Hotels
We've been lucky enough to stay at citizenM hotels on a number of occasions, enjoying their hospitality in both Glasgow and London. The Dutch chain is one of the major players in the explosion of superswank-without-breaking-the-bank accommodation...
Bars & Nightlife
All but the most abstemious readers will know that thirsty feeling, watching the office clock advance painfully slowly towards home time and some well earned liquid refreshment at a favourite watering hole. It turns out it's not just you who can't...
Hotels
There was a time when dropping ones aitches was considered a sign of low class, but times have clearly changed – art'otel amsterdam near the city's Central Station has got buckets of the stuff with a youthful, contemporary edge thanks to the work...
Eating Out
The creation of the Calf & Bloom café in Amsterdam required a root and branch design job – everything from concept to branding – and the job went to local firm concrete, who did an extremely solid job. Located between two streets and a...
Hotels
Being a student in Amsterdam must be a severe test of one's powers of concentration and willpower at the best of times, so sharing your halls of residence with hedonistic tourists seems like it would be a step too far for mere mortals. Presumably...
Eating Out
Amsterdam is a brilliant city for sightseeing on foot or by bicycle, so good that you'll need regular refuelling stops to keep going. For those who care about what they eat and where it comes from, SLA is one of the healthiest choices the city has...
Eating Out
Websites pointing their readers in the direction of a 'coffeeshop' in Amsterdam's infamous De Wallen will have traditionally been speaking to a particular clientele. The stag party pit of stoned misogynists high on a cocktail of THC, vodka and Red...
Hotels
Although it's a modern hotel, the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht makes plenty of references to the past, which its designer Marcel Wanders cites as a major inspiration in his work. Examples of the historical influence can be found in the lobby, with...
Landmarks
We've no idea at what twisted point in history people skinned cats, but to this day we're reminded that there's more than one way to do it. There's more than one way to cross the canal in Purmerend, The Netherlands, as well – on foot or on a...
Eating Out
It must be a little bittersweet to complete an interior design project for a restaurant - you hand over your baby to its adoptive parents and then to all intents and purposes disappear. The owner of Dit and Dit Ook, two venues separated only by the...
Eating Out
The designer of Stan & Co. clearly likes to engage with the customer, as everything at the restaurant in Utrecht is on display, and within reach. Good health and clean living also permeate this fresh feeling place on Ganzenmarkt, in the heart of the...
Hotels
Delivering its lines with a definite flair for the dramatic, Hotel V Nesplein on The Nes theatre street in Amsterdam draws artistic inspiration from its surrounding establishments, feeling more like a series of stage sets than a hotel. Enter past...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
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...
Dispatches
It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
Dispatches
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
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...