Hong Kong
The last few weeks have seen us profile Swire Hotels' portfolio of high-end Asian properties, as part of our partnership with their lifestyle and design blog; You'd Be Much Better Here. We've featured their "business with life" brand EAST -...
Ubud
Infinity pools freak me out; for some reason I always think I'm going to fall out of them. Not normally too big of a problem, but when you are jutting out over a big drop into a Balinese jungle gorge, it gets a bit more sketchy. I'm happier using...
Venice
Where would we be without Venice, that elegantly wasted relic, sinking beautifully under the weight of its own architectural history? We'd certainly be a few Shakespeare plays worse off, and a few famous romantic liaisons lighter. Perhaps the iconic...
Helsinki
You don't see enough candles these days. Not the smelly ones the fairer sex put around the bath, but a good old tallow candle in a good old candlestick, the kind old Victorians used to find their way to bed. Maybe it's all the baby whales that have...
Biarritz
What catches your attention as soon as you step inside this hotel is the fragrance from the fresh flowers, and scented candles, adorning the large reception area. There's a warmth - like a home from home - and immediately you feel relaxed. The...
Amersham
The Crown Inn, Amersham, is a 16th Century building with 19th Century bits stuck on; beamed ceilings, mazy corridors and courtyard cobbles abound at this Buckinghamshire gem. So to the reworking by Ilse Crawford, the second project she has...
Amsterdam
Whether you're being dragged around a seemingly endless mall by your better half, or you are doing the dragging, there comes a time on the spree of even the most devoted shopper when you have had enough, and the thought of the drive home sends you...
Melbourne
The customers perched at the bar studying their papers could just as well be studying string-theory equations or molecular formulas, such is the scientific vibe to Silo by Joost – a new and environmentally-friendly café in Melbourne's central...
Bath
Elegant lady meets young bit of rough may go some way to describing Society Café's aesthetic, brought to life by Simple Simon Design's Ben Rolls. A bit Lady Chatterley's Lover, with a lot of coffee. This lady is of a certain age, though, with...
Amsterdam
Spanish eatery Mercat is the ninth restaurant in IQ Creative's expanding and internationally-flavoured Amsterdam portfolio, and is the sister venue of equally lovely Mazzo (Italian) and Witteveen (French)… adding Iberian flavours to the European...
Beijing
Our partnership with Swire Hotels, and their very own culture and design blog You'd Be Much Better Here, continues this week as they celebrate the launch of their latest Asian property. "A business hotel with life" runs the strapline at Beijing's...
London
Taking the concept of fusion food to new heights, SUSHISAMBA has added a London restaurant to its growing portfolio of global locations, with spectacular effect. With cuisine blending the best of Peru, Brazil and Japan, there's plenty to interest...
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
When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
Dispatches
Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
Dispatches
Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....
Dispatches
Bingo is much more than a game, it is a social activity that has been bringing people together for generations. The game dates all the way back to 16th century Italy where it evolved from a lottery style game. Now in the modern day, millions of...