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Within the heart of Madrid’s Barrio de Salamanca, and overlooking two of the district’s most compelling streets — Calle Hermosilla and Calle Lagasca — is the new 64 bedroom hotel, TÓTEM. Set in a grand building that dates from...
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Sonny makes croques, exceedingly good croques. As the son of Monsieur Croque (and Madame, presumably) he had little choice, the burning desire to make a top notch sandwich — or as Sonny puts it: 'terribly good things, between things' — runs deep...
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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...
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Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here? It is an incredible 23 years since Zack Morris, Kelly Kapowski, A.C. Slater, Jessie Spano, Lisa Turtle, and Samuel 'Screech' Powers said goodbye to Bayside High School. Twenty three years. A reboot of...
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Aguascalientes, Mexico. The city and region of the same name don't come with major international recognition, but a new 200 acre cultural project set in former railway workshops is changing that. Macro Espacio para la Cultura y las Artes (MECA) is...
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Occupying a space at Exmouth Market with huge bi-fold windows, reclaimed wooden tables, leather-clad bar stools and a corridor lined with vintage photography is Berber & Q Shawarma Bar — the second offering from Josh Katz and Mattia Bianchi of...
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Ceviche founder and chef Martin Morales has added another string to his already finely-strung bow. Casita Andina serves up traditional Peruvian fare, each dish gluten free and inspired by ‘picanterias’; family-run restaurants dishing out...
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Leaving serial doper Justin Gatlin in his wake once again, that man Usain Bolt ran 9.81 seconds in his final Olympics to set himself up for a historic treble-treble; having notched gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at both 2008 and 2012's...
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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...
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The London EDITION is well known for lasting comfort and extraordinary style — two elements that, thanks to a collaboration with nearby independent bicycle company tokyobike, will be taken outside the walls of Ian Schrager's decadent bolthole and...
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Us Brits have had plenty of soul-searching to do this summer. In sharp contrast to the positivity that imbibed London's hosting of the Olympic Games in 2012, things have been entirely different four years on. As Team GB compete in Rio's...
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Standing in the shoes of historical figures — where the Governor of Lisbon's Tower of Belém once called home — is the Palácio do Governador, a palatial hotel that has undergone a complete restoration; uncovering roman ruins from the 1st to 5th...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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When the weather's great it can be easy to forget how winter can be brutal. Nothing feels better than retreating into the warm, cozy confines of your home when the chill sets in. But to ensure those toasty vibes, there's some important groundwork...
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Sick and tired of neutral interior spaces? Beige, bland, boring... But something exciting is happening in kitchen design. Bold colours are making a comeback, patterns are stepping into the spotlight, and homeowners are embracing personality over...
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Cafés are everywhere, and with so much competition, blending in is a fast track to obscurity. To stand out, you need more than a Facebook page and a logo on your latte cups—you need strategies that make people talk and keep them coming back....
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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...