Miami
With interiors by Kelly Wearstler and a Philippe Starck-designed spa, the very stylish Viceroy Miami has it all. Although a little bit big to be defined as a boutique hotel, everything has been carefully studied to give the same impact and service...
Odessa
You're in Ukraine, you've just had your fifteenth bowl of mouth-puckering vinegar soup in three days, you suddenly crave an Italian. We hear you. Now tourists and Odessans alike can say boo to borscht and instead enjoy some mouth-watering...
Auckland
New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud. Boasting such internationally-famous bucolic beauty it's easy to forget people live and work in the country's cities, and now the millions who ply their trade in the Central Business District of...
Baja California
Ahh, the great outdoors. Many a hotel promises to put you in touch with nature, but frightfully few deliver. Endémico - a series of luxury cabins perched on the winery-crowded hills of Baja California, Mexico - is one that delivers, and deliver in...
Paris
Perhaps if Lewis Carroll were Parisian, this is how his vision of Wonderland may have transpired. Replacing classic British eccentricity with a long-legged, cigarette-holder wielding glamourpuss, Carroll's acid-warped world of madness could easily...
Sydney
Adriano Zumbo: pâtissier, restaurateur, TV star, and now pioneer of the dessert train - a sushi-meets-pâtisserie way to enjoy the Aussie celeb-chef's weird and wonderful creations, including his trademark Zumbarons. Located inside Sydney's swanky...
London
These days, travelling by train is a depressing experience. Cramped seating, tickets that have to be booked 3 weeks in advance if you don't want to have to sell your corneas to afford one, mothers who bring their rampaging 3-year-old wailing...
Montauk
British readers may struggle to reconcile this retro summer camp-style resort with the Butlin's holidays of their childhood, but for the Stateside crew, this place hums summer like creek swimming and The Wonder Years. Based on a 1952 cabin-style...
Barcelona
Whenever I see the word Soprano, I have to resist running for the Sopranos box-set, or it’s another three days before anyone sees me. And speaking of boxes, there’s plenty on show in this pizzeria/bar in Gavà, Barcelona. These days it seems if...
Barcelona
Combining three of things we like most in life – buildings, beer and Barcelona – we were pre-disposed to liking architect Jean Nouvel’s re-working of an old brewery before we’d even seen it, and we’re happy to report he’s served up a...
Leamington Spa
Let’s be honest, no one likes the council planning department. They seem to have a rule against everything, with the curious exception of erecting truly hideous houses everywhere you look, which is apparently smiled upon enthusiastically. But if...
London
When eight shipping containers beach themselves outside the Southbank Centre, your first thought might be to call the Environmental Protection Agency. But this is no ordinary jetsam. In fact, Softroom Architects have made old into new by stacking...
City Notes
A striking new addition to Prague’s culturally minded hospitality scene, Sir Prague opens its doors inside a meticulously restored neo-Renaissance building dating back to 1884. The latest venture from Sir Hotels, this sophisticated stay blends...
City Notes
Located in Copenhagen’s tranquil Østerbro district, Amator is an attractive new spot that blends the warmth of home dining with the refinement of a contemporary café and restaurant. The brainchild of chef Mateusz Sarnowski, better known as Mati...
City Notes
Bringing a sleek blend of Japanese-inspired aesthetics and high-fidelity audio to the heart of Williamsburg, Hear & There is the latest destination for those seeking an immersive dining and drinking experience. The debut concept from...
The Edit
Marking the opening of EMOP Berlin 2025, the Helmut Newton Foundation unveils Polaroids, a striking new group exhibition celebrating the art of instant photography. A defining medium of the 1960s, Polaroid photography was revolutionary, offering...
Dispatches
Bingo is much more than a game, it is a social activity that has been bringing people together for generations. The game dates all the way back to 16th century Italy where it evolved from a lottery style game. Now in the modern day, millions of...
Dispatches
When it comes to fire safety, proper storage of fire extinguishers is just as important as having them available in the first place. A common question among facility managers, construction site supervisors, and safety professionals is: can fire...
Dispatches
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours filming, editing, and posting content only to see it flop. Maybe you get a couple of likes from your friends and your mom, but the reach? Flat. And when you’re trying to grow on platforms...
Dispatches
Traveling to inspiration and solitary places can refresh body and spirit. Artist travel spots are special places where peace and loneliness meet to generate innovative thoughts and deep introspection. As an artist seeking a quiet retreat or as a...