City Notes
Mr Wednesday is a central character in Neil Gaiman's novel American Gods — set to be played in a telly series by mulleted antiques dealer Ian McShane — it is also the name of a song by J-Pop outfit PASSPO☆ (the star is important); neither of...
Journal
Art and hotels have enjoyed a long and storied history as natural bedfellows. Claude Monet would become the first in a long line of Savoy Hotel artists-in-residence when he turned up in 1901 to begin painting the Thames from his balcony; the likes...
The Edit
Alongside his then partner Rob Pruitt, Jack Early was one of the art world's rising stars in 1992 when the unfortunate occurred. The Pruitt-Early collaboration was short lived, the duo would unwittingly commit career suicide with the universally...
The Edit
In a world where art statements often relate to the over-sharing of the digital age — big and bold, and loud, and shouty in-yer-face — Kai and Sunny's poetic work stands alone, as if physically rendering the moments of contemplation we all need...
City Notes
Lah-de-dah. Dickie Fitz is fancy pants. On the corner of Newman and Goodge Street in London's well-heeled Fitzrovia, Dickie takes its cues from Art Deco and modernism, and has all the overt showiness of the nearby West End. From neon...
City Notes
Hit by mass tourism in the 1960s, Playa del Inglés changed almost overnight; from unspoiled beach town to one with more foreigners than locals — all flocking in their droves to make the most of the year-round fine weather, party scene and low...
City Notes
There are few greater joys in life than a big bowl of mussels accompanied by a plate of frites and a Belgian beer. La Moule in Portland, Oregon, is attempting to prove that there are: an expertly-crafted cocktail for afters. (Or...
The Edit
We Heart has taken great pleasure in following the rise and rise of Worcestershire-born, Shropshire-bred, London-based illustrator Joanna Ham. We first spoke to Jo during our 2012 Create GB offensive, where she was about to debut her chirpy farmyard...
Stuff Crush
In hunt of Kickstarter support to free her mischievous Monster Platter Dinnerware set is Singaporean artist Karin Khoo. The collection, a series of four 9” porcelain plates and shopping tote, individually designed and hand-drawn (produced in...
City Notes
Istanbul has a new hub for arts, culture and entertainment — Bomontiada, the recently-revived Bomonti Historic Brewery — and Kilimanjaro is its go-to spot for good food and good vibes. Designed by local studio Autoban, Kilimanjaro's...
The Edit
Visitors to Yorkshire Sculpture Park's major KAWS exhibition (running till 12 June) will be treated to a concurrent show that gives a fascinating glimpse into the melting pot of influences that lie behind the American artist's iconic works. Using...
City Notes
Michał Bieżyński isn't short of ambition. Having brought street art big-hitters like Vhils, Os Gemeos, Aryz, and Roa, to the walls of his city, the man behind the ongoing Lodz Murals project wants to be remembered alongside the likes of Gustave...
City Notes
Opened in September 2025, HYLL brings a new interpretation of country hospitality to the Cotswolds, a hotel rooted in its landscape, designed to slow the pace and dim the noise. Set within a restored 16th century manor house, the 26 room property...
City Notes
Sircle Collection, the international hospitality group behind a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, introduces The Cover Vienna this November, a private members’ club in the city’s 7th District. Set within the Max Brown Hotel, the club...
City Notes
In the centre of Bergen, a new chapter has opened for a concrete landmark designed by Egill Reimers in 1920. Once home to bakeries, offices, shops and social services, the building has been reimagined by architecture studio LOCAL as Bergen Camping,...
City Notes
On Barcelona’s recently beautified Avinguda Diagonal, a new kind of café experience has arrived, one that has already piqued the curiosity of both locals and visitors. Jaç Hi-Fi Café, designed by Isern Serra Studio for owners Ligia and Arnau,...
Dispatches
Picture this: you’ve just landed in Paris for the holidays after a 10 hour flight. You’re exhausted, carrying luggage, and just want to check in with your Airbnb host. But your phone? Completely dead in the water; no service, no Wi-Fi, nothing....
Dispatches
Key Takeaways - Implementing flexible work arrangements can significantly enhance employee well-being and reduce burnout. - Providing comprehensive support systems, including mental health resources and career development opportunities, fosters...
Dispatches
For many travelers, a hotel stay is no longer just about having a clean room and a comfortable bed. By 2026, expectations have shifted in subtle but meaningful ways. Guests still value good design, location, and service, but the definition of a...
Dispatches
One of the first things you may be wondering as a new parent is: What temperature is a fever for a baby? It can be tricky to tell what your baby’s temperature is, particularly since infants and older babies can have different symptoms. An...