the five-star luxury property set to...
City Notes
Passing away at the age of 60 in May 2021, Michelangelo Lovelace was a Cleveland-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings depicting quotidian scenes of urban life, policing, poverty, war, and personal investigations of Black Identity....
City Notes
An urban sanctuary so laid back it's horizontal, Pátio do Tijolo is a truly beautiful 24-room boutique hotel that offers its guests a fusion of authentic Lisbon tradition with soothing contemporary aesthetics. Drawing on the 'slow life' concept,...
Dispatches
Australia is a large and diverse country that is home to many weird and wonderful animals that can only be found in this part of the world. For many animal lovers, a trip to this impressive country is their only opportunity to spot many of these...
Dispatches
Borrowing money to fund a trip is generally not smart. But it is an option for those without sufficient funds. You could save to finance your dream trip, but that can take years. Likewise, it might not always be feasible, especially when...
Dispatches
For passionate food enthusiasts, travel isn't just about exploring new landscapes; it's a chance to embark on a delicious adventure! Culinary travel, the art of journeying with taste buds in tow, is booming in popularity. This blog post is your...
Dispatches
When it comes to immersing yourself in the vibrant floral scene of Hong Kong, finding the perfect florist in the city is essential. Whether you're in search of exquisite blooms for a special occasion or simply want to add a touch of natural beauty...