Hotels
The story of Leon°16 begins as many great stories do: with a hero. Leon Alfons Ernest de Witte was a lieutenant-general in the Belgian army during WWI; and contributed to a great victory in the battle of Haelen. Such acts lead to commemoration, and...
Culture
With today’s generation continuing to push the boundaries of flexibility, balance and location in their working lives, Antwerp's Fosbury & Sons has recognised the design-hungry needs of its city’s entrepreneurs, freelancers and digital nomads;...
Hotels
More than just a new hotel launch, Radisson RED marks the birth of a philosophy and lifestyle brand inspired by the spirit and mindset of the mythical Millennials, and is hoping to shake-up the industry; breaking and creating rules on its way....
Hotels
Among the art galleries, hip bars, restaurants, and independent shops of Brussels's Saint-Gilles and Ixelles districts, a new hotel is waiting to show you a different side to its city. Close enough to the historic centre, JAM is located in an area...
Culture
Some might say there's not much to look at in Ostend, Belgium. Its long sandy beach has been a draw for hundreds of years, and it has spent time as one of Europe's most stylish seaside retreats; bombed to buggery in WWII, though, and rebuilt with a...
Hotels
Whatever you may or may not know about Ghent, in northwest Belgium, you'll have a clearer picture of the place after staying the night in the penthouse apartment of multi-faceted retail and accommodation project WATT. Creative agency DIFT...
Lifestyle
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...
Hotels
We don't normally spend too much time in the hotel bar on foreign excursions, but in the case of Zoom Hotel in Brussels we're quite happy to make an exception. Our advice is to check in, drop off your bags and eschew the standard sightseeing...
Shopping
Gin and tonics are the speciality at De Haus in the Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels, and although there is waiter service at your table, it pays to make your way to the bar to order one. There you'll see the terrific ceiling installation of...
Eating Out
When striving to earn the much-coveted Michelin stars, a chef must be at the top of their game and always willing to offer something different. Sang-Hoon Degeimbre, who has two of the glittering little awards for his restaurant L'Air du Temps,...
Hotels
They say that the first three rules of property are location, location, location, and the Hôtel des Galeries in Brussels has one of the most exceptional European city locations you'll find. The Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert pull in more than six...
Hotels
The exterior of Graanmarkt 13 is so fresh, white and deliciously clean it makes me want to lick it. Is that weird? It sounds a bit weird when I say it out loud. Let's gloss over it. The lovely old house is in Antwerp, Belgium, and it's a house in...
Stuff Crush
Weirdness is a notion long entwined with the concept of creativity. Mocked by the strait-laced confined to their boxes of conformism, celebrated by the bold and the brave who pursue the outré as a means of pushing beyond the banal. In Weird...
City Notes
In Montreal’s Little Italy, a new arrival is making waves with a fresh take on Italian dining. Pasta Pooks, which opened in March 2025, is a compact five-seat takeout counter serving pasta and natural wine in a space that marries Old World charm...
City Notes
A once-forgotten 19th-century residence in Savannah’s historic district has been brought spectacularly back to life, reincarnated as The Douglas; a refined 16-room boutique hotel at 14 East Oglethorpe Avenue, where design meets old-world...
Dispatches
In a country where club floors open with Buddhist chants and Ladyboys offer dawn alms in corsets and stilettos, Elizabeth Waterman has found a world of contradictions too vivid to ignore. Over the past three years, and across four extended trips,...
Dispatches
There's a paradox about self-care, which is that those who need it most are probably the least likely to practice it. If you're one of those people, you might even be put off by the term self-care. Maybe it sounds too self-indulgent to you. If...
Dispatches
Looking for a Japanese tutor in Chicago without breaking the bank? You’re not alone. Whether you’re aiming to order ramen with confidence, ace a language exam, or shape your skills for business or travel, one thing’s clear: good private...
Dispatches
If you’ve ever looked at your balcony and thought, “What a wasted space,” you’re not alone. Many of us live in homes where every square foot counts, yet balconies often remain underutilized. Whether it’s too small, too plain, or simply...
Dispatches
Recognising the world’s most inspiring work across design, innovation and creativity, the A’ Design Award & Competition stands as one of the most respected and far-reaching international design accolades. Each year, a diverse panel of academics,...