Culture
Located in the old-town neighbourhood of El Carmen—a bustling 'barrio' with narrow streets home to cafés, tapas bars, and independent shops—new cultural and gastronomic space Convent Carmen is attracting a like-minded community of locals and...
Eating Out
Fusing elements of Japanese and Brazilian culture inspired by owner Mireia's love of surfing and all things Tropicália, Valencia's Kaikaya is the 'first tropical sushi restaurant in the city', and a place where—according to Mireia—history and...
Shopping
Having created such strong brand identity for Doctor Manzana — a shop that specialises in the repair and restoration of smartphones and gadgets — back in 2008, it was only natural that the expertise of award-winning creative consultancy,...
Eating Out
La Manera is the latest hospitality project from the very excellent Valencia- and Madrid-based creative consultancy, Masquespacio. Located in the heart of Valencia, La Manera is a gastrobar concept adaptable to both day and night; be it your port of...
Shopping
Valencian design store Gnomo hawks an eclectic miscellany of objects that make your eyes widen and your heart swell. Fashion accessories, illustrations, plants or clothing, founders Álvaro Zarzuela y Esther Martín are confident that even the most...
Hotels
With just 11 rooms, Valencia Lounge Hostel is certainly cosy. Distinct neo-classic touches charge through the property, along with vintage cement tiles and original ceilings; all of which were typical of Valencian homes of the 20th...
Eating Out
From oil soaked garage to stylish Euro bistro, this building in the centre of Valencia has come a long way since it was constructed in the 1930s. Sandra Tarruella Interioristas is the firm that takes the credit for the creation of Al Tun Tún, which...
Eating Out
They say there are two sides to every story, and that's certainly the case at Valencia sushi bar Nozomi. The designers from local studio Masquespacio immersed themselves in Japanese culture for the project, embracing the duality prevalent in Asian...
City Notes
As if we weren't sold on news that "complimentary award-winning New Zealand wines are served every evening between 5—6pm", the show-stopping creative and innovative design at Queenstown's The Central by Naumi Hotels has us resolutely hooked in....
City Notes
Operating within the fine lines between design, development and the management of space, Noiascape is an agency creating alternative ways to live and work in cities; a modern infrastructure for urban renting through a co-living typology that eschews...
City Notes
The New Orleans spirit is alive and well at new hotel, The Chloe, which is situated in a renovated 19th century mansion close to the city's charming Garden District. Offering 14 well-appointed rooms designed to perfection by local decorator and...
City Notes
A hospitality brand that prides itself on offering guests a contemporary, design-led hotel experience drawing upon local inspirations and traditions, PURO Hotels have redesigned their first ever Kraków property, the refresh—in collaboration with...
Dispatches
Any house or apartment becomes a home only when it is inhabited and furnished by its owners, who put their hearts into creating the most pleasant environment for themselves. And even though home interior is often a reflection of the hosts, many...
Dispatches
Tons of reasons are available for people to move towards a plant-based diet. One of the top reasons is the growing concerns over climate change. In recent years, we have come to realise that animal-based food products may not be as healthy as they...
Dispatches
Millions of people all over the world start their day with a cup of warm coffee; for many, this is a ritual they can not even imagine not having as part of their everyday life. After all, this dark liquid is the perfect way to enter your day...
Dispatches
We all know that veganism is often thought of as a trend, or even something exclusive only to the wealthy. But the truth is, veganism has been around for as long as we’ve been around, and a plant-based diet can be accessible to everyone. This...