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...
Eating Out
They say food is the new religion (or I read it in a Sunday supplement), and in the Belgian city of Antwerp this is truer than ever. Michelin-starred Sergio Herman and restaurateur Nick Bril are welcoming a growing flock at The Jane – formerly the...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
City Notes
Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
City Notes
Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
Dispatches
Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
Dispatches
There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
Dispatches
Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...