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Express sushi and casual Japanese is the order of the day at Melbourne's renowned Chocolate Buddha, a Federation Square institution that has reopened as the city reemerges from its harsh COVID-related lockdown, bringing with it the restaurant's...
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A hospitality brand that prides itself on offering guests a contemporary, design-led hotel experience drawing upon local inspirations and traditions, PURO Hotels have redesigned their first ever Kraków property, the refresh—in collaboration with...
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Conceived in 2017, The Anonymous Project is committed to collecting and preserving colour slides from the last 70 years; the project's founder, filmmaker Lee Shulman, having bought a random box of vintage slides and fallen head over heels in love...
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Occupying a 1920s building——a former 'dairy', or 'corner shop' to non-New Zealanders——the Queenstown property has been transformed into accommodation that straddles the lines of lodge and hotel; The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi offering 14...
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The most ingenious ideas are always the simplest; the solutions to a problem that others simply don’t see. For Pablo Pardo, an Argentinian living in Barcelona for the last two decades, seeing one of the city’s traditional old ‘quioscos’ for...
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The final countdown is on. In 13 days, the submission period for the 2020—2021 edition of the prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition comes to a close; meaning if you haven't graced the competition with your talent, you have only until 28...
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Located in a neo-Gothic building on Stefanyka street, the western Ukraine city of Lviv has opened its first Municipal Art Centre; the space simple and functional with a small multimedia library (complete with turntable, vinyl and rare publications),...
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If endless lockdowns haven't got you put under the patio by your partner, then it really is true love. For all those hours, days and months in one another's company, your love has blossomed into an unrepentant mutant strain that simply can't be...
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The story starts way back when "times were considerably less complicated" than they are today. Wanting to bring a taste of the boulangeries and patisseries of rural France to the hustle and bustle of London, Elizabeth and Laurent d’Orey founded...
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CBD oil is known by many as the most exciting wellness product of the decade. With over six million UK users in the past year, its growth in popularity has unfortunately not come with a growth in education. Claims that it is just another 'snake oil'...
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How do you fancy representing your country whilst honouring all the sweat, blood and tears that you put into your design work? With the A' Design Award submission period still open, innovative individuals and companies have the opportunity of...
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With six room categories ranging from cosy and curated, to larger, more luxurious suites, Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington is the perfect marriage of old and new; the 116 room property——set in an iconic Edwardian-era building in the heart of the...
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Standing out from the usual red brick and grey stone building façades that make-up Notre Dame Street——a culinary hotspot in the historic Griffintown neighbourhood——Shay offers something a little different; the Middle Eastern eatery and wine...
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With reductions of up to 75% across coveted titles, the TASCHEN book sale is a wonderful opportunity to acquire some cracking titles at equally cracking prices; the hefty discounts applying to select books across the world of art, photography,...
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Set to open in March——pandemic depending——Taiwanese-inspired Soho grab-and-go spot, Mr Ji, returns with a new look and expanded menu; founder Samuel Haim having worked with friends Ana Gonçalves and Zijun Meng of TĀTĀ Eatery and TÓU...
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Does anything sound more appealing than sleeping beachside, inside old wine tanks, the crystal clear waters and powder sound of the Peloponnesian coast footsteps away? The reality at Dexamenes Seaside Hotel is a little more aesthetically harsh than...
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Refurbished bedrooms, public spaces, lobby and a new dining experience can all be found at San Diego icon, The Pearl Hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1961. Having undergone extensive renovations, the old beauty reemerges as a 'new'...
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Traversing Thailand from Chiang Rai to Phangan, meeting locals and even bringing a chef back for a stamp of authenticity, new Kiev restaurant, Thailand Hi, lets its locals experience the aromas, flavours and colours of the Southeast Asian country...
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Whether you're a fan of midcentury modern design, the beguiling architecture of 'Desert Modernism', arresting photo books, adorable dogs, or—as one rightly should be—all of the aforementioned, Palm Springs: Modern Dogs at Home is the publication...
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What a rollercoaster of a year 2020 was. We all had to adjust to many new routines and ways of life and while some changes were good, many were bad. When everything seemed to be going downhill and everyone was giving up on human connection, dating...
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In many countries, like the US and the UK, cultural diversity can be seen in classrooms from the very early stages of learning. The world has seen so much globalisation that many cultures have become intertwined with one another. Students who come...
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When a new family member appears in your house, you try to create comfortable conditions for your creature; you want to see your furry friend happy. You're ready to study endless wag cat food reviews, purchase interactive toys, and train it commands...
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The concept of a coffee house grew simply because folk didn't have a comfortable place to meet and spend time over a brewed cup of tasty, aromatic beans. Indeed, a coffee shop is an ideal option for a variety of scenarios, and it doesn't matter...