London
Spring is on the way, so it's time to shake off the funk of winter hibernation and finally shed the lingering legacy of Christmas excesses with some much needed exercise. Cycling is a great way to get fit, but if you live in London, it's not always...
London
London’s eagerly anticipated landmark, The Shard is set to open its doors to the public on the 1st February. The View from The Shard as it’s so fittingly called is about to become prime location for both Londoners and visitors from all over the...
London
Dalston is a postcode with a dresscode, so fashionable you wouldn't be surprised to see inspections at the borough borders to keep out the merely mildly trendy. Now one of the smartest hair salons in the area, Blue Tit, has hatched a second salon...
London
Did you know that long before table tennis got serious and became an Olympic sport, it was called ping-pong (well, you knew that) and was being played as an after-dinner parlour game from the 1880s? You do now. I don't know how it could possibly do...
London
Riding the wave of post-Wiggins cycling fever, Rapha Cycle Club is the place to be if you like your transport two-wheeled and sweat-powered. Like modern bicycles, Rapha is about form as well as function. Brinkworth design...
London
Since setting up shop in 1997, Joe Mill's The Lounge Soho has been one London's hottest spots for all things barnet related; welcoming an array of clientele from prostitutes to celebrities. It's seen somewhat of a renaissance on the streets that...
City Notes
Independent restaurant brand Forza Wine opened its debut central London outpost 2 March, landing in the thick of Soho with a new restaurant and terrace on Manette Street. Taking over a prominent corner site, the 100 cover indoor space and 70 seat...
City Notes
In Kraków’s historic Kazimierz district, restaurant Dala brings a slice of Sweden to southern Poland, its interiors conceived by local design studio Znamy się as an ode to ritual and landscape. Named after the dalahäst — the painted wooden...
City Notes
Overlooking the wide, sandy curve of Cala Llonga, where shallow turquoise waters meet pine-covered hills, Mondrian Ibiza is situated right on the shoreline of one of the infamous island’s more laid-back bays. Just 15 minutes from Ibiza Town —...
City Notes
Cometa, a contemporary Mexican seafood restaurant from Carousel co-founders Ed and Ollie Templeton, has opened its doors, bringing a fresh perspective to Charlotte Street with a menu that celebrates the best of British fish and seafood through a...
Dispatches
More people in India are walking into hair clinics today than ever before. Dermatology waiting rooms are full, online consultations are booked weeks in advance, and the hair care industry — once dominated by oil brands and home remedies — is...
Dispatches
The internationally acclaimed A’ Design Award & Competition has concluded another successful cycle, revealing the winners of its 2025—2026 programme. Established to encourage innovation and elevate global design standards, the awards continue to...
Dispatches
You know when you walk into a room and something just clicks? Often it's colour doing the work. A well-chosen tile can shift the entire mood of a space; and blue, more than most, has a way of making rooms feel considered without being overdone. It's...
Dispatches
Planning transport for a small group often comes with its own set of challenges. From coordinating multiple cars to dealing with parking and navigation, even a simple trip can become stressful. Whether you are organising a corporate outing, a family...