Paris
The socialites of Paris during the Belle Époque had a fine old time. With plenty of cash in the bank and nothing so vulgar as an actual job to eat into their leisure time, much of it was spent at the theatre, the ballet, in restaurants and the...
Miami
Although the AC Hotels brand is part of the Marriott group, it is the creation of Spaniard Antonio Catalan and bases much of its appeal on a European cachet that goes over so darned well in the United States. AC Hotels has picked the perfect place...
Melbourne
Everyone loves a bit of summer camping, but scoring the clement weather that makes or breaks the holiday is usually down to sheer luck. I once got snowed into a campsite in Scotland in May, which goes to show that sometimes the gods just aren't on...
Chicago
Sport has a long history of bringing people together, and in turn-of-the-century America, members' sports clubs and associations were important places for leaders of the business world to network. As their members were some of the community's most...
Paris
François Auguste Guerbois was the host with the most in 19th Century Paris. His Café Guerbois was frequented by the city's great artists and intellectuals, and when he opened a private bathhouse — Les Grands Bains Guerbois, in 1885 — it...
Amsterdam
The days of the city centre newspaper office, with grizzled old hacks in a fug of roll-up smoke above and a printing press cranking out the editions below, are long gone. The modern newspaper is run from shiny new glass and steel towers in urban...
Ghent
Well then, how about the façade of Backstay Hostel for an opening statement? The property in the Flemish city of Ghent owes its splendid facial features to a chap called Maxime Brunfaut, who was the original architect of the 1930s building. The...
Miami
We are recycling more than ever. We are thinking about our impact on the environment from farming methods, how the things we buy are transported, and our carbon footprints are increasingly to the forefront of our decision making. In short, we care...
Lisbon
The aristocracy was still very much in the ascendency when, in 1764, the Marquess of Pombal commissioned his architect Reinaldo Manuel to build a public park in central Lisbon. A century later and the nearby Avenida da Liberdade was constructed, 90...
Philadelphia
Maybe you are a Philadelphia resident who's between apartments after a messy break-up, or maybe you're an aspiring novelist who needs a change of environment to get that book finished. Perhaps you're a Jason Bourne-type rogue spy, hiding out from...
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv hotel The Norman offers not one but two great 1920s properties for the price of one. Architect Yoav Messer oversaw the merger of the neighbouring White City buildings on Rothschild Boulevard into a new cohesive whole celebrating the...
Chicago
You may have noticed that Sir Richard Branson has been doing fewer round-the-world balloon flights and other similar billionaire Boy's Own wheezes recently. Perhaps he's too busy masterminding projects for his Virgin empire, such as this new venue...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...
Dispatches
There are awards, and then there’s the A’ Design Award & Competition: an institution in the world of design excellence, and a long time collaborator that we're thrilled to be working with again this year. Recognised globally as the most...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...